TORONTO, Canada (Top40 Charts/ Cineplex Entertainment) - Cineplex Entertainment (TSX:CGX.UN), Universal
Music Canada and Insight Productions are ready to rock! On Monday, April 6th The
Tragically Hip fans will be treated to an exclusive one-night only LIVE and intimate performance from their legendary recording studio, The Bathouse, in Kingston Ontario. The Tragically Hip: We Are The Same will be shown in High-Definition (HD) and digital surround sound at select Cineplex Entertainment theatres across Canada. Hosted by
George Stroumboulopoulos from CBC's The Hour, guests will also be treated to a special Q&A session where they can email or text in their questions during the performance. They will also have an exclusive behind the scenes look at the band's studio and home base, The Bathouse.
"This performance is the first of its kind, offering a unique opportunity for guests to experience an intimate evening with Canadian rock greats, The Tragically Hip. This will be a spectacular one-of-a-kind musical performance like no other," said Pat Marshall, Vice-President, Communications and Investor Relations, Cineplex Entertainment. "We are pleased to partner with Universal Music and Insight Productions to bring The Tragically Hip exclusively to Cineplex Entertainment theatres across Canada."
In addition to their classic songs, the Tragically Hip will perform a selection of songs from their highly anticipated 12th studio album, We Are The Same which will be released on Tuesday, April 7th. We Are The Same was recorded and mixed by Bob Rock at the band's Bathouse studio in Kingston as well as in Vancouver and Maui.
"I've been a Hip fan since their first album and have known and loved Strombo for many years. This is a dream project for Insight," said John Brunton, President, Insight Productions. "You will see a unique and original performance from the band on the big screen."
Advance tickets are available beginning Friday, March 20th online at www.cineplex.com/events as well as at participating theatre box offices. General admission is $20.95 + tax or $21.95 + tax and includes a copy of their new album, We Are the Same.
Exclusive SCENE Contest
Until Monday, March 24, 2009, SCENE members can enter the once-in-a-lifetime concert contest to see this event live! One lucky SCENE member and a friend will be selected to attend The Tragically Hip's intimate live performance at The Bathouse on Monday, April 6th. The winning SCENE member and guest will be the band's only audience. The winner and a guest will also receive round trip travel to Kingston, Ontario and two nights hotel accommodation. To enter or for more information, visit www.scene.ca.