

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 NOMINEES ARE...
Announcing the Music & Industry Nominees for the 2023 East Coast Music Awards!

FULL ARTIST LINEUP
Check out your first look at the full list of artists who will be performing as part of the 35th Annual East Coast Music Awards!

2023 FESTIVAL SCHEDULE
The full schedule for the 2023 East Coast Music Awards is now available!

VOLUNTEERING
Are you interested in volunteering for the 35th East Coast Music Awards: Festival & Conference in Halifax, NS, May 3 - 7, 2023?
For more information and to fill out the application form, visit the link below!

TICKETS & PASSES
Festival passes and individual award show tickets are now available! More exciting shows to come!

35TH EAST COAST MUSIC AWARDS PRESENTED BY ROGERS
With Host, Trent McClellan
Find out more about this anniversary celebration of the best in East Coast music, happening in Halifax, NS, May 4, 2023 at the Scotiabank Centre.

2023 ECMA INDUSTRY CONFERENCE
Connect. Mentor. Inspire.
See what the 2023 conference is all about.

TD FANS' CHOICE AWARDS
The TD Fan’s Choice Awards are the only East Coast Music Awards voted on by the public!
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
ECMA 2023 FESTIVAL NEWSLETTER
Stay up to date with festival announcements and information!