“My dream would be to balance my touring with my producing gigs,” Halifax singer-songwriter and producer-powerhouse Erin Costelo told The Coast back in 2018, when we put her on the cover to celebrate her landmark album Sweet Marie—an Americana-yet-R&B effort that not only revived a career she was ready to send off, but also became […]
Morgan Mullin
Morgan was the Arts & Entertainment Editor at The Coast, where she wrote about everything from what to see and do around Halifax to profiles of the city’s creative class to larger cultural pieces. She started with The Coast in 2016.
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How Halifax’s wrestling scene is becoming “like a little lighthouse” for the queer community
There’s a scene in Season 2 of the Netflix drama GLOW: Glorious Ladies of Wrestling when, at long last, the all-American beauty queen Debbie Eagan finally understands the spectacle she’s been creating with her co-workers: “Oh, it’s a soap opera,” the former daytime star says to herself, puzzle pieces falling into place as she prepares […]
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Today at Halifax Pride: July 22
The final weekend of Pride is officially underway, and its schedule shows no signs of slowing down. Here’s all that’s happening today, July 22, as part of the annual event: Today’s marquee event is the LHM Records showcase, a free outdoor concert featuring local musicians and label-mates Hillsburn, Kim Harris, Keeper E. and Waants at […]
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How Sarah Murphy and Olivier Coeffard are keeping the (heart)beat of Festival of Dance Annapolis Royal
Sarah Murphy and Olivier Coeffard know better than most that a piece of dance begins long before feet connect with floor. The movement begins not in the ankle, or the leg, or even the waist. It’s a twinge of an idea that comes before a contracting of muscle. But, sometimes, it begins even further back: […]
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Today at Halifax Pride: July 21
Today’s a jam-packed day at Halifax Pride, with a host of activities running the gamut from community care to straight-up celebrating (and some, of course, are a mix of the two). Here’s everything happening today at the summer festival: Today’s marquee events (yes, plural) includes the sold-out drag and wrestling show Glory Hold, held at […]
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Prismatic Festival announces 2022 lineup
The multi-disciplinary Prismatic Festival—an annual multi-day cultural event that gives a platform to artists of colour—is returning to Halifax this fall, a press release announced today. From September 26 to October 9, theatre, dance, film, music, visual arts and more will light up spaces around the city. Today’s release from the festival named 12 of […]
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Meet Zara Matrix, Halifax’s biggest Lady Gaga fan
When Halifax drag queen Zara Matrix connected with Lady Gaga’s music for the first time, she was just a teenager mired in the fog of growing up. Gaga’s 2011 anthem “Born This Way” became a beacon, even if Matrix couldn’t articulate quite why yet: “At the time I didn’t realize what was going on, but […]
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Today at Halifax Pride: July 19
Halifax Pride continues its colourful celebrations with a slate of events for July 19. Here’s all the things to see and do this Tuesday evening at the festival: Today’s biggest event is undoubtably Drag Bingo, which sees local royalty Elle Noir and Kristi Davidson hosting an evening of hi-jinx as you dab your way to riches. […]
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Today at Halifax Jazz Festival for Sunday July 17
It’s the final day of Halifax Jazz Festival’s 2022 event. Here’s how to ring every last drop of fun (and music) out of the fest, with complete listings: Halifax party-staters The Mellotones share the main stage (located at Salter Street and Lower Water Street on the Halifax waterfront) with a slate of special guests, including […]
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Today at Halifax Pride: July 17
Halifax Pride makes sure that Sunday really is fun day with a full slate of festival offerings. Here’s everything to do at the annual 2SLGBTQ+ celebration this July 17: The Queer Music Fest—held at the festival’s main stage site on the Garrison Grounds (located at Citadel Hill) is today’s marquee event. The rock band Partner […]
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Today at Halifax Jazz Festival for Saturday, July 16
Day four of Jazz Fest 2022 is a stacked day of shows around the city. Here’s the rundown of all the live music the annual event is sharing today: Molly Johnson and Grammy winner Alex Cuba are the headlining act for July 16, playing the main stage (on the Halifax waterfront, at the corners of […]
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Today at Halifax Pride: July 16
It’s the third day of the 2022 Halifax Pride Festival—and one of the busiest of the annual event, thanks to the return of the parade. But that’s not the only thing happening on Pride’s packed agenda. Here’s all there is to do on July 16 at the fest: The Pride parade kicks off at noon, […]