Calgary’s East Village will be rockin’ and rollin’ on Canada Day when Studio Bell opens to the public and several special events have been planned to celebrate.
Construction on Studio Bell began in early 2013 and the project will cost $191M when it is complete.
The facility on 4th Street SE is home to the National Music Centre and was built to celebrate Canadian music in all its forms.
“Bell is proud to celebrate the grand opening of Studio Bell, the new home of the National Music Centre and an inspiration to all music lovers,” said Loring Phinney, Vice President of Corporate Marketing for Bell Canada. “We look forward to supporting NMC in creating and sharing great Canadian musical experiences with visitors for years to come.”
“Studio Bell will be one of Canada’s most significant national institutions, inspiring new generations of musicians and music lovers and catalyzing the redevelopment of Calgary’s East Village as a core urban district,” said NMC President and CEO Andrew Mosker.
The building is almost 15,000 square metres and houses a massive collection of musical instruments, equipment and artifacts, Canadian music memorabilia, and three Canadian music halls of fame.
“When you walk in the doors at Studio Bell, you are going to be awed by the architecture, that’s going to strike you number one, and then you’re going to have the opportunity to explore five floors of interactive exhibits,” said Cynthia Klaassen, Manager of Visitor and Venue Services, National Music Centre.
Studio Bell will open to the public on July 1, 2016 and admission will be free from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Visitors can register online for the opening event beginning on June 15 and the first 500 will be guaranteed early entry and receive a special gift.
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