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I'll be there with bells on if it turns out to be true.. Charlottetown is only a few hrs from where I'm living.. I have friends and family all around there...!! woohoo!!!

ShaniaFanalways wrote:

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Is this a legit announcement?

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It sure sounds like it. It was in Charlottetown's local newspaper, The Guardian. 

Connor Simpson has just replied to someone on his twitter : " I suspect it'll be a wide tour so don't book your tickets to PEI just yet "

At this point I think that she won't renew her contract in Vegas. She'll perform some concerts in the US and Canada between Vegas till the end of the year and then she'll record her new album in 2015. That's my hope, of course. Maybe she'll work on it in March and April to have at least 1 new song in August. That's my hope, at least.

Yeah, according to the sales, the only completely sold-out shows had been the first two back in December 2012.
She said that in January she would've discuss with AEG about the possibility of a renewal but nothing has been said since then.
Or maybe she'll do what Celine did: two/three years off Vegas to tour and release a new album and then she'll be back in Vegas with a new show.
But I also think that those two sold-out shows in Canada made her change her mind about now wanting to tour anymore around the world and to settle in Vegas. Apparently. there are still lots of people out there eager to see her live outside Sin City.

PEI 2014 ‏@PEI2014

Announcement is getting started!

12:05 PM ET - 26 Feb 14

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I'm so freakin excited!!!!
woohoo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D :D :D

PEI 2014 ‏@PEI2014

@ShaniaTwain promises to be a 'memorable concert event' says Andre, CEO of @DonaldKDonald! #youbet

12:16 PM ET - 26 Feb 14

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Charlottetown Mayor @Clifford__Lee says its only fitting that @ShaniaTwain will be on PEI for #foundersweek! #bigyear #sesquicentennial

12:20 PM ET - 26 Feb 14

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Shania Twain to headline PEI 2014 Founders Week Concert

Superstar Shania Twain to perform in Atlantic Canada on the Charlottetown Events Grounds on August 30 , 2014

February 26, 2014 - CHARLOTETTOWN, PE - DONALD K. DONALD and AEG Live Canada are pleased to announce that Canadian icon Shania Twain will perform a special concert on Saturday, August 30, at 4:30 p.m. Atlantic Time, at the Charlottetown Events Grounds as part of the PEI 2014 Founders Week festivities. The concert will be Twain’s first performance in Atlantic Canada in 15 years.

Ticket s range from $89.50 to $179.50 and will go on sale to the public on Friday, March 7 at 10:00 a.m. AT. Fans can buy their tickets online at www.ShaniaPEI.ca, in person at the Eastlink Centre Charlottetown box office or by phone at 1 - 902 - 629 - 6625.

“I am looking forward to returning to Atlantic Canada after fifteen years and playing Charlottetown and PEI for the first time,” said Shania Twain. “I’m so excited to participate in this very special anniversary event."

Shania Twain is an international superstar and the world's best - selling female country artist of all time. An amazing and accomplished singer and songwriter, Shania Twain boasts more than 75 million alb ums sold worldwide. She has multi - platinum album sales in 32 countries, has the eighth - biggest selling album of all time in the U.S. and 18 top ten songs, eight of which reached #1.

Most amazing of all, Shania has reached beyond all feasible music boundaries with just four studio albums, three of which have received Diamond certification by the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) for sales of 10 million copies in the U.S. She is the only female artist to have three consecutive alb ums sell more than 10 million copies.

Twain’s performance will be the PEI 2014 Founders Week Concert as part of the 150 th Anniversary of the historic 1864 Charlottetown Conference, which led to the Canadian Confederation in 1867.

“We couldn’t be more pleased to bring one of North America’s most treasured artists to the Maritimes for this very special concert,” said Debra Rathwell, Senior Vice President, AEG Live . “We just added more dates to her ‘Shania: Still The One’ residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas because of overwhelming fan demand. We’re looking forward to extending that enthusiasm to Atlantic Canada with an explosive concert by Canada’s country music darling.”

“This fantastic event will be an exclusive opportunity for fans to see Shania for the first time in Atlantic Canada in over 15 years,” said Andre Hudon, President & CEO, DONALD K. DONALD. “It will be a brilliant addition to the 150 plus events planned as part of PEI 2014 celebrations.”

"The 150th anniversary of the 1864 Charlottetown Conference that led to the creation of Canada, is a once in a generation opportunity to celebrate the founding of our great country right here in Prince Edward Island where it all began,” says Premier, Robert Ghiz. "We are thrilled to welcome one of Canada's all - time greatest superstars, Shania Twain, to help kick off Founders Week, and we invite all Canadians and visitors from around the world to join us in the celebrations."

Shania can also be seen in Las Vegas performing her critically - acclaimed residency show SHANIA: STILL THE ONE at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. Directed by Raj Kapoor and produced by AEG Live, the high - energy production takes fans on a spectacular jour ney through the various stages of Shania’s life and career. Tickets for performances from May 20 – July 26 are on - sale now. Visit www.shaniainvegas.com for more information.

As a commemoration of the 150th Anniversary of the Charlottetown Conference that led to Canadian Confederation, PEI 2014 has established the first week of September 2014 as Founders Week , when Prince Edward Island will be host to a number of special events including the PEI 2014 Tall Ships Festival, as well as cultural programming and more.

For more information about concert tickets, visit www.ShaniaPEI.ca.

For more information about Founders Week and PEI 2014 visit www.pei2014.ca.

### CONTACT: Maureen McTague, McTague Communications E: maureen@mctaguecommunications.com T: +1.902.620.9949

ABOUT AEG Live

AEG Live, the live - entertainment division of Los Angeles - based AEG, is dedicated to all aspects of live contemporary music performance. AEG Live is comprised of touring, festival, broadcast, merchandise and special event divisions, fifteen regional offices and owns, operates or exclusively books thirty - five state - of - the - art venues. AEG Live’s touring divisions of Concerts West, Atlanta Worldwide Touring, The Messina Group, AEG Live New York and Europe, and Marshall Arts consistently promotes and produces top 10 international tours. The company currently produces residency shows at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas and is the exclusive promoter at The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas. AEG Live is also the largest producer of music festivals in North America from the critically acclaimed Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival to Stagecoach Country Music Festival and New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. www.aeglive.com.

ABOUT PEI 2014

In 2014, Canadians will mark the 150th anniversary (Sesquicentennial) of the historic 1864 Ch arlottetown Conference, which paved the way to Confederation. PEI 2014 Inc. is facilitating the planning, promotion and implementation of the Sesquicentennial celebrations. The PEI 2014 celebrations are made possible through generous support from the Gover nment of Canada, the Government of Prince Edward Island, and the City of Charlottetown. The year - long and province - wide PEI 2014 program of events will honour the past, celebrate the present and plan a bold tomorrow.

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This will be an outdoor show, with 25,000 tickets available

Shania Twain concert in Charlottetown a year in the making

Five-time Grammy Award winner to perform Aug. 30

By Dave Stewart | February 26, 2014

Concert promoter Andre Hudon says it took a year and a bit of convincing to lure country superstar Shania Twain to Charlottetown.

The president and CEO of Donald K. Donald says two factors swayed the five-time Grammy Award winner — it was in Charlottetown and it was a special show to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Charlottetown Conference in 1864 that led to Confederation.

“She is not touring. This is a special event, an anniversary celebration and that’s what appealed to her,’’ Hudon said following a press conference on Wednesday that confirmed Twain is coming to Charlottetown.

“She wasn’t looking for things to do,’’ said Debra Rathwell, senior vice-president of AEG Live, one of the world’s leading entertainment companies, “but this appealed to her.’’

In a prepared statement, Twain says “I am looking forward to returning to Atlantic Canada after 15 years and playing Charlottetown and P.E.I. for the first time,’’ Twain said. “I’m so excited to participate in this very special anniversary event.’’

Indeed, Twain hasn’t played a single show in Atlantic Canada since March 13, 1999 at the Moncton Coliseum.

“It’s been a year in the making, not only to get (Twain) involved (but) getting the city, getting 2014, getting the site, because the site has never held an event of this nature,’’ Hudon said.

Twain, who hasn’t released a studio album since 2002’s Up! is still a big ticket. She has two shows scheduled in July at the Calgary Saddledome and both sold out in minutes. She’s in the midst of a two-year run in Las Vegas.

The show takes place on Saturday, Aug. 30 at the Charlottetown Event Grounds during Founders’ Week so the concert will actually take place on the same week the Fathers of Confederation were meeting in town 150 years ago.

Based on parameters set out by provincial fire marshal Dave Rossiter and Charlottetown fire chief Winstan Bryan, ticket sales are being capped at 28,000. Those tickets are $89.50 for general admission and $179.50 for reserved grandstand seating. Those prices include taxes.

Premier Robert Ghiz confirmed the province is contributing $250,000 through the 2014 fund.

Charlottetown Mayor Clifford Lee said the show isn’t costing city residents one penny.

“Best part is the taxpayers of Charlottetown are not contributing any funds to the event. We will provide in-kind services, similar to what we would do for any other event in the city,’’ Lee said, noting that there will be additional costs incurred by the police department.

“Obviously (Twain) is one of the biggest names out there (and the fact that she’s) coming to small city of 35,000 people speaks volumes about what this city is all about.’’

Wayne Long, events development officer for the city, said it’s a real coup, especially over the Labour Day weekend when tourism traffic is traditionally slower.

“Without a doubt, an event of this caliber is going to create substantial economic tourism and cultural prosperity,’’ Long said, noting that 2014 will be a year full of celebrations and events.

Ghiz calls the concert “a once in a generation opportunity’’.

“What better way to celebrate this great historical event than hosting a world-class concert featuring one of the most successful musicians of all time,’’ the premier said.

Tickets go on sale Friday, March 7 at 10 a.m. They'll be available at Eastlink Centre and online at www.shaniaPEI.ca.

http://www.theguardian.pe.ca/section/2014-02-26/article-3628297/Shania-Twain-concert-in-Charlottetown-a-year-in-the-making/1

ShaniaTwin wrote:

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Hi everyone, I'm a brand new member on here and I'm excited to be on here ! :)

For Shania's PEI concert (Aug. 30th) is there a pre-sale ? 

If so, when, what website, and what is the password ?

Thank you all so very much :)

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Welcome to the board! There hasn't been any kind of presale announced. 

Shania Twain concert requires box office upgrade

By CBC News | March 5, 2014

Staff at Charlottetown's Eastlink Centre is taking extra steps to avoid a computer crash when Shania Twain tickets go on sale Friday.

The concert will be held at the Charlottetown Event Grounds Aug. 30. The grounds are operated by Eastlink Centre, and preparation for the event has included a major software upgrade.

The 28,000 tickets for the Twain show go on sale Friday at 10 a.m. Eastlink Centre general manager Dave McGrath said the company that developed the ticket sales software has experience with high-volume sales.

"It was for the theatre district in Boston and Wicked was one of the major shows on sale there and I believe they processed something, over a few days, of 60,000 tickets, and this is the system that they utilized in this upgrade," said McGrath.

"So fingers crossed, we're doing everything that we can to make it a pleasant experience."

The company is sending staff to Charlottetown to deal with any problems.

Eastlink Centre is suggesting people wanting tickets online sign up in advance. Having billing and mailing information already be in the system will make it easier on Friday.

Three ticket windows will be open at Eastlink Centre for walk up business, and people can also try dialing a phone number to make purchases.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/shania-twain-concert-requires-box-office-upgrade-1.2560414

Here is the Shania Twain concert layout for Reserved Grandstand Seating and a site animation.

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Eastlink-Centre-Charlottetown/121570451193388

Hi there,

How did you possibly get your tickets this afternoon when they don't go on sale until tomorrow ?

Can you get me some tickets tonight please ?

Was there a pre-sale ? What's the password/code ?

Thank you

ShaniaTwin wrote:

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Hi there,

How did you possibly get your tickets this afternoon when they don't go on sale until tomorrow ?

Can you get me some tickets tonight please ?

Was there a pre-sale ? What's the password/code ?

Thank you

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Apparently you can go on and register, click on tickets and use promo code shaniapei. I'm not sure if the presale is still going on.

https://boxoffice.civiccentre.pe.ca/TheatreManager/1/online 

Grandstand tickets are sold out, there's only General admission left.

I seen/heard somewhere that there was going to be 4,000 seats, but then I seen a number of 2,000.. So either or..
There could be several reasons for the position of the grandstand...

Shania tickets go on sale at Eastlink Centre

By Dave Stewart | March 7, 2014

About 35 people lined up for Shania Twain tickets before 10 a.m. today at the Eastlink Centre in Charlottetown

Tickets to the Shania Twain concert in Charlottetown are officially on sale.

About a handful of people told The Guardian they camped out in their cars overnight outside the Eastlink Centre in Charlottetown to make sure they weren’t disappointed at the ticket windows.

About 35 people had lined up in person at the arena by 9:30 a.m. today. The ticket windows opened at 10 a.m., the same time tickets went on sale online and over the phone.

Dave McGrath, general manager of the Eastlink Centre, reports that the new software and hardware ticketing system is working fine, so far, but asked people to be patient because the demand online is expected to be strong throughout the day.

Twain will perform at the Charlottetown Event Grounds on Saturday, Aug. 30, as the grand finale for Founders' Week, which is part of the big 150th anniversary of Confederation celebrations.

http://www.theguardian.pe.ca/News/Local/2014-03-07/article-3641051/Shania-tickets-go-on-sale-at-Eastlink-Centre/1

Shania Twain fans brave freezing cold for tickets to Charlottetown show

By Dave Stewart | March 7, 2014

They came from Montague, camped out overnight in the freezing cold but were still singing on Friday morning.

Kristena McCormack, her mother Mary McCormack and Mary's best friend Donna Cain arrived at the Eastlink Centre at 8:30 p.m. on Thursday, nearly 14 hours before tickets to one of the biggest shows in Charlottetown this year went on sale.

Shortly after 10 a.m., they were literally singing and dancing out of the building with their Shania Twain tickets in hand.

The women spent the entire night cuddled under blankets in their car, occasionally turning the engine on in minus-30 degree weather to keep warm.

"Look at me, I'm shaking. This is awesome,'' Mary McCormack said as she gazed down at her prized tickets. "I need to go outside to scream. Was it worth it? 110 per cent. I waited a lifetime and I still have six months to go.''

Twain will headline a concert at the Charlottetown Event Grounds on Saturday, Aug. 30, as part of Founders' Week to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Confederation.

Tickets appeared to be selling fast.

Dave McGrath, general manager of the Eastlink Centre, which operates the concert grounds, said the reserved grandstand seating is sold out but that there are still general admission tickets left. He wouldn't say how many tickets had been sold.

The Eastlink Centre spent the week upgrading its computer system and testing it out. McGrath said staff was pleased with how things went and he thanked fans for their patience during the day.

About a half hour before the ticket windows opened, there are approximately 35 people waiting in line but most people were expected to turn to the Internet.

Kristena McCormack said it was worth camping out overnight even though the lineup wasn't long.

"What if we didn't and when we got here there were 100 people waiting? You never know,'' Kristena McCormack said. "(I've been a huge fan) since birth because of my mother.''

Gail Feehan of Charlottetown also camped out in her car overnight so she could be close to the front of the line.

"I sat in my car with a couple of blankets and a pillow. It was (cold). My feet were a little chilly but it was well worth the wait,'' Feehan said.

One Charlottetown woman who bought tickets won't even be able to go to the show. The Guardian isn't publishing her name because she bought tickets for her father as a birthday present (don't want to ruin the surprise).

"He has no idea,'' the woman said. "We grew up listening to Shania. That's how I got into country music. He has no idea (I'm buying him tickets). He is going to be so excited. I can't wait.''

For more information on tickets, go to www.shaniapei.com.

http://www.theguardian.pe.ca/News/Local/2014-03-07/article-3641051/Shania-Twain-fans-brave-freezing-cold-for-tickets-to-Charlottetown-show/1

According to the box office web site, the VIP section (Grandstand area) is sold out-not sure how many people they set it to hold I've heard 2,000, but I also seen something somewhere saying 4,000.... So happy I got my tickets Thursday afternoon!!
The capacity of the grounds I think they are saying is 28,000.

This was just posted on the Shania in PEI Facebook page:

BIG NEWS!!
COREY HART TO PERFORM AT SHANIA TWAIN PEI 2014 FOUNDERS WEEK CONCERT!
DONALD K. DONALD and AEG Live Canada are excited to announce that rock star Corey Hart will be added to the lineup for the Shania Twain PEI 2014 Founders Week Concert on Saturday, August 30 in Charlottetown, PE.
Corey Hart’s special guest appearance will mark his first show in Prince Edward Island and his return to Atlantic Canada, where he last performed at Fredericton´s Aitken Centre in 1988. PEI is the only province in Canada where Hart has never appeared live in concert.
“I’m very honoured to have been asked by Shania to perform at her concert celebrating the 150th Anniversary of the historic 1864 Charlottetown Conference,” said Hart. “Shania Twain is one of the classiest musical acts to ever grace the world’s stage. We are going to have a blast on August 30.”
Hart is recognized as one of Canada´s most successful singer-songwriters, best known for his hit singles “Sunglasses at Night”, “Never Surrender”, and “In Your Soul”. He has exceeded 16 million record sales worldwide and scored nine US Billboard Top 40 Hits.

LOL! Tommy.  That's the only song of his I know. Haha