City of Richmond
Maritime Musical Talent Takes Over the O Zone Stage
25 February 2010The O Zone plays host to some Canadian home-grown musical talent this evening. On February 25, both Two Hours Traffic and Wintersleep headline and take to the Main Stage in a striking illustration of Canada’s maritime musical capital.
First up at 8:00 p.m., and appearing with support from the Province of Prince Edward Island, Two Hours Traffic is a power-pop band from Charlottetown. Their songs have been featured on shows such as Gossip Girl, The O.C. and Castle, among others, and can count among their accolades a nomination for the 2008 Polaris Music Prize. Wintersleep, with support from the Province of Nova Scotia, takes to the stage at 9:30 p.m., with their trademark haunting lyrics and nerve-splicing drum beats. Hailing from Halifax, this group received the Juno Award for New Group of the Year in 2008 and currently enjoys a burgeoning popularity.
Come early and watch the Women’s Gold Medal Hockey game on the Big Screen from 3:30 to 6 p.m., followed by the Victory Ceremony from BC Place at 7 p.m.
The Richmond O Zone is the biggest celebration site of the 2010 Olympic Winter Games, amassed over 60 acres in the heart of Richmond City Centre, just minutes from the new Canada Line, from Richmond City Hall into Minoru Park. The O Zone is open daily until February 28 from 3 to 11 p.m. on weekdays and noon to 11 p.m. on weekends.
For more information, visit www.richmondozone.ca.
