Relics Music Festival

06/16/2026

Hope you can make it out.

Update: Raven Forest - A Tribute to Relics

We wanted to give everyone an update on the Relics Tribute event details so far!

July 17th-20th

Weekend Pass $200 (includes camping and parking)
Tickets go on sale June 29th

A portion of ticket sales will be donated to Relics to help cover cancelation costs. We will have more details on that event including lineups, schedules, vendors and more after the Pre-Fest! Speaking of that, the best way you can support us in making sure the Relics Tribute is the best it can be is to come check out the Pre-Fest event! We've got a great night of music, performers, vendors, camping and dancing under the stars planned! It's also a great chance find that perfect camping spot for the rest of the season!

See you at the Pre-Fest June 27th!

DM for tickets 🎟

2026 Supporters:
Limelight Studio
Emma Martin
Wildberry Cleaning

2025 Supporters:
K.FoX
Emma Martin
Bad Music Records
Limelight Studio

06/15/2026

Refund Update

Thank you all for your patience and understanding.

We are pleased to share that approximately 95% of all ticket and vendor refunds have now been processed and issued. We know this has taken time, and we sincerely appreciate everyone’s patience as we work through the refund process.

We are currently finalizing the remaining refunds and hope to have the last few completed within the next couple of weeks.

If you have not received your refund by that time, please reach out to us directly and we will be happy to assist.

Thank you again for your support, understanding, and patience during this challenging time.

05/21/2026

I’ve already made the official post from Relics Music Festival, but I wanted to make a more personal post directly from me to all of the attendees, Relics Collective members, artists, musicians, volunteers, crew, vendors, and really everybody who has been part of this journey.

Over the last 25 years, and honestly probably closer to 30 now, I’ve had the incredible privilege of living a very blessed life. I’ve had the opportunity to watch these grand ideas in my head grow into something beautiful. I’ve watched dreams materialize in front of me. I’ve made lifelong friends from all across this planet, and for a poor kid from a middle-class family in Antigonish County, that’s a pretty extraordinary thing to experience.

I honestly don’t know if I can fully express the gratitude and love I feel for everyone who helped make all of this happen. None of it was ever done alone.

I’ve been incredibly lucky to have such a supportive family. My mom and dad, my brothers, my wife, and a close-knit group of friends who have stood beside me for over 40 years. Through every challenge, every crazy idea, every impossible situation, they always showed up and helped me push these dreams forward.

And then there’s all of you. The people who attended the events, danced in the fields, played the stages, built the art, volunteered your time, supported independent music and culture, and believed in what we were trying to create. You changed my life more than you probably realize.

The amount of love I’ve received over the last few days through messages, photos, and memories from past events has honestly been overwhelming in the most beautiful way possible. Thank you for that.

And just so everyone knows, I’m okay.

I know some people probably think I’m deeply depressed right now, but I genuinely believe that when things are meant to happen, they happen. And for whatever reason, I just don’t believe this was meant to happen right now. Sometimes life moves in directions we don’t fully understand in the moment.

But I do want to say this.

Please support your local artists, your small festivals, your independent venues, your grassroots organizers, and your local businesses. We are watching a corporate takeover of nearly everything that once felt personal, independent, creative, and community-driven. The arts are under pressure from every direction. AI on one side. Billionaires and monopolies on the other. Political ideologies pushing conformity instead of creativity and human connection.

We cannot allow ourselves to become passive consumers while the things that make life meaningful disappear around us.

Fight for the things you love.

Running Relics woke something back up inside me. And even recently, seeing communities like the Jump the Fence crew and others building real culture and real connection again has reminded me that this spirit is still alive.

I honestly think it’s time for people to rise up a little again. To take back our communities, our art, our music, our culture, and our lives. To support one another instead of waiting for corporations or governments to decide what has value.

Anyway, I just wanted to speak from the heart for a minute.

Thank you for the memories.Thank you for the love.Thank you for believing in these crazy dreams for all these years.

Sending love to every single one of you.

— Joe MacEachern

05/21/2026

Hello Everyone,

After a great deal of discussion and with very heavy hearts, we have made the incredibly difficult decision to cancel Relics Music Festival for 2026.

This decision was not made lightly.

Over the past several months, we have been working hard behind the scenes to move the festival forward, but a combination of circumstances beyond our control has made it impossible for us to continue in a responsible and sustainable way this year. Rising production and operational costs, increasing financial pressures across the live event industry, the current economic climate, and lower-than-needed ticket sales have all contributed to this decision.

Relics has always been built from community, passion, and a deep love for music, art, and connection. We have never wanted to compromise the experience, the safety of our attendees, or the integrity of what this gathering means to so many people. At this time, moving forward would place an unsustainable financial burden on the festival and the people who work tirelessly to make it happen.

We know this news will be deeply disappointing to many of you because it is equally heartbreaking for us. Relics is more than just an event. It is a community, a family reunion, and a continuation of something many of us have spent decades building together.

We want to sincerely thank every artist, volunteer, crew member, vendor, partner, and supporter who believed in this vision and helped keep it alive. Your support has meant everything to us.

All ticket purchases and vendor deposits will be returned in full. We simply ask for a little patience as we organize the administrative side of the cancellation process and work through everything properly. We are committed to making sure everyone is taken care of, and we expect to have everything straightened out very shortly.

Thank you for your understanding, your patience, and for being part of the Relics community.

With love and gratitude,

The Relics Collective

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04/29/2026

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04/13/2026

04/11/2026

Coming in from Quebec, this is one of two acts making the trip to join us on the mountain this year.

Rooted in underground culture and driven by raw energy, Mackss & EXSP bring a sound that bridges eras, blending classic jungle foundations with modern DnB pressure.

Please welcome Mackss & EXSP to the 2026 Relics lineup.

Mackss & EXSP
Quebec Canada

Mackss & EXSP deliver a high-energy DnB set blending old-school jungle influences and modern DnB pressure. Mackss brings a bass-forward approach shaped by dubstep and electro-driven club energy, while EXSP, aka Sebastien, draws on decades of experience behind the decks with an instinctive, old-school mixing style rooted in rave and underground culture. Together, they deliver dynamic, tightly built sets combining rolling rhythms, deep subs, and classic jungle energy with modern DnB intensity.

From deep rollers to proper jungle cuts, expect a set that’s locked in and built for the heads.

04/10/2026

From the early Antigonish rave days to the Relics grounds we call home today, this next artist has been part of the culture every step of the way. We’re proud to welcome him to the 2026 Relics Music Festival lineup.

N8
Antigonish, Nova Scotia

A true East Coast original, N8 comes from the first wave of Antigonish DJs shaped by the energy of Evolve and the underground rave movement that followed. His roots run deep, and his connection to the scene is felt both on and off the stage.

Beyond the decks, N8 played a key role in helping bring the Relics site to life, putting in the work behind the scenes to make the magic happen. That same dedication carries through into every set he delivers.

With decades of experience, N8 blends genres with ease, moving through house, techno, dub, and beyond with a natural flow that keeps the dance floor engaged from start to finish. His selections are thoughtful, his transitions smooth, and his sets always carry that unmistakable East Coast energy.

Whether you’ve danced to him before or you’re catching him for the first time, one thing’s certain — N8 knows how to move a crowd.

See you out there.

04/10/2026

These two selectors are holding it down for Pictou County, and if you were there last year, you already know… that set was something else. Pure connection, pure energy, and a dancefloor that did not want it to end.

We’ve been waiting to bring them back.

Please welcome DJ TLee & Technikyla to the 2026 Relics lineup.

DJ TLee & Technikyla
New Glasgow, NS

Hailing from Cape Breton and now rooted in New Glasgow, this duo brings more than just music, they bring a shared frequency. Built on love, connection, and a deep respect for the craft, TLee & Technikyla are one of those rare pairings that just click.

TLee’s journey started early, digging through his father’s record collection and building a lifelong relationship with sound. By the time he stepped into the scene in 2006, that foundation was already locked in. Technikyla comes from a rich musical upbringing of her own, with a background in Highland dance that’s taken her across major stages alongside acts like Great Big Sea and Natalie MacMaster. Rhythm has always lived in her bones.

When they met in 2013, it didn’t take long for things to align. A shared experience at Evolve sparked something deeper, and from that point on, the project became real. What started as mentorship quickly evolved into a true partnership, creative, personal, and behind the decks.

Their sound lives in the house spectrum, layered with electro textures and driven by intentional, feel-good selections. It’s not just about mixing tracks, it’s about reading the moment and building something together.

Some couples finish each other’s sentences.
These two finish each other’s mixes.

You’ve seen them at Evolve, Jahvest, Raven Forest, and the New Glasgow Jubilee.

Now it’s time to feel it again… under the sun, into the night, on the mountain.