Tag Archives: hpx2017
HPX Day 2 in Photos // Comedy and some Tunes…..
HPX Day 1 Photo Gallery // Trev’s Time in the Pit – feat. Metz, Beauts, Elliott Brood, Crossed Wires and more
Mitch’s Takeaways – Halifax Pop Explosion 2017
Opening Acts As with many shows, the opening acts go largely unnoticed. It’s a shame that more people won’t venture out to shows that they want to see, to catch the up and comers. I understand that sometimes sets overlap so you can’t make it to everything (and that is a good problem to have).… Read More
Trev’s Three Takeaways from HPX25
Now that the dust has settled on the 25th anniversary of Halifax Pop Explosion, and the sleep deprivation of those 4 days has finally been reclaimed, the task of thinking back over this year’s edition of the fest has begun. When I started jotting notes down on what took place between Wednesday and Saturday evening,… Read More
25 Reasons To Hit Up The 2017 Halifax Pop Explosion
The Halifax Pop Explosion Music Festival and Conference (HPX) is one of the region's largest and best events, hosting over 100 bands on stages across the city for four days. For the last 25 years, HPX has offered Halifax audiences the ultimate chance to see some of the world's biggest acts on their way to… Read More
Halifax Pop Explosion // Trev’s 5 Acts That You Should Check Out
With the 25th anniversary of the illustrious Halifax Pop Explosion just around the corner, we're putting the finishing touches on our picks for the fest. You've been treated to the acts that Jeff and Mitch are looking forward to and recommending that you check out, so it's now my time to let you in on… Read More
Podcast Episode 23 // James Boyle (Halifax Pop Explosion)
We took our gear out on the road for this week's podcast, and ended up recording in the building that houses the Halifax Pop Explosion and Music Nova Scotia offices. With the Pop Explosion a week out, Executive Director James Boyle chatted about this year's festival and all of the extras that you will find… Read More
Halifax Pop Explosion // Five MORE Acts to See // Part 2
I'll just pick up where Jeff left off here. Partner Partner fucking rocks. In support of their first full length album, Partner are hard on the touring scene. Since playing Halifax twice last year (including Pop Explosion), they've since crushed the stages of Sappyfest, had major props in Exclaim! magazine, and made an appearance on… Read More
Halifax Pop Explosion // Five Performances to See // Part 1
Hi folks. It's your annual Halifax Pop Explosion piece popping by again. I apologize for being a little later than usual this year but life has been busy, and with the unfortunate passing of Charles Bradley, I was a little shaken up. But do not fear, as I've been able to put together a lineup… Read More