With 25 years in the music industry, Joe Costello has spent his entire adult life presenting, performing, producing, engineering, and engaging with music. With Open Scene, Joe is able to offer the live event support he is known for but also rehearsal space, recording, and artist development.
Awards
2019 NextGen Cape Breton Vital Award
2024 Atlantic Presenters Achievement Award
About Joe
Cape Breton Regional Municipality
Arts, Culture, & Creative Events Coordinator
Makin' Waves presented by Sydney Credit Union
Co-founder/Presenter/Curator
Atlantic Presenters Association
Board of Directors
107.3 CJBU-FM Caper Radio
past Chair, Board of Directors
past Chair, Gobblefest Committee
2016 East Coast Music Week
Local Engagement Committee
Hourly and Monthly Rentals
Options for one off rehearsals or to choose weekly times to remain consistent.
Artist Services
From performance coaching to production assistance, EPK building to strategic planning, we can help you take your music in the direction you want it to go.
Full Service Studio
Full backline rehearsals including drums, amplifiers, sound system, and many options to allow you to explore your creativity to the fullest, including recording your rehearsals live off the floor.
Live Music
With over 1000 events under our belt, we've done everything from live sound to event management to curation of award winning events. We can scale to what you need, and are as comfortable in a dusty church hall as we are in a theatre.
Backline
We specialize in the things that aren't easy to find. From classic and vintage amps to quality drums to keys, mics, and instruments, we have a great selection of things to help your event meet the needs of your artist.
Recording
Fully equipped recording studio running Pro Tools able to record 16 tracks simultaneously. You can shoot video, track live off the floor, or fully produce your album.