Government of Canada provides funding for Friends of Hank Snow Society
August 7, 2014 – Liverpool, Nova Scotia – Department of Canadian Heritage
The Friends of Hank Snow Society will receive $8,100 in funding under the Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage program to celebrate the 24th Annual Hank Snow Tribute.
Gerald Keddy, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Revenue and for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and Member of Parliament (South Shore–St. Margaret’s), made the announcement today on behalf of the Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages.
The 24th Annual Hank Snow Tribute will be presented in Liverpool from August 14 to 17. The tribute features musical performances by local artists and celebrates the country music legacy of the late Hank Snow.
“Our Government is pleased to partner with the Friends of Hank Snow Society, an organization that contributes to local arts and culture and to the regional economy. Hank Snow’s voice is still heard today thanks to the hard work of the Society, which has been celebrating his legacy for the past 24 years.”
—The Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages
“The Annual Hank Snow Tribute is keeping the memory of this musical legend alive for Liverpool visitors and residents. It also provides local artists the opportunity to showcase their talent and share their love of country music with the public.”
—Gerald Keddy, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of National Revenue and for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency and Member of Parliament (South Shore–St. Margaret’s)
“The Friends of Hank Snow Society is thrilled with the ongoing support from the Department of Canadian Heritage. Because of their support, we are able to realize our mission of promoting local country music culture in a world-class way at our annual Hank Snow Tribute.”
—Kelly Inglis, Administrator at the Hank Snow Home Town Museum and Co-Chair of the 24th annual Hank Snow Tribute
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