What’s happening
May 21, 2026
Lifetime achievement honour for Cape Breton’s The Barra MacNeils “very humbling”
Cape Breton Post / Ian Nathanson / May 20, 2026 – Forty years after The Barra MacNeils recorded and released their eponymous debut album, Stewart MacNeil is still processing the rise and success of the Cape Breton Celtic-folk group as they prepare to accept a lifetime achievement honour from the East Coast Music Association.
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March 12, 2026
2026 East Coast Music Association Dr. Helen Creighton Lifetime Achievement Award
We are proud and excited to announce that the East Coast Music Association is honouring us with the 2026 Dr. Helen Creighton Lifetime Achievement Award – we’ll be there to receive it at the 38th Awards Gala on May 21 at Centre 200 in Sydney, Nova Scotia, and will do a live concert as well. Please join us!
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January 20, 2026
40 years and counting!
Happy New Year! 2026 marks 40 years of performing together, and we’re already busy working on the next one, beginning with a double-nighter at the infamous Hugh’s Room in Toronto. Check the calendar to see what’s up next and we hope to see you somewhere along the way!
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December 28, 2025
The East Coast Christmas tour is over but we won’t be hibernating!
A big thanks to all who attended our fun-filled East Coast Christmas tour. We’re taking a short break to recover from the fun, but as you well know, music is always a great way to raise your spirits while the snow flies and Spring is still a distant dream. Keep an eye on our calendar for more upcoming dates!
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October 1, 2025
Summer’s over.
The leaves are falling, and the snowplow won’t be far behind – but there’s something exciting on the horizon! Join us for the 2025 East Coast Christmas tour when we’ll be celebrating 25 years of making music for all of you. Ticket reservations open now!
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June 24, 2025
It’s going to be a Celtic summer and fall!
We look forward to seeing you this summer – and fall – a bit nearer to home. We’ll be at the DeCoste Centre in Pictou, Lunenburg Folk Harbour Festival, The Hat (Highland Arts Theatre)
in Sydney, NS, the Doryman Pub & Grill in Chéticamp, The Markland in Dingwall, and of course, Celtic Colours in Sydney. Visit our calendar to see details and reserve tickets before they’re gone!
January 13, 2025
A big thanks to all for a lovely 2024 East Coast Christmas tour!
We thank you one and all, presenters and public, for making the 2024 East Coast Christmas Tour a memorable one. And another big thanks goes to our sponsor, Cape Breton University, for helping to make it happen. We’re looking forward to next year’s tour, when we’ll be celebrating 25 years of making beautiful music together. Visit soon for dates and details!
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November 4, 2024
Cape Breton University Tour Sponsorship
We’re honoured and proud to be sponsored by Cape Breton University for our 2024 East Coast Christmas Tour. Click on Read More to view a short video about what CPU has to offer and click on ticket links in the calendar to reserve your seats!
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September 27, 2024
Time to buy your tickets for the 2024 East Coast Christmas Tour!
Tickets are now on sale for the 2024 East Coast Christmas Tour. What a great gift a ticket to this much-loved show would be for friends or family who are fans of Cape Breton music. We look forward to seeing so many of you again as we prepare to hit the road. Don’t wait too long – some shows are already sold out!
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