08/12/2026
One of the most interesting elements of our summer exhibition - The East of East Atlantic Canadian Hip Hop Archive - is the hundreds of concert posters lining the walls of the Penny Gallery and the stairways on the Charlotte Glencross Gallery. These elements serve to highlight the diverse nature hip hop culture, one that ties artists, venues, albums, and eras togethers spanning this music's 40 year history on Canada's East Coast.
A sample-size look at some of the artists and venues on the New Brunswick wall highlight many important figures in our province's music history like Pimp-Tea, Mickey D, Bonshah, Sean One, DJ STV, Phakt, Monark, Ceeb Dread, Socially Exceptable, and Kam Speech & Old Self, performing at venues like The Cap, Klub Khrome, The Cellar, Xeroz Arcade Bar, Eskasoni Culture Centre, the S.U.B. Ballroom, 212 George, the Sunstar Lounge, Aberdeen Cultural Centre, the Elks' Club, Crystal Palace (yes, THAT Crystal Palace!) and even the Kennebecasis Public Library.
The East of East Atlantic Canadian Hip Hop Archive is on display until September 20. Stop by Monday - Saturday to check it out!
