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Friday, December 4, 2009
Mohawk College of Applied Arts and Technology
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!
Schedule:
8:00AM
Doors/Registration
9:00AM-9:15AM
McIntyre Theatre
Opening Ceremony:
Live singing of O’ Canada
Welcoming Remarks - Rob MacIsaac - President, Mohawk College
Jane Allison - Manager Community Partnerships, The Hamilton Spectator
Graham Browne - Vice President, Human Resources and General Administration, ArcelorMittal Dofasco
Bob Mersereau - Journalist -CBC/ Author of The Top 100 Canadian Albums
Jean-Paul Gauthier – Director, ArcelorMittal Dofasco Hamilton Music Awards
9:15AM-9:45AM
McIntyre Theatre - Keynote Address
9:45AM-10:00AM
Break
10:00AM-11:45AM
McIntyre Theatre - Panel Discussion: Acting Locally
An intense “down to the real issues” discussion on how the music industry and local government can work together for a better and more marketable city and more dominant music industry.
Moderator: Alan Cross - Senior Program Director, Corus Interactive and Integrated Solutions, Curator of ExploreMusic, Host, The Ongoing History of New Music, Corus Radio / 102.1 The Edge
Panelists:
Jean-Paul Gauthier – Director, Hamilton Music Awards
Lasha Laskowsky-Reed – The Lorrainas / Media Instructor, Sheridan College
Bob Mersereau - Author of The Top 100 Canadian Albums, On-air CBC Host
Tim Potocic – President, Sonic Unyon
Graham Rockingham – Music Columnist, The Hamilton Spectator
Kevin Stolarick – Research Director, The Martin Prosperity Institute, University of Toronto
Technical workshop:
Sound Recording - Learn the latest techniques from the local experts **
Creative Clinic:
Songwriting - Join professional songwriters as they walk you through the songwriting fundamentals **
11:45AM-12:15PM
Lunch
12:15PM-12:30PM
McIntyre Theatre - Special Guest Performance
12:30PM-1:30PM
McIntyre Theatre - Panel Discussion: From Coast to Coast
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
Bob Mersereau - Author of The Top 100 Canadian Albums, On-air CBC Host
Heather Ostertag – President & CEO, FACTOR
Technical Workshop: Video Production
Join an award winning film maker and film company founder to learn the basics of successful video production **
Workshop Leader: Ryan Furlong - Executive Producer, Director, Fenian Films
Creative Clinic: Voice
Find your full voice and unleash your potential with vocal coach Donna Flynn. Singers and public speakers often unknowingly limit their ability and keep their voice from developing and growing. Your voice is 25% of what is given to you and 75% of how you develop it. 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. In this voice clinic, vocal coach Donna Flynn covers how to develop your full voice allowing you to sing all music styles. www.voachcoach.ca **
Clinic Leader: Donna Flynn, Owner/President, VocalCoach.ca
1:30PM- 1:45PM
Break
1:45PM-2:45PM
McIntyre Theatre - Panel Discussion: Thinking Globally
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: Rich Beddoe – Drummer, Finger Eleven
Dan Brooks – Artist Manager/The Key Music Group, President/International Tour & Tech Academy
Graham Rockingham – Music Columnist, The Hamilton Spectator
Technical Workshop: Internet Marketing – become familiar with all music file types for all e-marketing purposes **
Creative Clinic: Guitar Workshop
Join award-winning, local guitar heroes for a hands-on tutorial **
Workshop Leaders: David Gillis, Alfie Smith
2:45PM-3:00PM
McIntyre Theatre & Lobby - Networking Session
Behind The Scenes Tour of an Event in the Making
Myriad 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! **
** = Limited Availability; on-site sign-up required at conference registration
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