Epson Sponsors Cirque du Soleil 2006-2007 Canadian Tours
Toronto,
ON, jan 2006: Epson Canada Ltd. has announced that it has signed on as
official sponsor of over 240 performances of Cirque du Soleil’s
Canadian touring productions in 2006-2007. The sponsorship includes
the touring shows Quidam, Varekai, and a new production slated for
spring 2007; as well as Delirium: Turning Music into Motion, which
premieres on January 26 in Montreal, QC. Cirque du Soleil is a
world-renowned artistic entertainment company based in Montréal, QC.
“We
are thrilled to partner with Cirque du Soleil, a premium Canadian brand
known the world over for its creativity and vision,” commented Tony
Rossi, Director of Sales and Marketing, Epson Canada Ltd. “The
uncompromising commitment to excellence Cirque du Soleil and Epson
Canada share enables us to be leaders in our respective fields,
consistently providing Canadians with experiences that exceed their
expectations.Epson Canada will kick-off its sponsorship with the world
premiere of Delirium: Turning Music into Motion, a multifaceted event
featuring Cirque du Soleil music remixed. Created and directed by
Michel Lemieux and Victor Pilon, it’s an urban tale that creates its
own “larger-than-life universe where music, dance, and drama
intermingle with gargantuan projections”. The show will make its world
debut at the Bell Centre in Montréal from January 26-29; after which
the North American tour will commence, stopping in Toronto on February
20 and 21.
“Epson perfectly fits our definition of an ideal
corporate partner,” said Ryan Sandilands, Director of Corporate
Alliances, Cirque du Soleil. “They are a category leader and also a
category shaper, developing new and innovative products which delight
their consumers worldwide. We look forward to working with them to
develop programs that delight Cirque du Soleil fans across Canada.”