Scott Macmillan’s passion for creating music propels him forward seeking opportunities in all aspects of music.
Two world premieres in 2019, ‘12 & Change’ Scott’s concerto for Electric Guitar with Symphony Nova Scotia and ‘Woodland Revival’ an experiential composition derived & performed by Mi'kmaw drummers, Persian, Celtic & Classical musicians.
Music has taken Macmillan with librettist Jennyfer Brickenden places nationally and internationally including Carnegie Hall performing their much loved “Celtic Mass for the Sea”,.
Awards, appointments, commissions, critical reviews reflect Macmillan’s contributions to the music of Nova Scotia and beyond. An integral contributor to the success of the late Rita MacNeil, Scott played pivotal role in the rise of the Rankin Family Band, the Nova Scotia Mass Choir and led Symphony Nova Scotia’s Maritime Pops for 10 years in the 1990’s.
In 2008 Scott began mentoring a new generation of guitarists at the Fountain School of Performing Arts, Dalhousie University
Great way to end the summer.🌊 LAST SPLASH OF SUMMER! ☀️🎶 We’re celebrating CBRM’s 30th Anniversary with one last big summer celebration at Indian Beach Ball Field in North Sydney!
🎶 Live performances by Emma Stevens, Andrew Doyle, Matty Jessome, Anurag Ware, The Island Girls and The Privateers!
🚚 Food Trucks 🛍️ Vendor Market 🎵 Live Music 🎉 FREE EVENT!
📅 Sunday, September 6, 2026 ⏰ Beginning at 5:00 PM 📍 Indian Beach Ball Field 455 Purves St., North Sydney
Bring your family and friends and help us celebrate 30 years of CBRM with the Last Splash of Summer! 🌊 ... See MoreSee Less
The backbone of what makes a packed schedule featuring workshops, networking events, 75 live music showcases, an international and domestic buyers program, and the MNS Music and Industry Awards all come together are volunteers. The NSMW 2026 Volunteer Team powered by TD Bank Group is now accepting applications - come discover your new favourite artist!
Music Nova Scotia is thrilled to welcome TD Bank Group to Nova Scotia Music Week to champion our volunteer team. TD Bank Group is committed to helping increase access to the opportunities people need to participate and feel a sense of belonging in their community, and Music Nova Scotia is grateful for their support in connecting the people and communities of Nova Scotia to the music the province is known for.
Volunteers have access to showcases, conference sessions, and more (subject to venue capacity). If you or someone you know is interested in taking part, volunteer registration is now open for roles such as: Door Person, Merchandise Seller, Registration, Conference Monitor, Driver, Photography, Social Media, Sponsorship, and more!
For full details and the registration page, please visit our website: www.nsmw.ca/volunteer
Music Nova Scotia would like to extend a huge thank you to NSMW’s Premier and Presenting Partners for helping make this year’s event possible: FACTOR, the Government of Canada, and Canada’s Private Radio Broadcasters, the Province of Nova Scotia, Support4Culture, the Central Nova Scotia Tourism Development Society, TD Bank Group, Atlantic Lottery, Garrison Brewing Co., and Nova Scotia Spirit Co. ... See MoreSee Less
Last call to join!Every participant in the East Coast Music Association (ECMA)'s upcoming Artist Toolkit Reset session will receive a practical checklist to help you review and organize your core artist materials.
The session will guide you through key areas: bios, photos, EPKs, websites, social links, email lists, release materials, booking assets, and promotional systems, so you can identify what is ready, what is outdated, and what needs attention next.
Whether you are preparing for a release, a funding application, a showcase, or a booking push, this session will help you get organized.
Wednesday, August 19 at 12:00 p.m. Atlantic. Online, free for ECMA members.