{"id":51,"date":"2009-09-03T05:45:39","date_gmt":"2012-08-24T05:48:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bbcm.org\/?p=51"},"modified":"2012-08-24T05:48:15","modified_gmt":"2012-08-24T05:48:15","slug":"sasha-john-digweed-and-dave-seaman-together-for-the-first-time-in-montreal-for-a-sensational-international-event","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bbcm.org\/en\/sasha-john-digweed-and-dave-seaman-together-for-the-first-time-in-montreal-for-a-sensational-international-event\/","title":{"rendered":"Sasha, John Digweed and Dave Seaman together for the first time in Montreal for a sensational international event!"},"content":{"rendered":"

True to its mandate of organizing large multimedia events and seeking to spur the enthusiasm of an audience of ever increasing sophistication, BBCM Foundation takes great pleasure in announcing that the DJs for the main Black & Blue<\/strong> Festival event<\/strong> to be held at Palais des Congr\u00e8s <\/strong>on Sunday, October 11th<\/sup> <\/strong>will be Sasha, John Digweed and Dave Seaman<\/strong> from the UK, and Montr\u00e9alers Franco Fabi and St\u00e9fane Lipp\u00e9<\/strong>. An announcement earlier this summer to this effect triggered a wave of ticket buying and provided advance indication that the 2009 Festival promises to be a hit with attendees.
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Widely recognized for its original artistic concepts, this year’s Black & Blue Festival will showcase a concept dubbed ‘LITE Switch’<\/strong> which was developed around the<\/strong> theme of light<\/strong> in collaboration with lighting design expert Fran\u00e7ois Roupinian<\/strong> of Lightemotion. Fran\u00e7ois, the individual responsible for magnificent Black & Blue event lighting from 2003 through to 2008, will be contributing to 2009 proceedings in the capacity of special consultant to the artistic\/event management team. As lighting is one of the key components of the event, BBCM continues to explore this facet with a view to ensuring use of the very latest in lighting technology. The light immersion concept, intended as the sole backdrop for the dance floor, is designed to create a realm unto itself and an extraordinary experience for participants. Back once again for 2009 are technical director Sylvain Tessier and sound expert \u00c9ric Tourangeau who has brilliantly orchestrated all sound-related aspects of nearly every Black & Blue event from the outset.<\/p>\n

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The main Black & Blue evening event will include a block-buster show segment<\/strong>, <\/strong>as well as theme-based entertainment. This year’s main show, ‘Switch Me On’<\/strong>, will be directed by Mika of Th\u00e9\u00e2tre POD<\/strong> and choreographed by Jean-Marc St-Yves<\/strong>. Employing a diversity of light technologies and featuring a colourful number spanning various musical genres, the show is certain to impress. The main number involves some thirty dancers in a tribute to ‘commedia del arte’ and features an original m\u00e9lange of opera, ballet and house music. Exploring the theme of light through channels such as a choreographic variation in seven scenes, the same team will coordinate other entertainment segments to be presented during the evening.<\/p>\n

Live\u00a0shows<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Other shows will be featured at the Black & Blue main event. The international star Kate Ryan will sing a few hits (one song in English and one song in French) on stage. The singer will be in Quebec to promote her new album, French Connection, which will be released on October 13.<\/p>\n

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The excellent electronic music group, Num\u00e9ro<\/strong>#,<\/strong> from Montreal, will also perform live at the event for a special \u00ab\u00a0closing show\u00a0\u00bb.<\/p>\n

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Other Festival events <\/strong><\/p>\n

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This year’s official Festival program lineup will run from October 7th<\/sup> to 13th<\/sup><\/strong> and will include the ever popular Leather Ball<\/strong> (Friday, October 9th<\/sup> at Medley), Military Ball <\/strong>(Saturday, October 10th<\/sup> at Salle Telus, where the international icon Amanda Lepore) and Recovery<\/strong> Party<\/strong> (Monday, October 12th<\/sup> at Circus), in addition to a host of other activities in Village area clubs.<\/p>\n

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There will be official brunches in different restaurants, tea dances, pre-parties and post\u2011parties. BBCM is once again affiliating with \u00c0 Contre-courant swim club for the team’s annual swimathon, and with Big Jump, Montr\u00e9al’s gay volleyball tournament. Both sporting events are scheduled to take place during the Festival.<\/p>\n

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BBCM will also be presenting two upscale events, namely the Launch Cocktail<\/strong> at Altitude\u00a0737 <\/strong>atop <\/strong>Place Ville-Marie and the President’s Cocktail at the all new Westin\u00a0Montr\u00e9al<\/strong> just across from Palais des Congr\u00e8s.<\/p>\n

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Black & Blue event details will soon be available online at www.bbcm.org<\/a>. Queries are welcome via e\u2011mail at information@bbcm.org<\/a> or by telephone at 514\u00a0875-7026.<\/p>\n

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Travel information <\/strong><\/p>\n

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BBCM recommends the use of the services provided by our partners, Air Canada and the Westin Montr\u00e9al. Both are offering preferred fares\/rates for Black & Blue\u00a0attendees:<\/p>\n

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Air Canada, official airline: www.aircanada.com \/\/ Res.: 1.800.286.1986 \/\/ 514.393.9494<\/p>\n

Code: XNP8B421<\/p>\n

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Westin Montr\u00e9al, official hotel venue: 270 Saint-Antoine West<\/p>\n

Reservations.: 514.380-3333 \/\/ www.westin.com<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0 Code: BBCM<\/p>\n

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Tickets and VIP passes <\/strong><\/p>\n

The different Festival VIP passes are already on sale. To purchase a pass or see what each includes, log on to one or other of www.ticketpro.ca<\/a> or www.bbcm.org<\/a>. These passes provide holders with priority access to events, as well as access to the VIP Lounge on the evening of the main Festival event. VIP pass holders will also receive a complimentary gift bag.<\/p>\n

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Preferred rate tickets for the main Festival event at Palais des Congr\u00e8s are available for purchase online at www.ticketpro.ca<\/a>. Tickets are also being sold at Priape Montr\u00e9al located at 1311\u00a0Ste-Catherine Street East. Additional points of sale will be announced in the near future and tickets for various program events are scheduled to go on sale in mid-September. \u00a0Please note that tickets for the Military Ball at Theatre Telus will be sold via www.admission.com<\/a> and not via Ticketpro.<\/p>\n

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Black & Blue Festival partners <\/strong><\/p>\n

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BBCM Foundation wishes to thank all partners of the 2009 edition: Minist\u00e8re des Affaires municipales, des r\u00e9gions et de l’occupation du territoire, Tourisme Qu\u00e9bec, Tourisme Montr\u00e9al, Arrondissement Ville-Marie, Air Canada, Noize Magazine, Manhunt, Next Door Male, Magazine A&U, Fun Maps, Molson Dry, Fugues, Priape, SDC du Village, Soudbeatradio, Partylist.com, Association sportive et communautaire du Centre-Sud, Les Tubbies.com, mygaytoronto.com, Zoom Media, PROUD FM, Cybersocket, Nightlife Magazine, Mus\u00e9e d’Art contemporain, Village Scene Productons, Th\u00e9\u00e2tre Centaur, Sauna Centre-Ville, Mark Nelson Events, Ticketpro.ca, Source M\u00e9dias Communications, ZIP, Gang D’IRC, Design Hapy, Cuir Mont-Royal, SPEED Magazine, Medley, Circus, Parking Nightclub, Aigle noir, Altitude 737, Palais des congr\u00e8s, Cabaret Mado, SKY, Restaurant Cora, Th\u00e9\u00e2tre Telus, Le Plan\u00e8te.<\/p>\n

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Mission<\/strong> of Foundation and importance of Black & Blue<\/strong><\/p>\n

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The Foundation, a non-profit organization involved in organizing events since 1991, takes one particular cause to heart, namely aiding individuals living with HIV \/AIDS<\/strong>. <\/strong>Hence the Foundation makes regular donations to organizations which provide direct assistance and care. The Foundation also helps gay and lesbian community organizations by providing promotional and logistics assistance, and by making donations. BBCM Foundation contributes handsomely to tourism development through the organization of events designed to draw tourists from countries around the world and by boosting promotional efforts aimed at showcasing Montr\u00e9al as a destination prized for its many attractions and events. Next year, in 2010, BBCM\u00a0Foundation and Black & Blue will be celebrating their 20th<\/sup> anniversary. <\/strong>What better opportunity for participants-new and from years past-to join together in a dazzling celebration of twenty years of solidarity, team spirit, equality, inclusion, open-mindedness, artistic excellence, hard work, partying and music!<\/p>\n

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Getting involved in Foundation activities <\/strong><\/p>\n

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The Foundation is ever on the lookout for partners and sponsors. As much of the Foundation’s work depends on volunteer input, we are always in search of dynamic individuals interested in getting involved. For details or to volunteer: www.bbcm.org<\/a> \/ information@bbcm.org<\/a> \/ 514\u00a0875\u20117026.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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