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For Immediate Release
TERRY DAVID MULLIGAN TO HOST THIS YEAR’S VANCOUVER MUSIC INDUSTRY GALA
July 17, 2008- Vancouver, BC – The Vancouver Music Industry (VMI) is very pleased that Vancouver’s
own Terry David Mulligan will be hosting the VMI Gala at the Canvas
Lounge in Vancouver on Tuesday July 29, 2008. The Gala will feature
both a silent and live auction with many outstanding items.
Some
of the items up for auction include an Alanis Morissette acoustic
guitar , a signed Fender from Rock n’ Roll Hall of Famer Bruce
Springsteen and an ESP guitar signed by all four members of Metallica.
The auction will also include other memorabilia including a Phoenix
Coyotes jersey signed by Wayne Gretzky and a Matt Hasselbeck
autographed Seattle Seahawks helmet.
“We are very excited about
this year’s auction,” said VMI founder Jeff Dawson. “The support we
have received from the music industry and beyond is overwhelming and we
are confident that we will be able to make a significant contribution
to several charitable organizations.”
The guitars to be in the auction will be on display at Tom Lee Music in Vancouver at 929 Granville Street.
The
VMI Gala is organized by individuals who are involved in the local
music scene and provides funds for several charitable organizations
including the Sarah McLachlan Foundation. Several local artists will
perform live in this intimate setting and Bruce Allen will be there to
present Red Robinson with this year’s Bruce Allen / Sam Feldman Legend
Award.
On Wednesday July 30, 2008 The VMI will host a golf
tournament at the University Golf Club and all participants will have a
chance to win a $20,000 hole in one sponsored by Nettwerk Sync.
Tickets for both events can be purchased through the VMI website www.vancouvermusicindustry.com. Order your tickets today as the Gala and golf tournament are expected to sell out.
About the Vancouver Music Industry
Founded
in 2005, this organization brings together members from the local music
industry to support each other and ensure the continued growth of this
industry here in Vancouver. For more information please contact: info@vancouvermusicindustry.com
Media Information
Diana Schultz 778-835-9091 dianaschultzpr@shaw.ca
For Immediate Release
VANCOUVER MUSIC INDUSTRY ANNOUNCES RED ROBINSON AS RECIPIENT OF THE 2008 LEGENDS AWARD
May
27, 2008- Vancouver, BC – The Vancouver Music Industry (VMI) is pleased
to announce that Red Robinson will be the recipient of this year’s
Bruce Allen / Sam Feldman Legend Award. This award will be presented to
Red during the VMI Gala at The Canvas Lounge in Vancouver on Tuesday
July 29, 2008.
“Red Robinson has been such a great supporter of the
Vancouver music scene for many years. It seems right that he should be
presented this year’s Legend Award,” said Jeff Dawson, VMI Founder.
“This award was created to recognize individuals who have significantly
contributed to the local music industry, and Red Robinson has been an
integral part of this for many years.”
Red was spinning the hits
on Vancouver's CJOR while still in high school in 1954. He was the
first DJ to play rock'n'roll music on a regular basis in Canada. In
1957 he was MC for Elvis' appearance and seven years later introduced
the Beatles on their visit. As host of CBC-TV's "Let's Go" from
1963-1966, Red introduced some of Canada's best-known rockers,
including Randy Bachman, Terry Jacks, The Collectors and many more. He
was elected into the Rock'n'Roll Hall of Fame in 1994, the Canadian
Broadcast Hall of Fame in 1997, and the Rockabilly Hall of Fame in 2000.
“I
am extremely honored to be receiving this award,” said Red Robinson. “I
am so proud to be part of this wonderful city and the great music
industry we have here.”
The VMI Gala is organized by individuals
who are involved in the local music scene and provides funds for
several charitable organizations including the Sarah McLachlan
Foundation. Several local artists will perform live in this intimate
setting and the evening will include both a silent and live auction
including a signed Avril Lavigne guitar, an Alanis Morissette acoustic
guitar and a signed Fender from Rock n’ Roll Hall of Famer Bruce
Springsteen.
On Wednesday July 30, 2008 The VMI will host a golf
tournament at the University Golf Club and all participants will have a
chance to win a $20,000 hole in one sponsored by Nettwerk Sync..
Tickets for this event can be purchased through the VMI website www.vancouvermusicindustry.com. Order your tickets today as the Gala and golf tournament are expected to sell out.
About the Vancouver Music Industry
Founded
in 2005, this organization brings together members from the local music
industry to support each other and ensure the continued growth of this
industry here in Vancouver. For more information please contact: info@vancouvermusicindustry.com
Media Information
Diana Schultz 778-835-9091 dianaschultzpr@shaw.ca
VANCOUVER MUSIC INDUSTRY THIRD ANNUAL GALA AND GOLF EVENT TO SUPPORT THE SARAH MCLACHLAN MUSIC OUTREACH
April 15, 2008- Vancouver, BC – The Vancouver Music Industry (VMI) is pleased to announce its third
annual Gala and Golf Event. This two-day event is organized by
individuals who are involved in the local music scene and provides
funds for several charitable organizations including the Sarah
McLachlan Music Outreach.
The Gala will take place on Tuesday
July 29, 2008 at the Canvas Lounge in Vancouver. This evening will
again feature the Bruce Allen/ Sam Feldman Legend Award presented to an
individual who has significantly contributed to the local music
industry for many years. Several local artists will perform live in
this intimate setting and the evening will include both a silent and
live auction.
On Wednesday July 30, 2008 The VMI will host a
golf tournament at the University Golf Club. This tournament is always
well attended by many members of the local music industry and proceeds
from this day are also distributed to many charities including the
Sarah McLachlan Music Outreach.
Last year this two- day event
raised over $50,000 for the Sarah McLachlan Music Outreach program.
With such auction items this year as a signed Avril Lavigne guitar, an
Alanis Morissette acoustic guitar and a signed telecaster from Rock n’
Roll Hall of Famer Bruce Springsteen; the VMI hopes to surpass last
year’s contribution.
“This was a great event last year that
allowed us to raise money for a good cause,” said Jeff Dawson, VMI
founder. “Our team of volunteers are very excited to come together
again to support the local music scene and look forward to another
successful event in 2008.”
Tickets for this event can be purchased through the VMI website @ www.vancouvermusicindustry.com. Order your tickets today as the Gala and Golf Tourney are expected to sell out.
About the Vancouver Music Industry
Founded
in 2005, this organization brings together members from the local music
industry to support each other and ensure the continued growth of this
industry here in Vancouver. For more information please contact: info@vancouvermusicindustry.com
About the Sarah McLachlan Music Outreach
This
Arts Umbrella project is a free music outreach program to children and
youth in Vancouver’s inner city which offers students high quality
music instruction in guitar, piano, percussion and choir. The program
also provides a support network for inner city youth that will enable
them to develop a life-long love of music and enthusiasm for learning.
For more information please visit www.smmo.com.
Media Information
Diana Schultz
778-835-9091
dianaschultzpr@shaw.ca
2007 -VMI committee members presenting a cheque for $50,000 that was raised for Sarah McLachlan's charity.
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