The 2009 ArcelorMittal Dofasco Hamilton Music Awards is pleased to introduce Thinking Globally Acting Locally, a conference dedicated to identifying ways for the local music industry, the City of Hamilton, educational institutions and cross-sector organizations to engage one another in order to succeed and prosper on a local, national and international stage.

Recently, our municipality has identified a desire to attract a larger creative workforce and thereby expand our existing creative and innovative industries. An intensified creative culture would result in more diversified industries and can lead the way for a more sustainable economy. Furthermore, bright minds, engaged in Hamilton’s ambitious and prosperous post-secondary institutions could, ideally, stay here to live and work after graduation. Hamilton’s music industry, already a robust and vital cultural contributor is a foundation on which this vision for tomorrow can be built.

Overview:

This year’s HMA “Careers in Music” Conference is dedicated to unlocking the full potential of Hamilton: The Music Capital of Canada. Representatives from Hamilton’s music industry, City of Hamilton, educational institutions and the international music industry, will propose types of engagement for all stakeholders and the expected results that this new strategy would have for those with an interest in Hamilton’s music industry on a local, national and international level. Thinking Globally Acting Locally will also feature a keynote address, creative clinics, technical workshops, and networking.

Thinking Globally Acting Locally is geared towards artists, students, industry, civic employees, politicians, marketing professionals and those interested in starting or furthering their career in the music industry. Past participating schools and institutions include: University of Toronto, Halton School Board, Hamilton Wentworth District School Board, Mohawk College, McMaster University, Harris Institute and McMaster University.

Past speakers include: Bob Mersereau (Author, Top 100 Canadian Albums/CBC), Jake Gold (Canadian Idol, Management Trust), Derrick Ross (S.L. Feldman and Assoc), Ross Reynolds (Universal Music), Daniel Lanois (Producer/Artist), Graham Rockingham (Journalist), Emmanuel Patterson (Live Nation), Paul Sanderson (Sanderson Entertainment Law), legendary producer Nick Blagona and hundreds more!

Free Admission for secondary and post-secondary students. Student i.d. required. Free tickets available at the door only on the day of the conference. To reserve tickets for your class or group, please call (905) 383-4005.

2009 Conference Schedule

8:00AM

Doors/Registration

9:00AM-9:15AM

Opening Ceremony
Location: McIntyre Theatre

Welcome by MC: Barry Taylor

Welcoming Remark:
Rob MacIsaac - President, Mohawk College

Live singing of O Canada: Donna Flynn

Welcoming Remarks: (continued)
Jane Allison - Manager Community Partnerships, The Hamilton Spectator
Graham Browne - Vice President, Human Resources and General Administration, ArcelorMittal Dofasco
Jean-Paul Gauthier - Director, ArcelorMittal Dofasco Hamilton Music Awards

9:15AM-9:45AM

Keynote Address
Location: McIntyre Theatre

Alan Cross - Senior Program Director, Corus Interactive and Integrated Solutions/Curator of
ExploreMusic/Host, The Ongoing History of New Music

9:45AM-10:00AM

Break

10:00AM-11:45AM

Panel Discussion: Acting Locally
Location: McIntyre Theatre

Alan Cross - Senior Program Director, Corus Interactive and Integrated Solutions/Curator of
ExploreMusic/Host, The Ongoing History of New Music, HMA Music Business Achievement Award Recipient

Panelists:
Jean-Paul Gauthier - Director, ArcelorMittal Dofasco Hamilton Music Awards
Darcy Hepner - Program Coordinator, Mohawk College Applied Music
Lasha Laskowsky-Reed - The Lorrainas/Media Instructor, Sheridan College
Richard Neufeld - Experiential Learning Consultant, Hamilton Wentworth District School Board
Jacqueline Norton - Manager, Film & Television Office, Economic Development Department, City of Hamilton
Graham Rockingham - Music Editor, The Hamilton Spectator
Peter Rowan - Artist Manager, Event Founder/Producer
Kevin Stolarick - Research Director, The Martin Prosperity Institute, University of Toronto

Join Catherine North Studios (Broken Social Scene, City and Colour, Feist, Gord Downie, Kathleen Edwards) for an overview of the latest techniques from the local experts.

Workshop Leaders:
Dan Achen -Owner & Producer, Catherine North Studios
Michael Chambers - Recording Engineer, Catherine North Studios

Creative Clinic: Songwriting **
Location: Room #C125

Join professional songwriters as they walk you through songwriting fundamentals

Clinic Leaders:
Katie Bulley - The Barettas
Ariana Gillis - solo artist
Lee Reed - solo artist

11:45AM-12:30PM

Lunch

12:00PM-12:30PM

Live Performance: John Ellison
Location: McIntyre Theatre

2009 HMA Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient

12:30PM-1:30PM

Panel Discussion: From Coast to Coast
Location: McIntyre Theatre

This panel will discuss strategies for marketing Hamilton’s music industry across the country and how local government can utilize this industry as an effective marketing tool for the city.

Moderator: RJ Guha - President, Matrix Entertainment

Panelists:
Cristina Fernandes - President, Listen Harder Music Publicity
Tom Kemp - Agent, Sam Feldman & Associates
Max Kerman - Arkells
Tim Potocic - President, Sonic Unyon Records & Distribution
Graham Rockingham – Music Editor, The Hamilton Spectator
Paul Shaker - Business Development Officer, Economic Development Department, City of Hamilton
Julia Train - Communications Manager, FACTOR

Technical Workshop: Video Production **
Location: Room #C121

Join an award winning film maker and film company partner to learn the basics of successful video production

Workshop Leader: Ryan Furlong - Executive Producer/Director, Fenian Films

Creative Clinic: Voice **
Location: Room #C125

Find your full voice and unleash your potential. Every voice can be greatly improved for either singing or speaking, with the proper direction. Proper “vocal” and “style” techniques will get your voice to the next level, allowing you to sing all music styles.

Clinic Leader: Donna Flynn - Owner/President, www.VocalCoach.ca

1:30PM- 1:45PM

Break

1:45PM-2:45PM

Panel Discussion: Thinking Globally
Location: McIntyre Theatre

Traditional music industry and government marketing practices meet today’s high-tech climate; how to put Hamilton and its music industry on the map internationally!!

Moderator: Janis Nixon - Director of Marketing, Universal Island Def Jam, Universal Music Canada Inc.

Panelists:
Dan Brooks - Artist Manager, The Key Music Group/President, International Tour & Tech Academy
Keely Kemp - Music Program Consultant, Ontario Media Development Corporation
Ben Rispin – Vocalist, Saint Alvia
Graham Rockingham - Music Columnist, The Hamilton Spectator
Barbara Sedun - Senior VP, EMI Music Publishing Canada .

Within an overview of the fundamentals of music marketing, become familiar with all music file types for all e-marketing purposes, as well as today’s social media marketing options like Facebook, Myspace, Twitter, blogging.

Workshop Leader: Lasha Laskowsky-Reed

The Lorrainas/Media Instructor, Sheridan College

Creative Clinic: Guitar **
Location: Room #C125

Join award-winning, local guitar heroes for a hands-on tutorial.

Clinic Leaders: David Gillis, Alfie Smith

2:45PM-3:00PM

Behind the Scenes Tour of an Event in the Making **
Location: McIntyre Theatre

A myriad of elements go into staging a concert and live events. A rare opportunity to tour behind the scenes of a concert on show day with HMA Director Jean-Paul Gauthier

Networking
Location: Lobby

** = Limited Availability; on-site sign-up required at conference registration table