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New Brunswick’s harp (Heart) festival reports rising attendance, plans to expand in 2026
Summary
Organizers described the sixth annual harp/heart festival as the largest to date, citing increased attendance, a larger footprint, more organizational partners (reported growth from about 15–20 to roughly 60 groups) and early planning for a bigger 2026 event with kickoff meetings in February.
Organizers reported that the sixth annual harp (also referred to as Heart) festival drew larger crowds and expanded its footprint across downtown New Brunswick. Kelly Blythe, director of communications at the State Theater and chair of the New Brunswick Community Arts Council, said the event was “a…
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