July 30, 2008

Waterfront Festival Big Opener Contestants Announced

The Ottawa Valley Musician Development Program, created by the City of Pembroke’s Recreation Department, received a wealth of applicants from all over Renfrew County, competing to win an opening slot at the Pembroke Waterfront Festival, being held this August 8-10.

Groups submitted CDs of their music and press packages, which were reviewed by an independent panel of music industry judges and the following acts were selected to move on to the next round: The Fireweed Company, Zuku, Foot Soldier, Nicolette Lagace and Dubvibe.

The Pembroke Festivals Committee and the Historic Downtown Pembroke Waterfront Festival wish to congratulate the successful applicants and wish them luck in the next stage of the competition; The Big Opener Contest – 180 Minutes of Music

The Big Opener Contest – 180 Minutes of Music is an event that will take place on Thursday, August 7th on the Bob’s Big Stage on the Pembroke Waterfront Festival grounds. It is free for all to attend and will take place between 7PM and 10PM on that evening. The audience is encouraged to attend the whole event, as the playing order will not be pre-announced (not even to the bands). At 10PM, the audience will be asked to vote (one vote per person) for their favourite band.

The five bands will compete for three possible spots and cash prizes as follows:
• Friday Opener -$1000
• Saturday Opener - $1500 plus VIP package
• Sunday Opener - $500

The Kiwanis Community BBQ and the Waterfront Festival bar will be open on Thursday, Aug 7th so come on down, support your favourite local band and help choose who will play at YOUR festival.

The O.V.M.D.P is sponsored by the Renfrew County Community Futures Development Corporation