This year, the New Glasgow Music Jubilee moves to a three day community music celebration with extended afternoon programming on Saturday and Sunday. The free Children's Jubilee will be held in the beautiful green space of Carmichael Park.

The Jubilee is known as a mainstay of tourism in Pictou County and a signature music event in Nova Scotia. This 3 time Music Nova Scotia (MNS) Event of the Year recipient and East Coast Music Association (ECMA) Event of the Year nominee continues to be one of the best entertainment values in Atlantic Canada.

From its scenic outdoor setting on the East River, the 14th annual Jubilee promises music lovers the most intimate and engaging music experience of its kind. This year's event includes an outstanding lineup that continues to deliver on the Jubilee's proud tradition of setting the stage for this region's rising stars to perform alongside seasoned East Coast, Canadian and International acts.

Ticket prices: Daily $20, weekend passes for $45. Tickets will be available at the gate from 6 pm Friday evening, and 1 pm Saturday & Sunday afternoon. There will be a licensed and unlicensed area onsite. All children under 12 are admitted FREE of charge and must be accompanied by an adult. Saturday afternoon's Children's Jubilee is a FREE event.

The Jubilee has been host to East Coast Music Association, Music Nova Scotia and Juno Award winners and nominees. Rock, Blues, Folk, Country and the best East Coast music make up this event's incomparably eclectic line-up.

Be sure to make The Jubilee your 2009 music vacation destination!

Advance weekend passes available at select locations. Locations are: all Pictou County Sobeys, Antigonish Sobeys, Truro Sobeys, Elmsdale & the Halifax Queen Street Sobeys. Daily admission at the gate.

Featuring:

Joel Plaskett
Wintersleep
The Novaks
Chilliwack
Jason Blaine
Dave Gunning
Ron Hynes
Charlie A'Court
The Stanfields
Alert the Medic
Thom Swift
Steven Bowers
Ryan Cook & Sunny Acres
The Grass Mountain Hobos
Mike Trask & Mudhill
The Hupman Brothers
Coco Love Alcorn
Beyond Ash
Autumn's Reach
Ghostrider Blues Band & The Allied Horns
Groundskeepers
Working Class
Umoja
Fleur Mainville & Friends
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