September 13, 2005

93rd Annual Grey Cup Festival organizers announce musical line-up for Party on the Pacific Festivities

VANCOUVER, BC, September 12, 2005 - The 2005 Grey Cup Festival Committee is pleased to announce an all star musical line up as part of the Molson Canadian Commodore Concert Series presented by The Province and Rock 101 to take place during this year's Grey Cup 'Party on the Pacific Festivities.'

The Commodore Ballroom plays host for the three night party starting with Canada's own Colin James on November 24th. Led Zeppelin tribute band, Michael White and The White take the stage November 25th and Canadian classic rockers April Wine round out the talented line up November 26th.

"As a music fan I couldn't be happier with the line up chosen for this year's Festival entertainment, said Scott Ackles, General Manager, 2005 Grey Cup Festival "With the Black Eyed Peas just announced as our half time entertainment, we will have something for everyone in November."

Tickets for the Molson Canadian Commodore Concert series presented by The Province and Rock 101 will go on sale September 16th at 10:00 am at all Ticketmaster outlets, charge by phone or order on line at www.ticketmaster.ca.

Colin James
November 24th
$36.00 + service charges

Michael White and the White
November 25th
$21.50 + service charges

April Wine
November 26th
$32.50 + service charges

"Molson Canada is extremely pleased to support the 93rd annual Grey Cup and a big part of it is the celebration surrounding the big game," said Todd Kelly, B.C. Sales Director, Molson Canada. "We look forward to a superb musical line up at this year's Party on the Pacific Festival."

In addition to five days of festival action, the 93rd annual Grey Cup Championship will kick off Sunday, November 27th. This remarkable game is the largest sporting event in Canada. A celebration of sport and culture, the Grey Cup is uniquely Canadian and has a storied history and deep traditions. The 2005 Grey Cup Festival 'Party on the Pacific' will be distinctly Canadian with lots of West Coast flavour. For more information visit www.2005greycup.com.

November 24th - Grey Cup Festival Kick Off - Downtown Vancouver
November 24th - Rogers CFL Player Awards - Centre for the Performing Arts
November 24th - 26th - Molson Canadian Concert Series - Commodore Ballroom (Presented by The Province)
November 24th - 27th - Molson Canadian Party on the Pacific Beatty & Georgia Headquarters Party in the 26,000 square foot tent
November 25th - 27th - Sports Action Block Party - Beatty Street
November 26th - Save-On-Foods Grey Cup Parade - Downtown Vancouver
November 26th - The Vancouver Sun Fanfest - Plaza of Nations (Presented by Save-On-Foods)
November 26th - Scotiabank Grey Cup Gala - Fairmont Hotel Vancouver
November 27th - Pre-Game Festivities - Plaza of Nations
November 27th - 93rd Annual Grey Cup Championship - BC Place Stadium