Gil Garratt, left, Artistic Director of the Blyth Festival, and Chris Mercanti, Manager of Community and Indigenous Relations, Bruce Power, with the cheque cementing Bruce Power's contribution to the Festival for the next 5 seasons. June 17th, 2019 (Photo submitted by Dwight Irwin, Communications Specialist – Corporate Communications-Bruce Power)The Blyth Festival has a big new backer.
Bruce Power announced today they are committing $125,000 to the Festival, becoming the "New Play Development Sponsor", as Blyth Festival begins its 45th summer this month.
The money from Bruce Power will help fund the Festival over the next five years.
Bruce Power CEO James Scongack said the contribution is in line with the energy giant's commitment to promoting and sustaining arts and culture in the Bruce, Grey and Huron area.
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