Sarah McLachlan to headline BC Lions' historic return as BC Place reopens September 30th
September 23rd, 2011
VANCOUVER - BC Place and the BC Lions Football Club are pleased to announce that Juno and Grammy award-winning performer Sarah McLachlan will sing the national anthem O Canada prior to the Lions’ first game back in the new BC Place on Friday, September 30th versus the Edmonton Eskimos.
With landmark recordings such as Surfacing, the Vancouver-based singer has sold more than 40 million albums worldwide and is founder of the tremendously successful Lilith Fair tour.
In addition, a cast of 200 drummers, musicians, dancers, cheerleaders and special guests will also bring the brand new BC Place to life during a high-energy halftime show in front of thousands of proud BC Lions fans.
“We know the reopening of this magnificent building will be seen right across the country, and it will be a special moment for BC Place, the BC Lions, and all British Columbians,” said Howard Crosley, General Manager of BC Place. “It’s going to be an exciting night, and we’re pleased Sarah McLachlan has agreed to help kick off our new era at BC Place.”
“We couldn’t be more thrilled to have Sarah performing the national anthem to mark our historic return to BC Place,” said Lions president and CEO, Dennis Skulsky. “We’re proud to be first event in the new BC Place and Sarah is the perfect choice for the opening of British Columbia’s landmark sports and entertainment showpiece. We invite BC Lions fans to come cheer us on, as we officially open the Place Pride Calls Home.”
The BC Lions travel to Regina to take on the Saskatchewan Roughriders this Saturday afternoon before returning home to take on the Edmonton Eskimos on Friday, September 30th at 7:30 pm in the newly renovated BC Place.
Fans can visit bclions.com for tickets or call 604.589.ROAR.
About BC Place
BC Place is the largest sports, exhibition and entertainment venue of its kind in British Columbia, hosting the province’s most notable events including the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the Vancouver 2010 Olympic Winter Games. BC Place is undergoing a major revitalization that includes the installation of the largest cable-supported retractable roof of its kind in the world. Upon re-opening September 30th, 2011, BC Place will once again become the home of the BC Lions Football Club and the BC Sports Hall of Fame, and the new home for the Vancouver Whitecaps FC MLS franchise. BC Place will host both the 99th CFL Grey Cup and the 2011 Vanier Cup in November, plus many other exhibitions, and community and entertainment events in the future. For more information, please visit www.bcplace.com
About the BC Lions Football Club
The BC Lions Football Club is British Columbia’s most successful professional sports organization with five Grey Cup titles to their credit: 1964, 1985, 1994, 2000 and 2006. Drawing on pride, decades of tradition, passion and a spirit of excellence, the BC Lions Football Club seeks to touch the lives of our community in a positive way and is dedicated to serving partners, sponsors, and fans.
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For more information, please contact:
Jamie Cartmell
Director, Communications
BC Lions Football Club
604.930.5469 or 778.558.0761
jcartmell@bclions.com