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HPX Job Posting – Technical Director

Monday, January 23rd, 2012

TECHNICAL DIRECTOR

The 20th annual Halifax Pop Explosion, being held October 16-20, 2012 in Halifax, is searching for a new Technical Director.

The successful applicant/company will take overall responsibility to oversee all technical requirements for the Halifax Pop Explosion with input from the Executive Director, Operations Manager and Event Coordinator.

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‘Tis the Season, HPX Merch Available Online!

Monday, November 15th, 2010

Looking to buy that perfect gift for that special someone? Kicking yourself for not picking up an HPX 2010 shirt during the festival?? Introducing our brand new online store featuring festival merchandise from HPX 2010. Click below for your choice of hoodie or shirt and we’ll deliver it to you anywhere in the world! Questions or concerns please send a note to festival (a) halifaxpopexlosion (dot) com

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HPX 2010 Women’s T-Shirt – $30 (includes s/c)
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HPX 2010 Men’s T-Shirt – $30 (includes s/c)
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HPX 2010 Hoodies – $45 (includes s/c)
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Sloan + Halifax Pop Explosion = Twice Removed!

Wednesday, 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.

Early Bird Passes on Sale Now!

Saturday, May 15th, 2010

Halifax Pop Explosion is currently offering early-bird rates for three different  festival passes. Early-bird rates are as low as $35.99 for the festival wristband. These offers are available for a limited-time only!

Festival Wristband :: Early-bird rate: $35.99 (plus service charges)

All regular Pop Explosion showcases, select St. Matthews Church (all ages), Pavilion (all ages), Insider festival communications and special offers. Over $200 in savings in cover charge and tickets!

Delegate Pass :: Early-bird rate: $75 (plus service charges)

Skip the lineup priority access (subject to capacity), All regular Pop Explosion showcases, St. Matthews Church (all ages), Pavilion (all ages), Music Matters Conference (all ages), Citadel Hotel label showcases, Just Friends Brunch, Molson Late Night Suite, Halifax Film Explosion (all ages), Insider festival communications and special offers!

VIP Pass :: Early-bird rate: $175 (plus service charges)

Skip the lineup guaranteed access to everything (regardless of capacity), All regular Pop Explosion showcases, St. Matthews Church (all ages) Pavilion (all ages), Music Matters Conference (all ages), Citadel Hotel label showcases, Just Friends Brunch, Molson Late Night Suite, Film Explosion (all ages), Rebecca Cohn (all ages), All partnered stages, All ticketed/reserved seating concerts, Insider festival communications and special offers!

All pre-sale passes are available online at www.ticketpro.ca, by phone at 1-888-311-9090 or in person at any Ticketpro point of sale.

Host Hotel Discounts. Book your room now!!

Thursday, April 1st, 2010

Host hotel discounts

The Citadel Hotel is the HPX 2010 host hotel. It will be a hub of action with activities such as The Music Matters Conference, showcases, festival registration and key note presentations all taking place at the centrally located hotel. The Citadel is currently offering the discounted rate of $115 per night with discounted parking.  That’s less than $30 a night if you split it between your closest friends.

Book your room now as we have limited numbers of these discounted rooms available.

Please contact the Citadel Hotel Reservations dept at 1.800.565.7162 or visit the HPX hotel page at  www.citadelhalifax.com