Why: George Street Entertainment will celebrate its 35th Anniversary this summer with its annual festival that is located in the center of historic downtown St. John’s on George Street which is known as one of the premier entertainment dis- tricts in North America. Amongst the over two-dozen pubs, clubs and bars on George Street, you will find all types of music – Irish, blues, dance, rock n’ roll, country and tra- ditional music will keep the party going until early in the morning. Whatever you’re in the mood for, you are sure to find entertainment that strikes your fancy and musical taste. Known for its unique character, George Street has a long and unique history of support- ing local, national, and international artists through our annual festivals and special events. The success of this event has been built by the dedicated and innovative business owners who are committed to building a strong and vibrant entertainment district in the heart of St. John’s city. The George Street Entertainment District is proud to provide an exciting, entertaining, and safe experience for residents and tourists alike, and is committed to leveling up the greatest tiny street in North America each and every year. This year marks a milestone for the Entertain- ment District as it celebrates 35 years of fes- tivals and special events so you do not want to miss this one as they will be “Celebrating 35 Years with 35 Bands” throughout the 7-day festival. For more information on the 35th Annual George Street Festival: http://georgestreetlive.ca
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33RD ANNUAL HALIFAX JAZZ FESTIVAL
When: July 9th - 14th, 2019 Where: Halifax Waterfront - Halifax, NS, Canada Why: Well first of all, this 6-day event happens on the historic and beautiful Halifax Waterfront and numerous venues throughout the city welcome up to 65,000 festival goers to a diverse range of musical and educational activities. The TD Halifax Jazz Festival, formerly known as the Atlantic Jazz Festival, is the oldest jazz festival founded in 1987 and is one of the largest summer festivals in Atlantic Canada. This event is sup- ported by not only local area businesses but also involves over 400 volunteers and spotlights over 350 amateur musicians, established local artists and the local "jazz aristocracy" plus the festival brings in renowned performers from many parts of the world. This event gives you the opportunity to check out historic Halifax and take in the fantastic sights, shops and restaurants and have the chance to take in some amazing musical talent in a city that is not known for being on the maps for touring jazz artists. Halifax Jazz Festival is important to the culture diversity of the area and why we have selected the festival as one the Top 10 Summer Music Festivals in Canada. For more information on the Halifax Jazz Festival: http://www.halifaxjazzfestival.ca/
Ticket Prices: $45.00 CAD*
Follow on Twitter: @GeorgeStLive Follow on Facebook: @GeorgeStLive Follow on Instagram: @GeorgeStLive *per day
Ticket Prices: $40.00 CAD - $289.00 CAD
Follow on Twitter: @HFXJassFest Follow on Facebook: @halifaxjazzfestival Follow on Instagram: @hfxjassfest
NOW IT IS TIME TO GET INTO OUR TOP 10 SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVALS NORTH OF THE BORDER THIS SUMMER
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SPOTLIGHT ON BUSINESS MAGAZINE • APRIL 2019
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