Performing arts conference returns to Nova Scotia: Contact East starts in Pictou

Photo: Whitehorse’s Ramshackle Theatre will be performing their “cardboard science fiction puppet show”, “Sci-Fi Double Feature”. (Credit: ramshackletheatre.ca / edwardwesterhuis.com)

The annual Contact East performing arts conference returns to Nova Scotia today, as Pictou hosts over 30 artists at its deCoste Centre from September 25 – 28. This year marks the event’s 23rd year, and returns to Nova Scotia for the first time since 2010.

According to the release, alumni artists have gone on to great touring success including Natalie MacMaster, Matt Andersen, and David Myles. This year’s artists feature hot up-and-comers and seasoned professionals of the performing arts world for a weekend of amazing performances.

Amelia Curran of St. John's will perform at Contact East in Pictou. (Credit: ameliacurran.com / Bud Gaulton)

Amelia Curran of St. John’s will perform at Contact East in Pictou. (Credit: ameliacurran.com / Bud Gaulton)

Presenters representing venues and festivals from around the world will be in Pictou to see performances and do business, booking many of the artists showcasing at the host venue.  Contact East is known as an event where thousands of dollars are invested in booking artists to perform in theatres and at festivals throughout Atlantic Canada and around the world.

All performances will take place at the deCoste Centre. Limited tickets are available at www.decostecentre.ca and at the door (while quantities last).  For more information on this year’s Contact East artists and performance schedule visit www.contacteast.ca.

Contact East is presented by the Atlantic Presenters Association, a regional network of Atlantic Canadian performing arts presenters.

Source: Release

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