Sweden at L’International des Feux Loto-Québec presented by TELUS this week
A DJ takes over the fireworks launch controller!
Montréal, Wednesday, July 28, 2010 – This Saturday at La Ronde, a Swedish disc jockey will take over the fireworks launch controller and stage over three decades of worldwide dance hits in the skies above Montreal.
With music from Donna Summer and Kate Ryan, from Shakira and the late great Michael Jackson – and without forgetting his own country’s famed group, ABBA – the DJ vows to put on a dazzling sound and light show as part of L’International des Feux Loto-Québec presented by TELUS. What’s more, he has a huge surprise up his sleeve for the iconic “YMCA” by the Village People!
In the 1980s and early 90s, DJing was Martin Hilderberg’s sole career until he and a partner set up Göteborgs FyrverkeriFabrik (GFF), giving him the opportunity to indulge both his passions: music and fireworks. It comes as no surprise that this combination has enabled the company to win an array of awards at pyromusical competitions in Europe, starting with the national fireworks contest at Norrköping in the land of the Nobel Prize, where GFF is the champion eight years running! In 2001, 2007 and 2009, GFF won gold at the prestigious fireworks festival in Knokke in Belgium.
This is only the third time that Sweden appears at L’International. GFF’s first participation goes back to 2005. They say they learned a lot about the site on that occasion and are now set to put on a stunning show at Lac des Dauphins.
A list of the 20 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