Halifax Pop Explosion Music Festival And Conference

Since 1992, Halifax Pop Explosion Festival and Conference (HPX) has been bringing tomorrow’s headliners to Halifax, and helping music fans discover their next favourite bands. Starting as a small, multi-venue festival showcasing local talent and bringing new sounds to the city, the Festival has grown into a 4 day city-wide music and comedy takeover that attracts some of the most exciting talent, ecstatic fans, and industry professionals from around the world. With multiple venues across the city, HPX is one of the largest and most exciting music festivals and conferences on the East Coast. For over 25 years, HPX has been a festival of live music exploration and discovery. Year after year, the Festival leaves a lasting impression on the city — challenging the landscape of the local music scene and putting Halifax on the international industry map. The Halifax Pop Explosion Conference is dedicated to bringing together industry professionals, artists, and fans from around the world to discuss current trends, topics, and issues in the music industry. The conference has attracted delegates from around the world, and has started discussions and shared insights on the most important and relevant advancements and issues facing the ever-changing landscape of the music industry. If you’re a live music fan, this highly curated, city-wide music takeover is for you.