FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: LiVE 88.5 BIG MONEY SHOT HOSTS 2nd ANNUAL OFFICIAL SXSW PARTY IN TEXAS!
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 16, 2010
LiVE 88.5 BIG MONEY SHOT HOSTS 2nd ANNUAL OFFICIAL SXSW PARTY IN TEXAS!
OTTAWA, ON – With four successful years under its belt, Ottawa’s annual LiVE 88.5 Big Money Shot competition is hosting the 2nd annual LiVE 88.5 Big Money Shot 2010 SXSW Party during the notable South by Southwest Music Conference held in Austin, Texas. The most promising talent from the Ottawa region will take the stage on March 20, 2010 and includes the 2009 LiVE 88.5 Big Money Shot winner Hollerado!
“The level of talent that we are bringing to SXSW this year is truly inspiring. The Ottawa music scene has officially come of age and we are proud to see so many fantastic artists strutting their stuff in Austin, Texas,” exclaims Lee Wagner, Director of Canadian Talent Development.
The legendary festival showcases acts of all genres from around the globe on over eighty stages in downtown Austin. The LiVE 88.5 Big Money Shot official SXSW party will showcase past winners Hollerado, Amos The Transparent, Amanda Rheaume, Ty Hall and Benefit Of A Doubt, highlighting some of Canada’s best unsigned talent.
The LiVE 88.5 Big Money Shot annual competition is committed to the development of emerging artists, with the prize money totaling over a half a million dollars per year which is allocated towards talent development. This competition provides an opportunity for Ottawa based bands to showcase their ability to create, perform and produce original music, as each band must submit a five-song demo to participate. In addition, bands have the opportunity to network with top industry representatives.
When: Saturday, March 20th, 2010
Time: 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Where: Canada House, Paradise Café, 401 East 6th Street at Trinity, Austin, Texas
About Newcap Radio:
LiVE 88.5 is owned and operated by Newcap Radio, one of Canada’s leading radio broadcasters with 76 licenses across Canada. Newcap reaches millions of listeners each week through a variety of formats and is a recognized industry leader in radio programming, sales and networking.
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For additional information and guest list inquires please contact Lee Wagner, Director of Canadian Talent Development at Newcap Radio, lwagner(a)newcap.ca.
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Two exciting NAC masterclasses next week
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Jim Roy
Ottawa Blues, Jazz & Swing Guide
Phone: (613) 829-3725 www.ottawabluesjazz.ca
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Manhattan on the Rideau
THEO BLECKMANN, Voice
Tuesday February 9, 2010, 12:00
NAC Fourth Stage
A high-definition, interactive jazz videoconference masterclass series presented in collaboration with Manhattan School of Music.
http://www.nac-cna.ca/en/whatson/results.cfm?EventID=6082
Global Conservatory
GLENN DICTEROW, Concertmaster - NY Philharmonic
Wednesday, February 10, 2010, 14:00
Glenn Dicterow, Chair of the Orchestral Performance Program at the Manhattan School of Music, teaches string students in the NAC's Institute for Orchestral Studies at the National Arts Centre via live, interactive videoconference. The maestro coaches these young professionals on audition preparation, orchestral repertoire, and general auditioning tips and strategies.
For more information:
Maurizio Ortolani
[t] +1.613.947.7000 (x.360)
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