ECMA 2023
The East Coast Music Awards: Festival and Conference (ECMA) is a five-day, non-stop musical celebration showcasing and recognizing the best of East Coast artists and music.
This year, ECMA celebrates a major milestone with the 35th anniversary of the festival, bringing with it the opportunity to shine a spotlight on the past, present, and future of music in Atlantic Canada. Join us this year in the host city of Halifax, NS, as we light up the stages with East Coast music from May 3 - 7, 2023.

AND THE ECMA GOES TO...
Announcing the full list of winners and recipients at the 2023 East Coast Music Awards!

THE 35TH ANNUAL EAST COAST MUSIC AWARDS
Presented by Rogers
Relive the excitement, the music, and the experience - check out the full-length streamable version of the 2023 East Coast Music Awards here!

2023 MUSIC & INDUSTRY NOMINEES
Announcing the Music & Industry Nominees for the 2023 East Coast Music Awards!

2023 EAST COAST MUSIC & INDUSTRY AWARDS PART II
Presented by Downtown Halifax Business Commission
The fun continues at the East Coast Music & Industry Awards: Part II, recognizing the best of East Coast artists and music! Watch the full-length streamable award show here.
BOX OFFICE & REGISTRATION
To pick up your tickets and passes, please visit the Annapolis Room at the Marriott Harbourfront Hotel (1919 Upper Water St). For tickets to the Thursday Award Show, please visit the Scotiabank Centre Box Office.
Prices listed on official ECMA event listings are door prices, to be paid at the door if you do not have a pass that grants you access to that event, subject to capacity. Cash and card payments will be accepted at the door.
Box Office Hours
- Tuesday, May 2 - 1:00PM - 8:00PM
- Wednesday, May 3 - 10:00AM - 8:00PM
- Thursday, May 4 - 10:00AM - 8:00PM
- Friday, May 5 - 10:00AM - 8:00PM
- Saturday, May 6 - 10:00AM - 8:00PM
- Sunday, May 7 - 10:00AM - 3:00PM
Registration Hours
- Wednesday, May 3 - 9:00AM - 6:00PM
- Thursday, May 4 - 9:00AM - 6:00PM
- Friday, May 5 - 9:00AM - 6:00PM
- Saturday, May 6 - 9:00AM - 6:00PM
TECHNICAL PRODUCTION
- SSI Audio - Moncton, NB
- House Front Production Services - Charlottetown, PEI
- Encore - Halifax, NS
- RockBound Productions - Canning, NS