Ottawa - The Ottawa 2017 Bureau, the National Hockey League, Live Nation Canada and the Ottawa Senators are pleased to announce that the Stanley Cup® 125th Anniversary Tribute Concert will feature musical performances by Metric, The Sheepdogs and bilingual artists Bobby Bazini and Kevin Bazinet, who will showcase their talent in both French and English. Liam Maguire, NHL historian, author and radio personality will host the event.
This original concept show, an Ottawa 2017 Signature Event, will take place at Canadian Tire Centre on Friday, March 17, as part of the celebrations in the nation's capital surrounding the anniversary of hockey's most treasured trophy: the Stanley Cup.
The show will include tales of Stanley Cup glory by living hockey legends, in addition to rare archival footage of some of hockey's most historic moments. The Stanley Cup itself will be the guest of honour at this memorable multimedia experience for all ages.
Tickets for the Stanley Cup® 125th Anniversary Tribute Concert are on sale now. Prices range from $39.50 to $69.50. For ticket information or to purchase tickets, visit Ottawa2017.ca or www.ticketmaster.ca.
Ottawa 2017 partners with Live Nation Canada
The Ottawa 2017 Bureau is pleased to welcome Live Nation Canada as an Official Partner of Canada's 150th anniversary celebrations in the nation's capital. The global leader for live entertainment will play a key role in planning musical events in the year ahead.
Stanley Cup 125th Tribute
As announced last summer, the Stanley Cup® 125th Tribute will take place from March 15 to 18, 2017. This extraordinary four-day event will celebrate the integral role hockey has played in shaping our country's identity and the longstanding love and admiration Canadians have for our national treasure, the Stanley Cup. It will be the signature event to commemorate the 125th anniversary of the Stanley Cup® this year in Ottawa, where the tradition started.
Events are being organized by the Ottawa 2017 Bureau, the National Hockey League, the Ottawa Senators, the Office of the Secretary to the Governor General, the Canadian Museum of History and Lord Stanley's Gift Memorial Monument.
About Ottawa 2017
Canada's 150th anniversary celebrations will offer Canadians and visitors from around the world an exceptional and memorable year of high-caliber experiences while bringing a record number of visitors to Ottawa in 2017 to celebrate this important milestone for our country.
Ottawa 2017 thanks the Government of Ontario ( www.ontario.ca/150 #ontario150) and the Government of Canada ( www.canada.ca/150 #canada150) for their contributions in helping to deliver twelve full months of bold events, immersive experiences and all-out celebrations.
Stay informed on plans for Canada's 150th birthday celebrations in the capital. Visit ottawa2017.ca, follow us on Twitter @2017ottawa (#Ottawa2017) and on Facebook.
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