Born and raised in Sydney, Molly Babin has been playing music since the age of 3. After spending 10 years away in Hamilton, Ontario, Molly returned to Sydney in 2018 and has since grown her collection of original material, adding songs reflecting on her experience growing up in Cape Breton, and the people she has met on her travels.
The energy is electric...we’re getting ready because tonight is finally the night!
The 2026 Cape Breton Music Industry Hall of Fame show is tonight at 7pm with our legendary musical takeover celebrating our very best. Will we see you tonight?
Mary Frances may not be baiting her mom, but we like to think she is baiting you to come to the Cape Breton Music Industry Hall of Fame 2026 tonight and watch her and her mom honour inductee Buddy MacMaster. Still some seats available.
THE HEARTBEAT OF THE NIGHT — MEET YOUR HOUSE BAND!
Behind every legendary tribute on June 18th at Centre 200 stands an extraordinary group of musicians powering the entire evening. Meet the HOUSE BAND — the talented core supporting every artist at the Cape Breton Music Industry Hall of Fame!
Brian Talbot – Drums Steady, powerful playing and deep groove across rock, folk, and East Coast music.
Emily Dingwall – Bass / Vocals One of Atlantic Canada's most respected bassists/vocalists. In 2026 she received the ECMA Musician's Achievement Award in Sydney.
Lyndon MacKenzie – Electric / Acoustic Guitar Versatile player focused on rhythm, texture, and supporting the band's overall sound.
Jordan Lewis – Electric Guitar Solid rhythm and tasteful lead playing, at home in any setting.
Fred Lavery – Acoustic / Electric Guitar Veteran musician, producer, and studio owner respected for his musical leadership.
Shawn MacDonald – Fiddle Renowned fiddler, educator, and Concert Master of the Cape Breton Orchestra, with five-plus decades on stage.
Aaron Lewis – Piano / Acoustic / Accordion Award-winning multi-instrumentalist, former CCMA nominee and NS Country Music Hall of Fame inductee.
Together, this powerhouse group provides the musical backbone for an evening of legendary tributes and once-in-a-lifetime performances. When you hear the magic on June 18th — this is the heartbeat behind it all.
Seven musicians. One unforgettable night. Pure Cape Breton.
📅 June 18th | Centre 200 | Cape Breton Music Industry Hall of Fame
A MASTER OF MUSIC & HERITAGE — STEPHEN MUISE HONOURS BILL MacNEIL
We are honoured to announce that the accomplished STEPHEN MUISE will be performing on June 18th at Centre 200 in tribute to Hall of Fame inductee, BILL MacNEIL!
Stephen Muise is a Cape Breton musician, educator, and conductor best known as the Musical Director of the Men of the Deeps — North America's only coal miners' choir. Since taking the helm in 2017, he has carried forward the ensemble's celebrated international legacy while preserving Cape Breton's rich mining heritage through music.
A skilled arranger and keyboardist, Stephen also performs in dynamic live entertainment productions alongside Jenn Sheppard, L.J. MacLean, and Terrance Murphy. With over 25 years in music education and numerous national honours to his name, he is widely respected for his contributions to performance, education, and community music development across the island.
To see Stephen lend his exceptional talent and deep musical knowledge in tribute to Bill MacNeil will be a fitting celebration of a life devoted to Cape Breton music.
Conductor. Educator. Keeper of Cape Breton's musical heritage.
📅 June 18th | Centre 200 | Cape Breton Music Industry Hall of Fame
🎟️ Get your tickets now at cbmic.ca Don't miss this heartfelt tribute! 🔥