James Steel
Periwinkle Productions, Winter WArmer Festival, Ministers Island Concert Series
Jamie Steel is an award winning music industry professional who has been working with artists, creating and producing festivals, music series and concerts for more than 25 years.
Over the years he has worked with award winning artists, Ryan LeBlanc, Hot Toddy, Isaac & Blewett, Mike Stevens& Raymond McLean, Keith Hallett, Tony Cox, Catherine MacLellan and Chris Luedecke among others.
Jamie founded Paddlefest, Winter Warmer, The Summer Concert Series on Ministers Island and co-founded a fall and winter concert series at the Dunn Theatre in the Huntsman Aquarium.
For his work and dedication he has been recognized as Industry Builder of the Year (2021) in Atlantic Canada, was awarded the first ever MNB Industry Professional of the Year (2010) and has been nominated several times for Manager of the Year at the ECMA's. Always willing to talk and help where he can.
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Winter Warmer is a small intimate venue festival that takes place in St Andrews NB at the end of January beginning of February every year. It books mostly acoustic based emerging and established acts.
The Ministers Island Summer Concert Series takes place every other week between June and September on Ministers Island in St Andrews. It books both regional and touring acts who have some name and performance recognition.
The Huntsman Aquarium Fall and Winter Series in St Andrews presents touring artists who have name recognition, larger venue and festival experience and a proven draw.
Independent small concert events in St Andrews and area are often the result of impressive showcases or small venue appearances we have heard.