Cape Breton Music Industry Cooperative.

2 days ago

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Cape Breton Music Industry Cooperative.

3 days ago

Huge congratulations to Cape Breton’s own Dane Pedersen!

We are so proud to share that Dane is one of 5 Finalists for the 2026 Goderich Celtic Roots Festival! From folk and musical theatre to jazz studies, Dane’s rich voice and storytelling blend tradition with a vibrant, modern heart.

With his debut EP 'Travelling Alone' and performances at iconic festivals like Stan Rogers, Lunenburg, Winnipeg, and Celtic Colours, Dane is truly a rising voice in folk music you don’t want to miss.

Let’s help him take the win! Click the link below to cast your vote for Dane: 🔗 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc6P5lS5glq4ERiLQa_HeTv7QRwsC7mnFqMKC1KKSYMlsAg8w/viewform

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Cape Breton Music Industry Cooperative. is with East Coast Music Association (ECMA).

7 days ago

On April 18, join a trio of Atlantic Canada's finest music acts.

2 PM - 5 PM
-Marshall Brothers
-Ella Dubinsky
-RG Schaller

$1 from every beer sold will go toward ECMA programming and the celebration of East Coast music!⠀ ⠀

Join us at Breton Brewing, 291 Esplanade, Cape Breton.⠀
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Cape Breton Music Industry Cooperative.

1 week ago

It's moments like these that remind us exactly WHY we do what we do. 💙

Last Saturday, D-Rock Entertainment presented the inaugural D-Rock Youth Sessions at Daniel's Alehouse & Eatery — an all-ages event designed to give Cape Breton's rising young stars a professional stage to share their music with the community. And what an afternoon it was.

But here's the thing about real talent — it doesn't stay hidden for long. 🔥

🚨 EXCITING NEWS!! 🚨

As a direct result of the D-Rock Youth Sessions, the incredibly talented Amy Smith has been invited by the one and only Adam Baldwin to perform an opening set at a very special event this Saturday in Membertou — a celebration of the film Little Lorraine, featuring a remarkable lineup including:

🎵 Adam Baldwin 🎵 Uncle Hector Baldwin 🎵 The Men of the Deep

And opening the show... Amy Smith. 👏👏👏

This is EXACTLY the kind of door that opens when we create opportunities for our youth. One performance. One room full of the right people. And suddenly, a young artist from Cape Breton is sharing the stage with legends.

This is the power of community. This is the power of events like the D-Rock Youth Sessions.

A huge thank you to Adam Baldwin for recognizing Amy's incredible talent and extending this generous invitation. This is what the East Coast music community is all about — lifting each other up and opening doors for the next generation. 🙏

And a massive congratulations to Amy Smith — go show them what Music Island is made of! Your father (Jay Smith) would be extremely proud🎸✨

To Debbie Mullins and D-Rock Entertainment — this is your impact. This is what happens when you believe in young artists and give them a stage. 💙

This is what CBMIC is here to support. This is why it matters.

🎟️ Don't miss Amy Smith and the full lineup this Saturday in Membertou celebrating the film Little Lorraine.

Follow D-Rock Entertainment for details on D-Rock Youth Sessions Vol. 2 — coming soon! 👀

Cape Breton Music Industry Cooperative (CBMIC) — proudly supporting the artists, events, and opportunities that keep Music Island alive and thriving.

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