For Immediate Release: July 3, 2009 • Please include in your listings and announcements
The Rogers Fan Choice Award
—and its $10,000 prize—
won by Toronto roots-rockers
The Warped 45s
NXNE concert goers and music lovers have spoken, and The Warped 45s have
come out on top to claim The Rogers Fan Choice Award. Fans were
encouraged to vote for the best NXNE performer by texting in their favourite
Canadian artist or band’s name.
The Warped 45s played to a packed house as part of NXNE on Saturday, June
20 at the Dakota Tavern. This campfire concert inspired new and old fans to
stomp along and vote. The grand prize, which includes $10,000 cash, a brand
new Gibson guitar and a pair of Chucks for each of the guys courtesy of
Converse, comes just in time for The Warped 45s, as they tour their twisted
country twang across Eastern Canada in July, and release an album, 10 Day
Poem For Saskatchewan, in August. 15 Years, 500 Bands, 50 Stages, 30 Films,25 Panels, 5 Days.
The North by Northeast Music & Film Festival and Conference (NXNE) ran June 17-June
21, 2009 in Toronto. The Music Festival is recognized worldwide as the place for
fans to see breakout performances at intimate venues and for musicians to get
vital international exposure.
NXNE 2010 is already booked for June 16-20, 2010, and artist submissions will
be open from October through January. Meanwhile, visit www.nxne.com for
videos and photos of the best festival yet!
Media Contact: FLIP PUBLICITY 416.533.7710 www.flip-publicity.com
Damien Nelson X221, damien@flip-publicity.com,
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