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MANITOBA ELECTRONIC MUSIC EXHIBITION August 13 – 16, 2015 MEME is Western Canada's leading electronic music and digital arts festival, featuring four days of concerts, workshops and performances throughout downtown Winnipeg. Expect to hear the latest international sounds of techno, dub, house and experimental music in a festive setting that celebrates creativity through technology. Bringing together local and international electronic musicians and digital video artists, MEME has quickly become a must-do festival for those that enjoy a refined and high-tech multimedia experience. Join more than 15,000 people for a weekend of free electronic music performances in the heart of Winnipeg's Exchange District at Old Market Square. Venues: The Cube at Old Market Square, Canadian Museum For Human Rights, Pantages Playhouse, Winnipeg Art Gallery, The Pyramid Cabaret, Union Sound Hall and Manitoba Music. Tel: 204.298.3464 Email: info@memetic.ca www.memetic.ca WINNIPEG BBQ & BLUES FESTIVAL August 2015 (DATE TO BE CONFIRMED) The fourth annual Winnipeg BBQ and Blues Festival is a multi-day celebration featuring local, national, and international blues performers and a team-based barbeque competition. The Kansas City Barbeque Society sanctioned competition is open to amateurs and professionals who compete for points and a $10,000 purse — one of the largest in Canada. In addition, teams will also compete for a shot at an invitation to the Jack Daniel's World Championship Invitational Barbecue Competition in Lynchburg, Tennessee and an invite to the World Food Championships in Las Vegas, Nevada. The festival includes food vendors and beverage offerings, a Sunday morning Gospel Brunch and three concert stages running throughout both days. Talent line- up changes annually. Shaw Park, 1 Portage Avenue East – Exchange District Tel: 1.855.985.5000 (Ticketmaster) www.winnipegbbqandblues.ca MTS PRAIRIE JAM MUSIC FESTIVAL August 2015 (DATE TO BE CONFIRMED) The second annual MTS Prairie Jam Music Festival is an all-day outdoor live music event featuring some of music's biggest names. Held at Investors Group Field, the event features multiple stages, food, beverages, retail vendors, displays and more! A variety of ticket options are available including general admission and seating on field and in the grandstands. Talent line-up changes annually. Investors Group Field, 315 Chancellor Matheson Road – Fort Garry Tel: 1.855.985.5000 (Ticketmaster) www.prairiejam.ca MANYFEST: DOWNTOWN'S BIGGEST STREET FESTIVAL (DATE TO BE CONFIRMED) Enjoy many events over one weekend, with music, light, art, dance, wine & beer, food trucks, 10 & 10 running events, an outdoor movie, market, kids' activities, Ciclovia, food and fun on Broadway in the heart of downtown Winnipeg. Tel: 204.958.4640 Email: info@downtownwinnipegbiz.com www.manyfest.ca Manitoba Electronic Music Exhibition: Jabez Wray Manyfest: Downtown Winnipeg BIZ www.tourismwinnipeg.com 27 THINGS TO DO FESTIVALS & EVENTS F