New Festival Express
Friday March 4, 2005 2:00PM
Fairmont Royal York

Events in the truest sense of the word! They are the Festivals and they're claiming an ever-increasing share of the half-billion dollar concert industry and attracting the biggest touring acts on the planet. Festivals range in size from community shows to 100,000 - plus "weekend cities". Find out from these top Festival promoters how this phenomenon came about, and where it's going.

Moderator: Riley O'Connor, Senior VP, House Of Blues Concerts - ON (HOB), Toronto

Panelists:
Kevin Lyman, President, Immortal Touring and Events, Altadena
Emmanuel Patterson, Promoter / Sr. Talent Buyer, House of Blues Concerts - ON (HOB), Toronto
Ralph James, VP / Agent, The Agency Group Canada, Toronto
Martin Elbourne, Music Director, Glastonbury Festival, Redhill

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