Sirius pledges $80,000 to Les Francouvertes

TORONTO - The 2006 and 2007 editions of Les Francouvertes has a new presenter, Sirius Canada. “Sirius' participation in this event is another step in honouring the company's commitment to the development of Canadian music talent,” says the press release. “Les Francouvertes is one of the most respected francophone music competitions in the country, and is dedicated to the development of emerging artists. This year marks the 10th anniversary of this important competition, which kicks off on January 30th at the Lion D'Or Theater in Montreal. A cheque presentation of $80,000 will take place at the January 30th launch event....