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Burlington's Sound of Music Festival Recognized as one of Ontario's Top 100 Festivals!

February 29th, 2008

Burlington, Ontario (February 29, 2008) Burlington's Sound of Music Festival earned top honours as one of Ontario's Top 100 Festivals for the 8th year in a row as announced during the annual Festival and Events Ontario conference held in London, Ontario this past weekend. Each year Festivals & Events Ontario recognizes and celebrates the finest from among over 6,000 festivals and events that are held in the Province each year.
     James Tuck, the Festival's President is thrilled with the recognition. "It is an honour for the Sound of Music Festival to have been awarded a place in the Top Festivals in Ontario again for the 8th year in a row. We are very proud of this designation that wouldn't be possible if it wasn't for our team of dedicated volunteers who contribute to the event's ongoing success and growth year after year.
     Over the last 29 years Burlington's Sound of Music Festival has grown to become one of Ontario's largest, free outdoor music festivals. Traditionally taking place on Fathers Day weekend in June, from Thursday to Sunday, this award winning festival features an extraordinary array of entertainment and activities for adults and children alike. The roster of entertainment has expanded to include more than 70 artists spanning many musical genres. In recent years Canadian icons and international talent such as Finger Eleven, George Fox, Molly Johnson, Kim Mitchell, Natalie McMaster, Michael Burgess, Murray McLauchlan, The Philosopher Kings and The Trews have performed along with a wealth of local talent.
     June 12 - 15, 2008 will mark the Festivals 29th year of bringing "Four Fabulous Days of Music" to Spencer Smith Park, the city's beautiful waterfront park and downtown core. Through the generosity and support of sponsors and the dedication of more than 400 volunteers, the Festival continues to be a FREE event for music lovers of all ages, welcoming an estimated 180,000 visitors annually.
     For more information visit www.soundofmusic.on.ca, or call the Festival Hotline at 905-333-6364.
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Contact: Christa Chamberlain, Communications Director, Marketing and Promotion
Phone: 905-981-8753
Email: christa.chamberlain@gmail.com
OR Dave Miller, Executive Director
Phone: 905.634-6641
Email: dave.miller1@sympatico.ca