Passing this on for any interest there may be in it.
Jim Roy
Ottawa Blues, Jazz & Swing Guide
Phone: (613) 829-3725
www.ottawabluesjazz.ca
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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.
Weblinks:
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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.
Nicola Krishna
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Strut Entertainment
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Toronto Ont. M5V 2J6, Canada
P. 416.861.0387
F. 416.861.9179
C: 416.300.9254
E. nicola(a)strutentertainment.com
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