NEWS: Halifax Pop Explosion offer up new Infographic, announce contest and 1st annual Scene Builder Award

The 20th Halifax Pop Explosion is less than 4 weeks away and things are getting exciting!!

In order to show you all the awesomeness which is coming our way for the festival's 20th Anniversary, the folks at HPX have put together this amazing infographic. It outlines HPX past and present, showing you how the festival has grown over the years and everything that it currently has to offer. Everything from venue info, where to park your bike, where to pick up your wristbands and which apps to get for your phone.
It's all there, so make sure you give it a good look!

HPX2012 has also partnered with Porter Airlines to bring us the VIP Fly Away Fan Package!

Whether you live within walking distance to the Marquee Club or you need to fly to Halifax to attend the 20th Anniversary Halifax Pop Explosion this is the contest for you. Purchase your 5-day Festival Wristband or Pass by October 5th and you’ll automatically be entered to win a prize package worth over $3000. Fly in to HPX 2012 and experience the festival as a true VIP with pass upgrades, hotel rooms at the host hotel and custom merch. If you’re already in Halifax that week, you can use the flights to visit one of the many other destinations that Porter Airlines can take you to. Did I just hear you whisper “I need a vacation”?

ONE GRAND PRIZE PACKAGE
2 Porter Airlines Freedom Class return flights good for anywhere Porter Airlines flies
3 Nights Accommodation at the Festival Host Hotel – Atlantica Hotel Halifax
2 VIP Pass Upgrades which provide all access to all venues throughout the festival
1 Custom 20th Anniversary Screen Printed Poster
150 Bands in 18 Venues over 5 days

TWO SECOND PRIZE PACKAGES
1 VIP Upgrade which provides all access to all venues throughout the festival
1 Custom 20th Anniversary Screen Printed Poster

CONTEST RULES
When you purchase your 5-day festival wristband or pass online before October 5th through www.halifaxpopexplosion.com you are automatically entered into this draw. Nothing else you need to do but plan your HPX Experience. All 5-day festival wristbands and passes purchased online before October 5th are automatically entered to win this awesome prize so if you’ve already purchased you’ve already entered. We want to reward the fans who continue to support the festival by offering this awesome prize package to our festival insiders.

Are you  a major supporter of the local music scene here in Halifax?
The Halifax Pop Explosion wants to honor you, for all your hard work, with the introduction of their first annual Scene Builder Award! 
Keep an eye on facebook & twitter for details in the next couple of weeks.

To pick up your 5 day festival pass, learn more about the VIP Fly Away Fan Package or find out anything HPX releated visit http://halifaxpopexplosion.com