Nova Scotia Buzz
In response to the devastating Nova Scotia wildfires, the local music industry is hosting a Wildfire Relief Concert at the Scotiabank Centre this Friday, June 9, at 7 p.m. All proceeds will go to the United Way Halifax, providing support to those affected by the fires.
The line-up includes Adam Baldwin & The Jenny Wren, Classified, Dave Sampson, Deedee Austin, Jah’Mila, Jenn Grant, Joe H. Henry, Joel Plaskett Emergency, Kim Harris, Matt Mays, Neon Dreams, and Rankin MacInnis.
“East Coasters come together in times of need.” said performer Matt Mays. :”I’m looking forward to turning the Scotiabank Centre into a gigantic kitchen on Friday night to turn it up with some of the best talent in the land,”
Tickets went on sale June 6 at 12 noon at ticketatlantic.com. The event is co-produced by Sonic Concerts and Brookes Diamond Productions.
“There are Nova Scotians badly in need as a result of these fires and our music community is, once again, moved to step up to help!” said Brookes Diamond.
The United Way Halifax, the beneficiary of the concert’s proceeds, is a local organization dedicated to helping those experiencing poverty and marginalization in Nova Scotia.
