Press release For immediate distribution
The United States is up this week at L’International des Feux Loto-Québec presented by TELUS
The creator of the fireworks shows for the Olympics in L.A. and Atlanta is at La Ronde!
Montréal, Wednesday 14, 2010 – Gary Caimano, the designer of the fireworks for the opening and closing ceremonies of the Olympic Games in Los Angeles and Atlanta, is at La Ronde this week to dazzle Montrealers as part of L’International des Feux Loto-Québec presented by TELUS. For U.S.-based competitor Western Enterprises, Mr. Caimano has created a show on the theme of love that brings together Barbra Streisand, James Taylor, Andrea Bocelli, and The Who.
The show, whose title “Love Reigns Over Us” is taken from a song by the legendary British band (“Love, Reign o’er Me”), promises to be a magnificent spectacle. In 2008, Western Enterprises won the “Trophée Spécial 400e ” at Grands Feux Loto-Québec. This is the company’s very first participation at L’International where it hopes to capture a prestigious Jupiter Award.
Western was founded in 1946 by the father of its current president, Jim Burnett. Like many companies in its field, it is a family-run business and remains so to this day with a third generation now taking part in its operations. The company is based in Oklahoma and manufactures its own products, which are exported as far as Japan. In fact, for the most part, Saturday’s show will be made up of Western’s own “home-grown” products.
A list of the 12 songs from the show’s soundtrack is available at L’International’s web site at www.internationaldesfeuxlotoquebec.com – also available on the site are the latest “Fireworks Confessions.”
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.
Information:
Martin Roy
Communication Director
La Ronde – Member of the Six Flags Family
514 397-2001, ext. 2703
mroy@sftp.com
L’International des Feux Loto-Québec presented by TELUS
The creator of the fireworks shows for the
Olympics in L.A. and Atlanta is at La Ronde!