Have you made plans for the May long weekend yet? Going camping, planning to crack open a beer or two, maybe hauling that dusty BBQ out of the basement and firing it up? Let’s be honest though, other than that, there’s not much going on.

If you live in Halifax or Nova Scotia however, you might want to check out Long Live the Queen, a brand new music and arts festival coming this May to the North End of Halifax.

Curated and organized by Halifax musicians and artists, the festival will take place from May 21-23, and will include performances from the likes of Ruby Jean and the Thoughtful Bees, Laura Barrett, Rich Aucoin, Julie Fader, The Darcys, Wordburglar, Braids, Ghettosocks, Jenocide, and many more. The festival will also showcase local artists, music videos, and comedy performances.

For more information, including how to get involved as an artist and/or volunteer, you can check out Long Live the Queen’s website or become a fan of the festival on Facebook.