Wanted: 19 fireworks enthusiasts to choose between nine countries!

MONTREAL, May 7 /CNW Telbec/ - L'International des Feux Loto-Québec presented by TELUS is seeking 19 fireworks enthusiasts to serve this summer as members of the jury of Montreal's annual international fireworks competition. These fans will have the enjoyable and important job of attending all nine performances at La Ronde, where the fireworks are launched, judging the
performance of each of the competing companies representing nine nations and awarding the gold, silver and bronze jupiters, the world's most coveted distinctions in the pyrotechnic industry.

Until May 15, those interested in being a jury member can apply by visiting the L'International des Feux Loto-Québec presented by TELUS website (www.internationaldesfeuxlotoquebec.com). Excellent tickets can also be purchased online.

No experience is needed to serve on the event jury. Applicants will be required to answer a number of questions online and explain in writing why they think they would make a good judge. Only applications submitted electronically will be considered. Those selected in the first round will receive an e-mail telling them that they will be part of the next step of the selection process. The 19 people chosen for the jury will judge the various performances based on a new evaluation grid comprising the following five
criteria: pyrotechnic pieces (variety, quality and colours), synchronization, soundtrack, technical design and pyromusical design.

For further information: Martin Roy, Public Relations Manager, La Ronde, member of the Six Flags family, Office: (514) 397-2001, ext. 2703, mroy@sftp.com

Je constate que les critères d'évaluation ont été modifiés cette année. Une plus grande importance semble être accordée à la bande sonore. Je me demande toutefois quelle est la distinction entre la conception technique et la conception pyromusicale...

Par ailleurs, il est intéressant de souligner que le processus de recrutement démarre plus tôt que l'an dernier, alors que le jury avait été recruté à la dernière minute.

Fred