Government of Canada supports the Festival Jazz etcetera Lévis
June 30, 2015 – Lévis, Quebec – Department of Canadian Heritage
The Honourable Steven Blaney, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness and Member of Parliament (Lévis–Bellechasse), today announced $14,850 in funding for the 9th Festival Jazz etcetera Lévis. Minister Blaney made this announcement on behalf of the Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages.
This funding, provided under the Local Festivals component of the Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage program, will offer a wide variety of performances and street entertainment and let visitors enjoy jazz in all its diverse forms.
“Kudos to the Festival Jazz etcetera Lévis for giving both emerging artists and seasoned musicians an exceptional showcase before a passionate audience that is eager to make new discoveries.”
—The Honourable Shelly Glover, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages
“I congratulate the organizers of this event on giving people a chance to enjoy the unique charms of Vieux-Lévis while contributing to the region's influence and vitality.”
—The Honourable Steven Blaney, Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness and Member of Parliament (Lévis–Bellechasse)
“We wish to thank Canadian Heritage for funding and supporting the Festival since its beginnings. A big thank you also to the team of Minister Steven Blaney for its outstanding cooperation.”
—François Brunet, Executive Director, Festival Jazz etcetera Lévis
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