Music at Harbourside Concert Series Resumes

The popular Music at Harbourside Concert Series, produced annually by the City of St. John’s, resumes this Friday, July 4 at 12:30 p.m.
 
Concerts take place in Harbourside Park, on the east end of Water Street, across from the War Memorial.
 
“Where else can you get the best in Newfoundland entertainment, together with a breathtaking view of the St. John’s harbour, all while enjoying your lunch,” exclaims Councillor Sandy Hickman, Chair of the Arts Advisory Committee.
 
Each concert includes a headliner and a youth performer, coordinated through a partnership with the Newfoundland and Labrador Folk Arts Society.
 
“These opening acts and our headliners showcase the incredible and diverse musical talent the City has to offer,” says Councillor Hickman. “It’s the perfect way to enjoy a small taste of what the City has to offer in terms of great music.”
 
Many different musical styles will also be featured throughout the summer including jazz, blues, folk, pop and mores. For the series premiere, the selection committee has chosen Big Space, an experimental jazz-rock trio featuring Grant King (Guitar), Ashley Chalmers (Drums), and Ian Murphy (Bass), performing original music that blends a range of styles and textures. Big Space are preparing to release their first full-length album in this fall.
 
Concerts are scheduled every Friday at 12:30 p.m. from July 4 to September 19, weather permitting. This is an extended season over previous years, due in part to the popularity of this series as well as the warm weather that usually occurs well into September.
 
Information on the full series is available on the City’s website in the Visiting Our City section, as well as on the series brochure.
 
Media Contact:
Susan Bonnell
Manager, Marketing and Communications
City of St. John's
Phone: 709-576-3906
Cell: 709-690-9285
E-mail: sbonnell@stjohns.ca