Debut Atlantic Award for Musical Excellence – Now Accepting Applications!    We’re excited to announce that the Debut Atlantic Award for Musical Excellence is now accepting applications for 2025! Established in 1999, this prestigious award celebrates exceptional young talent in Atlantic Canada and offers fantastic opportunities for high school music students who are serious about…

HOW TO APPLY TO TOUR WITH DEBUT ATLANTIC IN THE 2026/27 SEASON Submission Deadline – December 31st, 2024 (NEW DATE)  – For New applicants that did not apply to tour in 25/26 Applicants that applied in March 2024 for the 2025/26 touring season will automatically be reconsidered for 2026/27 and do not need to reapply unless…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 21, 2024 Obsidiana Duo: Celebrating Ibero-American Music and Immigrant Narratives with Debut Atlantic this November! K’JIUPUKTUK/HALIFAX, NS – Prepare to be captivated by the dynamic Obsidiana Duo, co-founded by pianist Yolanda Tapia and mezzo-soprano Camila Montefusco! With a passionate mission to celebrate the vibrant tapestry of Ibero-American musical culture, this prize-winning…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 26, 2024 PAYADORA’S TANGOMANIA SET TO WEAVE PASSION AND VIRTUOSITY ACROSS ATLANTIC CANADA K’JIUPUKTUK/HALIFAX, NS – It takes more than two to tango – just ask Canada’s premiere tango ensemble, Payadora. Prepare for an electrifying musical experience as Payadora, the award-winning and internationally acclaimed ensemble, tours Atlantic Canada with Debut Atlantic…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 3, 2024 2025/26 DEBUT ATLANTIC ARTISTS ANNOUNCED! K’JIUPUKTUK/HALIFAX, NS – Debut Atlantic is pleased to announce another impressive line-up of artists for the 2025/26 Season! Partnering with presenters throughout Atlantic Canada, these extraordinary artists will tour communities throughout the region. Jelica Mijanović, Guitar (September 12-28, 2025) A dazzling force in classical…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 3, 2024 NOVA SCOTIAN PIANIST BRINGS NOCTURNAL MASTERPIECES TO ATLANTIC CANADA STAGES   K’JIUPUKTUK/HALIFAX, NS – Nova Scotian pianist David Potvin is set to enchant Atlantic Canada with his tour, “Prelude to an Evening,” this September. From September 13 to 22, 2024, Potvin will perform seven concerts in Nova Scotia and…

  Debut Atlantic’s 2024 AGM will be held on ZOOM. We ask that any members interested in attending contact us at elizabeth@debutatlantic.ca. All members are welcome to attend. Members include: Debut Atlantic artists, current presenting partners, board members, and funders.

Debut Atlantic is pleased to bring the fantastic Emma Rush to schools in the Annapolis Valley,  Nova Scotia this month for a 3-day outreach residency. Check out our social media pages for updates on this special residency!  

APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN Are you a music teacher or principal? Bring a Debut Atlantic Artist to your school! Applications can be found on our website at https://www.debutatlantic.ca/education/dgts Debut Goes to School! is supported by Debut Atlantic and the Nova Scotia Department of Education and is offered at no cost to schools! To learn more, visit…

For Immediate Release Celebrate East Coast Excellence at 2024 ECMAs Classical Showcase   Charlottetown, PE – April 30, 2024   As part of the highly anticipated 2024 ECMAs, the Canadian Music Centre and Debut Atlantic proudly present a showcase highlighting the extraordinary classical talent of the Atlantic region. Set against the historic backdrop of St….