For Immediate Release

SCOTIABANK ARENA AND PARTNER WITH NEW CIRCLES COMMUNITY SERVICES FOR CLOTHING DRIVE Fans are encouraged to bring one item of winter clothing to donate at the concert

February 16, 2019 at Arena

SHOW/TOUR NAME: Arkells - Rally Cry Tour 2019

SHOW DATE: Saturday, February 16, 2019

SHOW TIME: 7:30 p.m.

ON-SALE DATE: Available now at ticketmaster.com

VENUE: , Toronto,

MORE INFORMATION: www.ScotiabankArena.com

Arkells with Diana Gibbs, Manager of Resource Development for New Circles, for previous clothing drive at on their album release day

(Toronto, ON) –- Scotiabank Arena and Arkells are partnering together with New Circles Community Services to ask fans attending the concert on Saturday, February 16, to take part in a clothing drive for New Circles Community Services. Prior to the show, fans are encouraged to bring one (1) item of good quality winter clothing to designated donation stations around the arena. Donation stations will be placed in the Galleria (Gate 1 entrance) and Maple Leafs Square (Gate 6 entrance) with volunteers available to assist fans.

“We are thrilled to be working with Arkells and to show our support to New Circles Community Services,” said Melissa Bubb-Clarke, Vice President of Music and Events at MLSE. “We are so excited to have Arkells headline their first show at Scotiabank Arena, it has been incredible to watch their continued success over the years.”

Scotiabank Arena has a tradition of welcoming artists to the venue by creating elaborate custom gifts. In this case, Scotiabank Arena is honoring the Arkells with this donation to the charity of their choice. The venue was inspired by the Arkells’ recent album release event for “Rally Cry,” where took part in a clothing drive on its release day. Working with the band highlights their recent efforts and helps bring this initiative to a larger scale in Toronto.

“We're in the middle of our cross- tour, and - this isn't news - but it's COLD . Toronto in particular has been in a deep freeze and Arkells are thankful to partner with our friends at New Circles and Scotiabank Arena to collect and distribute warm clothes to our neighbours that need it the most,” said frontman Max Kerman. “Much love to the incredible staff at New Circles doing the heavy lifting year-round and thank YOU for your generosity.”

All clothing will be donated to GLOW (Gently Loved Outfits to Wear), a unique clothing bank operated by New Circles Community Services, which is dedicated to helping newcomers and economically vulnerable families meet their basic need for clothing. New Circles works hard to help individuals and families overcome employment, language, and social barriers so they can successfully integrate into the community.

“We are so grateful to be partnering with Arkells and Scotiabank Arena on this drive. Arkells bring such a spirit of caring wherever they go, and it is wonderful to be included in their Toronto stop. On behalf of the thousands of families who will benefit from this initiative, we say “Thank you for keeping Toronto warm!” said Diana Gibbs, Manager of Resource Development for New Circles.

Tickets for the February 16th concert are available for purchase at Scotiabank Arena Ticket Office, online at ticketmaster.com, all Ticketmaster locations, or charge by phone at 1-855-985-5000

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Scotiabank Arena show contact: Public Relations Contact (MLSE): Tour Contact:

Adam Armit Charzie Abendanio Cody McGraw Manager, Live Entertainment & Venue Marketing Manager, Corporate Communications Marketing Manager Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Live Nation Canada [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Dusty Moreira-Lima Nikk Kadbet Ashley Poitevin Coordinator, Live Entertainment & Venue Marketing Coordinator, Corporate Communications Artist Manager Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Music – & Last Gang [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

About Scotiabank Arena Scotiabank Arena is Canada’s premier sports and entertainment venue and home to the NHL’s , NBA’s and the NLL’s . Owned and operated by MLSE, Scotiabank Arena opened its doors in February 1999 and has been recognized with more than 40 industry awards highlighting the venue’s security, accessibility, fan service, environmental commitment, sales and box office service. It has also hosted over 39 million fans at over 2,600 events including multiple NHL and NBA playoff runs, the 2016 NHL , 2016 NBA All-Star Weekend, 2015 IIHF World U20 Championship, 2003 Liberal Party Convention and 2000 NHL All-Star Game. Scotiabank Arena’s external space has also become a Toronto entertainment destination with the installation of the Leafs Legends Row, bronzed statues honouring the hockey club’s greatest players, the gathering of thousands of Raptors fans in ‘Jurassic Park’ for each of the team’s post season games and other significant international events.

About Arkells Arkells latest studio album Rally Cry is the band’s most pointedly powerful effort thus far. Long known for their exceptional song writing and high-energy performances, the Hamilton, ON-based quintet – singer Max Kerman, guitarist Mike DeAngelis, bassist Nick Dika, keyboardist Anthony Carone, and drummer Tim Oxford – reveal on Rally Cry an unheard soulfulness that elevates their new songs to places that, while connected to a new approach, feel perfectly in tune with who the band is and always has been. Rally Cry has the size and scope to match Arkells’ ambition and ever-growing audience that love the band for the uniquely energy that is all their own.

Arkells have remained ever-present, relentlessly touring in support of their last album, Morning Report, which was extended by the surprise release of “Knocking At The Door” – the 14-week #1 smash, which became the most played alt-rock song of the year. The album yielded festival stops from Coachella to Lollapalooza, an unexpected viral trip to the Olympics in South Korea, and their show-stopping, stadium-filled hometown show "The Rally,” in front of 24,000 fans this summer. This winter, Arkells embarked across Canada on an arena tour in support of Rally Cry with very special guests, , before bringing their headline run to the USA later this month. www.arkellsmusic.com

About New Circles Community Services New Circles Community Services is an innovative, community-based charity that provides clothing, employment training, and social connections to newcomers, refugees and others living on a low income in Toronto. Their anchor program, GLOW (Gently Loved Outfits to Wear) provides clothing to 15,000 people annually and is the largest clothing bank in the city. www.newcircles.ca