Accordionist, guitarist, and player of pocket-sized instruments, Mary Beth Carty of Nova Scotia possesses a magical voice that earned her a nomination for Traditional Singer of the Year at the Canadian Folk Music Awards. Carty’s second album, Crossing the Causeway, fuses traditional song, instrumental tunes, & originals to create a multilingual opus that reflects the diverse yet unified roots of her region.
Destination Cape Breton, along with the Cape Breton Regional Municipality and the Cape Breton Music Industry Co-operative (CBMIC), is thrilled to invite you to a special announcement regarding an exciting upcoming music event.
Event Details
Wednesday, April 29 11am (Doors open at 10:45 am) Breton Crafthouse (Upstairs), 291 Esplanade, Downtown Sydney
Please join us for some exciting news and a special musical performance! ... See MoreSee Less
Get your tickets now! You could win a 2026 Toyota Corolla L CVT or a GP6500E SERIES portable generator. And there is a 50/50 available was well. The Jackpot is climbing! ... See MoreSee Less
Public Service Announcement! If you see tickets for the Cape Breton Music Industry Hall of Fame on Stub Hub or any other reseller site, do not buy them. They mark up the ticket prices so you end up paying more. You can purchase tickets directly from Centre 200 online or at the box office. The link to tickets can also be found at www.CBMIC.ca... See MoreSee Less
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.