A Celebration of Song: Featuring Evelyn MacRae and Musical Friends
Join in for what is sure to be an unforgettable afternoon of music at the Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre Bear Head Room on Sunday, August 23rd, from 1:00 to 3:00 PM, starring Evelyn MacRae – affectionately known as Cape Breton’s Rose and a 2022 Nova Scotia Country Music Hall of Fame Inductee – along with an exceptionally talented lineup of musical friends and collaborators. Sharing the stage with Evelyn will be Sara Bennett, an internationally renowned singer celebrated for her remarkable vocal artistry and Everett Vass, Cape Breton’s own “Singing Realtor,” whose love of music, his enthusiasm, and resonant voice brings warmth and an energetic joy to every performance. Evelyn has invited several other local musicians too! This special concert will take audiences on a musical journey through many beloved genres, including Country, Rock, Classical, Sacred, Folk, Celtic, Show Tunes, as well as inspired Opera. The respective performers will present their favourite songs from around the world, with selections interpreted in several different languages, showcasing the beauty and diversity of music that transcends all cultures and generations. The performers are thrilled to share this afternoon of friendship, connection, harmony, and musical celebration with you. Come prepared to laugh, reminisce, and be inspired as these outstanding musicians bring heart-felt songs to life and engage the audience in an intimate and entertaining concert experience!
TICKETS: phcivic.com/upcoming-events/a-celebration-of-song-featuring-evelyn-macrae-and-musical-friends/
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Are you a commercial recording artist with an album project on the horizon? FACTOR's Juried Sound Recording: Album program is now open to new applications with a deadline of September 10th at 5:00pm ET.
View the full program guidelines to find out how your project could become #FACTORfunded.
CLICK HERE: www.factor.ca/programs/artist-programs/juried-sound-recording-album/?mc_cid=e0fcd2de12&mc_eid=9cf...
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REMINDER: The next ECMA Artist Toolkit session will be on August 19th at 12pm Atlantic Time. This session will be “Artist Toolkit Reset”. In it, Lynn Colepaugh will be walking you through the elements you should have and what they should include to make sure you have the assets industry people actually need at your fingertips.
Expect to cover EPKs, bios, photos, links, streaming profiles, social links, contact info and more!
Participants will also receive a Follow-Up Kit with practical templates and tools.
Date: Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Time: 12pm Atlantic
Location: Online
Cost: Free for ECMA members
This session will be delivered in English. French-language resources will be made available, and participants are welcome to submit questions in English or French.
REGISTER: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfMFXOWlygH5QoIusg6kq_ifNgU8TnPgxm3P5pXWNA6gPZhtg/viewform
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Music Day In Canada is returning on Saturday, September 27, bringing communities together from coast to coast to celebrate Canadian music and the artists who create it.
Led by The Lemmon Foundation and powered by Lemmon Stage, Music Day in Canada is a nationwide celebration of live music that highlights local talent, supports independent artists, and strengthens Canada's music community.
CBMIC encourages our members to get involved by:
Registering as a participating artist or band.
Hosting or performing at a local venue.
Partnering with community organizations to organize an event.
Volunteering to help bring Music Day to your community.
Attending and supporting live performances in your area.
Whether you're an artist, venue, promoter, volunteer, or music supporter, Music Day in Canada is an opportunity to showcase Cape Breton's incredible talent while connecting with a national celebration of Canadian music.
Learn more about participating or registering your event at:
lemmonstage.com/music-day/
Let's help put Cape Breton's music community on the national stage this September.
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