I am rooted in Cape Breton's history, and interested in influencing Cape Breton's future. I am an historian by trade, I maintain a day job directing a non-profit environmental organization, and I've been using music as a creative outlet for over 20 years. Member of former Sydney band, the Roots and Rhythm Remain, I now get my musical kicks as a member of the Lotoyas.
The road to ECMA 2027 is underway, and artists can now apply to perform or submit an application for the East Coast Music Awards.
Applications Open: September 2, 2026 Applications Close: October 2, 2026
If you’re planning to apply, don’t leave it to the final day. Give yourself time to review the requirements, gather your materials, and make sure everything is submitted before the deadline.
Ready for a night of music, movies, and more chaos than Jack Black pretending to be a responsible adult?
Local legends The Decades are taking over the Cape Breton Drive‑In — not just on the screen, but in the canteen and ticket booth, too. Yes, the band will literally be serving you snacks. Yes, this is your chance to see if drummers can operate a debit machine.
Our double feature is perfectly on theme: 🎸 School of Rock 🥁 Whiplash
Come out, support the local music scene, enjoy two killer films, and be entertained as The Decades try not to burn the popcorn.
Oct 22 • Starting at dusk • Tickets at cbdit.square.site ... See MoreSee Less
ECMA 2027 [Moncton NB] APPLICATIONS ARE OPEN — AND ENTRIES ARE FREE TODAY & TOMORROW!
Cape Breton artists and industry professionals, now is the time to get your ECMA applications in.
You can now submit your application to:
• Perform and showcase at the ECMAs • Nominate for an ECMA Music Award • Nominate for an ECMA Industry Award
And for today and tomorrow only, application fees are waived — so you can submit for FREE.
If you’ve been thinking about applying, don’t leave it until later. Take advantage of the free-entry period and get your name, your music, and your work in front of the ECMA juries.
Cape Breton has an incredible music community, and we want to see our artists and industry professionals well represented at the ECMAs.
Get those applications in, and please share this with someone in our Cape Breton music community who should be applying!
The East Coast Music Association (ECMA) is a regional collaboration of people in the music industry of Atlantic Canada. We are a registered non-profit…