RBC desiFEST presented by TELUS May 3, 2008

Thats right! RBC desiFEST is now going to Montreal and Vancouver in 2008. We are travelling across the country to find the BEST South Asian artists and showcase them in their home cities AND bring them to Toronto’s main event. [www.desifest.ca]

For the first time ever and making HISTORY, Gastown closes its streets for a South Asian Festival. 10 hours of free programming including local superstars: Cassius Khan, en Karma, Jagua, Bombay Sapphire, Bharatnatayam and Kathak dancers, a-slam, and many more. Come experience the flavour of India in Vancouver's oldest heritage district.

Saturday May 3, 2008 from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM on Water Street between Cambie & Richards.

Brought to you by the good people at RBC Financial Group, TELUS, Blueband Media, Urban Mixer, A-town Productions, South Asian Arts and Virsar Media.

2008 DATES:

MONTREAL - March 29th, 2008
- National Desi DJ Competition

VANCOUVER– May 03, 2008
- National Desi DJ Competition
- National South Asian Talent Search
- 10 hour FREE outdoor music festival

TORONTO GRAND FINALE– May 31st, 2008
- National Desi DJ Competition
- 12 hour FREE outdoor music festival

Official Website: http://www.desifest.ca