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Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CMW's Music Industry Awards Honour
Canada's Best in Music and Broadcast Industries
Music Industry Giant Brian Robertson and Canadian Broadcasting Mogul Gary Slaight Among Those To Be Honoured
on Thursday, March 3, 2005 at Canadian Music Week
Toronto, Ontario (February 18, 2005) - Brian Robertson
and Gary Slaight will be among those honoured at the Canadian Music
Industry Awards (CMIA) gala dinner on Thursday, March 3 at 6:30
pm, part of this year's Canadian Music Week (CMW) festivities.
The annual awards recognize outstanding achievement in some 30 different categories covering every aspect of the music and broadcast industries. While Robertson and Slaight will be inducted into the Canadian Music Industry Hall of Fame, other nominees will be honoured for their achievements in such categories as Radio Station of the Year, Major Record Label of the Year and Canadian Talent Development Story of the Year. (See page 3 for complete information).
The Canadian Music Industry Awards will be hosted by celebrated comedian Mike Bullard and will feature performances by music legends Blue Rodeo, and Canadian favorite Tom Cochrane.
Presenting to Brian Robertson will be CARAS Chair Ross Reynolds, and Randy Lennox, President of Universal Music Canada will present to Gary Slaight.
This year's nominations were compiled by a diverse group of over
100 industry professionals. Winners are determined by industry vote.
Tickets are $175 and can be purchased by calling CMW at 905-858-4747 or at CMW registration at the Royal York Hotel March 2-3.
About Brian Robertson
Noted as one of the most highly respected figures in the Canadian music industry, Brian Robertson recently announced that he will soon be stepping down as President of the Canadian Recording Industry Association (CRIA) after 30 years. In this role, Robertson serves as the principal spokesperson for the Canadian recording industry. He will remain with CRIA as Chairman Emeritus in a consulting capacity. Robertson has been a passionate advocate of Canadian artists and music, and was the driving force in founding and heading a number of national cultural and other organizations including the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS), the AV Preservation Trust, the Governor General's Performing Arts Awards Foundation and the Audio-Video Licensing Agency (AVLA). Brian Robertson is currently a Governor of the Corporation of Roy Thomson Hall and Massey Hall, a member of the Dean's Committee at the University of Toronto, Faculty of Music and Honorary Chair of the Regent Park Inner City Music School.
About Gary Slaight
Gary Slaight is widely regarded as a trailblazer in Canada's broadcasting
industry. Slaight is President and Chief Executive Officer of the
largest privately owned multi-media company in Canada, Standard
Broadcasting Corporation Limited which includes, besides broadcasting,
a retail marketing services company. Standard Broadcasting Corporation
now has 51 radio stations and two television stations across the
country. It has a 40% equity interest in Sirius Canada, Inc.; 30%
in each of Milestone Radio Inc. and The Haliburton Broadcasting
Group Inc.; 25% in Martz Communications Group, LLC, a U.S. broadcaster;
and 24% in 3937844 Canada Inc. which holds 19 licenses in rural
Alberta and Calgary. In addition, it has minority interest in Maplecore
Ltd., Milestone Media Broadcasting (Edmonton) Ltd., and Puretracks/Moontaxi.
About Canadian Music Week
Canadian Music Week is Canada's largest annual entertainment event
dedicated to the expression and growth of the country's music, media
and entertainment industries. Combining two information-intensive
conferences; a cutting-edge trade exposition; five awards shows
and the Canadian Music Week Festival, CMW spans a four-day period
from March 2 to March 5, 2005 at the Fairmont Royal York Toronto, attracting participants from across the globe. For more
information, visit www.cmw.net.
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Media Contact:
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McTague Communications
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CMW Music Industry Awards Nominations
BROADCAST
Music Director of the Year
Barry Stewart, CHUM-FM 104.5, Toronto
Ben Jeffery, CJAY-FM 92.5, Calgary
Chris 'Dunner' Duncombe, CFOX-FM 93.3 The Fox, Vancouver
Jeff Leake, CJKR-FM Power 97, Winnipeg
Justin Dumont, CFXJ-FM FLOW 93.5, Toronto
Kath Thompson, CKQB-FM 106.9 The Bear, Ottawa
Mike Tyler, CJXY-FM Y108, Hamilton
Music Director of the Year (Secondary Market)
Anna Zee, CFRQ-FM Q104, Halifax
Brad Gibb, CFPL-FM FM96, London
Darren Stevens, CIQB B101, Barrie
Dave Schneider, CFCA-FM 105.3 Kool-FM, Kitchener/Waterloo
Dustin Collins, CHSU-FM 99.9 SunFM, Kelowna
Paul Morris, CHTZ-FM 97.7 HTZ-FM, St. Catharines
Poncho Parker, CKLM-FM The Goat 106.1, Lloydminster
On-Air Talent of the Year
Ace Burpee Show, CKMM-FM Hot 103, Winnipeg
BJ & The Q Morning Crew, CFRQ-FM Q104, Halifax
Bro' Jake Edwards, CFMI-FM Classic Rock 101, Vancouver
Gerry Forbes, CJAY-FM 92.5, Calgary
John Derringer, CILQ-FM Classic Rock Q107, Toronto
Roger, Rick & Marilyn, CHUM-FM 104.5, Toronto
Program Director of the Year
Alan Cross, CFNY-FM 102.1 The Edge, Toronto
Brian DePoe, CJEZ 97.3 EZ Rock, Toronto
Chris "Dunner" Duncombe, CFOX-FM 93.3 The Fox, Vancouver
Gord Eno, CJJR-FM 93.7 New Country, Vancouver
Howard Kroeger, CFWM 99.9 Bob-FM, Winnipeg
Rob Farina, CHUM-FM 104.5, Toronto
Stewart Meyers, CJAY-FM 92.5/CIBK-FM Vibe 98.5, Calgary
Program Director of the Year (Secondary Market)
Bruce Gilbert, CHTZ-FM 97.7 HTZ-FM, St. Catharines
Darren Stevens, CIQB-FM B101/CHAY-FM The New CHAY 93.1, Barrie
Daryl Holien, CHMX-FM Lite92FM/CFWF-FM 104.9 The Wolf, Regina
Gruff Gushnowski, CKLM-FM The Goat 106.1, Lloydminster
Jay Hitchen, CFMY-FM My 96/CHAT-FM New Country 1270, Medicine Hat
Jim McCourtie, CFPL-FM FM96, London
Terry Williams, C100 FM, Halifax
Promotion of the Year
34th Greatest Canadian of All Time, CJKR-FM Power 97, Winnipeg
Canada Day Jam 2004, CING-FM The New Country 95.3 FM, Hamilton
Beat the Bank, 104.5 CHUM-FM, Toronto
Have A Heart for Sick Kids Radiothon, CKFM Mix 99.9 & CJEZ 97.3 EZ Rock, Toronto
Hunger Strike, CFRQ-FM Q104, Halifax
Shave to Save, CJFM-FM Mix 96, Montreal
The $25,000 Fugitive, CIHT-FM Hot 89.9, Ottawa
Station of the Year (Secondary Market)
CFCA-FM 105.3 Kool-FM, Kitchener/Waterloo
CFJB-FM Rock 95, Barrie
CFLG-FM, Variety 104.5, Cornwall
CHFM-FM Lite 92FM, Regina
CHTZ-FM 97.7 HTZ-FM, St. Catharines
CIQB B101, Barrie
CKLH-FM 102.9 K-Lite-FM, Hamilton
Station of the Year, AC
CFMG EZ Rock, Edmonton
CFMY-FM MY 96, Medicine Hat
CFWM 99.9 Bob-FM, Winnipeg
CHAY-FM The New CHAY 93.1 FM, Barrie
CHUM-FM Today's Best Music 104.5, Toronto
CJEZ-FM EZ Rock, Toronto
CJMJ-FM Majic 100, Ottawa
Station of the Year, CHR
CFBT-FM 94.5 The Beat, Vancouver
CFXJ-FM 93.5 FM Flow, Toronto
CIBK-FM 98.5 Vibe, Calgary
CIHT-FM Hot 89.9, Ottawa
CJFM-FM Mix 96, Montreal
CKMM-FM Hot 103, Winnipeg
Station of the Year, Country
CFQX-FM QX104.1, Winnipeg
CHAT New Country 1270, Medicine Hat
CING-FM Country 95.3, Hamilton
CJBX-FM BX93, London
CJJR-FM 93.7 New Country, Vancouver
CKRY-AM Country 105, Calgary
Station of the Year, News/ Talk/ Sports
CFMJ 640, Toronto
CFRB Newstalk, 1010, Toronto
CFTR 680 News, Toronto
CJAD Montreal's News
CJCL The Fan 590, Toronto
Station of the Year, Rock
CFBR-FM 100.3 The Bear, Edmonton
CFNY-FM 102.1 The Edge, Toronto
CFPL-FM FM96, London
CILQ-FM Classic Rock Q107, Toronto
CJAY-FM 92.1, Calgary
CJKR-FM Power 97, Winnipeg
CJXY-FM Y108, Hamilton
LIVE TOURING
Massey Hall Performing Arts Centre of the Year
Burton Cummings Theatre, Winn
National Arts Centre Ottawa
Place des Arts Montreal
Roy Thompson Hall Toronto
The Hummingbird Centre Toronto
The Queen Elizabeth Vancouver
Air Canada Centre Major Facility of the Year
Bell Centre Montreal
GM Place Vancouver
John Labatt Centre London
Molson Ampitheatre Toronto
MTS Centre Winnipeg
Pengrowth Saddledome Calgary
Management Company of the Year
Bruce Allen Talent
Coalition Entertainment
Macklam / Feldman
Nettwerk Management
RGK Entertainment
SRO Management
Booking Agency of the Year
Key Entertainment Group
Live Tour Artists
Paquin Entertainment
S.L. Feldman Agency
The Agency Group
Trick or Treat
Promoter of the Year
Against the Grain
Clear Channel
Emerge
HOB
Paul Mercs
REMG
RETAIL
Independent Record Store of the Year
CD Warehouse Ottawa
Mega Tunes Calgary
Sam the Record Man Toronto
Soundscapes Toronto
Zulu Records Vancouver
Rack Jobber of the Year
Downtown Disc Distributors
Handleman Company of Canada
Pindoff Record Sales Ltd.
Records on Wheels
Walden Music Distributors
Mass Merchant of the Year
A&B Sound
Best Buy
Chapters / Indigo
Costco Canada
Future Shop
Wal-Mart
Retail Chain of the Year
CD Plus
Groupe Archambault
HMV Canada
Music World Ltd.
Sunrise Records
RECORDING INDUSTRY
Recording Studio of the Year
Armoury Studios Vancouver
Iguana Rec. Studios Toronto
Inception Sound Toronto
Metalworks Recording & Mastering Studios Toronto
Phase One Audio Group Toronto
The Warehouse Studio Vancouver
Independent Label of the Year
Aquarius
Arts & Crafts
Maple Music
Musicor
Nettwerk Records
The Orange Record Label
Canadian Independent Distributor of the Year
DEP
FAB
Fusion III
Koch
Outside Music
Select
Music Publisher of the Year
BMG Music Publishing Canada
EMI Music Publishing Canada
PeerMusic Canada
Sony/ATV Music Publishing
Universal Music Publishing Company
Canadian Talent Development Story of the Year
Alexisonfire
Billy Talent
Finger 11
Kalan Porter
K-OS
Michael Buble
The Trews
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