Canadian Rock Icon Tom Cochrane to Play Halftime
May 29, 2013 - Canadian Football League (CFL)
Winnipeg Blue Bombers News Release
WINNIPEG, MB - Juno award winner and Canadian Hall of Fame musical icon, Tom Cochrane, will rock the house at halftime to celebrate the June 27th Grand Opening of Investors Group Field and the kickoff to the 2013 CFL season. To join the opening day party, Manitobans can snap up single day tickets starting this Saturday, June 1, 2013.
The Manitoba-born rock legend is best known for his smash hit âLife is a Highway' and signature song âBig League'. Throughout his career, he has won seven Junos including as best male vocalist of the year, best songwriter, and best album of the year for Mad, Mad World which is one of the biggest selling Canadian records of all time.
"The opening of Investors Group Field is an historic moment in Manitoba," said Garth Buchko, President and CEO of the Winnipeg Football Club. "With his Manitoba roots, there's no better way to celebrate all that's great about our province than with rock legend, Tom Cochrane."
On opening day, fans are invited to arrive no later than 7:15 p.m. for the opening ceremonies which will occur prior to the 8:00 p.m. kickoff. The celebration will include an inaugural Investors Group Field towel as a special souvenir for all fans in attendance. "It'll be a great show of support to have all fans waving them in tribute to our new stadium and our Winnipeg Blue Bombers," said Buchko.
Grand opening game day tickets can be purchased by visiting www.ticketmaster.ca or by calling 1-855-BOMBERS. Season tickets are still available along with seasonal parking passes, and can be purchased by calling 204-784-7448 or by visiting the Blue Bomber Ticket Office at Investors Group Field.
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