Neptune Theatre’s production of How the Other Half Loves is finally home after selling out its summer run in Ontario. The British comedy opened Monday night after selling out its summer run at the Thousand Islands Playhouse in Ontario. Now, Halifax audiences get their chance to see what all the laughter was about. Written by […]
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The Music Nova Scotia Awards are this weekend. Here are all the nominees
The largest celebration of music in Nova Scotia is almost here, and with it comes a bevy of awards for the province’s most talented musicians. Nova Scotia Music Week begins in Yarmouth this Thursday, Oct. 23, with the awards ceremony taking place on Sunday, Oct. 26. In the lead for nominations is Mik’maq folk singer […]
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Seven Halifax concerts you won’t want to miss this fall
As the leaves turn colour and fall from the trees, it’s no surprise to any of us that the summer is over, and that’s a shame. There were so many opportunities to take in the sun while listening to some old faves or new releases, and there were so many great concerts that we couldn’t […]
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The Nova Scotia Talent Trust awards over $182,000 to emerging artists
From Liverpool to North Preston to Cape Breton, 91 young Nova Scotian artists are celebrating this week after receiving scholarships and bursaries worth more than $182,000 from the Nova Scotia Talent Trust. The awards support emerging talent across music, dance, film, theatre, literary arts, and visual arts—helping students afford everything from university tuition to specialized […]
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Nowadays Festival bringing international talent to Dartmouth
The Nowadays Festival has a proven track record of bringing great artists to venues throughout Dartmouth, and now in their third year, there’s no sign of the annual festival slowing down. From Oct. 9 to 11, local and international talent alike will play shows at four fantastic venues: the Buffalo Club, Mic Mac AAC, Morley’s […]
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Customer Service proves sadness can be fun with new music video
Customer Service’s newest music video is a hilarious drag-fueled accompaniment to an emotional track full of longing and a tinge of hope, and it feels like a balance only they can strike. The Halifax-based emo band released their single “Never Meant To” on Sept. 10 in the lead-up to their third EP, If You’re Here, […]
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Jah’Mila brings reggae and orchestra together in Halifax premiere
This fall, JUNO-nominated reggae powerhouse Jah’Mila reunites with Symphony Nova Scotia to premiere an electrifying new program, Oct. 3 and 4 at the Rebecca Cohn Auditorium. Radiant Reggae Roots is a brand-new program of original music marking a new chapter for Jah’Mila as she performs popular hits from past albums, including her JUNO Award-nominated debut […]
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Halifax-based fashion brand collaborates with Parisian brand for Paris Fashion Week
House of Soli is facilitating a partnership between Halifax-based local designers and international fashion houses. One such partnership is Khush Mizaj and Parisian fashion house A.Kith for Paris Fashion Week. “The collaboration grew from a shared vision of cultural exchange and creative dialogue. Amanda Simpson from Westwood Developments and I saw an opportunity to bring […]
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Loviet is finding a sound to call her own on new single “Stiffy”
If you’ve had the chance to see Loviet live, you would know that she carries the energy of a ’90s era alt rocker who couldn’t care less about what you think of her. In other words, she’s cool. Really cool. Loviet, based in both Halifax and Toronto, is becoming a touring tour-de-force, frequently tackling gigs […]
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Good Dear Good’s ‘forlorn dance music’ is back with new EP ‘Sook’
The phrase ‘opposites attract’ comes to mind when thinking of Good Dear Good, one of the city’s premier indie pop-rock bands. Their music twists listeners’ expectations, pairing positive, upbeat tunes and honey-sweet harmonies with gloom and doom lyrics. Typically, you would expect songs with lyrics about settling for love despite unideal conditions to be a […]
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Hospital Gossip’s new single “In Rain” will leave a legacy
What does it mean to leave a legacy? It’s a difficult question to answer. Thoughts may drift towards what we’ve accomplished—the biggest impacts we’ve made, contributions to our crafts, and what we chose to put out into the world. Hospital Gossip’s newest single, “In Rain”, is a reflection on legacy. Rather than focus on the […]
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East Coast Music Association in turmoil? Ex-CEO speaks out
The East Coast Music Association, responsible for the annual East Coast Music Awards, is facing another wave of backlash for allegedly underpaying artists and for their antiquated bylaws. This time, it comes from its former CEO. Blanche Israël, an accomplished musician and artist manager, was appointed CEO of the ECMA back in February 2024. This […]