BPAC’s ‘Live & Local’ Artist Development Initiative supports the development of local artists by providing them with professional support and performance opportunities in our world-class venue, while also offering mentorship by connecting them with established industry professionals.

THOM ANTHONY & JAMES OLIVER
Thom Anthony singer, songwriter and James Oliver, songwriter, composer and multi-instrumentalist have come together to pursue and continue their shared passion for music. Estranged for many years these two brothers reunite shaping and carving out songs inspired by lost love, fear, hope and solitude. Influenced by artists like Soundgarden, Black Sabbath, Genesis and Ludwig van Beethoven, their music is thought provoking, edgy and symbolistic.

SOPHIA KATHE
Sophia is an up and coming musical artist with raw talent that shines through in the songs she writes. Drawing inspiration from rock bands like Alice in Chains and Soundgarden. She has graced local stages and theatres  carving out a niche for herself with her powerful and soulful vocals and lyrics. Her music captures the raw emotional essence of 90s era grunge and current alternative hard rock music. With a promising future ahead this talented artist is set to create even more incredible music that will resonate with fans.

Special Guest:

KEVIN FOX
Halifax native Kevin Fox is a revered multi-instrumentalist, sought-after composer/orchestral arranger/music director and innovative recording artist. Between recording and performing his own music Kevin tours the world as a member of the Steven Page Trio.

He has performed with and/or provided arrangements for: Chantal Kreviazuk, Lights, Sarah McLachlan, Art of Time Ensemble, Justin Bieber, Celine Dion, Olivia Newton John, Bahamas, Sarah Harmer, Andrew Cash, Katharine McPhee, Delores O’Riordan, Sarah Brightman, Melanie Doane, Sloan, Cowboy Junkies, Jim Cuddy, Greg Keelor, Patricia O’Callahan, Tom Cochrane, Walk off the Earth, Sarah Slean, Royal Wood, Dala, Raine Maida, Dayna Manning, Craig Northey, Damhnait Doyle and Avril Lavigne.

BPAC’s ‘Live & Local’ series is generously sponsored by Daniel Durst of Desjardins Insurance.

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