SappyFest X: If This Isn’t Nice, What is?
Revisit the swamp magic that lingers like a dust trail in the Sackville air as Ben Burnett gets up close and personal with his account of SappyFest X.
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Into The INF4RNO: a Shifty Bits Circus Recap
Jane Blanchard recounts her personal experience at the Shifty Bits Circus which took place July 23-26 in Fredericton, NB. Photo accompaniment courtesy of Chris Giles.
See You at Sappy
Swamp magic is a special intoxicant available only at SappyFest. It’s the type of magic produced when you take one of the best curated festivals in Canada, put it in one of New Brunswick’s most picturesque towns, and hold it every year on one of the best weekends of the summer.
Why I’m Stoked to Play SappyFest
BD Allison gets sappy for Sappy with a self-deprecating account of his transition from supporter to performer for this years fest. Allison will be hitting the stage with Jacuzzi Perth at SappyFest X this weekend in Sackville, NB.
The Full Cast & Crew For Shed Island 2
Shed Island 2 confirms their full festival roster, bar show schedule, and official poster by Noah Bender.
It’s Official: A Comprehensive First Look at Shed Island 2
The first Shed Island 2 lineup announcement is here, and it’s already shaping up to be the notable summer highlight on any St. John’s showgoer’s calendar with such acts as Crosss, Kestrels, Best Fiends, Acousma, Crossed Wires, Unreal Thought, Fog Lake, Jonny & The Cowabungas, and many more yet to be announced.
Have a listen to our conversation with Shed Island organizers Micah Brown & Glen May, and browse our comprehensive look at the first wave of acts announced for Shed Island 2.
A Deck-sposition of Peace & Music: Talking Leveestock III with Gene Browne
Gene Browne has advanced The Levee through his supportive mantra; his down-to-earth nature and genuine caring for every band and musician that passes through his doors have combined to help The Levee expand, resulting in the creation of its very own weekend-long celebration of local talent: Leveestock.
Looks Like They Made It: Lineup and Preparation for SappyFest X
Sackville’s Sappyfest has announced the full lineup for their 10th birthday bash, and the roster stacks acts new and old. We picked the brain of SappyFest creative director Lucas Hicks on the planning process, and what we can expect for the decennial anniversary of Sappy.
Shifty Business: Fredericton Fest Turns Inf4rno
Fredericton’s favourite cult festival is back this July as Shifty Bits Circus turns Inf4rno. Ben Burnett caught up with organizer Penelope Stevens of the Shifty Bits Cult to talk conceptual and organizational planning of the Circus, and mindfully challenging the gender disparity in music festival culture.