COQUITLAM, BC, Oct. 23, 2015 /CNW/ - Hard Rock Casino Vancouver is pleased to present a unique and exclusive opportunity for fans and local media to attend and experience the Judas Priest Memorabilia Case Dedication ceremony taking place at Hard Rock Casino Vancouver on Wednesday, October 28, 2015 at 5:30pm.
"This is the only Judas Priest memorabilia case in existence and we have the honour of not only hosting two of their shows at our theatre but of also having the iconic band be personally involved in the dedication ceremony," said Raj Mutti, Executive Director, Hard Rock Casino Vancouver. "It's a huge thrill."
In addition to the dedication, local media are invited to participate in a memorabilia tour which will be facilitated by Warwick Stone, Hard Rock Casino's Memorabilia Curator. Stone has gone through the process of refreshing the memorabilia cases that are currently on display at Hard Rock Casino Vancouver and has brought new pieces that are reflective of such legendary artists as James Brown, Whitney Houston, Katy Perry, Mötley Crüe, Styx, Lenny Kravitz, Nikki Minaj and many others.
"With this re-fresh, our guests will get to see some very unique pieces that they will recognize from music videos, album covers, movies and such," said Stone. Throughout Stone's 22-year tenure working with Hard Rock branded locations, he has served in multiple roles to include oversight of memorabilia, merchandise and acquiring and displaying the rock 'n' roll artifacts for which the brand has become famous across the globe.
Timeline:
4:00 pm – Media Tour with Warwick Stone (for media members only)
5:30 pm – Judas Priest Memorabilia Case Dedication (media & public welcome to attend)
About Hard Rock Casino Vancouver:
Hard Rock Casino Vancouver is situated in the thriving City of Coquitlam, British Columbia in Metro Vancouver and is home to unparalleled entertainment, dining and gaming offerings. With an 80,000 square foot casino floor, Hard Rock Casino Vancouver offers more than 950 interactive slot machines and popular table games such as blackjack, roulette, baccarat, poker, pai gow, craps, VIP high limit salons and others. With multiple performance spaces including a state-of-the-art 1,100 seat theatre, Hard Rock Casino Vancouver boasts the best in music and comedy as well as local artists. To complement the gaming and entertainment experience, Hard Rock Casino Vancouver serves a variety of culinary options and is home to chefs that dish up unique and flavourful fare in a modern atmosphere. For the latest news and events, follow Hard Rock Casino Vancouver on Facebook facebook.com/HardRockCasinoVancouver and Twitter twitter.com/HardRockCasinoV.
Hard Rock Casino Vancouver is owned and operated by Great Canadian Gaming Corporation under license from HRHH IP, LLC ("HRHH"). Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas is the flagship property owned by an affiliate of HRHH.
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MEDIA CONTACT: Donnie Gordon, Manager, Entertainment Publicity, Great Canadian Gaming Corporation, 604.247.4127, [email protected]
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