Showcases

Top Five: East Coast Music Week Showcases

The East Coast Music Awards: Festival and Conference (ECMA) celebrate their 35th anniversary with a five-day, non-stop musical event showcasing and recognizing the best of East Coast artists and music starting today, Wednesday, May 3, to Sunday, May 7, in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Several incredible showcases are taking place during the week, and only choosing five was an almost impossible feat, but be sure to check the website to make your own schedule!

Today, we want to tell you about our top five recommendations for showcases that we think you will enjoy from May 3 to 7th in Halifax, other than the main event, which is, of course, the East Coast Music Awards, taking place on May 4, which celebrate the biggest night in East Coast music at the 35th East Coast Music Awards Presented by Rogers on Thursday, May 4 at the Scotiabank Centre. Hosted by This Hour Has 22 Minutes’ Trent McClellan, this anniversary event will be sure to have you laughing, cheering, and dancing while celebrating the immeasurable impact of Atlantic Canada’s music scene. Get more information here.

CANADIAN MUSIC. EAST COAST STYLE. – EXPORT SHOWCASE A
May 4, 2023, at 1:30 pm
Marriott Harbourfront Hotel – Nova Scotia Ballroom

ECMA is excited to present the 35th-anniversary celebration of the East Coast Music Awards and the 21st edition of the ECMA International Export Buyers Program in Halifax, Nova Scotia, from May 3 – 7, 2023.

Thursday Export Showcase A consists of showcases by:

NOTE: Door tickets are $25 to access both Export Showcases A and B.

TD CONNECTED CONCERTS: INDIGENOUS STAGE
May 4, 2023, at 10:45 pm
Marriott Harbourfront Hotel – Halifax Ballroom

Following the ECMA Award Show, don’t miss this celebration of Indigenous talent on the East Coast, with performances from some of the most exciting Indigenous artists on the scene today.

Featuring showcases by:

NOTE: Door tickets are $25 to access both ballroom stages at the Marriott Harbourfront, OR $10 when showing your Award Show ticket

TD CONNECTED CONCERTS: COUNTRY / POP STAGE
May 5, 2023, at 9:00 pm
Marriott Harbourfront Hotel – Nova Scotia Ballroom

The ECMA Country/Pop Stage is bringing the best in classic and contemporary country and country-inspired pop to the Nova Scotia Ballroom.

Featuring showcases by:

NOTE: Door tickets are $25 to access both ballroom stages at the Marriott Harbourfront.

TD CONNECTED CONCERTS: SATURDAY AT THE CARLETON
May 6, 2023. at 8:00 pm
The Carleton

Check out showcases by the lyricists and composers behind some of the East Coast’s most inspired songwriting in an intimate listening room environment.

Featuring showcases by:

TD CONNECTED CONCERTS: RISING STAR STAGE
May 6, 2023, at 8:00 pm
The Seahorse Tavern

Join us at The Seahorse Tavern on Saturday night to see some of the East Coast’s most exciting up-and-comers as they share their craft on the ECMA stage. These folks are the ones to watch!

Featuring showcases by:

As noted in the intro, these are just five of the many showcases taking place at East Coast Music Week. Head to their website now to build your own schedule.