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An unforgettable evening of entertainment organized by citizens’ group Radio-Canada, j’y tiens !/ CBC I Care!, with the support of the Canadian Media Guild (CMG)!
Ottawa (19 Feb. 2015) — Supporters of the CBC/Radio-Canada have an event you won’t want to miss!
Thirty artists and personalities from across Canada will share their talents on March 9, at the National Arts Centre Theatre in Ottawa (NAC), to show support for CBC/Radio-Canada, endangered by downsizing and unprecedented budget cuts.
Bilingual event organized by community group
This bilingual happening, organized by the citizens’ group Radio-Canada, j’y tiens ! / CBC I Care!, with the support of the Canadian Media Guild (CMG), will be without any doubt an unforgettable evening!
Exciting line-up of artists and performers
The following artists have already graciously agreed to take part in the event, which will be hosted by Candy Palmater and Gilles Payer, under the artistic direction of Joe Bocan and with François Dubé as music director:
Sarah Slean / R.H. Thomson / Amanda Rheaume / Julian Armour & Jean Desmarais / Friendly Rich / Evalyn Parry / Big Soul Project Remesha / Lisa LeBlanc / Yann Perreau / Damien Robitaille / Jean-Marc Dalpé / Alexandre Désilets / Micheline Scott / Guy Perreault / Pierrette Froment-Savoie / Ricky Laurent / Quartom
Other artists will share their love for this great cultural institution — CBC/Radio-Canada — through video.
Concerns being expressed about latest round of cuts
With the next federal elections looming, prominent supporters will show their opposition to the latest round of cuts. They will also be offering potential solutions to address the future of our national public broadcaster.
According to the co-chairs of Radio-Canada, j’y tiens! / CBC, I Care!, Louise Poirier and Clive Doucet, "A gathering, such as the one at the National Arts Centre on March 9, will send a clear message to policy makers that Canadians all across the country wish to keep their national public broadcaster, with sufficient resources to be able to fulfill the mandate entrusted to it by the Canadian Parliament. "
The Pour l’amour de Radio-Canada/For the Love of CBC event will be a chance for residents of Canada’s capital region to express their attachment to our national public broadcaster, in addition to being a great opportunity to see their favorite artists for free.
Event information
Tickets are free — online booking required at www.radiocanadajytiens-cbcicare.org
Location: National Arts Centre Theatre, Ottawa
Date: Monday, March 9, 7:30 p.m.
The citizens’ group Radio-Canada, j’y tiens! / CBC I Care! brings together people of various backgrounds from western Quebec and eastern Ontario whose goal is to raise awareness on the consequences of the drastic cuts affecting CBC / SRC. This group is not affiliated with any political party.
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