Downtown Halifax - Barrington Street specifically, used to be my neighbourhood. I left my beautiful two bedroom apartment there to buy my first house - in the north end of Halifax. But the thrill of 'going downtown' is still there whenever I head to the heart of the city.

It's really hard sometimes when you want to see live music, but you don't want to stay up until midnight to hear your favourite band. And where can you take your kids? Well, have no fear - there are plenty of options in Halifax - and beyond. This is not an exhaustive list, but it will certainly get you started!

By way of introduction, Music Nova Scotia is a non-profit resource for musicians, music industry members and music fans. To find out more about what we offer, go to www.musicnovascotia.ca

Nova Scotia has always been a wealth of musical talent. From the early beginnings of Celtic, Acadian and other roots music to the constantly evolving music of today, Nova Scotia continues to celebrate its artists at home and abroad.