Music, Folklore, History, & Culture at CBU

06/14/2026

Cuireamaid ceud mìle fàilte air Brìghde Chaimbeul an t-Iuchar seo tighinn!

Brìghde Chaimbeul is a Scottish smallpipes player from the Isle of Skye whose music moves between Gàidhlig tradition and contemporary experimental sound. Working with drone, duration, and deep listening, she creates immersive performances rooted in a tradition she both inhabits and extends.

Both Cape Breton shows will also feature PIT PONY, a collaboration by Bradley Murphy and Devon Morrison, folding Gàidhlig song into rich sonic landscapes.

Tuesday, July 28 at the Inverness County Centre for the Arts: doors 6:30 PM, PIT PONY 7:15, Brìghde ~8:00 aligned with sunset; $20 advance, outdoor, bring your own chair, limited seating, bar open. Thursday, July 30 at St. Patrick's Church Museum, Sydney: 8:00 PM; $20 advance, $25 at the door. Presented by Eltuek Arts Centre and Wild Lots, in partnership with ICCA and Beinn Mhàbu.

06/06/2026

The New Waterford Historical society is still looking for qualified youth 15-30 to fill their summer positions. Please see the links below.

Assistant Museum Curator
https://www.capebretonjobboard.com/jobs/18888

Records Digitization Technician
https://www.capebretonjobboard.com/jobs/18887

The Assistant Museum Curator will oversee day-to-day operations at the museum located at Colliery Lands Park. In consultation with the Board of Directors, the Assistant Museum Curator will assist in the creation of exhibitions for ...

05/20/2026

The Office of Gaelic Affairs is circulating a survey about Gaelic language and culture in Nova Scotia (http://gaelicnssurvey.ca/).

The survey can be completed in Gaelic or English and all responses are confidential. All ages are encouraged to respond. As a token of appreciation, participants may choose to be entered into a draw for a number of prizes, including a weekend at Colaisde na Gàidhlig | the Gaelic College, books, flags, concert tickets, and seasonal passes to Baile nan Gàidheal | the Highland Village.

By completing the survey, you are helping to build a clear picture of Gaelic's role in Nova Scotia today - and helping to support its future for generations to come.

05/04/2026

Tomorrow Night. Free. Join us.

Please join us for a very special ‘Sound Discussions’ event on Tuesday May 5, 6:30-8:30 pm., as we listen to the newly-released sophomore album by Glace Bay’s own, Elyse Aeryn! ‘Everybody Loves You’ will be on the turntable for you to hear in a state-of-the-art acoustic studio space. This is your chance to hear the newest work by this award-winning Cape Breton artist… AND… we’re giving away a copy of the album courtesy of ! Simply enter our free door prize raffle for a chance to win!

This is an evening you won’t want to miss!
Presented by the CBU Art Gallery in partnership with the Centre for Cape Breton Studies. The event will take place in the Rotary Music Room (CE 263E), located in the hallway across from the Art Gallery entrance.

04/28/2026

Please join us for a very special ‘Sound Discussions’ event on Tuesday May 5, 6:30-8:30 pm., as we listen to the newly-released sophomore album by Glace Bay’s own, Elyse Aeryn! ‘Everybody Loves You’ will be on the turntable for you to hear in a state-of-the-art acoustic studio space. This is your chance to hear the newest work by this award-winning Cape Breton artist… AND… we’re giving away a copy of the album courtesy of ! Simply enter our free door prize raffle for a chance to win!

This is an evening you won’t want to miss!

Presented by the CBU Art Gallery in partnership with the Centre for Cape Breton Studies. The event will take place in the Rotary Music Room (CE 263E), located in the hallway across from the Art Gallery entrance.

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03/30/2026

So proud and excited for CBU alumnus Morgan Toney on winning the 2026 Juno Award for Traditional Roots Recording of the Year! He posted a very moving tribute to his mother. We know that your music reaches her ears, Morgan! Congratulations! 🎉🎶

03/29/2026

Congratulations to our student Morgan Toney on winning Traditional Roots Album of the Year at the JUNOs!!! Wow!

Tune in now to the JUNOs Award Gala!
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03/27/2026

Join us for the next Sound Discussions. We listen, we discuss and then we give away, thanks to Atomic Records. All are welcome. Free.