RENOWNED ROCK IMPRESSARIO HARVEY GOLDSMITH TO SPEAK AT SLACKER CANADIAN MUSIC WEEK
Legendary UK promoter and visionary Harvey Goldsmith will participate as a keynote speaker at Slacker Canadian Music Week 2012. The live event mogul will speak on Friday, March 23 at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel as part of the event’s 30th anniversary celebrations.
Harvey Goldsmith began his career in 1966, and since then has been awarded numerous times for his outstanding contributions to the music and live event industry. His dossier reads like an encyclopedia of stars, working with some of the world’s biggest names in music, including The Rolling Stones, Queen, The Eagles, Bob Dylan, U2, Jeff Beck, Madonna, Bruce Springsteen, The Bee Gees, Oasis, Diana Ross, Coldplay, Pink Floyd, Luciano Pavarotti and Elton John.
SLASH ADDED TO LINE-UP OF SPEAKERS
After an overwhelming appearance at CMW in 2010 and a platinum-selling self-titled album in Canada immediately thereafter, Slash will be returning to this years’ Slacker Canadian Music Week to participate in a celebrity interview on Friday, March 23 at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel before a sold-out performance later that evening at The Phoenix Concert Theatre.
In a command interview with media personalities John Roberts (Fox News Senior National Correspondent) and Kyra Phillips (CNN Newsroom anchor), attendees will have an intimate opportunity to hear Slash address the virtues of touring, the impact of live performance and fan engagement, recount some of his most memorable moments from the road, as well as reveal the details of his sophomore solo album set to release in May 2012.
THE MUSIC, THE PIANO, THE VOICE: BEHIND THE SCENES WITH BURTON CUMMINGS
On Thursday, March 22, delegates of Slacker Canadian Music Week 2012 will have a rare opportunity to look behind the scenes into the life and career of a Canadian treasure and legend Burton Cummings as he speaks in an exclusive one-on-one.
With a career spanning more than 40 years, Burton Cummings has cemented his place in Canadian music history as both a solo artist and as the celebrated lead singer and co-writer for The Guess Who. Through timeless classics such as “American Woman” – recently ranked the greatest Canadian single of all time in bestseller The 100 Top Canadian Singles and the first Canadian song to reach number one in the US – “These Eyes”, “Laughing”, “No Time”, “Stand Tall”, “Break it to Them Gently”, and “You Saved My Soul”, he has endeared himself to audiences worldwide to become one of the most distinctive voices in rock.
LEGENDARY ROCK SINGER & SONGWRITER PAUL RODGERS TO PARTICIPATE IN CELEBRITY INTERVIEW
His career spans 43 years and counting. Within them, he has formed and led three of rock’s legendary bands – Free, Bad Company and The Firm – along with his own career to worldwide success. His songs have left an indelible mark on music while his voice has earned him acclaim as one of Rock’s greatest singers. On Saturday, March 24, 2012, platinum selling singer, songwriter and self-taught multi-instrumentalist Paul Rodgers will entertain CMW attendees in an intimate celebrity interview and acoustic performance.
CHANTAL KREVIAZUK AND RAINE MAIDA TO BE HONORED WITH THE ALLAN SLAIGHT HUMANITARIAN SPIRIT AWARD
Husband and wife duo Raine Maida and Chantal Kreviazuk will be honoured with the Allan Slaight Humanitarian Spirit Award in recognition of their longstanding commitment to charitable initiatives. The award – bestowed to an individual having demonstrated the highest ideals and qualities of humanitarian service and in doing so, has reflected those ideals of courage and compassion – will be presented at the Canadian Music & Broadcast Industry Awards gala on Thursday, March 22, 2012.
“Chantal Kreviazuk and Raine Maida have together and individually brought joy and inspiration to music fans all over the world through their music. From the early beginnings of their successful careers, they have been compassionate advocates in making our world a better place to live both at home and around the world. Not only are Raine and Chantal amazing artists, they are great humanitarians and I am proud to say my friends. My Father and I are honoured to present them with the Allan Slaight Humanitarian Spirit Award as they truly embody everything this award aspires to celebrate,” says Gary Slaight, President and CEO of Slaight Communications.
ACCLAIMED PRODUCER, ENGINEER AND ARTIST DANIEL LANOIS JOINS CANADIAN MUSIC INDUSTRY HALL OF FAME
Hailed by Rolling Stone Magazine as “the most important record producer to emerge in the ‘80s”, Daniel Lanois has won acclaim as one of the most distinctive and celebrated producers of his time. On Thursday, March 22, 2012, his vast career and achievements will be recognized with an induction to the Canadian Music Industry Hall of Fame during the Canadian Music & Broadcast Industry Awards gala.
“I have been a personal fan of Daniel Lanois since the beginning,” says Canadian Music Week President Neill Dixon. ”Through his work with U2 to Neil Young, he has made an indelible mark on the industry and solidified a reputation for himself as a world-renowned producer over the past four decades. It’s time we in Canada celebrate the career of this remarkable man with this Hall of Fame induction.”
A MEETING OF MINDS: BOB LEFSETZ AND TROY CARTER WEIGH IN
First we brought you the infamous cage match between Bob Lefsetz and Gene Simmons and kept the grapevine fertilized for days with opposing opinions, expletives, and good ol’ industry banter. Then we brought you the man behind Lady Gaga and looked into the machine that drives the unstoppable mega-monster. For CMW 2012 we bring you a meeting of these two minds – Bob Lefsetz and Troy Carter – in an in-depth conversation. Who will have the last word this time? Make sure you’re there on Friday March 23, 2012 to find out first-hand.
CONCERT CONNOISSEUR RILEY O’CONNOR JOINS CANADIAN MUSIC INDUSTRY HALL OF FAME
Riley O’Connor – one of Canada’s most passionate and highly-regarded music executives – will be inducted into the Canadian Music Industry Hall of Fame during the Canadian Music & Broadcast Industry Awards gala ceremony at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel, Thursday March 22, 2012 as part of Canadian Music Week’s 30th anniversary celebrations.
“I am humbled to be inducted into such an illustrious group and thrilled that it can only happen once in a lifetime,” says Riley O’Connor, Live Nation Chairman.
CANADIAN BROADCAST INDUSTRY HALL OF FAME WELCOMES RADIO PERSONALITY JOHN DERRINGER
Veteran Q107 personality and longtime Toronto radio announcer John Derringer will join the ranks of Canada’s broadcasting elite in the Canadian Broadcast Industry Hall of Fame on Thursday, March 22, 2012. Derringer will be honoured with the Allan Waters Broadcast Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his outstanding success in broadcasting. The induction ceremony will take place during the Canadian Music & Broadcast Industry Awards gala being held at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel as part of Canadian Music Week’s 30th anniversary celebrations.
“I am honoured to receive the Allan Waters Lifetime Achievement Award from Canadian Music Week. It’s been a fun ride for the last 30-odd years and I’m thrilled to enter a Hall of Fame for which I don’t have to pay admission,” remarks Derringer.
CO-CHAIRS ANNOUNCED FOR CANADIAN MUSIC WEEK 2012
From March 21-25, 2012, Canadian Music Week will be celebrating 30 years as one of the premier entertainment events in North America. Taking place in Toronto, our event serves as a mini global village for artists and industry executives from around the world and all sectors of the business to engage in a free trade of ideas. Together with our steering committees and the input of our co-chairs, we are able to provide an unmatched program schedule of seminars and keynotes, educate our delegates on the burning issues facing professionals at every level of the entertainment business and offer them an outlet for creative networking through matchmaking, one-on-one speed dating, and mentoring sessions, and an opportunity to connect with tomorrow’s leaders . With a corporate mandate to bring together the worlds of music and media we are pleased to announce the following co-chairs for Canadian Music Week 2012. Spanning the areas of records, live and broadcast, they are:
STEVE JONES – Vice President Programming, Newcap Radio
Steve has spent 28 years in the music business. Presently he oversees programming on 79 Canadian radio stations in almost every format as VP/Programming for Newcap Radio, based in Halifax. Steve previously programmed WMKK/Boston, K-Rock/Edmonton, managed a radio network in the Caribbean, and helped create winning radio in markets of all sizes across Canada.
Steve writes extensively on the topic of branding and marketing. His blog at www.brandlikearockstar.com has attracted thousands of readers in over 80 countries. The blog has become the launching point for a book scheduled to be published in September of 2011 through the Greenleaf Book Group. The book, like the blog, serves as a guide to building powerful brands through lessons learned from rock ‘n roll.
He is an in-demand speaker on topics including branding, advertising, marketing, social media, and the creative process.
EMMANUEL PATTERSON – Promoter, Live Nation Entertainment
Emmanuel has been working in the music industry for 23 years and a fan of music as far back as his early childhood days of mastering the violin and piano.
He began his career at the University of Waterloo where he ran the Board of Entertainment (BENT), promoting rock shows for the student body.
In 1996 he was recruited by MCA Concerts and has been promoting shows on a national touring level as well as regionally throughout Canada.
Since joining MCA Concerts, Emmanuel has worked for Universal Concerts, Universal Concerts Canada, House of Blues Concerts Canada, Live Nation and presently Live Nation Entertainment…..all without ever having to change offices.
Some of his past and present clients include Oasis, Jay-Z, No Doubt, Slayer, Corinne Bailey Rae, Owl City, Great Big Sea, Slipknot, Jonas Brothers, The Tragically Hip, Lights, Alice in Chains, Janet Jackson, Billy Talent, Our Lady Peace, Green Day and Nickelback.
JEFFREY REMEDIOS – President, Arts & Crafts
A Commerce graduate from McMaster University, Jeffrey Remedios entered the music business via an internship in the promotions department of Virgin/EMI. Years later, while serving as National Promotions Director, Remedios left Virgin, co-founding Arts & Crafts in 2002 with Broken Social Scene frontman Kevin Drew.
In the 10 years since heʼs grown the label into one of the world’s most influential and successful independent music companies, putting out records by the likes of Broken Social Scene, Feist, Stars, Apostle Of Hustle, Jason Collett and many more. He also remains a frontline artist manager for select cornerstone A&C artists.
Jeffrey oversees all aspects of A&C business and has worked tirelessly to establish it as a global brand, evidenced by the creation of successful subsidiary A&C Mexico and unique label, management, publicity and publishing, ticketing and merchandising divisions. In 2009, Rolling Stone Magazine cited Jeffrey as a key insider shaping the future of the music business. He currently sits on numerous music and charitable boards and committees including the Foundation Assisting Canadian Talent on Recordings (FACTOR), the Canadian Independent Music Association (CIMA), the Ministers Advisory Council on Arts & Culture (MACAC), and Drawn To Develop.
DERRICK ROSS – President, Slaight Music Inc.
Derrick Ross has been involved in all areas of the music industry. First as a musician in the internationally acclaimed band The Spoons, and then moving into the role of record industry executive in 1984 as General Manager of Enigma Records Canada. In 1989, Derrick struck out on his own, starting DMD Entertainment, an independent radio promotion and marketing company that is reputed as one of Canada’s strongest in the field. At the same time, he also started his own label, FRE Records, signing bands such as April Wine, The Skydiggers and Jim Witter. In 2002, Derrick was appointed Vice President of National Promotions and Media Relations at EMI Music Canada. He moved to SLFA in 2007 as Vice President of Contemporary Music where he developed successful new strategies in sales, marketing and corporate partnerships. Derrick became President of Slaight Music in January 2011. The music company was founded by Gary Slaight and Derrick Ross with the mandate to support the Canadian music community through various initiatives, and help develop Canadian talent via strategic partnerships with industry peers.
