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ArcelorMittal Dofasco Becomes Burlington's Sound Of Music Festival's New Stage Sponsor!

January 28th, 2010

Burlington ON (January 19th, 2010).  Burlington's Sound of Music Festival is excited to announce that ArcelorMittal Dofasco will be the Main Stage Sponsor for this year's Festival on Father's Day Weekend, 2010.  With a long standing relationship, it is great to see that ArcelorMittal Dofasco have chosen to increase their support even more!

"ArcelorMittal Dofasco is a strong supporter of the arts. Events like the Burlington Sound of Music Festival play an important role in strengthening the cultural fabric of our community, and we're proud to be associated with this world-class event," said Andrew Sloan, General Manager, Public Affairs, ArcelorMittal Dofasco.

Burlington's (not-for-profit) Sound Of Music Festival is very grateful to see Sponsors, such as ArcelorMittal Dofasco, grow in support since the Festival is run independent from the City and relies heavily on corporate/community sponsors and grants to be able to bring this annual FREE Festival to the Halton area.

Support such as this allows The Festival to present fantastic Musical Acts which have included previous headliners such as Finger11, Jim Cuddy, Tom Cochrane, 54-40, jackSoul, Johnny Reid, Doc Walker, Spirit of the West, Aaron Lines and George Fox; as well as emerging artists such as Tommy Swick, Saint Alvia Cartel, Silverstein, and illScarlet.  (And this year's lineup promises to be just as exciting!)

June 17th to 20th will mark Burlington's Sound Of Music Festival's 31st year of creating "Four Fabulous Days of Free Music and Fun" along our beautiful picturesque waterfront, Spencer Smith Park, and throughout downtown Burlington.  Through the generosity and support of sponsors and the dedication of over 500 volunteers, the Festival continues to be a free event for music lovers of all ages, welcoming close to 190,000 visitors annually.

For more information on last year's talent and performance schedules or current Festival information visit soundofmusic.ca or call the Festival Hotline 905-333-6364.

Presenting Sponsor Tim Hortons

Feature Sponsors  ArcelorMittal Dofasco, Burlington Hyundai, Cogeco, Burlington Downtown Business Association, Nickelbrook, Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation, Performing Arts Burlington, S. B. Prime At The Hotel Raymond, TD Canada Trust Music

Support Sponsors Canadian Heritage, City of Burlington, Employment Ontario, OCAF - Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund, Ontario Yours to Discover, SOCAN Foundation, Tourism Ontario, TD Friends of the Environment

Burlington's Sound of Music Festival
Kimberly Calderbank-Allington, Sponsorship & PR Manager
Phone 905-634-6258 or Email sponsorship@soundofmusic.ca

Dave Miller, Executive Director
Phone 905-634-6309 or Email executivedirector@soundofmusic.ca

Gerry Murphy, President
Email president@soundofmusic.ca

Rick Rossini, Communications Director
Phone 905-635-7660 or Email rossini@rossinimagic.com