The outcome is clear. The Nova Scotia government’s recent budget cuts will impact industries across the province. Cutbacks will have to be made to fit within tight financial margins. Axed grants and funding will be to the detriment of many industries, the arts sector included. It’s not just one song communities won’t hear,” says Masuma […]
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Live theatre, art exhibits, comedy, literary, spoken word – The Coast guide to Halifax and Dartmouth, NS . The downtown, local arts scene – plays, writers, actors, artists and performers. Painting, sculpture, photography, stand-up, stage.
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‘Youngblood’ star talks women’s hockey and the future of the sport
The 2026 Winter Olympics and the Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) prove that women’s hockey is growing. Whether it be the gold medal game between Canada and the US, or the PWHL exhibitions that had Halifax fans fighting for a team of their own, the sport has been on a positive upswing. However, opportunities for […]
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Harmz seeks strength in vulnerability on new record, ‘Early 20s’
Over the span of several records and EPs, Harmz has claimed that he’s one to watch out for. His new album, Early 20s, aims to support that with a riveting and vulnerable coming-of-age story. With collaborator Acalus, a dance and hip-hop producer based in Halifax, Harmz weaves a narrative about heartache, ambition and self-discovery over […]
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The tenth-annual Halifax Black Film Festival is almost here
For 10 years, the Halifax Black Film Festival has been showcasing and amplifying Black directors, actors, and stories. In celebration of their anniversary, the film festival is returning with films from local creatives, Canadian greats and international icons. From Feb. 20-24, 35 films will be shown virtually and in-person at the Park Lane Cineplex, with […]
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History, reflection and pride make Aquakultre’s ‘1783’ a must-listen
History always has a way of informing the present, and Aquakultre has perfectly captured that feeling throughout his new album, 1783. Lance Sampson, the mind and soul behind Aquakultre, has wholeheartedly embraced his family’s history. He has carried its weight on his shoulders as he fights a legal battle to see his great-great-grandfather, Daniel Sampson, […]
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All the nominees for the 2026 East Coast Music Awards
The East Coast Music Association has announced its nominees for the 38th annual East Coast Music Awards. Nova Scotia is heavily represented with 46 nominations in total. Leading the pack in nominations is Cape Breton’s own Goldie Boutlier with seven nominations. Boutlier released her third album Goldie Boutlier Presents… Goldie Montana in September 2025 and […]
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Halifax ReFringed bringing back local theatre hits for a second shot at life
Years ago, the Halifax Fringe Festival would bring back hit local theatre performances for an encore. After a hiatus, it’s finally happening again. From Thursday, Jan. 15 to Sunday, Jan. 18, the festival is putting on ReFringed, bringing back three fan favourite, award-winning plays to the Bus Stop Theatre: Kaitlyn Thompkins’ What Will You Be?, […]
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Inventions seeks artist applicants for renewed rock orchestra concert series
The Inventions Concert Series is coming back after a six-year hiatus, and its looking for emerging talent in Halifax. The Inventions Concert Series is a rock concert powered by a community orchestra, featuring local artists who transform their music into complex arrangements with the help of local composers. Some of these artists will have the […]
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Award-winning comedian to film new special in Halifax this spring
British-Canadian comedian James Mullinger has made people in both of his homes laugh on and on, but his bests crowds have always been in Halifax. In celebration of the city that helped make his journey in the comedy world possible, Mullinger will be filming his next comedy special at the Rebecca Cohn Theatre in Halifax […]
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Afternoon Pint podcast reimagines ‘A Christmas Carol’ in special holiday episode
A Christmas Carol is one of the most celebrated Christmas stories of all time. The transformation of Ebenezer Scrooge from a grouchy holiday hater to gift-giving saint-to-be is as iconic as any other. In timing with the season, Halifax-based podcast Afternoon Pint have delivered a holiday special worthy of the timeless story, a reimagining of […]
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BASYL talks Million Vibes, Music Week, and the best hip-hop artist of all time
I first saw BASYL when he opened for Danny Brown at Hopscotch Festival in 2024. Before that, I only knew some of the bigger names in the Halifax hip-hop scene, the people whose legacies had already been well-defined. Unfortunately, up-and-comers were not in my purview as much at the time. BASYL is the artist who […]
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That’s a wrap: These artists, songs and albums are what Halifax listened to the most in 2025
As everyone checks their music streaming app of choice for their annual wrap-up, Spotify has released its stats calculating the most listened-to artists, albums and songs from the Halifax area. Some of the report’s findings are a no-brainer. Others are quite surprising. Before we go through the statistics themselves, let it be known that Spotify […]