Province Invests in Celtic Music Interpretive Centre
Celtic music is played at Kitchenfest at the Gaelic College in St. Anns, Victoria County, in this file photo. The Province is supporting the revitalization of the Celtic Music Interpretive Centre in Judique, Inverness County, with funding through the Community Economic Development Fund. (Communications Nova Scotia / File)
Nova Scotia is investing in the Celtic Music Interpretive Centre in Judique, supporting its efforts to expand its reach, improve the visitor experience and become a year-round operation.
The centre’s revitalization project includes remodelling the facility, digitizing its archives and offering digital and audio-visual services. It will also expand its online presence by offering live music broadcasts, exhibits and video productions.
“The Celtic Music Interpretive Centre showcases our community and Cape Breton Island,” said Inverness MLA Kyle MacQuarrie, on behalf of Growth and Development Minister Colton LeBlanc. “The upgrades will have an impact on the provincial arts and culture sector, attracting visitors from around the world to the Official Celtic Music Centre of Nova Scotia.”
The Celtic Music Interpretive Centre Society received $750,000 through the Province’s Community Economic Development Fund, which helps sectors and communities increase economic competitiveness and productivity. This investment supports the society’s aspiration to be a globally recognized hub for Cape Breton Celtic music.
Quotes:
“Celtic Music Interpretive Centre is excited to partner with the Province of Nova Scotia to launch our revitalization project. This project will help to ensure the sustainability of our centre and, when completed, will showcase a variety of physical upgrades, both interior and exterior, and programming that will include enhanced learning opportunities, both on-site and virtually.”
— Marina MacEachern, board Chair, Celtic Music Interpretive Centre
Quick Facts:
- the Celtic Music Interpretive Centre was designated the Official Celtic Music Centre of Nova Scotia by the Nova Scotia legislature in 2013
Additional Resources:
Celtic Music Interpretive Centre: https://www.celticmusiccentre.com/
Community Economic Development Fund: https://beta.novascotia.ca/apply-project-funding-community-economic-development-fund
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