New Brunswick not yet following Nova Scotia’s lead in making masks mandatory Happening on Monday, Aug. 3 at 7 p.m., the event will focus on the province’s vibrancy and diversity, according to the release.New Brunswick artists and musicians will perform from iconic sites around the province and there will be archival footage from previous Area 506 festivals.“We have always been focused on bringing to the fore the music, culture and goods that make New Brunswick such an amazing place to live, work, and create,” said Ray Gracewood, Area 506 chair, in the release.The province says the schedule includes performances by:“This event is a great way to support our amazing artists in the province at a time when live shows are few and far between..