NATIONAL MUSIC CENTRE ANNOUNCES FREE ADMISSION FOR FAMILY DAY WITH THE POLYJESTERS ON FEBRUARY 20

BUY ANY NMC MEMBERSHIP FOR 50% OFF ON FAMILY DAY ONLY

(Calgary, AB — February 7, 2023) It’s time for families to spend the day connecting through music! The National Music Centre (NMC) will be opening Studio Bell with free admission on February 20 for a special Family Day event with The Polyjesters, a band of prairie pirates who play swing music of all flavours. Gather your friends and family for a day of fun, musical exploration, and interactive activities, all for free!

The Polyjesters were created by brothers Jason and Sheldon Valleau on a park bench in Holland and developed on the streets of France, moving from street performances to playing private parties in Monaco including for the Prince himself.

In addition to the swinging tunes, visitors can also expect in-gallery activations for all ages. Whether exploring vibration and volume through a hands-on Instrument Petting Zoo, catching a Kimball Theatre Organ demo or discovering the new Showcase: Guitars exhibition, families have tons to enjoy, together.

"We absolutely love seeing families show up in droves every year for our Family Day event,” said Andrew Mosker, NMC President and CEO. “Music is such a great way to connect people from diverse backgrounds and generations of loved ones as well as friends, so we welcome all to experience National Music Centre and have a blast together on February 20!”

Family Day Schedule:

• 10:00 am to 1:00 pm – Instrument Petting Zoo (East Village Skybridge, Level 5)
• 10:30 am to 10:45 am – Kimball Theatre Organ Demo (Sound Affects, Level 3)
• 12:00 pm to 12:15pm - Kimball Theatre Organ Demo (Sound Affects, Level 3)
• 12:30 pm to 1:15 pm – The Polyjesters (Performance Hall, Level 2)
• 1:30 pm to 1:45 pm - Kimball Theatre Organ Demo (Sound Affects, Level 3)
• 2:00 pm to 2:15 pm - Kimball Theatre Organ Demo (Sound Affects, Level 3)
• 2:30pm to 3:15pm – The Polyjesters (Performance Hall, Level 2)
• 3:30 pm to 3:45 pm – Kimball Theatre Organ Demo (Sound Affects, Level 3)

Studio Bell will be open from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm for Family Day on Monday, February 20. Families are encouraged to book their tickets online in advance at studiobell.ca/whats-on.

In addition to family activities, make sure to buy any NMC Membership for 50% off. The promotion is available for one-day only in-person or online on February 20. Learn about membership perks at studiobell.ca/become-a-member.

About National Music Centre | Centre National de Musique
The National Music Centre (NMC) has a mission to amplify the love, sharing, and understanding of music. it is preserving and celebrating Canada’s music story inside its home at Studio Bell in the heart of the East Village in Mohkinstsis (Calgary) on Treaty 7 territory. A registered charity with programs that include exhibitions, artist development, performance, and education, NMC is inspiring a new generation of music lovers. For more information about NMC’s onsite activities, please visit studiobell.ca. To check out the NMC experience online, including video-on-demand performances, made-in-Canada stories, and highly entertaining educational content, visit amplify.nmc.ca.

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Media Contact:
Julijana Capone, Senior Publicist
National Music Centre
T. 403.543.5123
julijana.capone@nmc.ca | @nmc_canada