The Public Service from Dartmouth opened the 30th annual Jubilee summer music festival in New Glasgow on July 31. Photo by Matthew Bambrick /The NewsArticle contentNEW GLASGOW – The 30th anniversary of The Jubilee got off to a roaring start.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentThe music festival is taking place this weekend at Glasgow Square Theatre in New Glasgow.Article contentArticle contentThe Public Service from Dartmouth opened the three-day festival July 31, performing for the first time in New Glasgow.Article content“Taking this gig was a no-brainer,” said Joss MacNeil.Article content“Being here to celebrate three decades performing in New Glasgow’s famous music scene feels extremely significant. The people here are very generous, and the sound team is fantastic. It is truly such an honour for us all to be here.”Article contentArticle contentStarting in 1996, The Jubilee has been an annual three-day live music festival in New Glasgow at the end of July. This year’s lineup will showcase local bands and artists such as the Sam Roberts Band, Kathleen Edwards, and Joel Plaskett Emergency.Article content Trenton band 11th & Duke performed at the 30th Jubilee music festival in New Glasgow on July 31. Photo by Matthew Bambrick /The NewsArticle contentMany people have travelled from across Canada to visit the region and attend The Jubilee, including Cathi Heinrich and Gary Hammer from Saskatchewan.Article content“We’re hoping to find some new favourite talents here tonight,” Heinrich said.Article content“We love live music, and we heard that Joel Plaskett would be playing in Pictou County alongside the Sam Roberts Band and Begonia. When we heard that, we decided, ‘Why not?’”Article content Cathi Heinrich and Gary Hammer, of Saskatchewan, attended the 30th annual Jubilee music festival in New Glasgow on July 31. Photo by Matthew Bambrick /The NewsArticle contentOne family visiting The Jubilee from Halifax this year was Patrick Horseman and his daughter, Molly, who made the two-hour journey to see the performance of Valley.Article contentArticle content“I’m super excited,” said Molly.Article contentArticle content“I really like them, and I saw them a few years ago as the opener of another music festival. My favourite song of theirs is Water the Flowers, Pray for a Garden, and I hope to hear it tonight.”Article content Patrick and Molly Horseman visited New Glasgow from Halifax on July 31 to see the 30th annual Jubilee. Photo by Matthew Bambrick /The NewsArticle contentSeamus Symes, alongside his friends and family, visit The Jubilee each year and were happy to cheer on 30 years of quality music in New Glasgow.Article content“It’s a yearly tradition of ours,” he said.Article content“We first visited The Jubilee in 2018 after some of us got married. We are super excited to see the 30th anniversary of this amazing event. It’s going to be a blast!”Article content From left, Cory Symes, Brent Knowlton, Marlie Knowlton, Seamus Symes, Cass Gilbert, Marla McKay, Chris McKay, and Catrina Symes annually attend the New Glasgow Jubilee music festival. Photo by Matthew Bambrick /The NewsArticle contentThis year’s Jubilee is being held as an all-ages event to better celebrate the memory of Carlton Munroe, a former executive director of The Jubilee and supporter of the arts in Pictou County, who passed in 2017. Article contentThe Jubilee is a registered non-profit charity event, celebrating music across the East Coast and Canada.Article content Jubilee volunteers Scott Osborne and Liz MacLellan provided wristbands to visitors like Melanie Pos. Photo by Matthew Bambrick /The NewsArticle content Kelly Ringer-Solkie and Evan Solkie attended the 30th annual Jubilee on July 31 for their third year in a row. Photo by Matthew Bambrick /The NewsArticle content People got to The Jubilee soon after the gates opened on July 31. Among the first people in were, front row, from left, Steven Mauzer, Lisa Mauzer, and Robert Papanastasiou. Second row, Lorraine and Sarqent Langille. Photo by Matthew Bambrick /The NewsArticle content Aya, left, and Nagham Alberri visited the local vendors working at the 30th annual Jubilee music festival in New Glasgow on July 31. They were the winners of a local giveaway for two tickets to the event.nu Photo by Matthew Bambrick /The NewsArticle contentArticle content From left, Meghan Curley, Manjot Singh, Nate Munroe, Travis MacDonald, and Wendy Mahoney volunteered on the first night of the 30th annual Jubilee. Photo by Matthew Bambrick /The NewsArticle content
‘It’s going to be a blast’: 30th anniversary of The Jubilee underway
