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TRIPTYCH: 4th Annual ‘Nick & Friends’ Benefit Concert for Capella Regalis

ONLY 100 TICKETS AVAILABLE!

Experience an extraordinary concert led by five-time Grammy Award-winning composer and keyboardist Paul Halley, featuring a one-of-a-kind ensemble of piano, harpsichord, and pipe organ. He will be joined by Nick Halley in a father-son collaboration, with Capella Regalis alum and fellow keyboardist Gabriel O’Brien completing the trio. Plus, a surprise guest will make a special appearance!

The evening’s schedule:
Saturday, September 21
5 pm – Cocktails and catered fare (in the Great Hall)
5:30 pm – The concert (in the Cathedral)
6:30 – More drinks, food, and conversation with the musicians (back in the Great Hall)

For tickets, visit: https://capellaregalis.com/events/triptych-paul-halley-nick-halley-gabriel-obrien

Foc’s’le Jazz Jam – September 3, 2025

An open jam session hosted by local jazz musicians Nicola Miller, Nick Halley and Nick D’Amato. Bring your instrument and come to play your favourite jazz standards in a supportive and encouraging environment. Open to all levels and ages.

September 3, 2025, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, 42 Queen St., Chester, NS
For more information visit: https://www.thebarnacle.ca/event/focsle-jazz-jam/2025-09-03/

Summer Jazz @ LAMP: Music of Sonny Rollins

Experience the magic of summer jazz on Saturday, August 23, at the Lunenburg Academy of Music Performance with “A Tribute to Sonny Rollins”, an open-air concert featuring Nick Halley on drums, Tom Easley on bass, Richard White on guitar, and Mike Murley on saxophone.

Set against the backdrop of the historic Lunenburg Academy, this concert offers a unique chance to enjoy world-class jazz in one of Nova Scotia’s most picturesque locations. Doors open at 5 PM, the LAMP Libations bar will be open, and with nearby dining in Lunenburg, Mahone Bay, or Chester, it’s the perfect way to spend a summer evening. Entrance: $35.

For more info, visit: https://www.lampns.ca/concerts/jazz-sonny-rollins

Foc’s’le Jazz Jam – August 6, 2025

An open jam session hosted by local jazz musicians Nicola Miller, Nick Halley and Nick D’Amato. Bring your instrument and come to play your favourite jazz standards in a supportive and encouraging environment. Open to all levels and ages.

August 6, 2025, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, 42 Queen St., Chester, NS
For more information visit: https://www.thebarnacle.ca/event/focsle-jazz-jam/2025-08-06/

4th Annual Nick & Friends Benefit Concert – Early Bird tickets now on sale!

Join us for the 4th Annual Nick & Friends Benefit Concert in support of Capella Regalis on Sunday, September 21, from 5–7 PM at the Cathedral Church of All Saints in Halifax.

This year’s concert features a one-of-a-kind trio: five-time Grammy Award-winning composer Paul Halley performing his original works on harpsichord, piano, and pipe organ, alongside his son Nick Halley and Capella Regalis alum Gabriel O’Brien. The evening will feature original works that weave together classical, Celtic, and jazz influences, plus a surprise guest appearance!

Only 100 tickets available!
Early Bird tickets ($100, with $50 tax receipt) are on sale now until July 15. Regular price is $150.

Call 902-703-3938 or visit the link in bio to reserve yours.

Dinuk Wijeratne Trio – European Premiere at Morgenland Festival

Experience the European premiere of the Dinuk Wijeratne Trio at the Morgenland Festival Osnabrück on July 5 at 7:00 PM at Lagerhalle. Featuring Dinuk Wijeratne (piano), Nick Halley (drums), and Tom Easley (double bass), the trio brings a genre-defying blend of Classical, World, and Jazz to the stage. Inspired by poetry, narrative, and diverse cultural influences, their performance offers a captivating and genre-defying musical experience. Don’t miss out on this unforgettable evening! Tickets are available here: https://www.morgenland-festival.com/events-detail/dinuk-wijeratne-trio-2.html 

A Tribute to Lester Young – Summer Jazz at LAMP

Experience the magic of summer jazz on Saturday, June 28, at the Lunenburg Academy of Music Performance with A Tribute to Lester Young, an open-air concert featuring Nick Halley on drums, Tom Easley on bass, Richard White on guitar, and Mike Murley on saxophone.

 

Set against the backdrop of the historic Lunenburg Academy, this concert offers a unique chance to enjoy world-class jazz in one of Nova Scotia’s most picturesque locations. The performance begins at 5 PM, the LAMP Libations bar will be open, and with nearby dining in Lunenburg, Mahone Bay, or Chester, it’s the perfect way to spend a summer evening. Entrance: $35.

 

For more info, visit: https://www.lampns.ca/concerts/jazz-lester-young

Now Streaming: Songs of the Sea by Capella Regalis

We are thrilled to announce the digital release of Songs of the Sea, the newest album from Capella Regalis Men & Boys Choir, now available on all major streaming platforms, including Apple Music, Spotify, YouTube Music, and more. Stream Songs of the Sea today!

Capella Regalis – Season Finale Concert & 15th Anniversary Party

Don’t miss our end-of-season concert on June 15 at the Cathedral Church of All Saints, Halifax, followed by a 15th Anniversary Party & Thank You Bash for our community! This special concert will include repertoire from Capella Regalis’s latest recording, Songs of the Sea, as well as favourites from the past fifteen years of music-making.

Featuring the Capella Regalis Men, Boys, and Girls Choirs
Nick Halley, director and percussion
Vanessa Halley, director
Paul Halley, piano and organ

Tickets available here: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/capellaregalischoirs/event/seasonfinale/