NEWS: Condon MacLeod and Greg Clark the recipients of Halifax Pop Explosion's first Scene Builder Award
Today Halifax Pop Explosion announced that Condon MacLeod and Greg Clark are the first recipients of the Scene Builder Award, an annual honor bestowed upon individuals who have dedicated themselves to developing the Halifax music scene over the years. The
idea for the award was born through discussions on how to honor those
unsung heroes in the Halifax scene who were firmly committed to
supporting local independent music in a meaningful way.
“We all have someone to thank for helping us along the way," says Halifax Pop Explosion's executive director Jonny Stevens. "From
the person who gave you your first gig to the scene stalwart who helped
you with advice when you needed it, this award is a great way to show
thanks.”
Greg Clark is
a legendary Halifax promoter. He has been involved in numerous bars and
music venues as both an owner and a talent booker over the years. He
was also one of the founders of the Halifax Pop Explosion. Greg was
involved in numerous venues that were integral to the Halifax music
scene such as The Marquee Club, Moe's Tavern, Birdland Cabaret, Pub
Flamingo, Backstreet Amusements, and most recently Stage Nine. A quick
google search of his name turns up hundreds of results—interviews and
books referencing and praising his diligent efforts to promote this city
and its bands over the last 20 years. Greg was always willing to give
young local bands a chance on a big stage supporting the major touring
artists he brought to the city. Greg's name and hard work are still held
in high regard throughout the Halifax music scene.
On the all-ages front, Condon MacLeod founded
and ran Café Ole in the early '90s and provided a launching pad for
many of Halifax’s most famous bands. Café Ole was a safe haven on
Barrington Street where kids could go to see four bands for $4 and be
influenced to start their own groups, businesses, music publications,
radio shows or just enjoy music. It would be difficult to find someone
in a band in Nova Scotia who hadn’t been positively affected by Condon's
work with Café Ole. Café Ole was the longest running all ages venue in
North America and when it abruptly closed its doors due to issues with
noise complaints it left the all ages scene in turmoil. A short while
later Condon continued the legacy of Café Ole and opened a new all ages
venue, the Pavilion. The Pavilion, which still exists to this day, is
providing a stage for the next generation of Halifax bands.
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