Virgin Mobile has announced that the winner of 2014’s Squamish Valley Music Festival and Galaxie’s Rising Stars Talent Competition is Jess Cullen! The native-born Australian has won the ultimate prize of being able to perform live in front of over 35,000 fans during Squamish. Not only will this singer and songwriter get the performance opportunity of a lifetime, but she will also walk away with a $3,000 cash prize!
Jess spent her years digging up her parent’s old country albums while pursuing a University music degree, inspiring her to be the folk rock performer she is today. Jess also spent five years touring across Europe upon the release of her self-titled debut album. Her album has been highly praised for its unique balance of folk rock tunes and introspective pop, accompanied by her catchy lyrics.
Scheduled to perform Friday, August 8th on the Meadow Stage, Jess was selected by five judges out of the thousands of contestants that submitted their work.
Squamish Valley Music Festival will take place August 8th thru 10th at the Logger Sports Grounds and Centennial Fields in Squamish, British Columbia. Jess will join an epic ballad of performers that includes Eminem, Bruno Mars, Arcade Fire, Broken Bells, The Roots, Atmosphere, NAS and many more.
Paul Runnals, the Executive Producer of Squamish, was extremely pleased Jess was chosen to come onboard this year’s stellar lineup. “We had some absolutely outstanding applicants this year,” Paul explained. “It was an incredibly difficult decision but the artistry Jess Cullen presented in her video submission was what really stood out to the judges. We are very excited to welcome her to the 2014 Festival lineup.”
Tickets to see Jess Cullen team up with a lengthy list of well-established artists at one of Canada’s largest music festivals are still on sale. Don’t hesitate and buy your tickets to Squamish Valley Music Festival 2014 today!
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