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VANCOUVER MUSIC INDUSTRY’S THIRD ANNUAL GALA AND GOLF EVENT RAISES $60,000 FOR LOCAL CHARITIES

August 11, 2008- Vancouver, BC – The Vancouver Music Industry (VMI) is pleased to announce its third annual Gala and Golf Event raised $60,000 for charitable organizations including the Sarah McLachlan Foundation.

The Gala took place on Tuesday July 29, 2008 at the Canvas Lounge in Vancouver. This successful evening featured the Bruce Allen/ Sam Feldman Legend Award presented to Red Robinson. Several local artists performed live in front of over 300 attendees. The live and silent auction was able to raise significant money for the Sarah McLachlan Foundation and other local charities.

On Wednesday July 30, 2008 The VMI hosted a golf tournament at the University Golf Club. This tournament was well attended by many members of the local music industry and proceeds from this day have added to the funds raised.

“The Gala and Golf Tournament were well attended and successful,” said Jeff Dawson, VMI founder. “We were able to raise some significant funds for some good causes. I would like to thank our sponsors, donors and guests who attended and helped make this such an unforgettable event.”
For photos from the event please visit: www.vancouvermusicindustry.com/media

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 Foundation

Sparked by the influence of music in her life, Sarah McLachlan had dreamed for a long-time of opening a free music school for inner-city youth. In 2002 that dream became a reality when The Sarah McLachlan Foundation partnered with Arts Umbrella to open its first free music school in Vancouver’s inner city. The Sarah McLachlan Music Outreach, an Arts Umbrella Project. For more information please visit: www.sarahmclachlan.com/foundation.

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Diana Schultz                       778-835-9091          dianaschultzpr@shaw.ca