On Friday November 1, 2013, many local amateur musicians will once again take up their rock instruments to battle for the title of “Halifax’s Best Band” and raise much-needed money for Nova Scotians living with a physical disability. Over $150,000 has been raised to date by March of Dimes Canada at this annual rocking event in Halifax. Last year’s event at the Cunard Centre was the biggest Rock for Dimes events across Canada and in March of Dimes Canada history. We’re hoping the 8th year will make it even bigger and better!
This year’s costume-musical theme for the “two stages” event will be Here Comes the 70s. This is an opportunity for you dress for the 70s and cheer on your favorite band! The Battle will focus on Dance Music and the bands will include many lawyers!
This year will mark the first appearance at Halifax Rock for Dimes for well known East coast rock band Dali Van Gogh. Dali Van Gogh has just released their new record WILD BLUE CITY.
The Rock for Dimes Battle of the Bands will take place at the CUNARD CENTRE, on Marginal Road, with lots of parking for everyone.
The confirmed bands who are raising funds for March of Dimes Canada include: Red C (McInnes Cooper), Project 501 (Stewart McKelvey), last year’s Big Winners Terminal Road (N.S. Department of Justice), The Goldilocks Effect (Burchells LLP) andDali Van Gogh (Cynthia Scott).
Coast Arts and Food Editor Stephanie Johns, Q104’s Anna Zee and musician Rich Aucoin have been tapped at judges. Q104’s Tom B will be pulling double duty as judge and the evening’s MC.
Silent and live auction which will feature return get away for 2 on Porter Airlines.
Halifax Rock for Dimes benefits March of Dimes Canada’s Conductive Education (CE) Nova Scotia Program, which helps children and adults in our province. CE is an innovative program that blends elements of education and rehabilitation to improve the independence, mobility and confidence of children with disabilities, and has proven especially beneficial to children with cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis and developmental apraxia.
March of Dimes Canada is a nationally registered charitable organization providing support services to people with disabilities, their families and caregivers across Canada. In 2010, November 2nd became March of Dimes Conductive Education Awareness Day at Province House in Halifax and prominent Nova Scotia MLAs delivered resolutions in the House of Assembly recognizing the “immense benefit” of March of Dimes Canada and Conductive Education in Nova Scotia.
Highlight of the evening will be the Pennzoil Vehicle Retrofit Initiative Presentation. Pennzoil, Lawton’s Drugs and March of Dimes Canada have teamed together and will be presenting a life changing vehicle retrofit a Nova Scotia resident living with a physical disability.
To purchase tickets ($20 individual / $200 table of 10) or to make a donation to help your favourite band raise much needed funds go to: Rock for Dimes Halifax or call 1-800-263-3463
Mark your calendars now for Friday, November 1, 2013. Doors open at 7:00 P.M. and attend the BIGGEST Rock for Dimes Event in Canada! Tickets will be available at the door.
Atlantic Canada Rocks has supported this spectacular event over the past couple of years, and we encourage all to attend!