The 2026 ECMA nominee channels Cuban rhythms, Jazz textures, and emotionally charged storytelling into a sophisticated anthem of self-worth, freedom, and emotional awakening

Atlantic Canadian Latin Jazz Artist Dee Hernandez Turns Heartbreak Into Liberation on New Single “Used”
Touch: A Tactile Exhibition | June 4-July 29, 2026
On display at the George Fry Gallery from June 4 to July 29, this exhibition invites visitors to experience craft through touch, texture, and sensory engagement.
New Brunswick’s Music Scene Is Exploding — Here Are the Artists Leading It
From a Mi’kmaw rapper building Atlantic Canada’s first Indigenous label to an Acadian pop group that sounds like ABBA at the beach, the province is having a moment — and it’s only getting louder.
Alumni Awards Recipients | Homecoming 2026
Selected across three categories, these award winners represent a range of creative practices and career paths. From emerging makers to established leaders
Canadian Indie Rock Group Blu Beach Band Announce Third Studio Album, Mulligan
Self-described as Canadian-Indie-Frat Rock, the completely self-produced album blends sharp Canadian wit, and nostalgic summer textures to embrace second chances, creative freedom, and the realities of growing older without losing their sense of fun
Award-Winning Children’s Artist with PhD in Music Theory, Heather Feather, Reimagines Classic Children’s Favourite “The Cat Came Back” with a Playful, Development-Focused Twist
The 2026 Canadian Folk Music Award-nominated and 2025 East Coast Music Awards-winning Kindie Artist blends jazz-inspired storytelling, brain-building early learning principles in a joyful new single for children under five
Digital Sin | 3D Design Design Exhibition
Opening on May 7, 2026, at the George Fry Gallery, this exhibition brings together work by 10 student artists.
Canadian Student Silversmithing Exhibition | May 7-17, 2026
On display at the Beaverbrook Art Gallery from May 7 to 17, 2026, this exhibition brings together a diverse collection of work that reflects the evolving landscape of jewellery and metal arts in Canada.
Alternative Folk-Pop Artist Julie Neff Confronts Physical and Emotional Limits on Powerful New Single “TRAPPED”
Emotionally unfiltered with raw, cathartic vocals, Neff channels the frustration of chronic illness into an unflinching release ahead of her debut album
One of Canada’s Most Powerful Voices in Roots and Soul, AV & The Inner City, Honour Generations of Strength and Immigration Ahead of Mother’s Day, with New Single, “A Dollar & A Suitcase”
Blending soul-stirring harmonies with a real-life story passed down through mothers and daughters, the group transforms one family’s journey from immigration to present-day traditions into a reflection on resilience, and the quiet weight of saying goodbye
Photography Exhibition | May 1 – June 15, 2026
Experience Seeing Further, a photographic exhibition and souvenir shop by students from the Photography/Videography diploma program
Canadian Soul/R&B Artist LOV Channels Y2K Nostalgia on Confident New Single “Can I?” Ahead of Debut Album
Blending early 2000s hip hop and R&B influences with Indigenous-inspired phrasing, LOV delivers a groove-driven track that balances playful curiosity with self-assured intention.
Billboard Charting Canadian Pop Artist Olivia Penalva Confronts Identity After Heartbreak on Cinematic New Single “Code Blue”
Recently featured on Vancouver’s Move 103.5, the 2x iHeartRadio Future Star recipient, Olivia Penalva, highlights the desperation of self-rediscovery after heartbreak on latest single
JUNO Nominated Roots/Americana Artist, Desiree Dorion, Announces Self-Produced Eighth Studio Album, Pieces of Me
Featuring over 70% Indigenous collaborators, the album marks a powerful statement of representation, intention, creative freedom and self-trust, reflecting the creative facets of Dorion’s artistry
Rising Country Artist Brettyn Rose Chronicles Love, Loss, and Growth on Debut EP, The Wild West
A coming-of-age project rooted in the experiences of growing into early adulthood, Rose blends sharp storytelling with modern country polish, proving why she is one of Canada’s most compelling emerging voices.
Sterling Exhibition 2026 | Government House
Celebrate the talent, precision, and creativity of NBCCD’s Jewellery/Metal Arts students at Sterling 2026, the 20th annual edition of this longstanding exhibition.
One of Canada’s Most Powerful Voices in Roots and Soul, AV & The Inner City, Honour Generations of Strength and Immigration Ahead of Mother’s Day, with New Single, “A Dollar & A Suitcase”
Blending soul-stirring harmonies with a real-life story passed down through mothers and daughters, the group transforms one family’s journey from immigration to present-day traditions into a reflection on resilience, and the quiet weight of saying goodbye
Saskatchewan Indie Rock Outfit Blu Beach Band Returns with New Single, “Rock Band”, Ahead of Third Studio Album
The 3x SaskMusic nominees offer a glimpse into their upcoming project with a blend of gritty guitars, deep-pocket grooves, and a throwback talk box twist on “Rock Band”, channeling the chaos and charm of life onstage
Atlantic Canadian Latin Jazz Artist Dee Hernandez Shares New Single “Odumile,” A Powerful First Glimpse Into Her Debut Album
The 2026 ECMA nominee blends Afro-Cuban roots with Jazz and Soul on a her first single of 2026 exploring identity, resilience, and ancestral reconnection
Saskatchewan Indie Rock Outfit Blu Beach Band Returns with New Single, “Rock Band”, Ahead of Third Studio Album
The 3x SaskMusic nominees offer a glimpse into their upcoming project with a blend of gritty guitars, deep-pocket grooves, and a throwback talk box twist on “Rock Band”, channeling the chaos and charm of life onstage


























