If you’re an Islander, then you’ll understand the timeworn practice of trying to find the flimsiest of connections between PEI and any one remotely famous. You know, things like: so-and-so celebrity’s second cousin’s girlfriend used to vacation on PEI as a child. Luckily, sometimes an Island star … [Read more...] about Island Homecoming: An Interview with Tracy Cantin
Tickets SOLD OUT for Island Homecoming Weekend
Tickets are now sold out for both Island Homecoming concerts taking place Friday, September 25 and Sunday, September 27. We look forward to welcoming you at Historic St. Mary's for a wonderful weekend of Island entertainment! Lennie Gallant Friday, September 25 @ 7:30pm (doors … [Read more...] about Tickets SOLD OUT for Island Homecoming Weekend
Something Old, Something New: David Sisam on Designing St. Mary’s Pavilion
Here at Indian River Festival we rely on a simple, time-tested strategy to create music magic for our audience: taking the old with the new. Sitting under the awe-inspiring vaults of Historic St. Mary’s, you may hear renditions of Mozart and Bach one night, and the contemporary stylings of Matt … [Read more...] about Something Old, Something New: David Sisam on Designing St. Mary’s Pavilion
IRF Mixtape – Atlantic String Machine Edition
The Atlantic String Machine is having a summer off, something that feels very unusual and, at times, liberating! We have more time to enjoy our gardens and our newly built decks (we are discovering our talents for construction) but we are really missing performing live for audiences and we can't … [Read more...] about IRF Mixtape – Atlantic String Machine Edition
Music & Media: Adrian Hoffman’s Experience with Indian River Festival
Here at Indian River Festival, we’ve made a lot of different friends over the years. One of our oldest and most-valued pals is none other than Adrian Hoffman, classical musician and CBC veteran. Through his work in the media industry, Adrian has continually shone the spotlight on IRF, helping turn … [Read more...] about Music & Media: Adrian Hoffman’s Experience with Indian River Festival
IRF Mixtape – Summer Staff Edition
The summer staff are taking over! Even though we’re all around the same age, our tastes are pretty diverse—think meme music meets broadway hits meets vintage rock. So if you’re looking for something a little less classical and a little more eclectic, kick back, grab your drink of choice, and have a … [Read more...] about IRF Mixtape – Summer Staff Edition
Sounds Good: An Interview with Peter Gallant
Historic St. Mary’s is visually striking: a white, brilliant facade against the backdrop of the blue Indian River sky. But looks aren’t everything—and while our venue is gorgeous, where it really excels is its sound. Peter Gallant, sound engineer at Indian River Festival for over 10 years, knows a … [Read more...] about Sounds Good: An Interview with Peter Gallant
IRF Mixtape – A&P Edition
For the past 25 plus years, we have enjoyed a variety of concerts at IRF from folk and roots to choral to classical and everything in between. As seasonal residents of PEI our lives have been enriched by this wonderful experience. Sharing our love of PEI and attending concerts at beautiful St. … [Read more...] about IRF Mixtape – A&P Edition