Congratulations to all the recently announced 2026 ECMA nominees. A special shout out to all our Cape Breton Nominees in both the Music and Industry Categories. We are happy to see such strong representation from the island. Stay tuned as we feature post about our Cape Breton Nominees leading up to the Festival.
The full list of ECMA nominees and categories can be found in the link below.
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38th East Coast Music Awards Gala presented by Rogers
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Fantastic to see two more Cape Breton artists up for Juno Nomonations. Congratulations to Goldie and Tony, well done.
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ECMA AGM – CBMIC Members Encouraged to Attend
The East Coast Music Association is holding its AGM on February 17, and this is an important opportunity for our music community to stay informed and have a voice.
We strongly encourage CBMIC members to RSVP by January 31 and tune in. It’s important to hear what’s happening at the regional level, ask questions, and participate in shaping the future of the music industry in Atlantic Canada.
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🗓 AGM: February 17
Let’s show up and be part of the conversation.Please join us for our AGM, happening on February 17th, and make your voice heard. RSVP by January 31st to secure your spot. Full agenda and participation details will be sent in early February.
Veuillez vous joindre à nous pour notre assemblée générale annuelle (AGA), qui aura lieu le 17 février, et faites entendre votre voix. Veuillez confirmer votre présence avant le 31 janvier pour réserver votre place. L’ordre du jour complet et les détails de participation seront envoyés au début du mois de février.
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January 13, 2026
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Cape Breton Artists Come Together for “T-Bone Needs a Cape Breton” Fundraiser
Concert to support Tom ’T-Bone’ Antle of The Motorleague in his fight against cancer.
Sydney, Cape Breton Island - In the opening line of The Motorleague's 2013 song "Every Man Needs a Cape Breton," singer Don Levandier sings "I swear, by the dirt on my hands by my blood, that our lives will be more than the sum of their parts." The Moncton band has a dear relationship with the Cape Breton music scene, built over decades of sweaty rock shows at a who's who of Sydney festivals and venues: Bunkers, The Maple Leaf, The Elks Lodge, Gobblefest... So, when their drummer Tom 'T-Bone' Antle made public his lung cancer diagnosis this Fall, it was the Cape Breton music scene's opportunity to give back the same kind of love and appreciation that our adopted Moncton rockers have shown us time and again.
Friday, February 27 will see many long time Cape Breton rock and punk musicians come together for "T-Bone Needs a Cape Breton," a one night fundraiser held at the Ashby Legion to support Tom "T-Bone" Antle. Tom, who also plays in Moncton punk rock groups The Nuclear and HOPE, has been coming to Sydney to perform since the early 2000s and is known for his powerful drumming as well as his big smile and boisterous laugh that leaves a mark with everyone around him. The show will feature five bands who have played many times with The Motorleague over the years, as well as a special tribute to the band featuring members of local bands The Shithawks and The High Tide with guest vocalists on each song.
Admission will be a $20 minimum donation with all proceeds to support T-Bone's journey to health. If you can not make the show, a GoFundMe is accepting donations at www.gofundme.com/f/tom-tbone-antle
CTV Video: www.ctvnews.ca/atlantic/video/2025/12/22/moncton-musicians-rally-for-drummer-with-cancer/
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Moncton musicians rally for drummer with cancer
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For the second time in less than two years the Moncton music community is rallying to help a drummer battling cancer.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
