High River, AB -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/09/2015 -- The first annual River of Music festival is taking place Saturday, May 16th, following the Little Britches Parade! Restoring the true heart, spirit and soul of music, High River hopes to make this a reoccurring annual event that will boost the town and its surrounding areas community spirit!

This fun-filled afternoon will feature a wide range of music, including, classical, folk, jazz, rhythm & blues, bluegrass and country. Buskers will be filling the streets of Downtown High River and sharing their music for all to hear! Busking opportunities, and open mic for up and comers is open to all age groups!

No matter the genre of music you prefer, what instrument you play or what songs you love to perform, the River of Music wants you! The goal is to encompass the downtown area with music and to create an environment that every person can enjoy. The festival is not just stopping at music either. there will be spoken word and theatrical performances throughout the afternoon.

Currently, the River of Music is looking for companies or individuals who are interested in sponsoring the event - either as a bronze, silver or gold sponsor. Depending on the level of sponsorship you provide, you could receive advertising on our website, advertising during the event (and during the parade), front page advertisement and mentions on our radio spots. We are also seeking volunteers to help with event organization, day of production and musicians wanting to perform! Your help is crucial to the success of the event.