Despite being overwhelmingly acclaimed by all in attendance, SappyFest VIII put the organization in financial trouble. Facing a deficit of over $15,000, the festival’s organizers have put together a crowd-sourcing concept that will let them pay off their debts as well as offering fans a piece of the festival’s history; SappyForever, a 160 page hard-cover… Continue Reading
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SappyFest Rescue Mission
SappyFest was just an idea in early 2006. Two hundred and fifty people showed up for that idea and those 250 people made SappyFest, the little independent music festival produced annually in Sackville, New Brunswick, a reality. Now SappyFest is looking for 250 people to come together and support the idea of SappyFest again. This… Continue Reading
SappyFest 7: Everybody Knows This is Nowhere
SappyFest 2012 Teaser from SappyFest on Vimeo. In just six years, SappyFest has emerged as one of the most exciting and acclaimed independent music festivals in Canada. Run by artists for artists, SappyFest has developed its fanbase and reputation through innovative programming that focuses on creativity and community. The festival’s uniqueness lies in combining the… Continue Reading
Tête-à-Tête Media Talks in Sackville
Hold on to your fancy sunhats! Tête-à-Tête Media Talks is on its way! Presented by Struts Gallery & Faucet Media Arts Centre in collaboration with SappyFest, this five-week expanded media arts conference is bringing together over 50 artists from across the country for a series of roundtable discussions, artist talks, residencies, screenings, artist projects, installations,… Continue Reading
SappyFest Communications Coordinator Employment Opportunity
Communications Coordinator Deadline: Monday, April 30, 5 pm (Atlantic) – Must be a Canadian citizen under 30 years of age and a graduate of a Canadian post-secondary institution – Must be available to work in Sackville, New Brunswick 16 weeks (May 14 – August 31, 2012) 30 hrs/week $16/hr This position is supported by Young… Continue Reading
Call for Proposals: SappyFest Seven
SappyFest Seven “Like a Virgin” August 3-5, 2012 Sackville, New Brunswick Call for Proposals (non-musical and other projects) Deadline: February 14th, 2012 SappyFest is currently seeking proposals for non-musical, other, and ongoing awesome creative projects to present alongside our always fantastic line-up of musical entertainment. We are interested in your spectacles, installations, prints/multiples, dances, circus… Continue Reading
