Victoria, BC - The Provincial Capital Commission today announced plans for Festival 150 - A celebration of British Columbia's 150th Year. The event will be produced by Vancouver based brand.LIVE Group, a full service event production and sponsorship company. Festival 150 will feature an array of weekend activities in the Provincial Capital, capturing the true spirit and imagination of British Columbians. The weekend will consist of four days of free, family-oriented events, taking place throughout Victoria's picturesque Inner Harbour from Friday, August 1st through BC Day Monday, August 4th, and will showcase the very best of British Columbia.

"As a BC company we are extremely proud to have been chosen to produce this event" said Paul Runnals, Senior VP of Technical Production for brand.LIVE and Executive Producer of Festival 150. "We have worked with many of Canada's most prominent artists over the years and we are pleased to be bringing some of the best to our capital."

The main stage concert's musical lineup includes longtime BC residents Sarah McLachlan, Burton Cummings and Colin James. Also appearing will be the legendary Dal Richards with special guest Jim Byrnes. The entire event will take place on the Legislature Lawn with Victoria's inner harbor as the backdrop.

The weekend's events will be free to the public and will include something for everyone. Please visit http://www.bcfestival150.ca for full event schedules, accommodation details and updates.

About brand.LIVE
brand.LIVE is a full service premier brand activation, marketing, sponsorship and event production company that specializes in the design and execution of major sporting and music events. Clients include the Steve Nash Foundation, the 2005 Grey Cup, the Vancouver Sun Run, Lilith Fair Festival, RBC, Pemberton Music Festival, 2005 Tsunami Benefit Concerts and the 2003 SARS "Concert for Toronto". Touring clients include Sarah McLachlan, Avril Lavigne, Dido, Nelly Furtado, Prince, INXS and the Tragically Hip. brand.Live is an active member of the Community Ecosystem Restoration Initiative, (CERI), which ensures that any project brand.LIVE manages has a zero carbon footprint on the global environment. Through our partnership with EcoNeutral Entertainment, we invite our clients to join the worldwide movement addressing climate change. More information about Brand.LIVE is available at www.brandlivegroup.com

About the Provincial Capital Commission
The Provincial Capital Commission (PCC) is a self sustaining Crown agency with a mission to "connect and celebrate the Capital with all British Columbians." The year 2008 provides special opportunities to celebrate. Visit our website to view our new series of "BC150 Years" video vignettes – go to www.bcpcc.com, scroll down the PCC Outreach column, and click on BC150 Years videos.