“I first saw The Pairs at a folk festival do a rare thing – make a noisy, wandering crowd suddenly go quiet. You could tell right then they are something rare and one of the brightest new voices in Canadian folk.” Tom Power – CBC’s Q
“The Pairs bring an infectious energy to the stage. Great lyrics, woven with captivating melodies, all presented with an irresistible charm. If ever there was an act made for a festival, it’s The Pairs. Engaging, energetic and keen to collaborate.” – James Keelaghan
“The Pairs became a festival favourite after their very first song. Their infectious energy, joy, and talent had the entire audience enraptured immediately and they have become the band most requested to return ever since. Book them while you still can! I hope I can!” – Miranda Mulholland
Julia Cunningham is a singer-songwriter from Halifax. After years of quietly sharing her music with local audiences, she is stepping into the spotlight as a captivating emerging artist. Cunningham’s recently arrived debut EP, Dive Deep, is a culmination of many years of writing, creating and fine-tuning a collection of songs that are deeply personal, yet profoundly relatable. From her warm vocals to her earnest lyrics to her skillful guitar playing, Cunningham’s folk-pop sound exudes a sense of nostalgia befitting for the end credits of a movie.