Media Advisory/Invitation -The Buskers are coming to Toronto Pearson!

~ High energy, unexpected performances will surprise airport guests to kick off Scotiabank BuskerFest 2013~

TORONTO, Aug. 12, 2013 /CNW/ - On Monday, August 19, Toronto Pearson will be transformed into a wildly wacky stage of talent as dinosaurs, acrobats and magicians perform to kick-off this year's Scotiabank BuskerFest. This signature local event is North America's largest busker festival featuring some of the very best in international street performances.

Airport and media guests are invited to experience the fun as unexpected performances take over Terminal 1 Domestic Arrivals and Departures. Guests will enjoy a number of acts including an interactive break dance performance by Cirque Du Soleil performer, Julio "Kown" Santiago and entertainment from flexible comedian, Jonathan Burns. In addition, circus acts, musical performances and magic shows will line the halls.

Scotiabank BuskerFest, now in its 14^th year, supports Epilepsy Toronto. Beginning on August 19, Toronto Pearson will donate $1 up to $5,000 to Epilepsy Toronto for every Twitter post using the hashtag #PearsonBuskerFest.

Follow @TorontoPearson on Twitter and join Toronto Pearson on Facebook at Facebook.com/TorontoPearson!

ONSITE AT THE AIRPORT:

1. High energy break dancing act by Cirque Du Soleil performer, Julio "Kown" Santiago and his crew, the USA Break Dancers
2. Magic show by
master street magician, Charlie Caper
3. Appearance by the playful and spontaneous beasts from prehistoric times, Sauruses
4. Acrobatic performance by The Catwall Acrobats
5. Entertainment from flexible comedian, Jonathan Burns and many more!
6. Interviews with Toronto Pearson, Epilepsy Toronto, and Scotiabank BuskerFest representatives and performers

DATE:
Monday, August 19, 2013

TIME:
2:00p.m. - 3:00p.m.

WHERE:
Toronto Pearson
The Malton Gallery, Terminal 1, Level 2, directly above Canada Arrivals. Media guests may park in the Terminal 1 garage and will be provided a full parking voucher at the event. Directions to Terminal 1 parking can be found here:
http://www.torontopearson.com/en/toandfrom/directions/

RSVP: Sarah Shelest for entry arrangements
[email protected]
Please note media are required to bring government issued photo identification as the event is post-security.

About the Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA)
The Greater Toronto Airports Authority is the operator of Toronto Pearson International Airport, the largest airport in Canada and one of the largest in North America in terms of passenger and air cargo traffic.  In 2012, Toronto Pearson handled 35 million passengers. The focus of the GTAA continues to be on competitiveness, growing the airport's status as an international gateway, meeting the needs of our travellers and ensuring the long-term success of the organization, our airline customers and the regional economy. Join Toronto Pearson on Facebook and Twitter (@torontopearson) #PearsonBuskerFest.

About Scotiabank BuskerFest Toronto
Since its inception in 2000, Scotiabank BuskerFest has featured hundreds of the best street performers from around the world, hosted millions of amazed spectators and helped raise much needed funds for Epilepsy Toronto. Scotiabank BuskerFest is the largest street performers' festival in North America and is the largest Epilepsy awareness raising event in the world.

SOURCE: Greater Toronto Airports Authority

For Toronto Pearson:
Sarah Shelest
Edelman
[email protected]
416-849-8925

For Scotiabank BuskerFest Toronto: 
Dianne Weinrib
DW Communications
[email protected]
416-703-5479