**CITY OF TIMMINS NEWS RELEASE**

The countdown is on to get your tickets at the discounted early bird price for this year’s epic performances at Stars and Thunder – Presented by Goldcorp Porcupine Gold Mines.

On Tuesday, May 1, eight-day VIP passes will increase from $450 to $500, and eight-day General Admission passes will increase from $275 to $300, and the City of Timmins is encouraging festival-goers to take advantage of the discounted price prior to the increase.

Those who have been looking to score single-day VIP tickets will be able to do so as of May 1, but it should be noted that there will only be 500 made available for each day of the festival.

“We are thrilled to announce that we have seen an increase in sales since the update at the end of March, with over 1,000 additional tickets being,” announced Mayor Steve Black. “Within the last few days especially, we have seen a substantial increase in daily sales.”

Purchase your tickets online at www.starsandthunder.com or by visiting our friendly staff at the Tax Counter here at City Hall during regular business hours.