Nova Scotia Arts Factory

01/01/2023

Nova Scotia Arts Factory and Live from Nova Scotia with an exciting year ahead in 2023!

for everyone’s support.

02/16/2022

How amazing and beyond well-deserved!!
Our sound engineer, road manager and friend, Devin Farrell has been nominated for an
Live Sound Engineer!

He led our 10 shows across the Province during the last 4 months of 2021 including our outdoor concert with Ashley MacIsaac in Lunenburg, our concerts at The Lunenburg Opera House with Kim Dunn & Dan Merzetti and our Six-Show Tour with Ashley and Lisa MacIsaac including multiple stops at The Carleton and The deCoste Centre.

Devin is a professional, he executes with perfection and is a blast to go tour on tour with.
He makes the experience simple and fun!
Incredibly fortunate to have the experience(s) to work with him !!

01/30/2022

As we enter 2022 and look back and what we accomplished in 2021, in line with our mission statement and our goal as a not-for-profit in working to help and promote the amazing artists of Nova Scotia, we have some numbers to share that we’re very proud of 🙂 !

in closing out the year and this month, we generated and paid out nearly $50,000.00 to NS musicians over our 10 concerts in 2021 and nearly $35,000.00 alone in the last two months of this year. We were busy but it was a lot of fun !!

That’s something I’m super proud of and our team at the Factory are amazing!
That’s a lot of production from the in looking at our shows and events !!

Outside of our investment in NS musicians, we paid out over $10,000.00 in rental fees to the amazing music venues in our Province. Their support was best-in-class.

The volunteer hours to accomplish all of this are countless but beyond worth it 🙂 !!
Thank you everyone.

Although we haven’t made a profit, yet, we’ll turn the page in 2022 by continuing to invest in and partner with NS musicians who truly appreciate our vision, mission and our support.



Steve MacIntyre Music
Ashley MacIsaac

01/01/2022

Happy New Year to our family and friends.
Wishing happiness, health, great music and an incredible chapter to your story, in 2022.

12/04/2021

Thank you to everyone who came to our concerts over the last ten days including Port Hawkesbury last night as Ashley Macisaac and Lisa MacIsaac ended their six-concert Christmas and Holiday Tour at The Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre.

Performing and touring together for the first time, The Tour opened at the deCoste Performing Arts Centre on November 25 and included two sold-out shows in Halifax at The Carleton and also amazing concerts and performances at The Lunenburg Opera House and The First United Church, Truro, NS.
Both world-class venues.

In looking at attendance last night in Port Hawkesbury, 80-90 percent were from Route 19 🙂 !!
An amazing concert and an amazing audience.

So great to see friends who came out to support us in Port Hawkesbury last night and also our friends and supporters who came to our concerts for all dates along the tour.
We very much appreciate the support.

The staff at the the Civic Centre were simply amazing, as always. Thank you Annie Beaton and everyone !

And a huge thank you to the staff and volunteers at NSAF (Devin Farrell - Tour Manager & Sound Engineer, Nick - Tech, Geoff, Dan, Heather Roblee, Christa and Jody Mattie) and at the venues who supported us along the Tour including staff and friends at The Carleton (Karen & staff), the deCoste Centre (Troy Greencorn and team), Tracy and team at The First United Church and Chris & Marilyn with The Lunenburg Opera House.
It doesn’t happen without you.
A huge Thank you !!

Now, rest time for the holidays and looking forward to more fun in 2022!

12/01/2021

NSAF staff and volunteers driving tonight’s show in Truro.

12/01/2021

Show number 5 of Ashley’s and Lisa’s Christmas and Holiday Tour at the First United Church in Truro, Nova Scotia.

Port Hawkesbury, you’re up next and it’s the finale tomorrow night in Cape Breton 🙂 !!

12/01/2021

Incredibly fortunate 🙂

12/01/2021

Night of Ashley’s and Lisa’s Christmas and Holiday tour for a audience at The Carleton.

Truro, Nova Scotia and , you’re up next! December 1 and December 2.

Tickets available at:

https://nsaf.ca

11/30/2021

Show number 3 of Ashley’s and Lisa’s Christmas Tour in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia at the Lunenburg Opera House.

Halifax/Carleton (Sold Out), Truro, Nova Scotia, and Port Hawkesbury Nova Scotia, you’re up next.

Tonight’s show is sponsored by The Lunenburg Rotary Club and the Rum Runner Inn.

Ashley, Lisa and Hilda (and us) appreciate it very much!

Tickets at.

https://nsaf.ca

11/28/2021

Ashley and Lisa in Nova Scotia 🙂

Tonight marks the first of 6 shows with my big brother, Ashley, in Nova Scotia. We also have 2 Madison Violet shows coming up (Calgary & Toronto). Yay!!

*MADISON VIOLET SHOWS*

Saturday, Nov. 27
Bow Valley Music Club
Calgary, AB

Tuesday, Dec. 14
El Mocambo
Toronto, ON
8pm

*ASHLEY & LISA SHOWS*

Thursday, Nov. 25
deCoste Performing Arts Centre
Pictoe, NS

Friday, Nov. 26
The Carleton
Halifax, NS

Monday, Nov. 29
Opera House
Lunenburg, NS

Tuesday, Nov. 30
The Carleton
Halifax, NS

Wednesday, Dec. 1
First United Church
Truro, NS

Thursday, Dec. 2
Civic Centre
Port Hawkesbury, NS

11/28/2021

A fun interview with Ashley and Lisa with Global Halifax after a sold out show at The Carleton.
, Halifax/Carleton (sold out), and Port Hawkesbury at the Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre starting Monday.

Tickets at:

https://nsaf.ca

11/27/2021

Night number two at in Halifax for a sold out show. Thank you 🙂 !!

, Halifax at The Carleton (Sold out show #2) , and , you’re up next week and we can’t wait!

Get your tickets:

https://nsaf.ca

11/26/2021

What a start to the Tour in at the deCoste Performing Arts Centre.
An amazing venue with amazing artists.

11/19/2021

with his sister, performing together for the 1st time.
Tickets at: https://nsaf.ca

11/19/2021

11/19/2021

Ashley MacIsaac is coming home for Christmas with his Maritime Tour with special guest, Lisa MacIsaac.

Tickets at:

https://nsaf.ca

Performing "My Cape Breton Home", Ashley MacIsaac and Quinn Bachand, during the February 9, 2019 sold out concert held in Victoria, BC, presented by Beacon R...

11/11/2021

Ashley Macisaac Maritime Tour '21!
With his sister for the 1st time ever.

What a gift idea for you and your favorite fan.

Opening at deCoste Performing Arts Centre on November 25 and closing at The Port Hawkesbury Civic Centre on December 2.

Click here for tickets for all concerts:
https://nsaf.ca/

11/11/2021

Lest We Forget.
Incredibly and always grateful for those who have served and sacrificed so much including their lives, to serve and protect our amazing county and nation.

What an amazing day to celebrate and remember.

A little warmer today remembering when our parents had us up early on a day off from school to play in the school band and Remembrance Day ceremonies. Mostly in snow.

11/06/2021

Dan Merzetti and friends opening for Kim Dunn this evening (Saturday November 6) at The Lunenburg Opera House at 7:00 pm.

Tickets are available for sale at Eventbrite at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/193818846387 and by messaging 902-817-7847 and will be available at the door.
*Tickets are $28.00 for Adults and $14 for youth under 12.

Opening for Kim is singer and songwriter Dan Merzetti (DMZ). Born is Saint John, New Brunswick, Dan and his family are based in Halifax, N.S. and although a life-long music fan, which included several performances at St. Francis Xavier University opening for National acts, the songwriter has recently began crafting his life-long passion, his debut EP. Dan has recently performed and head-lined at The Carlton in Halifax and in September, opened for Ashley MacIsaac for a sold-out performance in Lunenburg, N.S.

09/18/2021

Happy everyone!
Less than one week away!!

We’re pumped to announce that NSAF! Ashley MacIsaac LIVE at Lightship Brewery is Coming Back To Lunenburg, Nova Scotia on September 24 @ 4:00 pm at Atlantic Canada’s Premier Concert Venue of Summer 2021, Lightship Brewing Company in Lunenburg Harbour !

Tickets are limited and available on-line at Eventbrite at:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/168357871927

“Hang on to the seat of your pants” as Ashley MacIsaac and Friends perform live on the edge of The Atlantic Ocean at The Lightship Brewery in Lunenburg, N.S.

A renowned fiddle player, piano player and step dancer, Ashley MacIsaac has performed in the opening ceremonies at the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics to a worldwide audience and with artists such as Phillip Glass and The Chieftains. Ashley also played with The White Stripes for their “Under Great White Northern Lights” Canadian tour which was turned in to a documentary.
http://ashleymacisaac.com

Opening for Ashley MacIsaac, is Cape Breton Singer, Song Writer and Story-teller Steve MacIntyre Music. Steve recently performed live at The Lunenburg Opera House and was also a featured artist at The Celtic Colours International Festival. Steve is celebrating his current self-titled EP and was recently invited by The Bluenose II to sing onboard https://fb.watch/72rPI73Uci and will be included in an upcoming Lunenburg Doc Fest Documentary celebrating The Bluenose II and The Bluenose 100 Celebrations.

With an open-air concert venue that is designed and located to create valuable and memorable fan experiences, The Lightship Brewery has quickly become a premier event venue in our region, located on the Lunenburg Harbour and we’re incredibly excited to be partnering with such a great venue, offering social distancing seating in a comfortable yet exciting environment. Doors Open at 4:00 pm and the live music will start shortly after !

Click Here For Contest Entry
https://www.facebook.com/.../a.20299855.../2498834476926995/

We are excited to announce that Ashley MacIsaac Is Coming Back To Lunenburg, Nova Scotia on September 24 @ 4:00 pm !

09/18/2021

What a fun night for the team at NSAF and Dan & The Boys !
A huge “Thank You” to The Carleton, Karen and your entire staff for hosting our event!
An amazing venue and staff.

09/10/2021

Happy everyone.

We wanted to remind everyone of the amazing contest @ NSAF! Ashley MacIsaac LIVE at Lightship Brewery for two as we are nearing status reminding everyone to get your tickets this weekend !

Lightship Brewing Company

Tickets Here:

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/168357871927

This show is going to be simply amazing !!

Click Here For Contest Entry

https://www.facebook.com/TheEastMag/photos/a.2029985557145225/2498834476926995/

We are excited to announce that Ashley MacIsaac Is Coming Back To Lunenburg, Nova Scotia on September 24 @ 4:00 pm !

08/31/2021

We promised BIG news and here it is! NSAF! will be hosting Ashley MacIsaac at Lightship Brewery in Lunenburg, Nova Scotia as our official kick-off event on September 24th!

For more details visit:
NSAF! Ashley MacIsaac LIVE at Lightship Brewery

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Lightship Brewing Company Ashley Macisaac