Tickets & Passes
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. Stages across this year's host city of Halifax will light up with the best of East Coast Music from May 3-7, 2023.
A pass is the best - and most affordable - way to experience the ECMAs. With hundreds of musicians playing at multiple venues and events in five days, passes allow you to hop from venue to venue to take in as much live music as possible. Experience showcases from your favourite East Coast musicians, and discover new artists to love.
For information on pass types, tickets, and prices, see below!
Please note that advance tickets are not available for individual events, with the exception of the Thursday Award Show and SOCAN Songwriters' Circle. Tickets for showcases and other public events may be purchased at the door on a first-come, first-serve basis, subject to capacity.
ECMA 2023 - PASSES
FESTIVAL PASS
SOLD OUT
NOTICE: Festival Passes are now SOLD OUT.
From afternoon matinees to evening showcases, the ECMA Festival Pass gives you 5 days of non-stop music and fun.
- Priority access (ahead of doors sales) to all 2023 ECMA official stages (subject to capacity)
- International conference workshops, keynotes and showcases (subject to capacity; some events require advance registration)
- Admission to Export Buyers Showcase - Subject to capacity
- Admission to the East Coast Music Awards Part 2.
- All events are subject to venue capacity
- Must be 19+ to attend for most events
VIP PASS
SOLD OUT
NOTICE: VIP Passes are now SOLD OUT.
Your front-of-the-line, take-it-all-in pass! From the Award Show to the Songwriters' Circle, the VIP Pass gets you everywhere.
- Front of the line access to all 2023 ECMA stages (First entry into the event if there is a line up at the door)
- International conference workshops, keynotes and showcases (subject to capacity; some events require advance registration)
- Admission to the East Coast Music Awards Presented by Rogers on Thursday, May 4, 2023 (Part 1) (hard copy tickets will be available for pick-up with your pass at registration)
- Admission to the Songwriters' Circle
- Admission to Export Buyers Showcase
- Admission to the East Coast Music Awards Part 2.
- All events are subject to venue capacity
- Must be 19+ to attend for most events
WEEKEND WARRIOR WRISTBAND
$85 + HST & Fees
Stay connected to East Coast Music with the Weekend Warrior Wristband, giving you the most music at the lowest price!
- Access to all TD Connected Concerts festival showcases at bars, clubs, and evening stages from May 4 - 6 (subject to capacity)
- Does not include access to:
- Any Export Showcases
- Conference sessions
- East Coast Music Awards presented by Rogers
- East Coast Music Awards Part II: Music & Industry Awards
- Songwriters' Circle
- All events are subject to venue capacity
- Must be 19+ to attend for most events
CONFERENCE PASS
$50 + HST & Fees
The ECMA Music & Industry Conference is the premiere destination for all Atlantic Canadian artists and industry professionals, and the Conference Pass gets you in on all of the action.
- Access to Conference sessions, workshops, and keynotes only
Subject to capacity. Please note that some events require pre-registration.
ECMA 2023 - SHOW TICKETS
THE 35TH EAST COAST MUSIC AWARDS
Presented by Rogers
Get ready to laugh, cry, and cheer. Comedian and This Hour Has 22 Minute main cast member, Trent McClellan, will host the 35th East Coast Music Awards Presented by Rogers in Halifax, NS on Thursday, May 4 at the Scotiabank Centre. Guaranteed to be the biggest night in East Coast Music, join EMCA for this historic anniversary celebrating the immeasurable impact of Atlantic Canada’s music scene.
VIP TABLES
35th East Coast Music Awards Presented by Rogers
Celebrate in style with a VIP table of ten! This exclusive floor experience is available for an early bird price of $1,000 + HST, but only until February 28, 2023.
SOCAN SONGWRITERS' CIRCLE
Taking place on Sunday, May 7, 2023 in the beautiful Schooner Room at Casino Nova Scotia, the SOCAN Songwriters' Circle is an annual tradition that closes the ECMA festival by highlighting a selection of East Coast songwriters whose music and lyrics have made an impact in the industry.
ECMA 2023 - FESTIVAL NEWSLETTER
Stay up to date with festival announcements and information!
