Besnard Lakes, Eric's Trip Play Halifax Pop Explosion
Plus: Apostle of Hustle, Brother Ali, Shapes and Sizes, Sole, Tegan and Sara, Land of Talk
KABOOM! October 16, the starting gun of the 15th annual Halifax Pop Explosion will sound, bringing with it a solid glut of awesomeness to the dozen or so different venues reserved for the event in the Nova Scotian capital.
Over five days, Besnard Lakes, a reunited Eric's Trip, Shapes and Sizes, Brother Ali, Tegan and Sara, Apostle of Hustle, Old Time Relijun, Sole, Miracle Fortress, Joel Plaskett, Young Galaxy, AIDS Wolf, Land of Talk, Dog Day, the Most Serene Republic, and Northern State will be among those cavorting and capering in the fair city.
The fest will also host the second annual Music Matters conference, a summit on the state of the biz, as well as an art fair, various brunches, and other excitement, Canadian style. The full lineup is available on the festival website.
Over five days, Besnard Lakes, a reunited Eric's Trip, Shapes and Sizes, Brother Ali, Tegan and Sara, Apostle of Hustle, Old Time Relijun, Sole, Miracle Fortress, Joel Plaskett, Young Galaxy, AIDS Wolf, Land of Talk, Dog Day, the Most Serene Republic, and Northern State will be among those cavorting and capering in the fair city.
The fest will also host the second annual Music Matters conference, a summit on the state of the biz, as well as an art fair, various brunches, and other excitement, Canadian style. The full lineup is available on the festival website.
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