Music is sharing a part of yourself with the rest of the world. Whether in performance or through a recording, songs are meant to connect with people on some level. It might be through a vibe, such as enjoyment, or it could be through a deeper emotion like nostalgia or melancholy. The act of […]
Brendyn Creamer
Brendyn is a reporter for The Coast covering news, arts and entertainment throughout Halifax.
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All the winners of the 2024 Immigrant Entrepreneurship Awards
The fifth-annual Immigrant Entrepreneurship Awards saw seven Nova Scotian businesses and business owners honoured at the Halifax Central Library on Oct. 15. Presented by the Immigrant Services Association of Nova Scotia, these awards celebrate the progress made by immigrant-owned small businesses throughout the province, and how entrepreneurs contribute to innovation, economic growth and job […]
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Study shows that rent in Halifax is up 11%—higher than the provincial cap
A new study from real estate listings site Zumper shows that Halifax is the fifth-priciest rental market in all of Canada with rent prices having gone up around 11% over last year. With data aggregated from its website, Zumper shows that Halifax’s average price for a one-bedroom apartment is around $2,100—a 10.5% increase from last […]
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These are Halifax’s best songwriters of 2024
From poetic verses to clever turns of phrase. Catchy melodies to soft but powerful chord progressions. There’s much to appreciate about the songwriting process, whether it be lyrical or compositional. Most artists will tell you one of two stories—a tune that came to them out of nowhere, or a demo that’s been sitting unfinished […]
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MusicNL award winner Valmy to tell stories from the in-between at Nowadays Festival
Several weeks ago at the Marigold Cultural Centre in Truro, I had the opportunity to see one of Newfoundland’s premier folk singers share her stories to a half-filled theatre. On a stage decorated with moss and occupied by a lone amp and two guitars, the audience was graced with tales of wandering the coastline […]
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Nowadays Festival is in full swing—what you need to know
The second-annual Nowadays Festival in Dartmouth officially kicks off on Oct. 10 with an incredible lineup of musicians and poets from around the country. Having started last year hoping to fill a void left by the Halifax Pop Explosion, Nowadays features an array of artists from vastly different genres and styles in venues across […]
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Get into the Halloween spirit with this special candlelight concert
A classical quartet, dimly lit by hundreds of candles, can convey many emotions—intimacy, romance, relaxation, and in some circumstances, it can even create an eerie atmosphere. For their upcoming performance, Candlelight Concerts and Fever will opt for the latter as they present a memorable night of Halloween-themed tunes played by the Listeso Quartet as they […]
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Halifax has spoken—these are the best bands of 2024
Music critics the world over have argued that bands are a dying art form. Music-making has become more accessible than ever due to the prevalence of digital audio workstations. Solo acts with teams of producers dominate pop music charts. Getting musicians with varied instruments in a room to create became difficult during the pandemic. […]
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These are the best music videos of 2024 according to Halifax
The Best Of Halifax voting is now in full swing, and as the votes come pouring in for Halifax’s favourite restaurants, artists, performers and more, we wanted to break down a few categories to help you decide who you’ll vote for. The first of these is the music video category. Writing, performing and producing music […]
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Danny Brown and Jadakiss headlining Halifax’s Hopscotch Festival
The full lineup for this year’s Hopscotch Festival in Halifax is out, and the weekend is being headlined by two hip hop powerhouses with distinct and unique voices. Detroit rapper Danny Brown and East Coast hip hop veteran Jadakiss will headline the festival over its two-day run, with Brown performing at the Light House […]
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Public housing in Nova Scotia—what you need to know
When affordable housing comes up, the idea of public housing is often not far behind. Whether it’s mentioned in passing by municipal officials or talked about in full during provincial announcements, public housing has an important place in our current housing crisis, as it provides affordable units to low-income families who may otherwise struggle […]
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The Prismatic Arts Festival is on now—here’s what you need to know
Today marks the beginning of the Prismatic Arts Festival in Halifax, an annual celebration of the multidisciplinary arts by Indigenous artists and artists of colour. Taking place in venues across the city, the festival features art exhibitions, live music and theatre performances, film screenings, as well as several industry events such as its The […]
