Hotels, packages, oh my! - So we just posted info about hotel packages in the tickets and passes section.  Basically, if you are one of ... - Posted August 20, 2008 at 11:32 am by Waye

Initial lineup!! - I hope everyone is as excited as I am at this year's initial lineup..amazing.  I just wanted to apologize in ... - Posted August 8, 2008 at 3:12 am by Jeremy

SHOWCASE - Because most of our staff are going to be gone to Sackville NB for Sappyfest anyway (check out the excellent ... - Posted August 1, 2008 at 5:49 pm by Waye

Jay Reatard, Josh Ritter, The Sun Parlour Players, Basia Bulat and Sebastien Grainger & The Mountains are among the latest acts confirmed for the 2008 Halifax Pop Explosion, which will take place from October 21 to 25. Passes and hotel packages for the festival are available now.
Founded in 1993, The Halifax Pop Explosion features the [...]

3nd Annual SOCAN Music Matters Conference
October 24-25, 2008
Venue TBA

The Music Matters Conference keeps getting better and better.  This year’s conference adds song writing showcases and more musical performances to the entertainment, the Just Friends brunch, and our no bullshit panels and workshops about the music industry and its future.
Music Matters is a two-day conference [...]

2008 will see the return of the Super 8 Showcase Of Film Fun on October 24 & 25.
Check back for more information in the coming weeks!

Halifax Pop Explosion presents Atlantic Canada’s largest fair of zine and indie culture

ZINE AND LABEL FAIR 2008
Saturday, October 25
ALL DAY
Hundreds of zines, indie records, posters, small press books, comics, handmade goodies, crafts, and more!

The Halifax Comix Jam
Everyone, all styles and skill levels, is welcome to participate in a comix jam. Collaborative comix will be [...]