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Haviah Mighty, Snotty Nose Rez Kids, Aquakultre & more to play Halifax Pop Explosion 2019

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Haviah Mighty, Snotty Nose Rez Kids, Aquakultre and more to play Halifax Pop Explosion 2019

Organizers for Halifax Pop Explosion 2019 (aka HPX 2019) have added more new names to this year’s lineup.

Two-time Polaris Prize shortlisters Snotty Nose Rez Kids, Portland, Maine powerhouse trio Weakened Friends, acclaimed songwriter Charlotte Cornfield, founding member of A Tribe Called Red DJ NDN, and immersive dance party specialist Rich Aucoin are among the long list of performers added to the 2019 Halifax Pop Explosion Music Festival and Conference unveiled today.

Taking place in Halifax, NS from Oct. 23 to Oct. 26, HPX 2019 also sees performances from 2019 Polaris Prize winner, Haviah Mighty, and two other 2019 Polaris Prize shortlisters, PUP, and Elisapi.

The bill will also feature previously announced Canadian acts including Aquakultre, Just John & Dom Dias, Doom Squad, and more.

Festival wristbands, VIP passes, and conference bages are on sale now at HalifaxPopExplosion.com.

Haviah Mighty and Snotty Nose Rez Kids to play Halifax Pop Explosion 2019

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