Media Advisory - HMV Canada celebrates 20th anniversary with unveiling of new 'Store of the Future' design concept at Bloor Street location in Toronto

    TORONTO, June 12 /CNW/ -WHEN:     Tuesday June 17, 2008
    WHERE:    HMV Store: 50 Bloor Street West in Toronto

    TIMES AND ACTIVITIES:
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    7:45am             Media check-in.

    8:00am             Ribbon-cutting ceremony with Humphrey Kadaner,
                       President of HMV Canada and official store opening.
                       Mr. Kadaner available for interviews onsite from 8am -
                       10am.
    10:00am - 10:20am  Matthew Barber to perform.

    11:00am - 11:30am  illScarlett to perform.

    12:00pm - 12:30pm  Billy Bragg to perform.
                       Mr. Kadaner available for interviews onsite from
                       12:30pm - 1pm.

    1:00pm - 1:30pm    Sam Roberts Band to perform.

    2:00pm - 2:30pm    Zaki Ibrahim to perform.
                       Mr. Kadaner available for interviews onsite from
                       2:30pm - 3pm

    3:00pm - 3:20pm    The Coast to perform.

    3:35pm - 4:00pm    Fools Gold Chest Unlocking(*)  ((*)for a chance to win
                       $5,000).

    7:00pm - 8:00pm    'Pink' carpet arrivals for private cocktail party.
                       Media welcome to shoot inside as well as the Pink
                       Carpet.

    8:30pm             Welcome speech to by Humphrey Kadaner, and
                       introduction of performing band, The Stills.

    8:30pm - 8:50pm    The Stills to perform.

    Media access wrapped.

    RSVP MANDATORY FOR MEDIA ACCREDITATION              CAMERA/PHOTO POLICY:

    Humphrey Kadaner will be available for interview opportunities at the
previously listed times.
    Accredited media are welcome to shoot the performances and store location
throughout the entire day, however talent will not be available for interview
opportunities.

    Weblink: www.hmv.ca

For further information: regarding the performances, event, publicity
inquiries and to RSVP attendance please contact Holly Cybulski at Strut
Entertainment: W [phone], C [phone],
[e-mail]