After dropping four singles in the past six months, Loviet is gearing up for the release of her newest EP on April 10: Debutante. Based in both Halifax and Toronto, Loviet has been perfecting her alt-pop rock sound in the studio while touring relentlessly across Canada and the United States. Debutante is the culmination of […]
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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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Fabric of Our DNA launch event celebrates resilience of Nova Scotia arts community
At a time when artists across Nova Scotia are navigating funding cuts and increasing uncertainty, a new multidisciplinary initiative is creating space for expression, collaboration and community connection. Fabric of Our DNA, presented by the House of Soli Productions, will launch with its kickoff event, Woven in Sound, on March 29 at Market Price. The […]
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The enthralling tale of two femme pirates takes the stage in Halifax
The high seas are often portrayed as a gate towards freedom. A place where land borders and political lines disappear into a breadth of rolling waves, where the only people you have are the ones you’ve brought aboard. Halifax playwright Karen Bassett originally wrote Heroine to portray strong women in the pirate-polluted oceans of the […]
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‘Extreme loss’: Venues expect to feel the pressure of cuts to arts and culture
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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‘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 […]