HPX 2010 Promo Video Off the Hook!

September 1st, 2010

Check out the brand new Halifax Pop Explosion 2010 Promo Video featuring never before seen footage from 2009 and the track “Rock N’ Roll Can Break Yr Legs” by C’mon performing at this year’s festival. $50 wristbands on sale now!! BUY TODAY!

Halifax Pop Explosion 2010 Video from Halifax Pop Explosion on Vimeo.

Halifax Pop Explosion Full 2010 Lineup Announced!

August 24th, 2010


We’re thrilled to announce our complete festival lineup for Halifax Pop Explosion 2010! With over 135 bands performing at 18+ venues from October 19-23 there is sure to be something for every active music lover in Halifax and visitor from abroad!

Please take the time to really sink into our full lineup announcement and discover bands that you might not of heard of. We promise there is something for everyone at Halifax Pop Explosion!! and if sorting through 135 bands isn’t your ideal way to spend time check out the brand new CKDU Presents Hop On Pop: The Official Halifax Pop Explosion Podcast Vol 1. [here] featuring 10 of our favourite bands performing at this year’s festival!

Festival wristbands are on sale now for an incredible deal at $50 + service charges for access to all show (except those presented by Sonic or SNS) subject to venue capacity. There are also delegate wristbands on sale for $100 + service charges for front of line access to all show (except those presented by Sonic or SNS) subject to venue capacity and VIP wristbands on sale for $250 + service charges for front of line access to all shows (including those presented by Sonic or SNS) regardless of venue capacity!

For more information on wristbands and Sonic Concerts or Symphony Nova Scotia Presents shows visit: Tickets and Passes Info.

The Citadel Halifax is the official Halifax Pop Explosion 2010 Host Hotel! This is where we will be staging our Music Matters conference series, Kick-off party, registration, box office, showcases, SWAP EXPLOSION, keynote presentations and more! The Citadel Halifax is currently offering festival attendees the discounted rate of $99 per night. Please click [here] or call 1.800.565.7162

Huge Thanks to all of our festival sponsors that make the Halifax Pop Explosion 2010 possible!

Our next big announcement including the complete schedule and single show tickets will be posted on September 14th.

Sloan + Halifax Pop Explosion = Twice Removed!

August 18th, 2010

Everybody’s favourite 90′s east coast fuzzy-pop band Sloan will be performing their entire 2nd LP Twice Removed, top to bottom, at this year’s Halifax Pop Explosion. This rare golden performance will take place at the Paragon Theatre on October 21st and will be open to wristband holders subject to venue capacity.

Purchase your wristband today!

Complete lineup announcement is on Tuesday August 24th.

We’ll also be releasing our first ever podcast, Hop on Pop! Stay tuned.