Vancouver, B.C. - Wednesday, May 25, 2011 – The momentum and initial burst of public interest in LIVE at Squamish 2011 has garnered attention from leading global brands. Today festival producers brand.LIVE are excited to announce that Virgin Mobile has joined as presenting sponsor of BC’s hottest summer music and arts event. Having built widespread praise for their innovative events, Virgin Mobile’s support of LIVE at Squamish is a timely partnership for the burgeoning festival.

“With the support of Virgin Mobile, LIVE at Squamish is poised to be even more successful,” said Jordan Melville, Managing Director at brand.LIVE. “This partnership is great for the growth and awareness of LIVE at Squamish, a festival that is fast becoming known as the best weekend-long summer concert in B.C.”

On August 20 and 21, Virgin Mobile presents LIVE at Squamish will feature a stacked line-up including headliners Weezer, John Butler Trio, Metric, Girl Talk, Major Lazer, Black Mountain, Stars and many more.

Virgin Mobile Members get hot deals!

As part of the presenting sponsorship, Virgin Mobile Members can get weekend passes to LIVE at Squamish for the special Members price of $109 plus service charges and taxes. From today until June 15, 2011, Virgin Mobile Members can head to www.virginmobile.ca/tickets and just enter their phone number to get in on this special price. 

Virgin Mobile will also be amping up the experience at the festival with an on-site Members Lounge; a Virgin Mobile Café with everything to keep you relaxed, check out some acoustic performances and get connected on laptop stations at the festival; an autograph tent where you can meet your fave artists and more!  Plus, a portion of proceeds from sales at the Virgin Mobile Café and merchandise will go towards Virgin Unite and Virgin Mobile’s RE*Generation, a movement to help fight youth homelessness in Canada.

“It’s no secret that we love great music and a rip roarin’ good festival – LIVE at Squamish is just the place to get all that and more,” said Nathan Rosenberg, chief marketing officer, Virgin Mobile. “We’re turning the volume up with LIVE at Squamish 2011 – and doing some good in the process to support at-risk youth.  Plus, with Virgin Mobile it’s always better to be a Member with a bonus discounted price on weekend passes!”

Event details:

·       Date: Saturday August 20^th – Sunday August 21^st, 2011

·       Venue: Hendrickson Fields & Logger Sports Ground, Squamish, B.C.

·       Accommodations: Limited on-site camping available, first come, first served, numerous hotels & campsites nearby

To learn more about Virgin Mobile presents LIVE at Squamish, view the complete line-up, accommodations, camping and to purchase tickets, visit www.liveatsquamish.com.

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