TORONTO, July 7 /CNW/ - IRIE Music Festival is pleased to announce TD
Canada Trust is returning as title sponsor for the 2009 TD Canada Trust IRIE
Music Festival, a unifying celebration of Toronto's diversity designed to
promote a greater understanding between the many cultures and traditions of
our world class city.
    "The IRIE Music Festival has become an integral part of the summer
experience and we're excited to again be partnering with TD Canada Trust,"
said Phil Vassell, executive director, Toronto Urban Music Festival which
produces the TD Canada Trust IRIE Music Festival. "It is precisely because of
this kind of sponsorship support that we are able to deliver a
culturally-diverse festival that is open and accessible to everyone."
    After attracting over 60,000 visitors to Queen's Park and Nathan Phillips
Square in 2008, an even larger crowd is expected this year.
    "We're bringing together people from all walks of life, and what better
way to spend a weekend than with great music, food, and entertainment in the
comfort of your own city," said Marlon Reid, vice-president, TD Securities.
"The IRIE Music Festival is quickly leaving a lasting impression as one of
Toronto's top summer attractions and we're looking forward to celebrating."
    The five-day cultural extravaganza will feature a variety of activities
including the inaugural IRIE Boat Cruise, IRIE Lunchtime Concert, IRIE Dance
Party, Byron Lee's Dragonaires, IRIE Salsa Samba, IRIE Gospel and a
performance by legendary group Fab5, who will perform their greatest hits and
fan favourites. Gramps Morgan of acclaimed reggae group Morgan Heritage will
be making his debut as a solo artist as the headliner for Sunday, August 2nd
at Queen's Park.
    For more information and for images, visit www.iriemusicfestival.com.

    ABOUT TD Canada Trust IRIE Music Festival

    IRIE Music Festival is one of Canada's most exciting annual celebrations
of music and the arts. Conveniently located in the heart of downtown Toronto,
IRIE Music Festival offers programming at two great downtown locations: Nathan
Phillips Square and Queen's Park.

For further information: Planet3 Communications: Leanne Plummer, Joanne
Smale, Melanie Muroff, info@planet3com.net, T: (647) 346-4101; TD Bank
Financial Group: Gregory Harrison, gregory.harrison@td.com, T: (416) 308-8597