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East Coast Music Portraits: Halifax Photographer’s 500+ Photos Of East Coast Music Scene Go On Display

In celebration of the amazing music scene on the east coast, Halifax photographer Scott Blackburn has put together an exhibit made up of what may be the most complete roster of musicians, fans, and industry professionals. Last year Blackburn took his camera to the 2017 ECMAs in Saint john to begin a photo project capturing those involved in the scene. Over the week-long festival and conference, he took 550 portrait shots of 550 of the people who make the music scene what it is. Now, one year later, the photos are on display at the 2018 East Coast Music Week in Halifax.

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East Coast Music Awards — Second Wave Of 2018 Performers Includes Sloan And More

Remember the pre-Arcade Fire golden era of Canadian pop music? When artists like Alanis Morissette, Our Lady Peace and Great Big Sea ruled our CanCon-saturated airwaves? No need, because it’s coming back for you! The East Coast Music Awards have announced their second wave of performers for their 2018 Awards Show and at the top of the bill are Halifax superstars Sloan. Continue reading East Coast Music Awards — Second Wave Of 2018 Performers Includes Sloan And More

ECMAs: Jonathan Torrens Reveals Five Performing Artists In Teaser Video With Joel Plaskett

Jonathan Torrens’ first reveal video names five of the bands that will be performing at the 2018 East Coast Music Awards, but it’s awkwardly nested inside of an interview with celebrated and award-winning east coast musician Joel Plaskett. Not to be confused with celebrated and award-winning east coast musician, David Myles.  Things don’t go as planned. Continue reading ECMAs: Jonathan Torrens Reveals Five Performing Artists In Teaser Video With Joel Plaskett