The Halifax Regional Municipality is continuing to gear up for its Canada 150 celebrations on July 1 and have announced the Grammy and Juno Award-winning electronic DJ/dance artist known as deadmau5 will headline the free concert as part of the event.
Canada 150 celebrations are taking place across the country and Halifax is looking to bring people to the region with a series of free events and interactive celebrations in both the Nova Scotia capital and Dartmouth.
“This is a wonderful opportunity to come together as a community to celebrate everything that makes Canada one of the world’s great countries,” said Mayor Mike Savage in a release.
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Matt Mays, a local favourite, will also perform at the concert showcasing his hits as well as music from his new album. A tribute to Stan Rogers will be put on by Neptune Theatre, while performances will also be done by Celtic band Ashelin, francophone Rockers Izabelle Ouellet, Reeny Smith from North Preston, and Halifax’s poet laureate Rebecca Thomas.
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The celebrations will also feature the FUSE festival, hosted by the Emera Oval, where 175 artists will showcase their work representing cultures around the world including Mi’kmaw, African and Iranian artists.
The event ends with an evening fireworks show.
More information can be found at http://hrmcanadaday.ca/events.php or people can call 311.
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