The Concert of Next Year is Almost Here!

Winnipeg, MB ’Äì December 23, 2009 ’Äì Tickets are going fast for 2010: The Concert! This unique performance will showcase 17 homegrown talents with their own fabulous flair ’Äì everything from jazz, folk and rock to French funk, Japanese drums, ballet, Ukrainian and contemporary dance to Baroque and modern works! Hosted by Monique LaCoste and Wab Kinew, this concert will truly be a kaleidoscope of culture!

All of Winnipeg is invited to celebrate the incredible year ahead by attending 2010: The Concert. This event, featuring a diverse and impressive array of talent, will leave Winnipeggers full of prairie pride on Saturday, January 2, 2010 at 8:10 p.m. at the Centennial Concert Hall. This concert, presented by The Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra (WSO), Winnipeg Cultural Capital of Canada 2010, and Manitoba Homecoming 2010, is sure to attract people to hear their favourites, and give everyone something new to love.

The celebration is in honour of Winnipeg’Äôs recent designation as ’ÄúCultural Capital of Canada 2010’Äù by The Department of Canadian Heritage, and will also celebrate the much anticipated arrival of Manitoba Homecoming 2010.

The full roster of artists performing at 2010: The Concert includes (in alphabetical order):

• Steve Bell
• D.Rangers
• Eagle & Hawk
• Fubuki Daiko
• Monica Huisman
• James Keelaghan
• Steve & Anna-Lisa Kirby Jazz Quintet
• Momentum Aerial
• Daniel ROA
• Stacey Nattrass
• Sierra Noble
• Camerata Nova
• Fred Penner
• Royal Winnipeg Ballet
• Rusalka Ukrainian Dance Ensemble
• The School of Contemporary Dancers
• Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra

Tickets are on sale now for $20.10 (plus applicable fees) for all reserved seating. To purchase tickets, please call the WSO Box Office at 949-3999; go to www.wso.ca; call Ticketmaster at 780-3333 or go to www.ticketmaster.ca.