Ten years is an awfully long period of time to cover, at least in the life of the average Halifax musician. Because of our diverse scene, turnover is high—Halifax could be named the call centre of Canadian music scenes. From the end of the 1990s’ “new Seattle” to a new mecca for weird punk, local […]
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Battle to Canadian Music Week 2010
The Battle to Canadian Music Week 2010 for the Music Nova Scotia Stage: Enter the Tiki begins at The Seahorse Tavern January 19, 26, February 2 and 9 Here’s a jolly holiday read about crushing your peers in an all-out, no holds barred battle:
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Have fun on Warped Tour, baby
Music Nova Scotia kicks off the Ernie Ball Battle of the Bands 13 with a call for submissions, inviting artists to apply to compete for 4 dates, and perform on the Vans Warped Tour 2010. Judges and regional bands decide who will perform on one of the preliminary stages at The Seahorse Tavern September 8, 15, 22 and 29, and at The Pit in Sydney, Cape Breton September 17. Only 5 regional winners will be chosen and will advance to the final battle that takes place during Nova Scotia Music Week 2009 in Yarmouth. Visit musicnovascotia.ca/warped to get more
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Apply for Nova Scotia Music Week! You have a few hours left!
Music Nova Scotia wants to say: Now in its 13th year, Nova Scotia Music Week brings together the music industry and the public for four jam-packed days of performances, educational workshops and awards. Music Nova Scotia is proud to present Nova Scotia Music Week 2009 in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia from November 5-8. Nova Scotia Music […]
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Provincial election temporarily impacts cultural grants
For some Nova Scotian cultural organizations, the upcoming election means short-term belt-tightening and long-term uncertainty over their programming schedules and budgets. “No one’s grant has been postponed,” explains Michael Noonan, communications for Nova Scotia Tourism, Culture and Heritage. The usual jurying processes and panel assessments are taking place and grant payments are being made to […]