October 9–17, 2026
| date | Saturday, Oct 10th 2026 @ 4:00 pm ADT |
| end date | Saturday, Oct 10th 2026 @ 6:00 pm ADT |
| venue | Anchor Youth Space |
| locale | Sydney |
| price | Free |
| washroom | Yes |
You’re invited to an afternoon of music, dancing, and storytelling with local and visiting queer artists happy to share perspective and space.
This event is sure to be a warm, welcoming afternoon celebrating community, culture, and pride.
The afternoon will get started with a performance from Cicero Crow, followed by award winning Two-Spirit Indigenous artist, Shawnee Kish, who will showcase career highlights and challenges through song writing and performance.
We’ll round out the afternoon with square dancing!
No experience required, a square set caller will guide you through the steps- before you know it, you’ll be square dancing like a pro in no time at all!
Hosted by Eskasoni’s Two-Spirit drag legend, Cicero Crow; in partnership with the Cape Breton Youth Project, this is a Celtic Colours Community Event produced by Unama’ki Gaelic singer & fiddler, Bradley Murphy.
John Pellerin was raised in Antigonish, Nova Scotia, with deep roots in both the Scottish Gaelic and Acadian traditions of northeastern Nova Scotia. His paternal lineage connects him to the Beaton families of Mabou in Inverness County, grounding him in the rich Gaelic musical ...
Bradley Murphy is a Gaelic musician from East Bay, Unama'ki - Cape Breton Island. Rooted in his language and culture, he showcases the relevance and power of traditional songs. His most recent album, Beul, was nominated for traditional album of the year at both the ...
Leanne Aucoin is a multi-talented musician from Sydney Mines, Cape Breton County who comes from a family steeped in Cape Breton music and tradition. She has performed in many parts of Canada, the U.S., and Ireland. Having a passion for teaching, Leanne has been ...
Shawnee Kish is a three-time JUNO-nominated, Mohawk, Two-Spirit Indigenous alternative country artist whose soaring vocals and fearless songwriting have earned her national recognition as one of Canada’s most compelling voices. Based in Edmonton, Alberta, her music blends alternative country with soul, rock, and folk ...