Events and Peformances
March – Live Music and Surprise & Delight
Coming to the airport in March? Arrive early to experience incredible musical performances by local artists, including Jackie Putnam, Peter Fillman, Julia Tynes, and the Symphony Nova Scotia quartet.
Join us in Centre Court as we showcase incredible local artists performing live on the following dates from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., unless otherwise noted.
Performance Schedule:
- Sunday, March 8 – Jackie Putnam – International Women’s Day feature performance
- Monday, March 9 – Jackie Putnam
- Thursday, March 12 – Peter Fillman
- Friday, March 13 – Julia Tynes
- Thursday, March 19 – Peter Fillman
- Friday, March 20 – Symphony Nova Scotia quartet (1 p.m. – 2 p.m.)
- Friday, March 27 – Julia Tynes (1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.)
- Thursday, April 2 – Peter Fillman (12:00 p.m.- 3 p.m.)
Artist Bios
Jackie Putnam is an award-winning country-pop powerhouse known for her commanding vocals and heartfelt storytelling. Performing across Canada and internationally, she delivers unforgettable shows that blend country soul with rock ’n’ roll edge. In 2023, Jackie released her debut album, The Phoenix, co-writing the title track with John Campbell, Bruce Dixson, Kim Dunn, Scott Ferguson, and Ray Legere. The album has produced seven charting singles: “Hurt,” “A Church With No People,” “No One Will Ever Know,” “I Wanted To Be Free,” “I’m Leavin’ You Now,” “It’s A Heartache,” and the title track, “The Phoenix.”
Peter Fillman is a multi-talented Canadian musician and composer hailing from the vibrant music scene of Halifax, Nova Scotia. He’s a versatile artist who blends his classical training with a deep passion for folk and singer-songwriter genres. Peter’s ability to seamlessly transition from one musical style to another is a testament to his versatility and dedication. You can find him on any given day, playing music at some of Halifax’s most iconic locations like The Old Triangle, The Maxwell’s Plum, The Loose Cannon, or even sailing on The Tall Ship Silva!
African Nova Scotian Pop-Soul singer-songwriter Julia Tynes captivates audiences with her sweet and smooth vocals, heartfelt songwriting, and dynamic live performances. A past nominee for the Nova Scotia Music Awards and recipient of the ANSMA Emerging Artist Award, Julia has earned widespread acclaim. Her singles, Obvious and Stand Still, have amassed thousands of plays on national radio and landed prominent placements on platforms like Virgin Radio, CBC, CHOQ fm, and The East Coast Top Ten Countdown.
Symphony Nova Scotia presents an intimate chamber performance featuring the French horn quartet of Carys Sutherland, Mary Lee, Julie Cuming, and Nathalie Alcorn. The French horn instrument is known for its ability to blend for a warm sound or be of excitement in a fanfare, march, or a hunting call. Horns have a uniquely wide range from low to high notes within the family of orchestral instruments giving it a vast range of ability to capture different styles of music and tone colours.
Surprise & Delight
Travelling with us on Friday, March 13 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.? Keep an eye out in the Domestic/International post-security area for our Stanfield Wayfinders and team that will be handing out cookies and hot drinks to make your journey even brighter.
It’s our way of saying thank you to our amazing passengers and airport staff. Complimentary for all!