**** HRM Media Release
Grand Reunion Finale Weekend
Friday August 26th
Matt Andersen and The Big Bottle of Joy
Grand Parade | Grand Oasis Stage
A powerhouse performer with a giant, soul-filled voice and commanding stage presence, Andersen has built a formidable following the old-fashioned way: touring worldwide and letting his stunned audiences and new devotees spread the good word of his righteous tunes all over. Matt will be joined by his band The Big Bottle of Joy, a special group of musicians and friends including Cory Tetford on guitar, Chris Kirby on organ, Kim Dunn on piano, Mike Farrington on bass, Geoff Arsenault on drums, and singers Reeny, Mahalia and Micah Smith.
Saturday August 27th
DVSN
Grand Parade | Grand Oasis Stage
DVSN is coming to Halifax for the first time ever! Drake’s label OVO has found one of the top R&B duo’s in the world and they’re ready to make their Halifax debut a special one. Joined by Preston Pablo who currently has one of the biggest singles in the Country and Nicole Ariana who has become a powerhouse in Halifax.
Halifax Waterfront
The waterfront will be transformed into a Cirque Spectacle! Large scale cirque producer Simon Rioux is coming to Halifax to showcase his incredible imagination on the Halifax boardwalk. Expect acrobats, mermaids, contortionists and a Larger than life Octopus crawling through Sackville Landing – Queens Marque.
Fireworks
To conclude the Cirque Spectacle we have the Biggest Fireworks show since Tall Ships! Exact barge location will be posted to our Instagram @hfxmoments
Dartmouth Waterfront – Grand Reopening Concert – Alderney Landing
APRIL WINE! Yes the Rock Hall of Fame legends are returning for the Grand Reunion Weekend. They are ready to give us all the rock nostalgia we have been craving since lockdown. This is going to be a very special moment for their fans in Atlantic Canada. They’ll also be joined by openers DeeDee Austin and Jody Upshaw! Two of Halifax’s future stars!
