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ARTS FESTIVAL
WOODSTOCK, NB
JULY 16-18, 2026
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:: 2026 headliners ::
James Mullinger was one of the UK’s hardest working comedians and the Comedy Editor for GQ magazine when he moved to New Brunswick, Canada in 2014.
Since his arrival, he has taken the country by storm, recently being named one of the Most Inspiring Immigrants in Atlantic Canada. He has sold out shows across the country, made appearances on CBC’s The Debaters, appeared in movies, television shows, festivals, award shows, and stand up specials… he’s done it all.
Currently , James is wrapping up a 48-date national tour that will be filmed for a stand up special at the 1023-capacity Rebecca Cohn Auditorium in Halifax, Nova Scotia on Friday 17th April 2026.
JULY 16:
JAMES MULLINGER
For over three decades, Joel Plaskett has proven himself a spinning wheel of reinvention. The Nova Scotia songwriter's eclectic body of work reveals a restless and playful spirit, always transforming and expanding.
While continuing to celebrate—and be celebrated for—his regional ties and embrace of East Coast musical traditions, Joel’s omnivorous appetite for new sonic horizons is an integral part of his work. His discography includes heavy riff epics, like Thrush Hermit's now-classic swansong Clayton Park (1999); low-fi and wide eyed solo records like In Need of Medical Attention (1999) and La De Da (2005); lean, loose and lyrical rock and roll with the Emergency on Down at the Khyber (2001) and Truthfully, Truthfully (2003); and a father-and-son nod to English folk traditions with Solidarity (2017).
Then there are the endeavours that push the envelope further: the Emergency’s romantic epic concept album Ashtray Rock (2007); the months-long songwriting challenge Scrappy Happiness (2012); and Three (2009) and 44 (2020), Joel’s sprawling, multi-record ventures exploring love, loss, and existential investigation. For his latest release, the 4-track project One Real Reveal (2024), Plaskett strips his songwriting down to its raw materials, allowing everything in—all the human touches the tape could pick up—and letting (almost) everything out.
Joel and the Emergency have been roundly celebrated within the music industry for their work, racking up awards and nominations from the JUNOs, the Polaris Music Prize, the East Coast Music Awards, Music Nova Scotia, and numerous others.
2025 saw the release of ‘Songs From The Gang – A Celebration of Joel Plaskett’ – a deluxe covers album featuring the music of Joel Plaskett performed by Arkells, Sloan, Jill Barber, The Sheepdogs, Julian Taylor, Jenn Grant, Bahamas, City and Colour, Rose Cousins, Frank Turner, and many more.
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JULY 17:
JOEL PLASKETT EMERGENCY
JULY 18:
CAMPBELL & JOHNSTON
Christine Campbell and Blake Johnston of Campbell & Johnston bring a captivating blend of vintage blues-rock, roots, and folk with a modern twist. Their performances, whether as an acoustic duo or with a full electric band, showcase a seamless exchange of searing guitar solos, rich lead vocals, and juicy harmonies, creating an experience that resonates with both exhilarating energy and intimate connection.
Their debut album earned them the 2022 East Coast Music Award for "Best Blues Album" and a Maple Blues nomination. Campbell also received the "Rooted to the Island Award" from Music PEI in 2023. Their music has featured on popular Canadian TV shows such as "Hudson & Rex" and "Sullivan’s Crossing," and they've shared the stage with renowned artists like Steve Earle, Burton Cummings, and Bob Seger.
The duo’s latest album, “Paisley Hearts”, released in Spring 2024, continues to reflect their vintage vibe. This release, supported by extensive radio play across Canada, the U.K., and the U.S., charted at number 3 on Canadian roots radio. Their single “Find Your Way” appeared in two Joe Bonamassa Playlists "Top Shelf (Americana)" and “Epic Guitar Solos” and was nominated for “Best Blues Release” at the 2025 ECMAs.
Together, Campbell & Johnston bridge the gap between hard rock and intimate roots music, creating a compelling experience that engages audiences in both energetic and heartfelt moments. For fans of Hendrix, Joe Cocker, Chris Stapleton, and Tedeschi Trucks Band, Campbell & Johnston offer a distinctive sound that is both nostalgic and refreshingly original.
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