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We`ll be blogging from the event on a daily basis once it kicks off and leading up to (during perhaps) we`ll be featuring interviews from acts performing. Should all be fun!!!
LAUNCH PARTY
The festival will hold its official launch party on Saturday, September 22 at St. Matthew’s Church. The show will feature performances from math rock pioneers, Don Caballero, post-punk act, Contrived, experimental rock duo, The Special Noise and Halifax based post-rockers, Tomcat Combat.
NEW WEBSITE
The Pop Explosion also has a brand new website. Check it out - they`re looking for volunteers for the festival now - sign up, have fun, meet some new people (last year we billeted the wonderful - band and people - Lil Andy from Montreal)
PRESS RELEASE
Apostle of Hustle, Eric’s Trip, Joel Plaskett and Tegan and Sara among first bands announced for 2007 Halifax Pop Explosion
(Halifax, NS) – Apostle of Hustle, Eric’s Trip, Joel Plaskett and Tegan and Sara are among the first bands confirmed for the 2007 Halifax Pop Explosion. Proudly celebrating its 15th anniversary, this year’s festival will see over 120 bands play at 19 venues over five nights, between October 16 and October 21.
The festival will hold its official launch party on Saturday, September 22 at St. Matthew’s Church. The show will feature performances from math rock pioneers, Don Caballero, post-punk act, Contrived, experimental rock duo, The Special Noise and Halifax based post-rockers, Tomcat Combat.
The list of acts confirmed for the festival thus far includes, experimental punk act, Aids Wolf; critically revered Broken Social Scene alums, Apostle of Hustle; legendary noise rock outfit, Eric’s Trip; 2007 Polaris Prize nominee, Miracle Fortress; off-kilter pop favorites, Mother Mother; 2007 Polaris Prize nominee and East Coast icon, Joel Plaskett; JUNO nominated indie-pop act, Tegan and Sara; celebrated space-pop act, Young Galaxy and many more!
“For 15 years now the Halifax Pop Explosion has been developing our city’s cultural reputation on a national level,” states the event’s executive director, Waye Mason. “ The line-up that’s taking shape for this year’s festival will only act to further that reputation, as some of the most exciting and celebrated artists currently making music will be converging on our city for five days in October.”
The Halifax Pop Explosion is one of Canada’s most respected festivals for showcasing new and emerging music, art and culture. Founded in 1993, the festival has consistently merged diverse line-ups of ground breaking musical acts with exhibitions of art, media and pop culture from Halifax, Canada and around the world.
Passes and packages for the festival are on sale now. For more information on Halifax Pop Explosion passes and packages, visit: www.ticketpro.ca or call 1-888-311-9090.
Tickets for The Halifax Pop Explosion launch party go on sale Monday, August 13. They will be $14 in advance and $18 day of show (taxes included). For more information, visit: www.ticketpro.ca or call 1-888-311-9090.
Tickets for Tegan and Sarah at St. Matthews Church are on sale now. They are $25.00 in advance and $30 day of show (taxes included). For more ticket information, visit: www.ticketpro.ca.
Tickets for all 2007 Halifax Pop Explosion shows will go on sale Friday, August 24.
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The Halifax Pop Explosion’s official website: www.halifaxpopexplosion.com
For more information on each artist, visit:
Aids Wolf: www.myspace.com/aidswolf
Apostle of Hustle: www.arts-crafts.ca/apostleofhustle
Contrived: www.dependentmusic.com/contrived
Don Caballero: www.shop.relapse.com/artist/artist.aspx?ArtistID=10165
Eric’s Trip: www.myspace.com/ericstriphome
Joel Plaskett: www.joelplaskett.com
Miracle Fortress: www.myspace.com/miraclefortress
Mother Mother: www.mothermothersite.com
Special Noise: www.myspace.com/specialnoise
Tegan and Sara: www.teganandsara.com
Tomcat Combat: www.myspace.com/tomcatcombat
Young Galaxy: www.younggalaxy.com
PRESS INQUIRIES ARE WELCOME!
Matt Charlton, Pigeon Row Public Relations
(902) 482-4579 / matt@pigeonrow.com
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