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Antigonish Music Fest to Debut in August, Featuring Local and Regional Country Artists

Apr 23, 2026 | Local News

Plans are under for a new music festival for Antigonish this summer.  It is called Antigonish Music Fest, featuring local and regional country entertainers.  It will be held August 7th and 8th at Columbus Field.

989XFM General Manager Ken Farrell with Rob Gallant of RBG Entertainment

The festival is being coordinated by RBG Entertainment from Prince Edward Island.    RBG President Rob Gallant says they chose Antigonish because they saw an opportunity to bring a summer festival back to the community.
Confirmed entertainers include Antigonish County native Josee Champoux, Colleen Evelyn, Campbell & Johnston, Jolene Harnish, the Mainlanders, Charlie A’Court and Sean Michael Ryan.  More artists will be announced soon, tickets will go on sale in May.
For details, visit their website at antigonishmusicfestival.com.

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Canadian Radio Awards: 989 XFM Small Market Station of The Year

Broadcast Dialogue has announced the winners of the inaugural Canadian Radio Awards, which we’ve dubbed “The Howards” after our publisher emeritus Howard Christensen.

When Howard, a radio veteran and one of the original Broadcast News anchors, founded Broadcast Dialogue in 1992, he saw a need for both timely delivery of Canadian broadcast industry news, but also recognized the importance of creating a sense of community.

989 XFM is very proud to be the winner of the 2020 Station of Year – Small Market award.