The East Coast Music Awards (ECMA) are almost here and Downtown Halifax is getting ready to come alive with East Coast music!
ECMA events and shows are held at a number of official venues around Downtown including the Scotiabank Centre and the Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel, but the music doesn't stop there!
This year, Downtown Halifax has 13 official ECMA Partner Stages that will be programming live music from May 3 - 7.
Check out the Downtown Halifax Partner Stages and their shows below. We will continue to update this page as show info is confirmed.
ECMA Partner Stages
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Argyle Fine Art
1559 Barrington Street
Saturday, May 6: HORSEBATH, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
FREE Acoustic Show
Artists of all ages are encouraged to do life drawing and sketching during the performance. Paper and pencils will be provided if interested or bring your own.
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Barrington Steakhouse & Oyster Bar
1662 Barrington Street
- Thursday, May 4: Jackie Putnam, 8:00 - 9:30 p.m.
- Friday, May 5: Beauwater, 7:00 - 9:30 p.m.
- Saturday, May 6: Brad Milligan, 8:00 p.m.
- Thursday, May 4: Jackie Putnam, 8:00 - 9:30 p.m.
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Brown Hound Public House - Ironstone Lane
1450 Ironstone Lane
Thursday, May 4:
- Host: Steve MacIntyre, NS
- Leona Burkey, NS
- Kylie Fox, NB
- George Woodhouse, NS
- Sonnie Greening, NS
- Tim Hatcher, from 'Good Dear Good'
Friday, May 5:
- Host: Steve MacIntyre, NS
- Alicia Penney, NS
- Aaron MacDonald, NS
- Cameron Nickerson, NS
- John Donovan, NS
Saturday, May 6:
- Host: Steve MacIntyre, NS
- Jaclyn Reinhard, NB
- Sherry Ryan, NL
- Joe H. Henry, NS
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East of Grafton Tavern
1580 Argyle Street
Details TBC
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Flora James Shop
2011 Brunswick Street
Details TBC
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Gahan House Nova Centre
5239 Sackville Street
- Tuesday, May 2: Dillon Ryan, 7:00 p.m.
- Wednesday, May 3: Hilary Ladd, 7:00 p.m.
- Thursday, May 4: Kylie Fox, 7:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, May 2: Dillon Ryan, 7:00 p.m.
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Halifax Brewery Farmers' Market
1496 Lower Water Street
- Saturday, May 6: Gina Burgess, 11:30 a.m. -1:00 p.m.
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Kyo Kitchen & Bar
1715 Barrington Street
Thursday, May 4: Ally Fiola & her band, 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.
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Pickford & Black
Historic Properties, 1869 Lower Water Street
- Friday, May 5: Hilary Ladd, 7:00 p.m.
- Saturday, May 6: Myles Davidson, 7:00 - 9:30 p.m.
- Sunday, May 7: Cameron Nickerson, 12 noon
- Friday, May 5: Hilary Ladd, 7:00 p.m.
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Queen's Marque
1715 Lower Water Street
- Saturday, May 6 - 12:30PM – Catherine Little
- Saturday, May 6 - 2:30PM - Run the River
- Saturday, May 6 - 4:30PM – Dee Hernendez
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Ragazzi Resto Bar
5187 Salter Street
- Friday, May 5 - 6:30 PM & 8:30 PM - Catherine Little and Gregory Myra
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Split Crow Pub
1855 Granville Street
Details TBC
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The Loose Cannon
1566 Argyle Street
- Thursday, May 4 - 10PM - Myles Davidson
- Saturday, May 6 - 10PM - Leona Burkey with her Special Guest Noah Tye
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The Pint Public House
1575 Argyle Street
- Thursday, May 4 - 9:00 PM - Open Stage - Showcase your talent! - FREE
- Friday, May 5 - 9:00 PM - Brandon Collier - FREE
- Saturday, May 6 - 9:00 PM - Leah & Kyle with Gina Kennedy (Altered By Mom) & Special Guests - FREE
Official Venues
In addition to the partner stages, ECMA events and shows are held at a number of official venues. The official venues in Downtown Halifax include:
- Casino Nova Scotia, 1985 Upper Water Street
- Grand Parade, 1770 Barrington Street
- Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel, 1919 Upper Water Street
- Level8 Night Club, 1800 Argyle Street (above the Light House Arts Centre)
- Scotiabank Centre, 1800 Argyle Street
- The Carleton,1685 Argyle Street
For more information about what's happening Downtown for the ECMA, click here.
Don't miss the ECMA Family Fun-Fest! Taking place on May 6 from 12 noon - 3:00 p.m. on Argyle Street.