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Don’t miss Boxwood Canada 2026’s Finale Concert, one of Lunenburg’s most eagerly anticipated summer events! This spectacular closing celebration features Irish flute master Aoife Granville, concertina virtuoso Brenda Castles, multi-instrumentalist Rennie Pearson, and local hero Chris Norman, who brings the music of Maritime Canada to life on flute and pipes. The evening also features master… Read more »

The Lunenburg Academy of Music Performance’s popular jazz concert series continues on Saturday, July 18, 2026, from 5:30–7:30 p.m. with “The Music of Jobim”! Join Mike Murley (saxophone), Tom Easley (bass), Nick Halley (drums), and Richard White (guitar) as they celebrate the music of Antônio Carlos Jobim, bringing his timeless compositions to life through artistry,… Read more »

The Riverport Inn presents Rally for Reason, a party and rally on Sunday, July 12, starting at 3:00 p.m. Following a recent decision, The Riverport Inn has been told that they can no longer continue hosting shows as they have done for more than five years. In response, they are hosting an evening celebrating community, music,… Read more »

Don’t miss these free concerts at the TD Main Stage (Halifax Waterfront, 5057 Salter St.) during the Halifax Jazz Festival, featuring Nick Halley on drums! July 8Daniel MacNeil Quartet12:40–1:20 PM July 10Nicola Miller Trio2:20–3:00 PM For more information, visit: https://www.halifaxjazzfestival.ca/  

Capella Regalis is thrilled to announce their 2026 Québec–Ontario Tour! For the first time, the ensemble will tour beyond the Maritimes, with performances in Montréal, Ottawa, Kingston, and Toronto from May 22 to 31, 2026. The tour program will feature sacred choral works alongside new arrangements of traditional Maritime folk songs by Grammy Award–winning composer… Read more »

Musique Royale presents Daniel MacNeil’s Jazz Quartet at St. John Evangelist Anglican Church on May 9, 2026, at 3:00 PM. The ensemble features guitarist Daniel MacNeil, joined by Chris Mitchell (saxophone), Tom Easley (double bass), and Nick Halley (drums). The concert will mix original works with improvisations, jazz repertoire, and classical traditions from around the… Read more »

Capella Regalis has been invited to sing Choral Evensong at Trinity Church in Fairview. The service will feature special music for Ascensiontide, organ accompaniment by Paul Halley, and a sermon by the Rev’d Dr. Gary Thorne. The Rector, Fr. Benjamin Lee (father of three Capella Regalis choristers) will officiate. All are welcome to attend this… Read more »

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. May 6, 2026, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm, 42 Queen St., Chester, NS

Join us for IDENTITY: A Song Cycle on Saturday, March 28, 2026, at 7:30 PM at the Stage at St. Andrews United Church, Halifax. This performance, which premiered in Toronto last year, offers a rare opportunity to experience a groundbreaking work exploring multicultural identity through music, poetry, and storytelling. GRAMMY Award-winning baritone Elliot Madore brings… Read more »

Nick Halley will join the Orchestre Symphonique de Montréal on March 11 and March 12 for a program featuring clarinetist Kinan Azmeh. Together with the OSM, they will perform a program that blends creative freedom, Béla Bartók’s folk-inspired motifs, and Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach’s innovative sensitivity. The evening concludes with Mozart’s Symphony No. 39, noted for its… Read more »