Come on out to Breton Toyota on Saturday and catch some tune, have a bite and possibly win some tickets toe the Cape Breton Music Industry Hall of Fame 2026The CBMIC Kitchen Party is coming to Breton Toyota on Saturday, June 6 from 12 PM to 4 PM. 🎵
Catch live performances by Coastline, Alter Ego, and The Turnbull Brothers, plus enjoy free BBQ and refreshments while supporting Cape Breton's music community.
Tag a friend who loves live local music. 👇🎤
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LIKE MOTHER, LIKE DAUGHTER — A FAMILY TRIBUTE FOR THE AGES
We are overjoyed to announce that the incredibly talented MARY FRANCES LEAHY will be joining her mother, the legendary NATALIE MacMASTER, on stage at the Cape Breton Music Industry Hall of Fame on June 18th at Centre 200 — together honouring the incomparable fiddle legend and Hall of Fame inductee, BUDDY MacMASTER.
This isn't just a performance. This is three generations of Cape Breton musical greatness on one stage.
Who is Mary Frances Leahy? The oldest daughter of Natalie MacMaster and Donnell Leahy, Mary Frances is a fiddle player, pianist, step dancer, and composer who has already lived a musical life most artists only dream of — and she's just getting started.
With an estimated 600+ live performances since the age of five, Mary Frances has: Performed piano alongside the iconic Yo-Yo Ma - Appeared on Little Big Shots with Steve Harvey - Featured on the Carmen Nebel TV Show in Germany 🎄 Starred in A Celtic Family Christmas special - Won the Cape Breton Tourism Music Contest for her original composition "First Light" Had two original compositions — "Choo Choo" and "Colour Theory" — featured on her parents' critically acclaimed release CANVAS
Rooted deeply in her Celtic heritage but boldly reaching into jazz and Latin influences, Mary Frances is forging her own extraordinary musical identity — and Cape Breton is where it all began.
To see her stand beside her mother Natalie, on the night they honour the man whose fiddle started it all — Buddy MacMaster — will be a moment of pure, unforgettable magic.
Three generations. One stage. One legendary legacy.
📅 June 18th | Centre 200 | Cape Breton Music Industry Hall of Fame
Get your tickets now at Cbmic.ca
This is a night Cape Breton will never forget. ❤️
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Betty Lou Beaton School of Piano is happening again!💥Masters Concert💥
📌July 2nd, 2026
🎟Tickets now on sale
💥We are beyond excited to announce the Betty Lou Beaton School of Piano is happening again! In conjunction, we are hosting a Piano Masters Concert. The night will feature amazing musicians, and you never know who else will show up! An event that should not be missed and is a great show to add to your KitchenFest agenda!
☎️Call us at (902) 787-2708
🖥Or book online:
www.eventbrite.ca/e/1984138691237?aff=oddtdtcreator
🎹See more about the Piano School here:
www.eventbrite.ca/e/1985074547408?aff=oddtdtcreator
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THEY'RE BACK — AND IT'S GOING TO BE EPIC!
We are absolutely THRILLED to announce that PORT CITIES is REUNITING for one extraordinary night at the Cape Breton Music Industry Hall of Fame on June 18th at Centre 200!
And the reason? One of the best reasons imaginable.
Carleton Stone, Breagh Isabel, and Dylan Guthro are coming back together to celebrate and honour none other than Hall of Fame inductee — GORDIE SAMPSON — one of the most celebrated songwriters and music industry giants Cape Breton has ever produced.
Gordie's fingerprints are on some of the biggest songs in the world. His craft, his vision, and his deep Cape Breton roots have left an indelible mark on the global music industry — and there is NO better way to honour that legacy than with a Port Cities reunion performance dedicated entirely to him.
One night. One stage. One legendary reason to be there.
This is the kind of moment you'll be talking about for years. Don't be the one who missed it.
June 18th | Centre 200 | Cape Breton Music Industry Hall of Fame
Grab your tickets now at cbmic.ca
This one WILL sell out. You've been warned.
#PortCities #CarletonStone #BreaghMacKinnon #DylanGuthro #GordieSampson #CBHallOfFame #CBMIC #Centre200 #June18 #CapeBretonMusic #Reunion #LiveMusic #SongwritingLegend #CapeBreton #MusicLegacy #MusicIsland
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CBMIC Member Update: Canadian Folk Music Awards Coming to Cape Breton!
We’re excited to share some major news for our Music Island community.
The Canadian Folk Music Awards are officially now accepting submissions for their upcoming awards cycle — and in 2027, the CFMA’s will be hosted right here at home in Sydney, Cape Breton Island, April 8th to 11th.
This is a huge national moment for folk and roots music, and an incredible opportunity to shine a spotlight on the artists, creators, and industry professionals working across our island and beyond.
As a community, we’re proud that Cape Breton’s music scene continues to be recognized on a national stage — and even more proud to be hosting such a respected celebration of Canadian folk music on our own soil in 2027.
If you are eligible, or working with artists who are, now is the time to get those submissions in and be part of this milestone year.
Let’s show Canada what our Music Island is made of.
Get at ‘er, people!
Submission Form: folkawards.ca/prix-awards/submission-form/
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The Cape Breton Music Industry Cooperative is proud to highlight the incredible work being done by The Foundation Cape Breton—an inspiring local music project that continues to strengthen collaboration and creativity across our Music Island.
The Foundation is made up of accomplished Cape Breton musicians Les Huffman, Chris Livingstone, Carmen Giorno, John McPherson, and Jen MacDonald. Together, they have created a unique platform focused on producing high-quality video recordings featuring guest vocalists from across the region. Rather than traditional live performances, their mission is to document, share, and celebrate local music through professional, collaborative content that lives online and reaches wider audiences.
Projects like this play an important role in our music ecosystem—giving artists opportunities to collaborate, creating lasting recordings of performances, and showcasing the depth of talent that exists here in Cape Breton.
Their recent collaboration featuring Christina Googoo on Always Remember Us This Way is a perfect example of what can happen when talented musicians come together with a shared vision.
We encourage everyone to check out and support The Foundation Cape Breton and explore more of their work here:
www.youtube.com/@The_Foundation_Cape_Breton
🎶 This is what Music Island is all about—community, collaboration, and celebrating our artists.
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