Sonicbids open for HPX 2008
March 13th, 2008
This year, we have two showcase submission deadlines.
We are having an April deadline so international acts can make travel plans.
We will also have our regular August deadline, again via Sonicbids and regular post.
ALL AGES MOVED
October 20th, 2007
All ages show that was scheduled for Seahorse has moved to THE KHYBER at 1588 Barrington Street! Show will run about 1-1.5 hours behind schedule. We apologize for the inconvenience this may cause.
Places to Stay!
October 17th, 2007
While our host hotel is sold out, on the budget end of things, the most excellent Halifax Backpackers Hostel still has some space in the hostel at $20.00 (all in) per night! Book now, and say you are with HPX, and get a free organic fair trade coffee on checkout in the HBH cafe!
PASS SALES, BOX OFFICE LOCATION
October 17th, 2007
VIP passes are no longer for sale! Tickets, Festival, Conference passes are both available to purchase online, by phone at 866.311.9090, and at the Lord Nelson Box Office.
Box Office Location
Lord Nelson Hotel
(corner of South Park Street and
Spring Garden Road)
Belleisle Room 2 (go right when you enter the front door up the stairs, then left, the Belleisle is up on the 2nd story mezzanine area above the hotel reception!)
BOX OFFICE HOURS
Tuesday, Oct. 17, 12–6 pm
Wednesday, Oct. 18, 12–6 pm
Thursday, Oct. 19, 11am–7pm
Friday, Oct. 20, 11am–7pm
Saturday, Oct. 21 11am–7pm
Even More Updates!
October 17th, 2007
BANDS ADDED, CHANGED:
Please note the following changes and additions!
MARDEEN - Halifax rockers Mardeen have been added to the Saturday Oct 20 Seahorse show!
BETTER FRIENDS THAN LOVERS - Vancouver indie pop electronic dance superstars are playing the Saturday Oct 20 Hell show!
MEASURED IN ANGLES - unfortunately they will not be performing at the Khyber Saturday.
UNITED STEELWORKERS OF MONTREAL will be headlining at the Friday, Oct 19 Weewerk showcase, now on stage at 2am!
JENNY OMNICHORD - from the now cancelled Barmitzvah Bros will open the Friday, Oct 19 show!
ALL OF THESE CHANGES, AND NEW START TIMES ARE ON OUR NEW OCT 17 SCHEDULE - DOWNLOAD IT NOW!
Festival Section Updated
October 16th, 2007
The Festival section has been updated to include full day by day descriptions of all shows by venue, with bios of every band!
Updated, for reals.
October 16th, 2007
The link below does now link to the updated schedule! Sorry for the confusion!
Schedule Updated, Again!
October 14th, 2007
Barmitzvah Brothers are not able to come for the Friday Attic show, though Jenny from the band is trying to make it down for a solo show. New schedule for the Weewerk showcase online.
Great Plains is added to the Thursday Pavilion show! Check schedule for new times!
Their Majesties has moved up on the Thursday Attic schedule.
New updated festival schedule is now available to download here!
Podcasts online now!
October 4th, 2007
There are three podcasts of bands playing HPX online at the Coasts website!
Music Matters, Canzine, Super 8mm Film Fest online!
October 2nd, 2007
The Music Matters Conference, Canzine, Super 8mm Film Fest as well as ticket info are now online. Click on the links to the left!
Music Mattes also contains info on the work shops, the Top 100 Canadian Albums book Launch and the Just Friends Brunch.