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The Badminton World Federation (BWF) is the international governing body of the sport of badminton, recognised by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the International Paralympic Committee (IPC). It was originally the International Badminton Federation (IBF) which was founded on 5 July, 1934, before being rechristened the Badminton World Federation in 2006. The purpose and objectives of BWF include regulating, promoting, developing and popularising the sport of badminton throughout the world and organising, conducting and presenting international events at the highest level. The BWFs vision is to make badminton a leading global sport accessible to all – giving every child a chance to play for life. Its mission is to lead and inspire all stakeholders; to deliver entertainment through exciting events to drive fan experience; and to create innovative, impactful and sustainable development initiatives. BWF has its headquarters in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, with 194 Member Associations worldwide. Poul-Erik Høyer is the BWF President and Thomas Lund is the BWF Secretary General.
Fairfield Theatre Company is a highly acclaimed nonprofit performing arts organization located in the heart of downtown at 70 Sanford Street, Fairfield, Connecticut. FTC presents over 300 concerts and events each year featuring outstanding national talent on FTCs StageOne and The Warehouse at FTC in Fairfield. FTCs venues are widely recognized as being the best places to see live performances in the region. FTC is dedicated to providing the highest quality arts, entertainment, and educational experiences to the communities we serve. ABOUT THE WAREHOUSE AT FTC Our newest and most versatile space, The Warehouse at FTC is a 640 capacity, flexible seating theatre conveniently located in the heart of Fairfield. Designed by Michael Smith Architects in order to accommodate the widest variety of programming, The Warehouse at FTC pairs a classic industrial feel with state of the art construction and staging. Its the embodiment of the artistic vision, enterprising spirit, and community mindset that have always helped FTC grow. ABOUT STAGEONE Established in 2004, StageOne is a 225 seat venue in the heart of downtown Fairfield, Connecticut. Originally built primarily for theatre productions, StageOne is consistently voted as the best place to hear live music in the entire region because of the quality of the sound, the intimacy of the space, and the caliber of the artists. There is literally not a bad seat in the house and there are few venues in the country where the fans can be so close to the world-renowned artists who grace the stage in over 200 concerts and productions a year. The artists love to perform here and frequently cite StageOne as their absolute favorite venue. This brings out the very best in them, which is reflected in the quality of their performances and enjoyment of their fans.