FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Taboo Experience Brings The Vegas Party Scene To Hard Rock Casino Vancouver COQUITLAM, BC (December 3, 2013) – Founding member of The Black Eyed Peas, Taboo will be bringing his interactive DJ show to the Hard Rock Casino Vancouver on Saturday, February 15, 2014. Taboo – whose real name is Jamie Gómez – has quickly become a global icon with his high-energy live show which has included dates at The Palm’s Moon Nightclub in Las Vegas. It was in 1995 when Taboo formed The Black Eyed Peas with Will.i.am and Apl.de.ap but it wasn’t until 2003 after Fergie joined the group and they released their breakout album, Elephunk that they were launched into worldwide stardom. Later albums included Monkey Business, The E.N.D. – which spawned the hit singles, “Boom Boom Pow” and “I Gotta Feeling” – and The Beginning. Having sold over a staggering 50 million albums, the Grammy Award winners have entertained audiences across the globe with their enigmatic fusion of pop, hip-hop and electronic dance music with Taboo having been a driving force behind their success. In 2011, the group performed at Super Bowl XLV’s halftime show solidifying them as one of the biggest acts in music today. Since The Black Eyed Peas announced that they were taking a break, Taboo has been performing in his own unique show which features DJing, singing and dancing. In addition to his Vegas appearances, he has taken the show abroad travelling to the UK, France, Spain, Switzerland, Sweden, Singapore, Shanghai and Taipei. The Taboo Experience is described by Taboo himself as “a night to just let loose while letting all your inhibitions go”. Tickets go on sale on Thursday, December 5 at 10 am and are $39.50 (plus service charges) – General Admission. For more information and to purchase tickets, go to HardRockCasinoVancouver.com. -30- About Hard Rock Casino Vancouver: Hard Rock Casino Vancouver will be situated in the thriving City of Coquitlam, British Columbia in Metro Vancouver and home to unparalleled entertainment, dining and gaming offerings. With an 80,000 square foot casino floor, Hard Rock Casino Vancouver will offer more than 950 interactive slot machines and popular table games such as blackjack, roulette, baccarat, poker, pai gow, craps, VIP high limit salons and others. With multiple performance spaces including a state-of-the-art 1,100 seat theatre, Hard Rock Casino Vancouver will boast the best in music, comedy, performance arts, and as well as local artists making their mark in the entertainment world. To complement the gaming and entertainment experience, Hard Rock Casino Vancouver will serve a variety of culinary options and will be home to chefs that will dish up unique and flavourful fare in a modern atmosphere. Whether looking to indulge in breakfast, small bites before a concert or enjoy the bar scene with a drink in hand, the Hard Rock Casino Vancouver will have something for everyone. For the latest news and events, follow Hard Rock Casino Vancouver on Facebook facebook.com/HardRockCasinoVancouver and Twitter twitter.comHardRockCasinoV. The Hard Rock Casino Vancouver is owned and operated by Great Canadian Gaming Corporation under license from HRHH IP, LLC ("HRHH"), an affiliate of Brookfield Property Partners. The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas is the flagship property owned by an affiliate of HRHH. MEDIA CONTACT: Donnie Gordon Manager, Entertainment Publicity Great Canadian Gaming Corporation 604.247.4127 [email protected] .