Press release
For immediate publication
Surex is planning its biggest show ever for fans at La Ronde
Poland competes for the very first time at L’International des Feux Loto-Québec presented by TELUS
Montréal, Wednesday, June 23, 2010 – On Saturday, Poland will take part in the competition for the first time ever at L’International des Feux Loto-Québec presented by TELUS. And it is Surex that has been entrusted with the task of representing Chopin’s homeland in the bicentennial of the birth of the country’s most renowned composer.
In honour of the great artist, a selection from Chopin’s works will open the performance, titled “Believe.” This sound-and-light journey includes inspiring pieces of music that will impress spectators with its power to stir up strong emotion, according to the show’s designer, Jaroslaw Suzdalewicz. Featured on the soundtrack are Céline Dion, Garou, and Bryan Adams, all of whom have been very successful in Lech Walesa’s country.
While it has never taken part in the competition in Montréal, Surex is no newcomer on the scene: the company has been around for 15 years. It has won prestigious prizes in Leipzig, Blanes, and Madeira as well as the public’s choice prize at Festival d’art pyrotechnique de Cannes, in 2009. Now Surex has set its sights on the most prestigious prize of all – Montréal’s Gold Jupiter – with its most ambitious and spectacular show ever!
Fans can check up on the latest “Fireworks Confessions” online at www.internationaldesfeuxlotoquebec.com. The site also includes the 13 musical selections from the show’s soundtrack.
TELUS people’s choice
This year, spectators at L’International des Feux Loto-Québec presented by TELUS will have their say! After each fireworks show in the competition until the following Friday at midnight, spectators will be able to post their appreciation for the show at www.internationaldesfeuxloto-quebec.com by awarding it a grade out of 10. They can also watch an excerpt of the show and share everything with their Facebook contacts.
Technical details and ticket sales
Fireworks fans are invited to get their tickets now for what promises to be an outstanding competition. As a new feature this year, tickets are $5 off if purchased in pre-sale up to 14 days before each pyromusical show.
Reserved seating can be purchased at www.admission.com and www.internationaldesfeuxlotoquebec.com. Programs and schedules (order of appearance of the competitors) are available on both of these sites. You can also phone (514) 790-1245 or toll-free 1 800 361-4595 to purchase tickets. For information concerning corporate and group rates, contact the La Ronde sales office by phone, at 514-397-7777, or by e-mail, at ventes@laronde.com. Please note that all shows by L’International des Feux Loto-Québec presented par TELUS start at 10 PM.
Sponsors and partners
L’International des Feux Loto-Québec presented by TELUS, offers heartfelt thanks to their inestimable sponsors and partners: primary sponsor Loto-Québec; presenting sponsor TELUS; collaborative sponsors SAQ; associate partner Québec Ministry of Tourism; official suppliers Marriott Château Champlain, Belle Gueule, Agropur’s Fine Cheeses Division, Thomas Marine Group; media partners TVA and Journal de Montréal; and, official event broadcaster Rythme FM.
About : The event, which was originally known as Concours international d’art pyrotechnique de Montréal (Montreal International Fireworks Competition), was launched in 1985. Today, it is the most prestigious event of its kind in the world.
About La Ronde and Six Flags: La Ronde is where the sea monster known as Ednör lives; the new extreme thrill rollercoaster above Lac des Dauphins is named after this strange creature. La Ronde is the property of Six Flags, Inc., a publicly traded corporation (SIXFQ) headquartered in New York City and the world’s largest regional theme park company with 19 parks located in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
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Information:
Martin Roy
Communication Director
La Ronde – Member of the Six Flags Family
514 397-2001, ext. 2703
mroy@sftp.com