August is an exciting time to be in St. John’s, Newfoundland. Let’s see, you’ve got George Street Fest, the Folk Festival in Bannerman Park, the Downtown Busker Festival, Shed Island, HOLD FAST and even more that I am probably forgetting, or maybe haven’t heard of
We caught up with Kurt Inder for a six month update to chat about his relocation to Halifax, his new album, and coming back to Newfoundland as an expat touring act for Shed Island 2.
Enjoy our curated playlist roundup of some audiovisual stimuli to prep your eyes and ears for the Shed Island Festival in St. John’s, NL (August 13th-15th) as we begin to countdown the mere days and hours to kick-off.
Contributor Kerri Claire joined the St. John’s Trans March last weekend as transgender people and allies came out to highlight the important and unaddressed issues that are specific to the trans community.
Shifty Bits Circus kicks off in Fredericton, St. John’s & Halifax Pride celebrations reach their closing events, Shed Island parties like it’s 2013 with a “super rare reunion show”, Spoken Word St. John’s turns two, and Branch Ricky step out of a brief hiatus for a single summer gig.
Spoken Word St. John’s is celebrating its 2-year anniversary this Sunday, and you can be a part of the poetry party. Join them at 7:30 PM @ The Ship Pub.
The Secret East TV crew made a house call to capture some backyard ball hockey and basement rock n’ roll with the great Branch Ricky.
Nicole Elizabeth chats with Zaren Healey-White about the inclusive and communicative nature of Feminisms {Re}Framed: St. John’s Feminist Art Show, and it’s aim to break down barriers between hobby artists and gallery spaces.
Shed Island 2 confirms their full festival roster, bar show schedule, and official poster by Noah Bender.