Organisers of the previously reported Canadian version of SXSW, NXNE, have announced that Radio 2's Bob Harris will be broadcasting two shows live from the music convention, as well as giving a keynote speech and staging a Bob Harris Presents showcase event, featuring some of his favourite Canadian artists. Confirming his involvement in the convention, Harris told CMU: "Having championed Canadian music in the UK via two major radio documentaries, I am really looking forward to bringing BBC Radio 2 to Toronto to broadcast live from NXNE. I feel excited by this further opportunity to introduce the diversity of Canadian talent to the British audience. I am deeply impressed by the ethos of a music community which I feel is as creative and vibrant as any in the world". NXNE takes place in Toronto from 7-10 Jun, info from http://www.nxne.com
Mar 29, 2007
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Radio 2's Bob Harris to broadcast live from NXNE in Toronto
BBC Radio 2 presenter Bob Harris will broadcast two live shows from the NXNE music convention in Toronto, give a keynote and stage a showcase of Canadian artists.