Media Advisory / Photo Opportunity - 20th Annual Toronto International BuskerFest for Epilepsy, Woodbine Park, Labour Day Weekend, August 30 - September 2 2019
Jaw-dropping Circus Skills, Hoop Acts, Magic, Music and Acrobats
TORONTO, Aug. 27, 2019 /CNW/ -
WHAT |
Media are invited to attend an exciting presentation and photo opp launching the 20th annual Toronto International BuskerFest for Epilepsy, in Woodbine Park. |
Media will get a first look at the must-see variety of this year's world-class acts from its 111 street performers in town. There's new mom and contortionist Bendy Em who's back in the box only 8 months after giving birth! Also UK magician, Mat Ricardo who recently appeared on America's Got Talent and has just shared his own personal story of living with epilepsy. |
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WHEN |
Friday, August 30, 2019 |
12:00 p.m. – 12:40 p.m. |
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WHO |
Local and International acts include Les Dudes, Lisa Lottie, Magic Breakers, Paul Morocco & Ole!. Other acts such as Smile Group Canada, Cartoonette and Tallbeat will be onsite adding colour and creating great photo opportunities! |
WHERE |
Woodbine Park in The Beach (1695 Queen St. E) on Stage #4 (located close to Coxwell Street) |
Paid parking is available in the lot on the north side of the park (enter off of Eastern Avenue). Live Eyes can enter the park through entrance on Coxwell. |
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WHY |
For 20 years, Toronto International BuskerFest for Epilepsy has featured hundreds of the best street performers from around the world, hosted millions of amazed spectators and helped raise much-needed funds for Epilepsy Toronto. BuskerFest is the largest epilepsy awareness-raising event in the world. New Attractions include a Buskers After Dark Music Series Friday - Sunday at sunset in the Beer Garden and a Hoop Dance Party Sunday Sept 1 at 3pm. Admission is by donation to Epilepsy Toronto. |
Dates: Friday August 30-Monday, September 2, 2019
Times: Aug. 30 (12pm - 10pm); Aug 31 (11am - 11pm); Sept 1 (11am - 10pm); Sept 2 (11am - 8pm)
Location: Woodbine Park, in The Beach, 1695 Queen St. E. (Coxwell Ave. at Lakeshore Blvd. E.)
Admission by Donation to Epilepsy Toronto
www.torontobuskerfest.com
Facebook.com/BuskerFestToronto
Instagram & Twitter: @BuskerFestTO #BuskerFestTO
Photo downloads from past festivals (high res first, scroll down for lower res): http://torontobuskerfest.com/mediaresources Login: media Password: epilepsy.
SOURCE Epilepsy Toronto
For further information: Media: Melanie Carrey - Festival Publicist, [email protected], 416-526-8114 Interviews on request
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