Tweed announces support for Folk Festival

BRANDON – March 10, 2010 - Merv Tweed, MP for Brandon-Souris, on behalf of the Honourable James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage, is pleased to announce funding support for this summer’s Brandon Folk, Music and Art Festival.

The Festival, celebrating its 26^th Anniversary from July 22nd to 25th, has been awarded $8,000 under the Federal Government’s Arts Presentation Canada Program.

“Our Government is proud to partner with community groups that celebrate Canada’s rich and diverse arts and culture,” said Tweed.  “The local Folk Festival has become an event that the community has embraced and looks forward to.”

The Brandon Folk, Music and Art Festival will feature outdoor performances and artist-led workshops conducted by talented artisans from across Canada and the United States.  The organization will also present a concert series throughout the year.

“I congratulate The Brandon Folk, Music and Art Society on their 26^th Festival and wish them future success,” said Tweed.

Arts Presentation Canada Program gives Canadians direct access to a variety of quality artistic experiences through financial assistance to arts presenters or the organizations that support them. The Program allows Canadian communities of all backgrounds the opportunity to participate in and benefit from the broadest possible range of artistic experiences.