2010 Ottawa Folk Festival August 13-15 Britannia Park


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August 30th, 2010

Delhi 2 Dublin Win Inaugural Galaxie Supernova Award at 2010 Ottawa Folk Festival

OTTAWA, Ontario (August 30, 2010) – Vancouver-based Celtic-Bhangra fusion group Delhi 2 Dublin have been named winners of the Ottawa Folk Festival’s inaugural Galaxie Supernova Award. Presented to an individual artist or group set to ‘explode’ onto the Canadian music scene, the Supernova Award comes with a $4,000 bursary courtesy of Galaxie, as well as the opportunity for airplay on Galaxie music channels.

The Supernova Award is presented by the Galaxie Rising Star Program, which provides bursaries to rising Canadian music talent at festivals and events across Canada. Chosen by a jury appointed by the Ottawa Folk Festival, eligible artists had to meet three simple criteria: 1) be part of the 2010 Ottawa Folk Festival line-up; 2) be Canadian; and 3) have released at least one but no more than three albums. Jurors were required to watch performances by all eligible acts over the course of the festival weekend (August 13-15, 2010) and then meet to deliberate and choose a winner after the conclusion of the festival.

Winners Delhi 2 Dublin were chosen for their “dynamic and incredibly high-energy live performance, their innovative fusion of traditional and modern musical styles and instrumentation, and their ability to connect with and inspire their audience,” says Festival Director Dylan Griffith. Formed in 2006 to take part in a one-off club night, Delhi 2 Dublin combine traditional Indian instruments such as tabla, dhol and sitar with fiddle and programmed electronic beats and lyrics sung in both Punjabi and English to create a unique fusion of Bhangra, Celtic, dub reggae, hip hop and electronica sounds. Blending east and west, electronic and acoustic, mainstream and underground, Delhi 2 Dublin "have a broad cross-cultural and cross-generational appeal” says Griffith, “partly due to the various musical elements they bring together but more so because of their incredibly infectious energy and obvious love for creating and playing music.”

The Supernova Award was one of two Galaxie-sponsored awards presented as part of the 2010 Ottawa Folk Festival. The first award, presented in June, went to Ottawa trio The Musettes, winners of the Under 25 category during the Ottawa Folk Festival auditions. Twenty acts participated in the preliminary round of auditions held in March, with three groups advancing to the final round held in June at the Canadian Library and Archives. The winners received a $1,000 bursary from Galaxie, as well as a performance slot during the 2010 Ottawa Folk Festival.

Since its inception in 2000, over 750 artists have directly benefitted from the Galaxie Rising Stars Program. Each year, the Program works with numerous music industry partners across Canada to discover, encourage and promote new artists. Louis Bellavance, Director of the Galaxie Rising Stars Program says “Galaxie has been able to help up and coming artists for over ten years and it has been an incredible journey to follow the careers of artists we have supported”.

For more information on The Galaxie Rising Star Awards, visit http://www.galaxie.ca. For more information on Delhi to Dublin please visit http://www.delhi2dublin.com

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July 20th, 2010

17th Annual Ottawa Folk Festival Announces Evening Schedule, Additional Artists

OTTAWA, Ontario (July 20th, 2010) - The Ottawa Folk Festival has released the full evening schedule for the 17th edition of its annual celebration of music, dance and community engagement, revealing a few late additions to an already exciting and eclectic line-up that includes such diverse artists as acclaimed alt-folk stars Calexico, avant-garde Inuit throat-singer Tanya Tagaq, Canadian roots-music icon Jim Cuddy and Buryat folk-rock sensations Namgar.

“I love the challenge of putting together the schedule for such a diverse line-up”, enthuses Festival Director Dylan Griffith. “You want each night to flow and have a certain cohesion, and you end up finding a sort of crazy internal logic where nobody other than Namgar could play before The Hidden Cameras.” Asked to choose a favourite of the three nights, Griffith explains that while “each night has its own distinct flavour, you really need to take in the entire weekend to get the full folk festival experience,”

Headlining the first night of this year’s festival will be legendary alternative hip hop collective Arrested Development. With their infectious energy, socially-conscious lyrics and irresistible fusion of gospel, jazz, soul, R&B and yes, hip hop, Arrested Development is sure to get the folk fest crowd out of their lawn chairs and up on their feet – making a lot of new fans in the process. Also featured on the CUPE Main Stage on Friday night will be Toronto-based folk-rock orchestra Rock Central Plaza, local favourites The Acorn and award-winning folk troubadour Jon Brooks. Meanwhile, across the park in the Galaxie Dance Tent, the gospel-tinged folk of Bruce Peninsula will kick off the night, followed by the high-energy bluegrass of Toronto’s The Foggy Hogtown Boys and the sweaty, tent revival roots-rock of Pennsylvania’s Hoots & Hellmouth.

Saturday’s main attraction will undoubtedly be acclaimed Arizona alt-country ensemble Calexico, but they are merely one highlight in a night full of stellar acts. Quebec’s Galant, tu perds ton temps, one of a handful of late additions to this year’s line-up, will start the night on the CUPE Main Stage with a rousing set of traditional folk, sung a cappella with only minimal percussion for accompaniment. Staying in a traditional vein, Scotland’s award-winning Celtic trio LAU will take the stage next, followed by west coast country crooner Carolyn Mark and local hero Jim Bryson, who will be backed up by Canadian indie rock icons The Weakerthans. Over in the Galaxie Dance Tent, English troubadour Frank Turner will open the night with his distinctive brand of punked-up folk anthems, while Inuit throat singer Tanya Tagaq and Buryat folk-rock ensemble Namgar will fuse the ancient and the modern in what are sure to be two stunning and unforgettable sonic experiences. Not to be outdone, Toronto’s infamous gay church folk collective The Hidden Cameras will finish off the night in the dance tent with their manic, much heralded and not-to-be-missed live extravaganza.

The festival’s final night will get off to a toe-tapping start in the Galaxie Dance Tent with a two-hour trad dance party featuring Ottawa’s own Old Sod Band. Two more local favourites will keep the party going as bluesman Terry Gillespie and African groove master The Mighty Popo take the stage, priming the crowds for an adrenalin-fueled, tent-shaking closing set by Bhangra-Celtic fusion outfit Delhi 2 Dublin.

On the CUPE Main Stage, the Festival’s final night will kick off with hot up-and-coming country combo Ladies of the Canyon, followed by the one-two indie-folk punch of Portland quartet Horse Feathers and Toronto two-piece Bahamas. Bringing back the country vibe – with a healthy dose of bluegrass - festival favourite Jenny Whiteley will take the stage next, backed up by her crack band of seasoned players.. The evening’s penultimate act and this year’s one bona fide legend, Ramblin’ Jack Elliott is guaranteed to charm and delight, spinning tall tales from his storied life in between a selection of songs from a repertoire that spans over 40 years. Closing out the night - and the weekend - Canadian roots-music icon Jim Cuddy will take the stage last, joined by just-announced special guests Luke Doucet & Melissa McClelland.

As a special side-program this year, the festival will start each evening on the CUPE Main Stage with a short performance by one of three featured choirs. First up on Friday night is Folka Voca, the Ottawa Folklore Centre’s community choir, while Saturday will feature Ottawa’s premier queer community choir, Tone Cluster. As is tradition at the OFF, Sunday night will kick off with a performance by the Terry Penner Festival Choir, a unique group led by Andy Rush and made of festival attendees who rehearse over the course of the festival weekend.

In addition to its evening concerts, the Ottawa Folk Festival will present an array of daytime concerts, collaborative workshop sessions, and participatory activates for music lovers of all ages. The full daytime schedule will be announced on July 27th.

About The Ottawa Folk Festival

The 2010 Ottawa Folk Festival will take place from Friday, August 13 to Sunday, August 15th on the shores of the Ottawa River in beautiful Britannia Park. Over 40 local, national and international music acts will be featured on two evening and five daytime stages. The Festival will also feature a full program of participatory music workshops, children’s and family activities, an artisan village, environmental talks, food stalls, beer gardens and much, much more.

Tickets are available on-line at www.ticketbreak.com, by phone at 1-866-9-GET-TIX, or in person at the Ottawa Folklore Centre, Ten Thousand Villages in Westboro, and all three CD Warehouse locations.

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For more information, please visit www.ottawafolk.org For General Media Inquiries please contact: Lee Ann McLellan Marketing & Publicity Coordinator Ottawa Folk Festival media@ottawafolk.org 613-230-8234

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April 21, 2010

Ottawa Folk Festival Joins Forces with the Museum of Civilization for Unplugged Earth Day Celebration, April 22

OTTAWA – The Ottawa Folk Festival and the Canadian Museum of Civilization have teamed up to host a candlelit, acoustic Earth Day Celebration at the Museum of Civilization on April 22.

Celebrating Earth day in true eco-friendly fashion, the event will be au natural. Lighting will be provided by candle as well as energy efficient LED bulbs. Entertainment will be acoustic, and refreshments will be low-impact and locally grown. The evenings’ festivities will include intimate, “unplugged” performances from popular local artists Ana Miura with Fred Guignion, Julien Lelièvre, Jill Zmud, Michel Sauvé, and Louis-Philippe Robillard, and awesome eco-chic DIY crafts.

The Ottawa Folk Festival’s participation in the Earth Day event is a natural fit for the green-inspired Festival, the first of the Ottawa festivals to ditch wasteful plastic water bottles for lower-impact public water. The public water initiative in partnership with CUPE, CUPE 503, Ottawa Riverkeeper and Council of Canadians, had water supplied by on-site Hydration Stations which were tapped into Ottawa’s public water, an effort that had a substantially positive effect on the eco-footprint of the festival.

"The festival's water-bottle ban was also considered a success. Stainless-steel bottles were widely available, and close to 1,000 gallons of water were dispensed at the so-called hydration stations. According to water-station attendants, more than 7,000 plastic bottles were diverted from landfill sites." - The Ottawa Citizen

The festival also was able to purchase reusable plates, bowls, cups and cutlery to serve the 600+ volunteers as well as the public throughout the festival weekend; made possible by the TD Friends of the Environment Fund.

This year’s festival will see the continuation of the bottle-free initiative and its resourceful, impact-reducing results.

With free admission to the Earth Day celebration, participants can enjoy the cozy atmosphere and music performances while taking part in eco-friendly arts and crafts with all supplies provided. Locally produced refreshments can be purchased from the cash bar.

The Earth Day Celebration will take place at the Ottawa Museum of Civilization in the Grand Hall and Riverview Lobby at Thursday, April 22, 2010 at 7pm. Admission, musical performances, and eco-crafts are free.

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For more information contact: Ottawa Folk Festival 613 230 8234 or check out www.ottawafolk.org for more information on Green Initiatives.

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April 9, 2010

Award-winning Folk Rocker Timber Timbre Takes the Stage in Ottawa, April 30

OTTAWA – The Ottawa Folk Festival is thrilled to present critically-acclaimed folk rock act Timber Timbre with opening act ferriswheel live on stage at the First Baptist Church April 30, 2010.

Timber Timbre, project of core member Taylor Kirk, has garnered praise from fans and critics alike. The power and distinctiveness of Kirk's voice is the driving force of Timber Timbre and it is this power that stops people in their tracks upon hearing his music.

“His spare arrangements left notes and words lingering in the shadows, openly exposed to the listener, but he was able to add bursts of horns and execute tempo changes that hid the fragility of the songs at just the right moments. Basically he was the type of artist that could be playing alone in a bar and stop you dead in your tracks.” Herohill.com

The self-titled third album is suggested to be "the perfect soundtrack for burying someone alive” Adrian Pratt, Exclaim.ca. A combination of Kirk’s dusty voice, haunting lyrics, and understated guitar provides a bold, authentic experience that lingers with the listener. The sophistication of the latest album marks a natural progression for the act.

The album was released on Toronto-based Out of This Spark label in January 2009 and was awarded Eye Weekly’s "Album of the Year". They have since signed on with Canadian label Arts & Crafts and released the album internationally.

With a rapidly growing fan base and the recognition of his raw, unique talent things are heating up for Timber Timbre. The Ottawa show is a one-night stop and a recent addition to the already hectic touring schedule which takes them overseas, performing their first European dates.

Opening for Timber Timbre will be ferriswheel, the instrumental project by pianist Mathieu Charbonneau (Torngat, The Luyas) and Timber Timbre guitarist Simon Trottier. Their sound, a rare blend of folk, indie rock and classical piano, will be a unique treat for those who come out to see the Timber Timbre show Friday night.

Timber Timbre will be performing at the First Baptist Church on Friday, April 30, 2010 at 8pm. Tickets are $17 in advance or $20 at the door and are available through the Ottawa Folk Festival Office, Ottawa Folklore Centre, CD Warehouse and Vertigo Records.

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For more information contact:
Christine Isotti
Marketing & Publicity Coordinator
media@ottawafolk.org
613 230 8234

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April 7, 2010

James Hill and Anne Davison, Live in Concert, April 25, 2010, 8 pm, Irving Greenberg Theatre Centre 1233 Wellington, Ottawa ON

Famed Ukulele, Cellist Duo to Close Acoustic Wave Series with Performance April 25

OTTAWA - The Ottawa Folk Festival, in partnership with the GCTC, is wrapping up the 2009-10 Acoustic Wave concert series with a fifth show at the Irving Greenberg Theatre Centre on April 25, 2010. The show will feature the popular ukulele and cellist duo of James Hill and Anne Davison with Gatineau Hills' songstress Alise Marlane.

It seems only appropriate to end the annual Acoustic Waves concert series with the unique ukulele/cellist duo of James Hill and Anne Davison, winners of the 2009 Canadian Folk Music Awards' "Traditional Album of the Year". No strangers to the Ottawa Folk Festival, this time they are performing on the heels of their CFMA award and amid a flood of praise for their True Love Don’t Weep Tour.

Both artists have gained critical acclaim for their own projects, Hill for his phenomenal work as a ukulele virtuoso, deemed "...the Wayne Gretzky of the ukulele"- Stuart McLean, The Vinyl Café, CBC Radio, and Davison for her multiple projects including spearheading the ‘Armoda’ movement mixing art, music and modern dance.

Two emerging talents, James and Anne first met at university and have since become both personal and musical partners. Together they have formed a rare duo, entertaining audiences internationally with their blend of original and traditional folk music set over Hill’s masterful ukulele, banjo and Davison’s supportive cello. Released in May of 2009, their much-anticipated debut album "True Love Don't Weep" has been glowingly reviewed by multiple authorities in the folk world.

"Hill is a master of the [ukulele] and Davison is absolutely brilliant on the cello. One of the most enjoyable albums I've heard for ages!" - The Folk Diary

"Essential. True Love Don't Weep feels like a turning point for one of today's finest ukulele virtuosos. Thoughtful, moving and delightful." - Flea Market Music

Opening for the duo is Alise Marlane, jewel of the Gatineau Hills' music scene and experienced Ottawa Folk Festival performer. Marlane's distinct jazzy-folk sound has been hailed as the sound of Ottawa, her music a lyrical tribute to love, loss and the beauty of the Gatineau region.

James Hill and Anne Davison will be performing at the Irving Greenberg Theatre Centre on Sunday, April 25, 2010 at 8pm. Tickets are $22 available at the Great Canadian Theatre Company box office.

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For more information see http://www.ukulelejames.com/press_kit.htm or contact:

Crystal Kirkpatrick
Marketing & Publicity Coordinator
media@ottawafolk.org
613 230 8234

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February 24, 2010

Ana Miura, Live in Concert, March 14, 2010, Irving Greenberg Theatre Centre 1233 Wellington, Ottawa ON

Ana Miura To Headline Acoustic Waves At GCTC

OTTAWA- Ottawa Folk Festival, in partnership with the GCTC is pleased to present the fourth of five shows in the 2009-10 Acoustic Waves concert series on March 14th, 2010 featuring hometown darling Ana Miura, a mainstay of the Ottawa music scene.

Well-known on Ottawa’s festival stages, Miura was invited by Bruce Cockburn to share the stage with him, Joel Plaskett, & Steven Page as last summer’s Ottawa Folk Festival, and has also opened for Sarah Harmer and Jeremy Fisher.

Her new album, "The Kindness of Years" is her first full-length recording, a much-anticipated follow-up to her debut EP "Tenacious Heart" in 2005 and limited release "Mercury Rising" in 2007.

This time out, Miura was recorded and produced by Ross Murray (Mighty Popo, Lynn Miles, Lynne Hanson), whom she describes as a brilliant mindreader. "Ross created the sound I always heard in my head but never knew how to express," says Miura. "He took my songs and shaped them into a sonic picture."

Miura's "folky style is reminiscent of artists such as Sarah McLachlan, Joni Mitchell and Jewel," writes Lynn Saxberg, Ottawa Citizen music critic. "At each performance, [she] charms a few more people with the delicate power of her songs. She specializes in bittersweet love songs, singing them in a voice that shimmers with cool beauty and accompanying herself with a sure hand on acoustic guitar."

Miura recently took on a new role as General Manager of the Ottawa Folk Festival, but continues as Chair of Babes for Breasts, an organization she founded that takes female singer-songwriters across Canada to raise money for breast cancer charities. To date, the "Babes" have raised more than $45,000 dollars.

The diminutive singer-songwriter with the big voice and even bigger heart will take to the stage of the Irving Greenberg Theatre Centre (1233 Wellington, at Holland) at 8 pm on Sunday, March 14th. Tickets are $22 and available at the GCTC box office. The fifth show in the series will be James Hill and Anne Davison on April 25th.

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January 13, 2010

The Wooden Sky to Headline Acoustic Waves at GCTC

OTTAWA- Ottawa Folk Festival, in partnership with the GCTC, is pleased to present the third of five shows in the 2009-10 Acoustic Waves concert series on January 24th, 2010 featuring the Toronto folk-rock collective, The Wooden Sky.

Their second album If I Don't Come Home, You'll Know I'm Gone, produced by Howard Bilerman (Arcade Fire, The Dears), knocked CBC Radio 3's Amanda Putz out of her out of her boots, and she chose it as her favourite album of 2009. "So rarely does a combination come along where the songwriting is nuanced, poetic, introspective, and yet general enough for us all to identify with," raves Putz, who will emcee the show. "[Lead singer Gavin Gardiner] has a voice that will draw the listener in with its originality while remaining tuneful and in key! Add to that a band that not only gets what the songwriter is trying to say, but makes his songs better by pushing dynamics and knowing when shakers, not drums, and an organ, not guitars, would make the song better."

Gardiner himself says, "I definitely do strive to tell stories in my songs. There’s definitely a lot of personal things in there, and I found when I was bringing these songs to the band, the more nervous I was about bringing them" the more the band seemed to latch onto them."

Trying to nail down the disparate genres explored by The Wooden Sky isn’t an easy task. The band rejects the alt-country label, and says, "At the root of it, they’re pop-folk songs," but the tag doesn’t hint at the nuances in their sound.

Music Bloggers herohill.com agree: "The record is filled with moments of beauty that drop your jaw. The harmonies, steel and heart wrenching lyrics of "Oslo" hits with the impact of a truck and the tenderness of the piano/string filled closer "River Song One" will be one fans sing, eyes closed at shows, but they drift onto the back porch so easily ("Fairweather Friends") it’s impossible not to relax alongside the ear pleasing melodies."

Opening the show is Jill Zmud, the Ottawa-based torch-folk songstress whose music "resonates with a twangy ache worthy of Patsy Cline," according to the Ottawa Citizen’s Lynn Saxberg, who gave Zmud 4 stars for the album as we quietly drive by, launched at the Black Sheep Inn mid-November. "[Jill] has much more going for her than a pretty voice. Her CD shows she is also a fine songwriter, gifted lyricist, strong guitarist and an inventive piano player. Zmud is definitely one artist to keep an eye on in 2010. "

The event will be the first since Dylan Griffith and Ana Miura have assumed their roles as Festival Director and General Manager respectively. They are excited at the opportunity to meet members of the community. The performers will take to the stage of the Irving Greenberg Theatre Centre (1233 Wellington, at Holland) at 8 pm on Sunday, January 24th. Tickets are $22 and available at the GCTC box office. Upcoming shows include Ana Miura on March 14th and James Hill and Anne Davison on April 25th.

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For more information, contact Crystal Kirkpatrick (613) 230-8234 media@ottawafolk.org

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For Immediate Release
January 6, 2010

New Leaders For The Ottawa Folk Festival

OTTAWA - The Ottawa Folk Festival has gone through a generational change with the hiring of Festival Director Dylan Griffith and the creation of a General Manager position to be filled by Ottawa singer-songwriter Ana Miura.

"Dylan and Ana are looking forward to building on the much-loved, community-oriented traditions of the Festival and will undoubtedly also bring creativity and exciting new ideas through their leadership roles," stated Board President Lynn Haggarty. "Both are energetic, passionate supporters of Canadian folk community traditions, as well as attuned to the evolving folk scene and new-generation musicians."

Griffith was the successful candidate from a national search. He brings extensive experience in festival programming and production with him from his four years as Artistic Director of the Dawson City Music Festival and as a film festival producer/programmer in Vancouver and the Yukon.

"There really is nothing quite as satisfying as working with a passionate, committed team to create the uniquely magical experience of a folk festival," says Griffith, "and I am tremendously excited to have the opportunity to join just such a team at the OFF -- and to see what we can conjure up together in the coming months. Ottawa is a city of world-class festivals, and I have no doubt that the OFF will remain one of its best."

Miura’s skills as a singer-songwriter are matched by her organizational skills. The founder and organizer of Babes for Breasts, an annual national tour of female singer-songwriters raising money for breast cancer research, Miura has also coordinated the Ontario Council of Folk Festivals conference. Commenting on early impressions of her new colleague, Miura says, "Dylan is clearly a person who values relationships -- not only with his immediate team but also with the whole folk community. I believe he intrinsically understands this as someone who lived in a very tight-knit community for 11 years and I know he will use these same values when coming into ours."

In recent years, the Festival has won critical, artistic and audience acclaim for the breadth of musical and other experiences offered under the long-time direction of OFF Artistic Director Chris White, who stepped down in October 2009. Past patrons can expect to see the same wealth of exciting and varied performers, as well as popular elements introduced in recent years. These include the Dance Tent and gardening workshops, the Festival’s long history of environmental leadership including last year’s drive to go plastic-water-bottle-free, and the many family-friendly community partnerships and activities that make the OFF unique on the local festival scene.

The 2009 Festival was both a popular and financial success, helping to reduce the deficit sustained the previous year. With continued delivery of strong and appealing artistic offerings combined with sound management practices, the Board is confident that these new leaders will help the OFF continue on its path to being a strong, sustainable organization as well as attract new audiences to share in the festival experience. Arthur McGregor, Ottawa Folklore Centre owner and founding sponsor of the Ottawa Folk Festival, shares that view, saying, "I am excited about Dylan’s hiring and I’m confident in his ability to continue the excellent work that Chris White accomplished, confirming that the Ottawa Folk Festival is a ‘cutting-edge’ traditionally-based musical celebration."

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For additional information, contact:
Crystal Kirkpatrick media@ottawafolk.org or 613-230-8234
or Lynn Haggarty blynnhaggarty@rogers.com

Backgrounders:

Festival Director Dylan Griffith successfully produced and directed the nationally-recognized Dawson City Music Festival (repeatedly cited as one of the top festivals in Canada by The Globe & Mail) from 2004-2007. Selected accomplishments in this role include: consistently well-received and artistically compelling programming, featuring such diverse artists as Tanya Tagaq, Ndidi Onukwulu, Owen Pallett, Bill Bourne & Eivør Pálsdóttir, The Sadies, Rick Fines, Great Lake Swimmers, Chirlgilchin, Enoch Kent, Old Man Luedecke, Jon Rae & the River, Joel Plaskett, Leela Gilday and many more; the successful launch of the DCMF Songwriter-in-Residence program; significant increases in festival attendance and sponsorship revenues; the creation of a long-term festival investment fund; and an increased national profile for the DCMF through a strategic partnerships with CBC Radio 3 and other media partners.

Prior to this role, Dylan was Producer of the Dawson City International Short Film Festival (2003/4) and Coordinator of the Vancouver International Film Festival Trade Forum (2002/3). Most recently he has been Assistant Venue Coordinator of the Old Fire Hall Arts Centre in Whitehorse, YK, and Office/Project Manager for the Yukon Literacy Coalition. He holds a BA from the University of British Columbia/Keele University (UK).

General Manager Ana Miura is well-known on the local and national musical scene as a singer-songwriter, and concert and tour organizer. Since 2003, Ana has been a driving force behind and main performer in "Babes for Breasts" a national concert tour that has raised tens of thousands of dollars for Breast Cancer research. Before joining the OFF in November as Interim Director of Planning and Operations, Ana coordinated the annual conference of the Ontario Council of Folk Festivals. At last summer’s Ottawa Folk Festival, she coordinated the successful garden-themed activities and performances; served as a main-stage emcee; and, at the invitation of Bruce Cockburn, joined him and headliners Steven Page and Joel Plaskett for a 90-minute "Songs from the Road" concert.

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