Stellarton rock band Contrived will close out the festival on its final night in the band’s first appearance at The Jubilee. Singer and guitarist Michael MacNeil says performing at the 30th anniversary festival in front of a hometown crowd is both an honour and a career milestone. Scott Munn took the photo while the graphic design was done by Glen Leck. Photo by ContributedArticle contentThe Jubilee returns to New Glasgow July 31 to Aug. 2 with three days of live music, community events, and celebrations marking the festival’s 30th anniversary.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 annual festival will bring nationally recognized Canadian artists to Glasgow Square alongside emerging East Coast performers, while introducing several special events that celebrate the community support behind one of Nova Scotia’s longest-running summer music festivals.Article contentArticle contentArticle contentArticle content“This year’s festival is all about celebrating 30 years of music and community,” said Mary Stewart, chairperson of The Jubilee.Article content“We’ve put together a lineup that blends established Canadian artists with exciting emerging talent, along with food vendors, local businesses, and the incredible atmosphere people have come to expect from the Jubilee. Whether you’ve been attending since the beginning or it’s your first time, there’s something for everyone.”Article contentStellarton rock band Contrived will help celebrate the festival’s 30th anniversary when it closes out the festival on the final night, marking the band’s first appearance at The Jubilee. Singer and guitarist Michael MacNeil said performing at the anniversary festival in front of a hometown crowd is both an honour and a career milestone.Article content“It’s a cause for celebration,” he said. “The 30th anniversary is a significant milestone for such a historic festival. Since a lot of us are Stellarton natives and current inhabitants, it’s extra exciting to be playing the biggest festival on our home turf for the first time.”Article contentArticle contentMacNeil said closing the festival is an opportunity to introduce the band to new audiences while celebrating alongside family, friends, and longtime supporters.Article content“This is a prime time to get the full live Contrived experience,” he said.Article contentThe lineup also features Valley, Joel Plaskett Emergency, Kathleen Edwards, The East Pointers and a number of Atlantic Canadian performers.Article contentTo mark the anniversary, organizers are bringing back the Electric Ceilidh as a free community concert on July 30, paying tribute to the festival’s early years while thanking the community that has supported it for three decades.Article contentThe celebration will also feature a new satellite stage in the TD Bank parking lot highlighting local performers and honouring the late executive director Carlton Munroe, along with the return of the Children’s Jubilee and a fiddle workshop celebrating the legacy of the late Fleur Manville.Article contentStewart said the additions reflect the festival’s commitment to celebrating its history while continuing to invest in the future of live music in Pictou County.
The Jubilee returns with Canadian lineup, community celebration
