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2026 East Coast Music Awards: Festival & Conference — event in Sydney & CBRM, Cape Breton

2026 East Coast Music Awards: Festival & Conference

Thursday, May 21, 2026 · 3:00 a.m. · Daniels Alehouse and Eatery

The 38th East Coast Music Awards takes place in Sydney May 20–24, 2026, with festival performances, industry programming, and networking events.

This five-day event runs May 20–24, 2026 in Sydney and brings together East Coast musicians for festival performances, industry conferences, and networking. The schedule includes the Awards Gala on Thursday, May 21 at Centre200, plus showcases and industry programming throughout the week at various venues around town.

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