June 20, 2016
News
CCMA Discovery Showcase Tickets On Sale Friday, June 24
WHAT:
CCMA Discovery Showcase
This is a not-to-be-missed event for anyone looking to discover the “next big thing” in Canadian country music.
The six finalists of the 2016 CCMA Discovery Program – a national initiative to support emerging Canadian country artists – will come together one last time during Country Music Week in London for the CCMA Discovery Showcase. In preparation for this exclusive performance, finalists travelled from across Canada to partake in Music Industry Discovery Week in Toronto this past spring; receiving unparalleled educational, mentorship, networking and exposure opportunities unlike any other program offered in the country genre.
With the intense week behind them, these future stars are ready to take the stage and show the music industry and fans alike how they can command a performance. Come join in the excitement as each finalist performs separately, vying for the attention of a secret panel of judges who are onsite to decide who will be 2016’s CCMA Discovery Award winner.
WHO:
Showcase Host & Performer:
Beverley Mahood
2016 CCMA Discovery Program Finalists:
Tenille Arts (Weyburn, SK)
DaniElle (Pitt Meadows, BC)
Eric Ethridge (Sarnia, ON)
Livy Jeanne (Androssan, AB)
Runaway Angel (Toronto, ON)
TwoShine County (Calgary, AB)
Special Guest & 2015 CCMA Discovery Award Winner:
Raquel Cole
WHEN:
Thursday, September 8, 2016
8:00 p.m. ET
(Doors at 7:30 p.m. ET)
WHERE:
London Music Hall
178 Dundas St.
London, ON
N6A 1G7
TICKET INFORMATION:
Tickets are $25.00 each (plus applicable taxes and fees) and will go on sale this Friday, June 24 at 2:00 p.m. ET.
Purchase your tickets for the CCMA Discovery Showcase online HERE, in-person at the Budweiser Gardens Box Office (located at Gate 1), open Monday through Friday (10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.) and Saturday (10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.), or get your tickets via phone at 1-866-455-2849.
For more information on Country Music Week, or the CCMA Discovery Program, visit ccma.org.
Country Music Week 2016 will be held in London, Ontario, September 8 – 11. This marks the first time the event will be held in the City of London, and is a 40th anniversary celebration for the CCMA.
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About the CCMA Discovery Program
The CCMA Discovery Program was developed to educate and support artists in their pursuit of a career in the country music industry. This program enhanced the formerly known CCMA New Artist Showcase to include bringing all selected finalists for the year to Toronto for Music Industry Discovery Week, pairing each finalist with an established Canadian country artist for a mentorship opportunity and offering them the chance to perform at the CCMA Discovery Showcase, an official Country Music Week event. To learn more about the program, or for eligibility criteria and details, CLICK HERE.
About the Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA)
Established in 1976, the CCMA is a membership-based, not-for-profit organization committed to the promotion and recognition of Canadian country music. Built upon the foundation to educate, elevate and celebrate Canadian talent, the CCMA progressively heralds the spirit, community and creativity that country music fosters through year-round initiatives, culminating every fall with Country Music Week and the Canadian Country Music Association Awards. Sponsors of Country Music Week and the 2016 CCMA Awards Show include FACTOR, Canada’s Private Radio Broadcasters and The Government of Canada through the Department of Canadian Heritage’s “Canada Music Fund”, Radio Starmaker Fund, the Province of Ontario, the City of London and Tourism London.
Media Contacts
Jess Seguire | jess@penelopepr.com | 613-921-2314
Tiffany Astle | tiffany@penelopepr.com | 416-554-7329
We acknowledge the financial support of FACTOR, the Government of Canada
and of Canada’s private radio broadcasters.
Nous reconnaissons l’appui financier de FACTOR, du gouvernement du Canada,
et des radio diffuseurs privés du Canada.