Celebrating Music in Wellington County
Government of Canada supports the Elora Festival
(firmenpresse) - ELORA, ONTARIO -- (Marketwired) -- 06/12/15 -- Department of Canadian Heritage
The Government of Canada is providing $90,000 in funding over two years for the 36th and the 37th Elora Festival ($45,000 for 2015-16 and $45,000 for 2016-17). The support is provided through the Canada Arts Presentation Fund.
Michael Chong, Member of Parliament (Wellington-Halton Hills), made the announcement today on behalf of the Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages.
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"Our Government is proud to give Canadians greater access to the arts by supporting organizations that contribute to their region's cultural and economic vitality through quality cultural events."
-The Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages
"For years, the federal government has helped support the Elora Festival. I'm delighted to see the federal government's ongoing support for this world-class music festival that continues to showcase some of Canada's finest musical talent."
-Michael Chong, Member of Parliament (Wellington-Halton Hills)
"I am delighted and thankful that the Government is providing support for The Elora Festival. For 36 glorious years, the Elora Festival has brought capacity crowds to the village of Elora for a one-of-a-kind celebration in song. By supporting the Elora Festival, the Government shows its commitment to supporting classical music and the community festivals that bring music to life."
-Noel Edison, Artistic Director, Elora Festival
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Contacts:
Marisa Monnin
Director of Communications
Office of the Minister of Canadian Heritage
and Official Languages
819-997-7788
Renee Mactaggart
Regional Communications Director
Ontario Region
Canadian Heritage
416-973-2050
Media Relations
Canadian Heritage
819-994-9101
1-866-569-6155
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Datum: 12.06.2015 - 14:00 Uhr
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