[BCMA] Stellar Entertainment Line-up Unveiled for RiverFest

[Moderated BCMA subscriber listserv.]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:   September 15, 2012

Stellar Entertainment Line-up Unveiled for RiverFest

New Westminster, BC:  Vancouver-based singer-songwriter Andrew Allen will
headline New Westminster’s waterfront celebration – RiverFest: Inspired by
the Fraser - on Saturday, September 29th as part of BC and World Rivers Day.

Co-produced by the Hyack Festival Association and the Fraser River Discovery
Centre, in partnership with the City of New Westminster and the Arts Council
of New Westminster, the event will comprise of several other top BC-based
performers including Headwater and The Matinee.  

 “We are absolutely delighted with the YVR Main Stage line-up” announced
Douglas Smith, Executive Director, Hyack Festival Association.  “By
collaborating with our friends at the Fraser River Discovery Centre and our
Presenting Sponsor – Port Metro Vancouver – we’ve been able to finalize an
entertainment line-up that is second to none.”

Andrew Allen’s is one of BC’s hottest emerging talents.  He has scored two
Top 10 hits in Canada, 2009’s “I Wanna Be Your Christmas” and 2010’s single
“Loving You Tonight,” which was lodged in the upper reaches of the singles
chart for weeks.  The Epic Records recording star features sunny, lilting
vocals and a charismatic on-stage presence.

RiverFest is a free public event and will take place on the boardwalk at
Westminster Quay on Friday, September 28th and Saturday, September 29th.
The weekend’s activities will consist of art exhibits, interactive
activities from conservation organizations and community groups that build
upon the river and environmental themes. Enjoy a Fraser River Harbour Tour
and watch as marine vessels show off their strength and agility during the
Lucille Johnstone Workboat Parade.  Live music and entertainment will
complete the weekend offerings for an exciting, family-friendly festival
atmosphere.

For the complete stage schedule and a full list of event activities, visit:
www.facebook.com/RiverFestNewWest 

 

For more information, contact:




Douglas Smith, Executive Director                 

Hyack Festival Association                              

(604) 522-6894                                               

 <mailto:execdirector at hyack.bc.ca> execdirector at hyack.bc.ca

Cindy Sale, Communication and Events Coordinator


Fraser River Discovery Centre

(604) 521-8401

csale at fraserriverdiscovery.org

 




 

RiverFest Entertainment Lineup

Key Links:

Andrew Allen

http://andrewallenlive.com/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UR_0URQKHIY
<http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UR_0URQKHIY&list=ALHTd1VmZQRNqyIMVk3Ps0KmKl1
Sp9DN3a&index=1&feature=plcp>
&list=ALHTd1VmZQRNqyIMVk3Ps0KmKl1Sp9DN3a&index=1&feature=plcp

 

Headwater

http://headwater.ca/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1981HC_R0aY

 

The Washboard Union

http://thewashboardunion.com/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4U_InUgtePE
<http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4U_InUgtePE&feature=relmfu> &feature=relmfu

 

The Matinee

http://thematineemusic.com/

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfj6Ql638HA

 

Lester Quitzau

http://www.lesterq.com/

 

Catlow

http://www.myspace.com/catlow

 

 

Fraser River Discovery Centre

788 Quayside Drive | New Westminster BC | V3M 6Z6

P: 604.521.8401 x 103 | F: 604.521.9401

W: fraserriverdiscovery.org

 

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