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TORONTO, ON – (August 31, 2023) - Sun Life Financial Inc. (TSX: SLF) (NYSE: SLF) and Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group today reaffirmed Sun Life as the proud Presenting Partner of Cirque du Soleil Touring Shows in Canada.

August 1, 2023 – MONTREAL, QC – After months of anticipation, Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group is excited to announce that its first-ever immersive experience on Roblox – Cirque du Soleil Tycoon – is now available to all community members. In partnership with the leading metaverse game developer, Gamefam, families around the globe can now experience Cirque du Soleil’s newest contemporary circus show, ECHO, and raise the Big Top from the comfort of their homes.

Montréal, June 15 2023 – It was during the 29th fundraising event, held on June 8 at La Tohu, that Stéphane Lefebvre, President, and CEO of Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group, announced a donation of one million dollars to the National Circus School (NCS). This is the largest donation ever received in the history of the institution, founded more than 40 years ago. The National Circus School also took advantage of the event to officially launch its major fundraising campaign in front of more than 500 representatives of the greater Montreal business people.

Los Angeles, CA (May 24, 2023) -- Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group and Cosm, a leading immersive technology, media, and entertainment company, today announced a partnership to deliver a completely new way to experience Cirque du Soleil. Under the partnership, Cosm will produce and present an iconic Cirque du Soleil show at its forthcoming venues, the first of which will open in Los Angeles in spring 2024 and showcase a 26.6-meter diameter LED dome in a 65,000 total square feet facility.

Montreal, Quebec, Canada – May 24, 2023 -- Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group and Gamefam, a leading metaverse game developer, are joining forces to create Cirque du Soleil’s first-ever immersive experience on Roblox, a global immersive platform where millions of people connect and communicate daily. In Cirque du Soleil Tycoon, users can build their own Cirque du Soleil universe filled with performers, artists, sell-out crowds and some of the most visually stunning performances in the metaverse.

Montreal, April 27th, 2023 –The atmosphere was festive under the Big Top tonight for the world premiere of Cirque du Soleil's new creation ECHO!  It was with great excitement and enthusiasm that numerous political, cultural and sports personalities walked the red carpet at the grand premiere of the show ECHO, presented by Sun Life. The 2,500-seat Big Top was packed to the rafters to applaud the 51 artists of ECHO.

HONOLULU, HAWAII – Outrigger Waikiki Beachcomber Hotel and Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group broke the news last night that they have teamed up to bring Honolulu residents and visitors a bespoke new multi-year resident show, exclusive to Hawai‘i. Executives from both organizations were joined by Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi to make the exciting announcement.

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Trois-Rivières, le mardi 21 mars 2023 - Le Groupe Cirque du Soleil (« Cirque du Soleil ») aime faire de l’Amphithéâtre Cogeco de Trois-Rivières sa résidence estivale depuis maintenant sept ans. L’arrivée du printemps sonne le temps des annonces pour le spectacle hommage au mythique numéro 10 avec la présentation d’une partie de l’équipe de création qui œuvre à cette nouvelle production ainsi que le dévoilement du titre et de l’affiche. Intitulée « GUY! GUY! GUY! », comme un clin d’œil au slogan victorieux scandé par les partisans, cette septième édition de la Série hommage promet une célébration hautement acrobatique, joyeuse et généreuse à l’image du démon blond.

Montreal, March 16 2023 - Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group and the Aléo Foundation joined forces today to announce the creation of eight honorary grants to support high-level Quebec student-athletes in their academic and athletic careers. Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group will provide an annual financial contribution of $40,000 for two years to support the creation of these grants. This means that a potential total of sixteen athletes will share a sum of $80,000 in 2023 and 2024. The initiative is aligned with Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group's desire to support the athletic excellence of student-athletes who perform in a discipline related to the shows, such as artistic or rhythmic gymnastics, synchronized swimming, diving and trampoline.