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Music·Musique NB Announces Immunisation Requirement Ahead of Festival (506)

With the sudden spike in COVID cases across New Brunswick and the province’s decision to implement—and, in many cases, re-implement—several safety protocols, Music•Musique NB has moved to ensure attendees and participants of their annual Festival (506) music festival and conference remain as safe as can be. Continue reading Music·Musique NB Announces Immunisation Requirement Ahead of Festival (506)

Off Grid Ales Seeking New Ownership

In the early rush of craft breweries to hit the New Brunswick market, Off Grid Ales quickly made a name for themselves, partly due to their flavourful and hoppy as heck double IPA and the charm of its two owners, Denise and Randy Rowe. As the brewery’s name implies, they were also about to distinguish themselves as the province’s only off-grid craft brewery.

Now, six years into running their successful business, the Rowes have announced their impending retirement. Off Grid Ales is in the market for new owners. Continue reading Off Grid Ales Seeking New Ownership

East Coast Musicians the Latest Targets of Online Scam

When Michael S. Ryan, best known as one-half of The Town Heroes, received a song commission over Instagram, it wasn’t anything out of the ordinary. However, when a cheque was “accidentally” cut for $3000 it immediately raised some red flags and Ryan nearly became the latest victim in a scam that has recently targeted several East Coast musicians. Continue reading East Coast Musicians the Latest Targets of Online Scam

AREA 506 Returns – Saint John Music Festival Announces 2021 Concert Series

After a quiet year and a half, Saint John’s waterfront is about to get a little louder and it has nothing to do with AIM Recycling. AREA 506 organizers have announced that, after several months of planning and a healthy vaccine rollout, they’ll be returning with a series of concerts this summer that will be held on their old stomping grounds. Continue reading AREA 506 Returns – Saint John Music Festival Announces 2021 Concert Series