WestJet Family Fun Series

Thank you for celebrating the 2012 Fair at the PNE. We look forward to inviting you back from August 17 – September 2, 2013.

WestJet Family Fun Series – BRAND NEW!

Summer afternoons will be well spent with the WestJet Family Fun Series! Enjoy the latest in pop music with Victoria Duffield, Greyson Chance and Shawn Desman! Don’t miss Canada’s own singing sensation Tyler Medeiros and enjoy the international flavour of Les Noces Gitanes! There’s something for the whole family including favourites like Lamb Chop, the Doodlebops and R5 featuring stars from Austin and Ally! Discover what it really takes to be a Princess with Princess Jubilation! and be sure to check out Charlie, winner of YTV’s The Next Star! Come and meet your favourite Star Trek stars Brent Spiner and Marina Sirtis. Also, a PNE tradition continues with Aloha Elvis! with Red Robinson.

Shows Daily at 2:00pm
WestJet Concert Stage

August 18 to August 21
PNE Star Showdown

Hosted by your favourite personality from “The Beat 94.5 - Vancouver’s #1 Hit Music Station”, this crowd favourite brings out the best of BC’s amateur talent! The first three days of semi-finalist competition feature all the stars; dancers, singers, musicians and comedians performing in their different age groups. The top three performers from each day of competition will advance to the all-ages final on Aug 21st. With $10,000 in prize money to be won and over $22,000 in New Image College scholarships up for grabs, this competition will keep you on the edge of your seat. Be sure to check out the PNE Star Showdown!

www.pne.ca/starshowdown/

West Jet Concert Stage

Wednesday, August 22
Tyler Medeiros

Tyler MedeirosWell on his way to reinventing the sound, feel and look of popular music, this multi-talented teen phenomenon is already drawing early comparisons to multi-platinum superstars like Usher and Justin Timberlake for his advanced songwriting abilities as well as dancing and acting chops. Discovered by multi-platinum superstar Flo Rida, Medeiros has been a household name in his native Canada for some time. Well on his way to taking the industry by storm with a barrage of singles, Tyler’s highly anticipated upcoming debut “Radio” ft. Flo Rida is just the beginning of a long, fruitful career.

www.TylerMedeiros.com

WestJet Concert Stage

Thursday, August 23
Charlie

CharlieInspired by all types of music, Charlie is a singer-songwriter who started writing music well before she imagined singing for hundreds of thousands across Canada. In the spring of 2011, this mini fashionista was one of four thousand kids who auditioned for YTV's The Next Star in hopes of getting the opportunity to express her passion for music. By the fall of 2011 Charlie had become an audience favourite and won the nationally televised competition by a landslide with over two million votes. Armed with talent and an infectious energy that grabs you from the stage or through the screen, Charlie brings originality and freshness to her audience.

WestJet Concert Stage

Friday, August 24
Star Trek Stars: Come and meet Brent Spiner & Marina Sirtis

Brent SpinerAttention Trekkies! Come meet your favorite Star Trek stars - live on stage. Come face to face with Star Trek: The Next Generation star Brent Spiner, who played the beloved android Data. And also from Star Trek: The Next Generation come meet Commander Deanna Troi, Marina Sirtis.

WestJet Concert Stage

Saturday, August 25
Aloha Elvis! with Red Robinson

Award winning Elvis tribute artist Donny Edwards will recreate the wonderful years of Elvis Presley with a performance of remarkable authenticity. Come join the fun and sing along to “Rock-a-Hula Baby”, “Blue Hawaii” and the classic “Can’t Help Falling in Love”. Special guest Joe Esposito will join Red Robinson on stage to reflect on those magical days on the Hawaiian Islands. Come say Aloha to Elvis!

Enter to WIN airfare for two anywhere that WestJet flies! Available at this show only and you must be present to win. One entry per person. Must show valid photo ID. Enter at the contest booth before the show starts. Good luck!

WestJet Concert Stage

Sunday, August 26
A Lamb Chop Celebration!

A Lamb Chop CelebrationA LAMB CHOP CELEBRATION! starring Shari Lewis' daughters, Mallory Lewis and Lamb Chop.

Bring the whole family for an entertaining hour of laughter and song. Introduce the kids to the beloved children's icon Lamb Chop, skillfully bought to life by Shari's daughter, Mallory Lewis. Fun for all ages, kids will fall in love with Lamb Chop, teens and twenty somethings will remember Lamb Chop from Lamb Chop's Play Along, and grown-ups thru seniors will enjoy revisiting their youth as they laugh and sing along with Lamb Chop and Mally! Filled with audience participation and a retrospective video presentation on Shari, A LAMB CHOP CELEBRATION! is fun for the whole family!

www.mallorylewisandlambchop.com

WestJet Concert Stage

Monday, August 27
Victoria Duffield

Victoria DuffieldSince releasing her debut single "Shut Up and Dance" last year, Victoria Duffield - the singer/actress/dancer from Abbotsford, BC - has seen the platinum track reach No. 1 on the MuchMusic countdown, record over 2 million views on YouTube, and become the most played song by a Canadian artist at radio for 2 months. Her recently-released second single - "Feel" - is already on the same path.

www.victoriaduffield.com

WestJet Concert Stage

Tuesday, August 28
Doodlebops' Musical Playdate

DoodlebopsGet movin’ and groovin’ with kids’ favourite band in the Doodlebops’ Musical Playdate. Join rock stars DeeDee, Rooney and Moe as they sing their favourite songs, tell their wackiest jokes and show off their funkiest dance moves. The Doodlebops can’t wait to "Get on the Bus" and come to your town!

www.doodlebops.com

WestJet Concert Stage

Wednesday, August 29
Greyson Chance

Greyson ChanceAt just 14 years-old, Greyson Chance has accomplished more than many musicians can hope for in their careers; two successful North American tours, performing at the White House, national television appearances and, most recently, the release of his debut album Hold On ‘Til The Night.

Much of Chance’s celebrity began with a fortuitous YouTube post of a performance by the stage-ready 6th grader for his fellow students of Lady Gaga’s “Paparazzi,” but the whirlwind of exposure and international opportunities that ensued have been such that can only be earned by his sheer talent. Catching the eye of a producer at “The Ellen DeGeneres Show,” led to Chance’s first guest appearance and a fateful return a week later, where DeGeneres announced that she had signed Greyson as the first artist on her newly formed label, eleveneleven. The rest – as they say – is history. Now, with a critically acclaimed debut album, Chance has become a household name and is looking forward to more exciting projects for fans in 2012.

www.greyson-official.com

WestJet Concert Stage

Thursday, August 30
Shawn Desman

Shawn DesmanFrom the moment he released his self-titled debut CD in the fall of 2002, Shawn Desman has enjoyed phenomenal success. His album spent an incredible 49 weeks on the SoundScan Top 200 sales chart and produced two Top 10 singles and two #1 videos. Desman’s visibility then soared to even greater heights after the subsequent release of his sophomore album “Back for More” which garnered him a Juno Award for Best R&B/Soul Recording. His high-energy, infectious single, “Let’s Go,” exploded onto the Top 40 radio chart after just 1 week, peaking at #1 proving he is a superstar entertainer worthy of all the critical acclaim and destined to be at the forefront of the global music stage.

www.shawndesman.com

WestJet Concert Stage

Friday, August 31
Les Noces Gitanes

Les Noces GitanesLes Noces Gitanes is an unlikely encounter of international artists, each with his or her own musical speciality. Their magical fusion of styles including jazz, flamenco, swing, Bollywood, oriental and latin flavours invites you on a wild ride through the musically rich world of the gypsies. Drawing on themes from India to Andalucia this young group captures the eyes and ears of audiences around the world as they explore different musical genres and the marriage of sound and dance.

http://www.myspace.com/lesnocesgitanes

WestJet Concert Stage

Saturday, September 1
R5

R5R5 is the fastest-rising young band on the pop-rock scene. Just don't confuse them with other emerging young pop-rock bands in the teen space, as this acclaimed group has a fresh, unique sound that comes from years of writing and performing together as a unit. They aren't just a close-knit band, they are family. Literally. R5 consists of the Lynch family siblings, Ross Lynch (16), star of Disney Channel's #1 series, Austin & Ally, Riker Lynch (20), a featured "Warbler" in Fox's smash TV series, Glee, Rocky Lynch (17), sister, Rydel Lynch (18), and family friend, Ellington Ratliff (18). Together they make up one of today's most exciting young bands featuring catchy rock-inspired songs, a fashionable look, and an energetic performance style. Signed to Hollywood Records, they are working with the top songwriters and producers, which will ensure they are just at the beginning of a successful and long-term music career.

www.r5rocks.com/

WestJet Concert Stage

Sunday, September 2 and Monday, September 3
Princess Jubilation! A Musical Coronation

Princess JubilationYou are invited to a grand royal Coronation. Bring your little Princess for this fun-loving, family musical stage show. Come celebrate as a charming cast discovers what it really means to be a Princess! Filled with delightful characters, live dance numbers and music that will have you singing along in true Princess fashion. You’ve got the Princess Power!

www.princessjubilation.com

WestJet Concert Stage


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