Big Nickel Music Festival

Name: Big Nickel Music Festival
Start: 2026-09-05
End: 2026-09-05
Location: Sudbury

The inaugural Big Nickel Music Festival is scheduled for September 5, 2026, at the Sudbury Events Centre in Sudbury, Canada. This one-day event will showcase local musical acts, host a battle of the bands with a $1,000 cash prize and a recording session, and feature an integrated Night Market with local artisans and food vendors.

Date: Sep 5, 2026
Location: Sudbury

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Event summary

Highlights

Inaugural music festival
Showcase of local musical acts
Battle of the Bands with $1,000 cash prize and professional recording session
Integrated Night Market featuring local artisans, makers, and food vendors

The Big Nickel Music Festival, making its debut on September 5, 2026, will run from 3 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. at the Sudbury Events Centre, located at 19 Regent Street in Sudbury, Canada. Organized by Claire Ampatin, Joseph Pama, and Darren Madrid through MCCA Enterprise, the festival is designed to be a community-focused experience, aiming to help attendees discover new music, support local artists and businesses, and foster connections within the community.

The event's programming includes a showcase of local musical talent, featuring acts such as the hip-hop duo Buddah and R.A.P., Northborn, Xain Cook, Scatter, Cousin Floyd, and Doc. T. A central attraction is the Battle of the Bands, where groups including Stope Rats, Black Knife, Honey & Groove, Bloodvale, Dime Store Riot, Ten to One, Violet Nature, Lophophorus, and Snowbank will compete for a $1,000 cash prize along with a professional recording session. Beyond the music stages, an integrated Night Market will offer a variety of local artisans, makers, food vendors, and community exhibitors, complemented by sponsor giveaways and door prizes throughout the evening.

Practical details

Location described by the source: Sudbury Events Centre; www.sudbury.com
Area for browsing nearby events: Sudbury

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