HAMILTON ANNOUNCED AS HOST CITY FOR 2011 COUNTRY MUSIC WEEK AND CCMA AWARDS
September 24, 2009
(Hamilton- September 24, 2009)- Hamilton Entertainment and Convention Facilities (HECFI), the City Of Hamilton and Tourism Hamilton are pleased to announce that Hamilton has been selected to play host to Country Music Week and the CCMA Awards in 2011.
This marks the first time in over fifteen years that this event has been held in Hamilton. HECFI CEO Duncan Gillespie said, “We are immensely proud that this event is returning to Hamilton. Country fans have always represented some of our most loyal and energetic patrons and we are thrilled to host this event locally at our facilities.”
The Chair of the CCMA Board of Directors, Jackie-Rae Greening announced “The CCMA is thrilled to be returning to Hamilton. A great percentage of our membership is from Ontario, so it’s only fitting we bring country music’s annual reunion back home. We’re positive the City of Hamilton will make this a memorable celebration and a wonderful opportunity for Canada’s talent”.
"Tourism Hamilton and the local tourism industry look forward to welcoming the Canadian Country Music Awards in 2011," says David Adames, Tourism Hamliton's, executive director. "This event will boost Hamilton's significant music industry and add to the rich music culture in Hamilton."
Canadian Country Music Week and the Canadian Country Music Awards make up a four day conference and celebration culminating in the nationally broadcast CCMA Awards. Country Music Week is one of the largest music events in Canada each year with a combination of activities for both community and industry attendees including showcase opportunities for newcomers, educational seminars and an all day FanFest that delivers Canada’s stars to the community.
For more information:
Brandi Mills Duncan Gillespie
CCMA Communications Chair, 2011 Hamilton Host Committee
416-947-1331 ext. 211 905.546.2883
