QUEBEC, May 30, 2016 /CNW Telbec/ - Mumford & Sons
will pay their first visit to Quebec
City, and make their only stop in the province on
Saturday, June 11, with the unique
Baie de Beauport as a backdrop.
Gestev and Live Nation will present the British foursome with
Raury, The Franklin Electric and Patrick
Watson. The Mumford & Sons tour gets glowing reviews,
and the "Don't Miss" event of Summer 2016 promises to be a magical
evening!
RTC Shuttlebuses: The best way to access the Baie de
Beauport
The RTC
shuttlebus service will be the best option for accessing the site
on June 11. "We are proud of this
evening, which showcases the Baie de Beauport and stars Mumford & Sons. We
strongly encourage concert-goers to use the shuttlebuses to get to
and from the event. I would like to thank RTC for working with us,
and I have no doubt that high-quality service will be offered on
the night of the event." said Michel
Granger, Vice President Shows and Creative Content for
Québecor Media.
"The RTC is proud to be associated with this major show. The
choice of site is a testament to the confidence Gestev has in the
RTC and, thanks to our substantial experience with major events, we
will offer Mumford & Sons fans rapid, efficient service right
to the venue doors." commented Rémy Normand, RTC President.
The RTC will offer a dedicated shuttlebus service departing from
3 free park-and-ride lots: Hydro-Québec (Lebourgneuf area - 410
Shuttle), Atrium (Charlesbourg
area - Shuttle 430) and the Galeries de la Canardière (Shuttle 450)
in addition to parking at Place D'Youville, which is already
well-served by the regular network and has many pay parking spaces.
More details are available on the RTC website (www.rtcquebec.ca).
The shuttlebus services will begin operating at 3:30 pm. Spectators will be able to access the
site as of 4 pm.
A pedestrian walkway will be set up at avenue de la Canardière,
and the site will be accessible via boulevard Henri-Bourassa.
Bicycle parking will be set up at the junction between the bicycle
path and the site entrance.
Be aware that boulevard Henri-Bourassa will be closed to traffic
as of 2 pm on Saturday, June 11, at the de la Canardière
intersection, until the event is over. This same intersection will
be used as an unloading zone for taxis.
No vehicles will be allowed on the Baie de Beauport site on the day of the event.
Only RTC shuttlebuses and the service de transport adapté (STAC)
Paratransit service will have access to the site.
Street Food Trucks On-site!
The appeal of street food
in the Old City is unmistakable, and spectators will be able choose
between the approximately 15 trucks on-site, including: Noucy, Le
Chic Shack, Les Recettes Paumées and La Shop.
The restaurant space will highlight a few local success stories
and allow people to taste (among others) the delicious and creative
cuisine of La Mangue Verte, top-quality Yuzu Sushi products, and
the excellent menu from the Les Fistons neighbourhood bistro.
Top-Notch Programming
Mumford & Sons have chosen
Live Nation to present all their shows on Canadian soil in 2016.
The three stops in Quebec and
Ontario in the month of June will be the last in Canada this year. "In 2015-16, the
group's tour took them around the entire world. Despite the
impressive number of performances, the band is not able to make
stops in all of the major cities in the countries they have
visited." said Jason Grant, their
lead promoter at Live Nation.
"Mumford & Sons' resounding success on international stages
means they have the opportunity to play wherever they want to. We
are very proud that they have chosen the City of Quebec for their only performance in
the province. We are privileged to have the opportunity to present
them to people in Quebec at a site
as magnificent and unique as Baie de Beauport. We are also pleased that this show
is being organized by an acclaimed group such as Gestev which, with
its considerable experience, produces several events throughout the
province each year. It is this alliance of talent between our two
companies that will produce a memorable and very special event."
added Mr. Grant.
Mumford & Sons have had a very busy year on tour, after the
release of their third album, WILDER MIND. Upon its release, the
album went to #1 in Canada, and
was certified platinum. The British foursome will play one last
show in England on May 28, prior to crossing the Atlantic. This will
also be Patrick Watson's only show
in the province of Quebec in the coming months. For their part,
members of The Franklin Electric are eager to share the Baie de
Beauport stage on June 11.
Tickets are still available for this unique event. People
interested in attending can purchase tickets at ticketmaster.ca or
by telephone, at: 1-855-790-1245. Ticket cost is $82.00 (taxes and service charges included).
About Live Nation Entertainment
Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world's leading live
entertainment company comprised of global market leaders:
Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, Live Nation Media &
Sponsorship and Artist Nation Management. For additional
information, visit www.livenation.com
About Gestev
Gestev is an event developer and
organizer founded in 1992 that has made a name for itself in Québec
and internationally. Over the years, Gestev has consistently raised
the bar for event organization and production. Today, in addition
to producing major events such as Ski Tour Canada, Transat Québec
Saint-Malo, Jamboree and Red Bull
Crashed Ice, Gestev is engaged in experiential marketing and
management of sites such as the Baie de Beauport beach. Gestev Spectacles has added a
new dimension to Gestev's services, giving it a significant
presence in the showbiz and entertainment industry.
About Quebecor's Sports & Entertainment
Group
Quebecor's Sports & Entertainment Group produces,
distributes and promotes diverse cultural and entertainment content
featuring Québec and international talent. Sports &
Entertainment Group is a fully integrated suite of companies
dedicated to delivering the best possible customer experience: the
Videotron Centre, Armada de Blainville-Boisbriand, Remparts de Québec and Gestev
offer a wide variety of high-quality, multiplatform, convergent
content, shows and sporting events.
SOURCE Quebecor