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A close-up of a man's hand sorting through a box of records.
Featured

For the record, vinyl is in

November 9, 2023 Abigail Butler 0

The classic ways of listening to music are coming back. Record Fair NL is topping the charts as the younger generations begin to experience the world of vinyl.

John Pike, guitar instructor with the library, sit down in front of a wall and holding his guitar
Lifestyles

New program makes learning guitar more accessible

March 2, 2023 Clifton Tam 0

The A.C. Hunter Public Library is providing free four-week beginner guitar lessons that are open to everyone.

A punk rock bands performs in the Gower Street United Church. The wall is grey and there is a white arch in the middle of it. A silver microphone on a black stand is seen in the foreground. The singer yells into an upraised microphone. She has bright red hair. There are two guitarists, one of which, who is standing on the right, has his blonde hair covering his face. There is a man sitting at a drum kit behind the other three band members.
Arts

Punk rock finds new life in church basement

March 2, 2023 Madison Ryan 0

Performance spaces such as the Gower Street United Church create inclusive environments for the province’s most emotive music.

Alla Melnychuk and Maria Cherwick sit in their music studio surrounded by piano, violin and drums practicing before their Ukrainian music concert next week.
Arts

Artists fight a battle to keep culture alive

February 9, 2023 Ariyana Gomes 0

While many became soldiers during the war, two musicians are employing music as a means to keep Ukraine in the hearts and minds of people in the province.

Arts

Spinning nostalgia

March 17, 2022 Samantha Butt 0

Though vinyl records have become a niche market, they have been rising in mainstream popularity.

The beginnings of Roberts’ drag jewellery collection. To make earrings, Roberts uses a play-doe mould to hold gemstones in place, then solders the metal backing together. Sarah Antle/Kicker.
Arts

Government support programs available for artists impacted by COVID-19

February 17, 2022 Kyle Richards 0

The province has announced an additional $9 million to support artists and the tourism sector. 

Canadian Born, Los Angeles based, music producer, Justin Gray
Arts

Tunesmiths and techies

February 10, 2022 Tyler Ryan 0

Today’s musicians are giving themselves a leg up by doing it all.

Kathie Hicks, CEO and co-owner of Spirit of Newfoundland Productions, said Patrick Brown will be remembered for his kindness.
Metro

‘Downtown Patrick Brown’: Reflecting on the life of a ‘mightily generous’ man

February 10, 2022 Kyle Mooney 0

Colourful character spread kindness throughout St. John’s.

Michael Falk sits in his recording studio playing an acoustic guitar
Arts

Breakdowns in lockdown: COVID-19 and Manitoba’s music scene

December 14, 2021 Carmen Ponto 0

COVID-19 has taken its toll on Manitoba musicians. Here’s how some have coped.

Songhouse owners with a happy fan
Lifestyles

Local musicians are missing performing

March 25, 2021 Marykate ONeill 0

Social distancing has been hard on those who love to join together for entertainment but those who live to entertain have been missing out on what they love to do most.

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