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2008 Hamilton Music Awards and Festivities

Sponsorship Order Form

• PRESS RELEASE - Call For Submissions and Nominations

Opening Reception and Registration
Thursday Nov 13, 2008

The opening reception brings together all participants including artists, panellists, sponsors, event organizers, dignitaries, industry and media to kick off the event. The opening reception is a highlight and a first point of contact for locals and those from out of town.


Hamilton Music Awards and Gala Reception
• 2008 Nomination and Submission Procedure
• 2008 Music Awards Nomination Form
• 2008 Control Form

Sunday Nov 16, 2008

The 2008 Hamilton Music Awards return to Hamilton Place Theatre for the second straight year. Over 1,000 people attended last year’s Awards show which was broadcast nationwide on E!. The annual Awards ceremony is hosted by local and national celebrities and features musical performances, award presentations, tributes to lifetime achievers, special guest presenters and pre-produced video segments. The Awards ceremony is the highlight of the 4-day long event. Past Award show performers include: Daniel Lanois, Garth Hudson (The Band), Jackie Washington, Tomi Swick, Blackie and the Rodeo Kings, Teenage Head, The St. Alvia Cartel, Simply Saucer and more. Past presenters include Eugene Levy(American Pie, SCTV), Patrick McKenna(Red Green, Traders), Stuart McLean(The Vinyl Café), Bob Mersereau(Author: The Top 100 Canadian Albums) and many more. In 2005, super group U2 sent a video tribute from a sold-out concert in Atlanta, Georgia to Lifetime Achiever, Daniel Lanois, who produced some of U2’s biggest albums.


Festival
• Festival and HMA Music Store Application

Friday Nov 14th & Saturday Nov 15th, 2008

The 2008 Festival will take place over two nights and features approximately 80 musical acts of all genres in clubs and theatres throughout downtown Hamilton. The festival attracts music fans and people from all walks of the music industry. Main stage performances take place at the Hamilton Place Great Hall. There is free admission to some venues. The festival is open to local, national and international performers. Past performers include Daniel Lanois, Brian Blade, Harlem Gospel Choir, Finger Eleven, Sarah Harmer, Blackie and the Rodeo Kings, Ian Thomas, Garnet Rogers, jacksoul and hundreds of others.


Career Day Conference
Friday Nov 14, 2008

The Career Day Conference is geared towards artists, students and those interested in a career in the music industry. The conference will feature a keynote address, panel discussions, clinics, workshops and Q&A periods. The purpose of the conference is to give those who are interested in the industry a head start on a career path and to introduce them to some key industry contacts. The conference is attended by artists in town for the festival as well as secondary and post secondary students. 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: 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 (HOB/Live Nation), Paul Sanderson(Sanderson Entertainment Law) and many, many more.


Hamilton Music Industry Awards
• 2008 Nomination and Submission Procedure
• 2008 Industry Awards Nomination Form
• 2008 Control Form

Saturday Nov 15, 2008

The Industry Awards recognize the achievements of those behind the scenes in the Hamilton music industry. There were 105 nominees in 23 categories at last year's show. The industry awards bring together record labels, managers, radio stations, producers, engineers, booking agents, talent buyers and venue managers.


The Hamilton Music Awards After Party
Sunday Nov 16, 2008

The Awards After-Party is the celebration after the celebration and brings together fans, artists and industry. The After Party has been a hit for the past two years and features performances by local acts and special guests.