Article contentMayor Nancy Dicks said The Jubilee has become an important part of New Glasgow’s identity, bringing together residents, visitors, artists, volunteers, and local businesses while helping showcase the town to a wider audience.Article content Mayor Nancy Dicks said The Jubilee has become an important part of New Glasgow’s identity, bringing together residents, visitors, artists, volunteers, and local businesses while helping showcase the town to a wider audience. Photo by ContributedArticle contentLydia Sayeau, chairperson and president of the Pictou County Chamber of Commerce, said the festival continues to provide an important economic boost for businesses throughout Pictou County, particularly in the hospitality and retail sectors.Article content“The Jubilee is a strong example of how arts, culture, tourism, and business can work together to create lasting regional benefit,” she said.Article content Lydia Sayeau, chairperson and president of the Pictou County Chamber of Commerce, says The Jubilee continues to provide an important economic boost for businesses throughout Pictou County, particularly in the hospitality and retail sectors. Photo by ContributedArticle contentThis year’s anniversary celebration will include the return of the Electric Ceilidh, the Community Stage featuring local performers, and the revival of the Children’s Jubilee.Article content“Our goal is to ensure The Jubilee is here for another 30 years,” Mary said.Article contentShe said organizers hope to continue attracting nationally recognized Canadian artists while creating opportunities for emerging local musicians.Article contentArticle contentJim said the anniversary is a reminder of what can be accomplished when a community shares a common vision.Article contentThirty years after a one-day jazz festival first brought live music to New Glasgow’s waterfront, The Jubilee continues to bring people together, just as its founders envisioned three decades ago.Article contentArticle contentNeed to knowArticle contentThe JubileeArticle contentWhat – An annual music festival that attracts top acts from across the country to the New Glasgow waterfront. It is a volunteer driven, non-profit organization that is guided by a dedicated volunteer board of directors and supported by more than 300 volunteers.Article contentWhen – July 31 to Aug. 2.Article contentWho – This year’s lineup includes Valley, Alert the Medic, Begonia, Kasador, The Public Service, Joel Plaskett Emergency, Tanika Charles, The Stanfields, Customer Service, April Wine, Sam Roberts Band, Contrived, Jon Bryant, Julian Taylor, Kathleen Edwards, and The Culls.Article contentDid you know? It has been named Music Nova Scotia’s Event of the Year three times, received two ECMA Event of the Year nominations, and earned the Golden Hospitality Award in 2013 from the Tourism Industry Association of Nova Scotia.Article content
Thirty years later, The Jubilee still brings New Glasgow together
