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	<title>2013 Canadian Music Week • March 20-24, 2013</title>
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		<title>EXPORT RESULTS PRESENT CANADIAN MUSIC WEEK SPOTLIGHT AT PRIMAVERA</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 09 May 2012 21:13:27 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Some of the most unique and best talents from across Canada converge on Barcelona, Spain for the prestigious Primavera Pro and Primavera Festival 2012. Multiple performances by Cadence Weapon, Hot Panda, Foam Lake, Jenn Grant and Reignwolf (aka Jordan Cook) throughout the event will showcase their unique talent.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Some of the most unique and best talents from across Canada converge on Barcelona, Spain for the prestigious <strong>Primavera Pro and Primavera Festival 2012</strong>. Multiple performances by <strong>Cadence Weapon</strong>, <strong>Hot Panda</strong>, <strong>Foam Lake</strong>, <strong>Jenn Grant</strong> and <strong>Reignwolf</strong> (aka Jordan Cook) throughout the event will showcase their unique talent.</p>
<p>Starting with a <strong>Canadian Music Week Spotlight</strong> party on <strong>May 30th</strong> at the <strong>Apolo Club</strong> to kick of Canada’s presence at Primavera Pro and additional performances at the <strong>Day Pro</strong> and the <strong>Addidas</strong> stage on Barcelona’s waterfront in front of thousands of Spanish music fans and Industry movers and shakers alike from Spain and across Europe. This event will give unprecedented access to key industry Agents, Promoters, Bookers and Labels in Spain, as well as to Industry from across Europe.</p>
<p>This is the first Canadian Music Week Spotlight at Primavera and in Spain.</p>
<p>The event is generously sponsored by Sask Music, Slaight Music, Canadian Music Week and MROC, and is organized by Export Results.</p>
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		<title>CMW 2012 FILM FEST WINNERS</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 28 Apr 2012 03:02:18 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>Hot on the heels of the 2012 edition, <strong>Canadian Music Week</strong> is pleased to announce that the 6th annual <strong>CMW Film Fest</strong> will be taking place <strong>March 21-23, 2013</strong> at <strong>TIFF Bell Lightbox</strong>. The 3-day festival has increasingly garnered attention from the media and public since it was first introduced, premiering some of music&#8217;s most illuminating films and documentaries while calling attention to the directors, composers and music that bring these stories to life on the big screen. And next year promises no less!</p>
<p>As our programming team begins their search for 2013, here&#8217;s a recap of some of the films which emerged as winners at this year&#8217;s festival&#8230;</p>
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<div><strong><strong>Best Film &#8211; UNDER AFRICAN SKIES<br />
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<div><strong><em>Under African Skies</em></strong> recounts the creation of Paul Simon&#8217;s landmark album <strong>Graceland</strong>, reuniting him with musicians who inspired and worked on the album, interweaved with the political controversy that has ensued Simon ever since. The film features a wealth of footage from the original recording sessions and culminates in a celebratory 25th-anniversary concert.</div>
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<div><strong><strong>Best Emerging Filmmaker &#8211; Jeanie Finlay<br />
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<div>(Film: SOUND IT OUT)</div>
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<p>Named the official &#8220;Record Store Day&#8221; film of last year, <em><strong>Sound It Out</strong></em> is a documentary portrait of the very last surviving vinyl record shop in Teesside, North East England. A cultural haven in one of the most deprived areas in the UK, <em><strong>Sound It Out</strong></em> documents a place that is thriving against the odds and the local community that keeps it alive.</p>
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<div><em>&#8220;Finlay takes a gentle approach with her subjects, letting their passion &#8211; and hers &#8211; guide the doc, which was crowd-source funded by more than 250 donors.&#8221; &#8211; Toronto.com</em></div>
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<div><strong>Best Short Film &#8211; KEVIN (Director: Jay Duplass)</strong></div>
<div>In Austin, TX in the early &#8217;90s, Kevin Gant was the Duplass Brothers&#8217; hero. They reveled in Kevin&#8217;s exploratory musical style and playful spirituality. But in 1995, Kevin mysteriously disappeared. Jay Duplass&#8217; documentary debut explores who Kevin is, how he lost his inspiration, and what he must do to get it back.</div>
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<div><strong>Career Achievement Award &#8211; Paul Williams</strong></div>
<div>In Toronto for a retrospective screening of <em><strong>The Muppet Movie</strong></em>, composer Paul Williams participated in a special post-film Q&amp;A discussing his experiences working on the film with Jim Henson, the longevity of the film and its soundtrack, and much more. An Oscar, Grammy and Golden Globe winning Hall of Fame songwriter, his standards have been recorded by a who&#8217;s who of musical icons &#8211; from Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra, Barbra Streisand and Ray Charles to David Bowie, Tony Bennett, Sarah McLachlan, Jason Mraz, Willie Nelson, The Dixie Chicks and Diana Krall. His song, &#8220;The Rainbow Connection&#8221; from <em>The Muppet Movie</em> is one of two Paul Williams&#8217; songs that grace the American Film Institute&#8217;s list of the top movie songs of all time. His recent work has remained wonderfully diverse, from creating the story and writing the songs for Disney&#8217;s Emmy nominated <em>A Muppets Christmas: Letters To Santa</em> and penning the music and lyrics for Garry Marshall&#8217;s theatrical sensation <em>Happy Days</em>, to writing with the Scissor Sisters and Daft Punk.</div>
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		<title>2012 SIRIUSXM INDIE AWARDS WINNERS</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Apr 2012 18:30:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>CMW 2013: SPOTLIGHT ON JAPAN</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Apr 2012 18:00:42 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Japan ranks as the second largest music market in the world, just after the US, accounting for 25% of global trade revenues. While digital sales continue to rise, physical formats in Japan still account for over 72% of total recorded music sales there.  Audiences in Japan are exposed to western culture and influences through [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>Japan ranks as the second largest music market in the world, just after the US, accounting for 25% of global trade revenues. While digital sales continue to rise, physical formats in Japan still account for over 72% of total recorded music sales there. <!-- @font-face {   font-family: "Arial"; }@font-face {   font-family: "Arial"; }@font-face {   font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; }@font-face {   font-family: "Lucida Grande"; }@font-face {   font-family: "ヒラギノ角ゴ Pro W3"; }p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal { margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Lucida Grande"; color: black; }.MsoChpDefault { font-size: 10pt; }div.WordSection1 { page: WordSection1; } --> Audiences in Japan are exposed to western culture and influences through trade, tourism, media and the Internet. Popular genres include everything from Pop, Hip Hop, Alternative Rock, Hard Rock, Punk, and Jazz to Classical with a large range of them enjoying good sales. <!-- @font-face {   font-family: "Arial"; }@font-face {   font-family: "Cambria Math"; }@font-face {   font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; }@font-face {   font-family: "Lucida Grande"; }@font-face {   font-family: "ヒラギノ角ゴ Pro W3"; }p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal { margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Lucida Grande"; color: black; }.MsoChpDefault { font-size: 10pt; }div.WordSection1 { page: WordSection1; } --> Music fans are among the most knowledgeable and sophisticated in the world. They do not tend to follow fads or charts and their demands for music can be met by Canadian artists and repertoire.  <!-- @font-face {   font-family: "Arial"; }@font-face {   font-family: "Cambria Math"; }@font-face {   font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; }@font-face {   font-family: "Lucida Grande"; }@font-face {   font-family: "ヒラギノ角ゴ Pro W3"; }p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal { margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Lucida Grande"; color: black; }.MsoChpDefault { font-size: 10pt; }div.WordSection1 { page: WordSection1; } --> Japan&#8217;s well developed and vibrant live music market makes it one of the world&#8217;s main touring destinations. Indie Canadian acts such as Broken Social Scene and Crystal Castles have enjoyed success in Japan, having toured the country on numerous occasions. Summer music festivals such as Fuji Rock and Summersonic have an average of about 45,000 attendees per day, and are key events in the international circuit. There are hundreds of live houses in Tokyo alone, most with capacities ranging from 50 to 200 people. Some larger ones have seating capacities for about 1,000 with excellent PA and lighting equipment. This thriving live industry is  ideal for new and emerging Canadian artists and Canada’s independent  music sector. In a market where International repertoire physical sales amount to US$548.19 million, Canada can fully benefit from an intimate knowledge of the local music industry and its key players. Through market overview presentations, seminars, business meetings and networking sessions, the Japanese region, including Seoul, will be brought into light for Canadian music companies to find a home for their artists.</div>
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		<title>CMW 2013: FOCUS ON NORDIC REGIONS</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 03 Apr 2012 16:20:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Northern Europe&#8217;s Nordic Countries &#8211; Norway, Iceland, Finland, Denmark and Sweden &#8211; and the associated regions of the Faroe Islands, Greenland and Aaland represent a valuable component of the global music industry. In 2010, Sweden was one of 13 countries to see digital sales and performance rights grow, reflecting the new opportunities of online and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Northern Europe&#8217;s Nordic Countries &#8211; Norway, Iceland, Finland, Denmark and Sweden &#8211; and the associated regions of the Faroe Islands, Greenland and Aaland represent a valuable component of the global music industry. In 2010, Sweden was one of 13 countries to see digital sales and performance rights grow, reflecting the new opportunities of online and mobile channels. <!-- @font-face {   font-family: "Trebuchet MS"; }@font-face {   font-family: "Lucida Grande"; }@font-face {   font-family: "ヒラギノ角ゴ Pro W3"; }p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal { margin: 0cm 0cm 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Lucida Grande"; color: black; }.MsoChpDefault { font-size: 10pt; }div.WordSection1 { page: WordSection1; } --> The five countries share many similar characteristics – language, topography, climate, a strong emphasis on music education and dynamic domestic scenes – as well as a reputation for technological prowess: firms such as Sweden’s Spotify, Iceland’s online social music marketplace gogoyoko and telecoms giants Nokia (Finland) and Ericsson (Sweden) are pioneering advances in global online and digital infrastructures. The territories are working together to develop a single cohesive market plan and talent exchange between the Nordic countries. Canadian Music Week will bring these regions into focus for Canadians and explore how this development makes it ideal and feasible to pursue as a potential export market.</p>
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		<title>30TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS BREAK NEW RECORDS FOR SLACKER CANADIAN MUSIC WEEK</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Mar 2012 02:54:31 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[TORONTO – March 29, 2012 &#8211; Slacker Canadian Music Week kicked winter into spring last week as the annual entertainment extravaganza took over Toronto for five days (March 21-25). While the city was eclipsing an all-time heat record for March with highs of 26 °C (78.8 °F), CMW was breaking it’s own records and trending [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>TORONTO – March 29, 2012 &#8211; Slacker Canadian Music Week</strong> kicked winter into spring last week as the annual entertainment extravaganza took over <strong>Toronto</strong> for five days (<strong>March 21-25</strong>). While the city was eclipsing an all-time heat record for March with highs of 26 °C (78.8 °F), CMW was breaking it’s own records and trending for the first time both locally and nationally.</p>
<p>Music, interactive and broadcasting industries from around the globe converged to celebrate the <strong>30th anniversary</strong> of the event and participate in the launch of two brand new components – the <strong>Digital Media Summit</strong> and the <strong>Canadian International Comedy Fest</strong>. More than 2,400 industry representatives attended to connect with leaders in music, interactive, broadcasting, media, publishing, film and more; to meet one-on-one with potential business partners from more than 40 countries; and to participate in mentoring and matchmaking sessions with their international counterparts.  Panels focused on the latest issues and trends affecting today’s business models – from the rise of digital music advances, mobile technologies and applications to the growing inherence of social platforms and communities in revenue generation.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Some highlights include: </span><br />
Industry Delegates: 2,445<br />
Attending Musicians: 4743<br />
Number of bands performing: 1054<br />
Number of participating venues: 82<br />
# of Days: 5+<br />
Countries Represented: 43</p>
<p><strong>Slacker, Inc.</strong> signed on as the exclusive title sponsor of this year’s event, to brand it <strong>Slacker Canadian Music Week </strong>and<strong> Slacker Canadian Music Fest</strong>, and with it launched a variety of personal and customizable stations with a Canadian focus.  Featured stations include the Slacker Canadian Music Fest channel featuring artists playing the festival and a 30<sup>th</sup> anniversary station highlighting moments from the past thirty years.</p>
<p>Festivities got underway on <strong>Wednesday, March 21</strong> with two official kickoff parties: <strong>The Joel Plaskett Emergency</strong> performing at the <strong>CN Tower</strong> as part of the Slacker Radio presented <strong>Opening Night Gala</strong> for invited guests, delegates and a limited number of contest winners, and <strong>Johnny Reid</strong> who kicked off Slacker Canadian Music Fest with an intimate concert at <strong>Virgin Mobile Mod Club</strong> open exclusively to delegates and wristband holders.</p>
<p>The <strong>Digital Media Summit</strong> launched with a focus on optimizing digital and social media strategies and recruited some of the best keynote speakers and panelists in the field, including the famed <strong>Arianna Huffington</strong> of the AOL Huffington Post Media Group, Linkedin Canada Manager <strong>Brian Church</strong>, Senior Business Leader of Facebook <strong>Steve Irvine</strong>, Google’s <strong>Neil Shankman</strong>, change agent <strong>Michael Tchong</strong>, Microsoft’s <strong>Katrina Klier</strong>, and more from leading media and brand specialists.</p>
<p>The <strong>Canadian Traffic Network</strong> and <strong>Global Alert Network</strong> presented <strong>Radio Interactive Conference</strong> brought together radio’s finest for two and half days of networking and education. RAB President <strong>Jeff Haley</strong>, Radio Futurologist <strong>James Cridland</strong>, Cumulus Media Inc.’s <strong>Lew Dickey</strong>, and Joint Communications’ <strong>John Parikhal</strong> delivered inspiring keynotes on the state and future of broadcasting while presentations from <strong>Tracy Johnson</strong> and <strong>Jacobs Media</strong> provided the ingredients and training secrets for doubling ratings and maximizing reach. The <strong>Radio Presidents’ Super Session</strong> united the heads of some of Canada’s largest broadcasters, while the <strong>Radio Consultants Round Table Breakfast</strong> honoured <strong>Brittany King </strong>from<strong> Kool-FM </strong>in<strong> Victoria </strong>with the <strong>Allan Waters Young Broadcasters of the Year Award in Memory of Steve Young.</strong></p>
<p>The <strong>International Music Summit</strong>, presented by <strong>Rogers</strong>, attracted delegates and musicians looking to learn from a top-notch line-up of speakers. The <strong>OIART Mentor’s Café Series</strong> featured 15 sessions over the course of three days and brought attendees face-to-face with 96 mentors amid the bustling exhibition floor.</p>
<p>The intensive one-day <strong>Social Music Conference</strong> addressed the growing phenomenon of how people access music and brought together artists, executives, broadcasters, and industry leaders to share their collective knowledge and discover opportunities to exploit digital channels and outlets for commercial and cultural gain.</p>
<p>Burgeoning songwriters and musicians flocked to the <strong>Songwriters’ Summit, </strong>presented by <strong>Astral</strong>, to get up close and personal with some of the world’s leading songwriters, composers and publishers. Attendees were treated to a performance and conversation to remember from the <strong>Kings of Songwriting – Dan Wilson, George Merrill, Don Schlitz and Alan Frew</strong> &#8211; in a <strong>CMW Songwriters Circle</strong> hosted by returning favourite <strong>Paul Williams</strong> as well as to a <strong>Performance Makeover Session with Live Music Producer Tom Jackson</strong> where a performance by <strong>Lori Nuic</strong> was transformed from raw to star.</p>
<p>Musicians were also given a unique opportunity to pitch their music in face-to-face sessions with top music supervisors scouting material for hit TV shows, films, games and advertising campaigns through the <strong>CMPA</strong> presented <strong>CMW &amp; MUSEXPO Global Synch &amp; Consumer Brands Summit</strong>.</p>
<p>Author <strong>Robert Levine</strong> and Professor <strong>Dr. Brett Danaher</strong> addressed attendees of the <strong>Global Forum International Breakfast</strong> with their views on the state of the music industry while round-tables of participants and moderators think-tanked on culture, language, technology and government regulations.</p>
<p><strong>The Crystals</strong>, hosted by comedian <strong>Jean Paul</strong>,<strong> </strong>honoured winners with gold, silver and bronze Awards of Excellence in radio creative, in a luncheon that featured a performance by <strong>Justin Nozuka</strong>.</p>
<p>Hosted by<strong> Humble Howard Glassman, the Canadian Music and Broadcast Industry Awards </strong>honoured husband and wife duo<strong> Chantal Kreviazuk and Raine Maida </strong>with the<strong> Allan Slaight Humanitarian Spirit Award, </strong>where the couple treated guests to individual numbers.<strong> Riley O’Connor </strong>and <strong>Daniel Lanois – </strong>who also performed &#8211; accepted their <strong>Lifetime Achievement Awards </strong>to commemorate their inductions to the <strong>Canadian Music Industry Hall of Fame </strong>alongside <strong>John Derringer </strong>who was presented with the<strong> Allan Waters Broadcast Lifetime Achievement Award </strong>for his induction to the<strong> Canadian Broadcast Industry Hall of Fame.</strong></p>
<p><strong></strong>Broadcasting legend<strong> Bob Laine</strong> received the same honour posthumously at the <strong>Canadian Radio Music Awards, </strong>hosted by<strong> Stu Jefferies</strong>. Performers included <strong>Alyssa Reid, Raghav, Dragonette, The Sheepdogs, Neverest, Kira Isabella and Fefe Dobson</strong>.</p>
<p><strong>Jeff Leake</strong> hosted the <strong>SiriusXM Indies</strong> with a live broadcast on The Verge (XM 151) and Iceberg (Sirius 151). The all-ages sold out crowd was treated to performances by <strong>Pavlo, The Pack A.D., Young Empires, Dan Mangan, The Sheepdogs </strong>– who were joined by rock icon<strong> Paul Rodgers </strong>for a couple of numbers including the classic<strong> Free </strong>hit <strong>“All Right Now”</strong> &#8211; <strong>Rich Aucoin, and Passion Pit</strong> along with <strong>SiriusXM Indies Hall of Fame</strong> inductees <strong>Treble Charger,</strong> who reunited for the honours after a decade apart.</p>
<p>To view all of Slacker Canadian Music Week&#8217;s winners and performers, please visit <a href="http://www.cmw.net">www.cmw.net</a>.</p>
<p>The <strong>10th Annual Trailblazers&#8217; dinner</strong> honoured <strong>Maureen Bulley, </strong>Creative Director at Rogers Radio by presenting her with the <strong>Rosalie Award</strong>. <strong>Gail Vaz-Oxlade</strong>, the candid host of TV’s “Till Debt Do Us Part” and “Prince$$”, was a special guest.</p>
<p>As part of this year&#8217;s export market component, CMW presented a <strong>Spotlight on Latin America</strong>, as well as a <strong>Focus on Portugal and Spain</strong>. More than <strong>27</strong> representatives from <strong>Latin America</strong>, and <strong>36</strong> from <strong>Portugal and Spain</strong> travelled to CMW as part of the incoming delegations to take part in market overviews, presentations, business meetings and international receptions. CMW welcomed and hosted <strong>Sounds from Spain, Catalan Sounds, and Mission Canada</strong> for their first time in Canada as well as 40+ bands from these regions in a series of showcases.</p>
<p>The <strong>International Marketplace</strong> played home to numerous visiting countries, including Argentina, Australia, Austria, Barbados, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Colombia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, India, Ireland, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Nigeria, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Scotland, Singapore, Slovakia, South Africa, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, The Netherlands, United Kingdom, and the USA and hosted more than 1,000 one-on-one dedicated matchmaking meetings for Canadians with members of the delegations from Latin America, Spain, Portugal and Australia.</p>
<p>Music legends <strong>Burton Cummings, Paul Rodgers, and Slash</strong> shared stories, successes and insights on life, inspirations, and performing during rare and intimate in-depth celebrity interviews. Renowned promoter and rock impressario <strong>Harvey Goldsmith</strong> addressed delegates on the ins-and-outs of concert promotion and staging some of the world’s most memorable events.</p>
<p><strong>Slacker Canadian Music Fest </strong>surpassed it’s target of<strong> </strong>900 artists, upping the ante to <strong>1000+ </strong>and adding additional programming on<strong> Tuesday </strong>to mark<strong> six days </strong>of the festival.<strong> </strong>Showcases from artists, labels, agencies, media outlets and corporate sponsors filled 82 venues to capacity throughout Toronto, including the festival’s <strong>first ever jazz series</strong> at the Courthouse, the presentation of <strong>2K12 Korea Night at the Kool Haus</strong> – featuring 2 showcases: <strong>K-pop Wave and Seoulsonic</strong> – to mark <strong>the biggest Korean music concert ever held in Canada</strong>, and the <strong>Artist Selects Series</strong> hosted and curated by <strong>Shad, Junior Boys</strong> and <strong>Brendan Canning</strong> on consecutive nights at The Garrison.</p>
<p>Other musical highlights included: <strong>The Temper Trap, Slash featuring Myles Kennedy, The Cat Empire, Fanfarlo, Saul Williams, The Trews, John K. Samson &amp; The Provincial Band, Kings &amp; Queens: Blackie &amp; The Rodeo Kings, The Saw Doctors, Dragonette, The Inbreds, Nneka, Andy C:Alive, Hilltop Hoods,  Nicolas Jaar, Jenn Grant, The Reason, Cold Specks, The Dears, Martha Wainwright, Arianne Moffat, Galaxie, Georgia Anne Muldrow, T. Mills, </strong>and hundreds more<strong>.</strong></p>
<p>Fans were treated to an exclusive showcase of music at the <strong>CHUM Radio FanFest</strong> where <strong>Train, </strong><strong>Marianas Trench,</strong> <strong>Fefe Dobson,</strong> <strong>Victoria Duffield, Carly Rae Jepsen, Kristina Maria, </strong>and <strong>The New Cities </strong>performed fan favourites. <strong> </strong></p>
<p>Film and song partnered together in the <strong>CMW Film Festival, </strong>presented by<strong> Tribute Entertainment</strong>. Screenings spanned four days and included the Canadian Premieres of Paul Simon’s <strong><em>Under African Skies</em></strong>, <strong><em>Sound It Out, Kevin, Last Music Man, Man &amp; Machine: A Naked Robotic Love Story, Hit So Hard,</em></strong> and<strong><em> Girl Walk // All Day,</em></strong> as well as <strong><em>Andrew Bird: Fever Year, Last Days Here</em></strong>, a work in progress screening of <strong><em>Parallax Sounds</em></strong>, a sneak preview of <strong><em>The Vans Warped Tour Documentary</em></strong>, and a special screening of <strong><em>The Muppet Movie</em></strong> with a post-film Q&amp;A with music composer Paul Williams.</p>
<p>Canada’s first<strong> Canadian International Comedy Fest </strong>launched in Toronto with five days of comedy in venues throughout the city.  Presented by <strong>Bite, </strong>the festival served up a star-studded lineup of comics including<strong> </strong>30 Rock’s <strong>Tracy Morgan</strong>, star of Jackass and Wildboyz <strong>Steve-O</strong>, <strong>Reggie Watts</strong>, <strong>Nick Thune</strong>, <strong>Sean Cullen</strong>, <strong>Ari Shaffir</strong>, <strong>Bryan Callen</strong>, <strong>Kenny Robinson</strong>, <strong>Scott Thompson</strong>, and many more.</p>
<p>Mark your calendars for next year as we set to do it all over again – <strong>March 20-24, 2013.</strong></p>
<p><strong>About Slacker Canadian Music Week<br />
</strong>Celebrating 30 years, Canadian Music Week is Canada’s leading annual entertainment event dedicated to the expression and growth of the country’s music, media and entertainment industries.  Combining four information-intensive conferences; a trade exposition; a film festival; a comedy festival; four awards shows and the nation’s largest New Music Festival – Canadian Music Fest – CMW spanned a five-day period from March 21 to March 25, 2012 at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel and over 60 various downtown Toronto venues, attracting participants from across the globe.  For more information, visit <a href="http://www.cmw.net/">www.cmw.net</a>.</p>
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Independent Record Store of the Year
 Winner: Zulu Records, Vancouver
 
Digital Music Service of the Year
 Winner: iTunes
Mass Merchant/Specialty Retailer of the Year
 Winner: Amazon.ca
 Canadian Independent Distributor of  the Year
 Winner: Fontana North Distribution
Retail Chain of the Year
 Winner: HMV Canada
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<p><strong>Independent Record Store of the Year</strong><br />
 Winner: <strong>Zulu Records, Vancouver</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Digital Music Service of the Year</strong><br />
 Winner: <strong>iTunes</strong></p>
<p><strong>Mass Merchant/Specialty Retailer of the Year</strong><br />
 Winner: <strong>Amazon.ca</strong></p>
<p><strong> Canadian Independent Distributor of  the Year</strong><br />
 Winner: <strong>Fontana North Distribution</strong></p>
<p><strong>Retail Chain of the Year</strong><br />
 Winner: <strong>HMV Canada</strong></p>
<p><strong>Station of the Year (News/Talk/Sports)</strong><br />
 Winner: <strong>680 News, Toronto</strong></p>
<p><strong>Station of the Year (Multicultural)</strong><br />
 Winner: <strong>CHIN, Toronto</strong></p>
<p><strong>Station of the Year (Country)</strong><br />
 Winner: <strong>Country 105, Calgary</strong></p>
<p><strong>Promotion of the Year</strong><br />
 Winner: <strong> </strong><strong>Win A Baby, HOT 89.9 &#8211; Ottawa</strong><strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong> </strong><strong>Casino/</strong><strong>Specialty Venue of the Year</strong><br />
 Winner: <strong>Niagara Fallsview Casino – Niagara Falls</strong></p>
<p><strong> </strong><strong>Recording Studio of the Year</strong><br />
 Winner: <strong>MetalWorks Recording and Mastering – Toronto</strong></p>
<p><strong>Music Director of the Year Small Market</strong><br />
 Winner: <strong>Dustin Collins, 99.9 SUN FM, Kelowna</strong></p>
<p><strong> </strong><strong>Program Director of the Year (Small Market)</strong><br />
 Winner: <strong>Mark Burley, 99.9 SUN FM, Kelowna</strong></p>
<p><strong> </strong><strong> </strong><strong>Station of the Year (Small Market)</strong><br />
 Winner: <strong>K-Rock, Kingston</strong></p>
<p><strong> </strong><strong>Station of the Year (Medium Market)</strong><br />
 Winner: <strong>HTZ FM, St. Catharines</strong></p>
<p><strong></strong><strong>Program Director of the Year (Medium Market)</strong><br />
 Winner: <strong>Brad Gibb, FM96, London</strong></p>
<p><strong>Music Director of the Year (Major Market)</strong><br />
 Winner: <strong>Lisa Grossi, CHUM FM, Toronto</strong></p>
<p><strong>On-Air Talent of the Year</strong><br />
 Winner: <strong>Garner Andrews, SONIC 102.9, Edmonton</strong></p>
<p><strong>Music Director of the Year (Medium Market)</strong><br />
 Winner: <strong>Paul Morris, HTZ-FM, St. Catharines</strong></p>
<p><strong>Station of the Year (HOT AC)</strong><br />
 Winner: <strong>CHUM FM, Toronto</strong></p>
<p><strong>Station of the Year (MAINSTREAM AC)</strong><br />
 Winner: <strong>98.1 CHFI, Toronto</strong></p>
<p><strong>Station of the Year (CHR)</strong><br />
 Winner: <strong>The Beat 94.5, Vancouver</strong></p>
<p><strong>Station of the Year (CLASSIC GOLD)</strong><br />
 Winner: <strong>Boom 97.3, Toronto</strong></p>
<p><strong>Station of the Year (ROCK)</strong><br />
 Winner: <strong>102.1 The Edge, Toronto</strong></p>
<p><strong> Club Venue of the Year</strong><br />
 Winner: <strong>Commodore Ballroom &#8211; Vancouver</strong></p>
<p><strong>Festival of the Year</strong><br />
 Winner: <strong>Osheaga &#8211; Montreal</strong></p>
<p><strong>Booking Agency of the Year</strong><br />
 Winner: <strong>The Agency Group</strong></p>
<p><strong>Promoter of the Year</strong><br />
 Winner: <strong>Live Nation Entertainment</strong></p>
<p><strong>Management Company of the Year</strong><br />
 Winner: <strong>Coalition Entertainment – Toronto</strong></p>
<p><strong>Canadian Independent Label of the Year</strong><br />
 Winner: <strong>Arts &amp; Crafts</strong></p>
<p><strong>Major Label of the Year</strong><br />
 Winner: <strong>Universal Music Canada</strong></p>
<p><strong>Performing Arts Centre of the Year (capacity under 1,500)</strong><br />
 Winner: <strong>Queen Elizabeth Theatre – Toronto</strong></p>
<p><strong>Performing Arts Centre of the Year (capacity over 1,500)</strong><br />
 Winner: <strong>Massey Hall – Toronto</strong></p>
<p><strong>The Air Canada Centre Major Facility of the Year (capacity under 8,000)</strong><br />
 Winner: <strong>K-Rock Centre – Kingston</strong></p>
<p><strong>The “Air Canada Centre” Major Facility of the Year (over 8,000)</strong><br />
 Winner: <strong>John Labatt Centre – London</strong></p>
<p><strong>Program Director of the Year (Major Market)</strong><br />
 Winner:<strong> Al Ford, Sonic 102.9, Edmonton</strong></p>
<p><strong>Music Publisher of the Year</strong><br />
 Winner:<strong> Universal Music Publishing</strong></p>
<p><strong>Allan Slaight Humanitarian Spirit Award</strong><br />
 Presented to: <strong>Chantal Kreviazuk</strong> and <strong>Raine Maida</strong></p>
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<p><strong>Canadian Music Industry Hall of Fame</strong><br />
 Inductees: <strong>Daniel Lanois </strong>and<strong> Riley O&#8217;Connor <br />
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<p><strong>Canadian Radio Industry Hall of Fame &amp; Allan Waters Broadcast Lifetime Achievement Award</strong><br />
 Presented to: <strong>John Derringer</strong></p>
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<p><strong>The Rosalie Award<br />
 </strong>Presented to: <strong>Maureen Bulley</strong>, Creative Director, Rogers Radio, Toronto<strong></strong></p>
<p><strong>The Allan Waters Young Broadcaster of the Year<br />
 </strong>Presented to: <strong>Brittany King</strong>,<strong> </strong>On-Air Host/Social Media Administrator, KOOL-FM, Victoria</p>
<p><strong>BDS Cutting Edge Award</strong><br />
 Winner: <strong>CJJR JR93, Vancouver</strong></p>
<p><strong>Nielsen Emerging Artist Award</strong><br />
 Winner: <strong>Alyssa Reid</strong></p>
<p><strong>Galaxie Rising Stars Award</strong><br />
 Winner: <strong>Rich Aucoin</strong></p>
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GOLD           SOUTH COUNTRY FEED AND SUPPLY “Rappin’ Rat Zapper”
Created by Bob Johnstone of Island Radio
SILVER         REIGN VALLEY VIXENS “Good Girls”
Created by Angus Godfrey, Jay Helmus &#38; Abby Simpson of Rogers Radio Vancouver
BRONZE       PRESTIGE JEWELLERS “The Magician” 
 Created by Alistair Wilkinson &#38; Ryan Leininger of Rogers Radio Calgary
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GOLD           SOUTH COUNTRY FEED AND SUPPLY “Rappin’ Rat Zapper”<br />
Created by Bob Johnstone of Island Radio</p>
<p>SILVER         REIGN VALLEY VIXENS “Good Girls”<br />
Created by Angus Godfrey, Jay Helmus &amp; Abby Simpson of Rogers Radio Vancouver</p>
<p>BRONZE       PRESTIGE JEWELLERS “The Magician” <br />
 Created by Alistair Wilkinson &amp; Ryan Leininger of Rogers Radio Calgary</p>
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<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Award            Public Service Announcement</span></strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;"> </span><br />
GOLD           CANADIAN RED CROSS “Just Seconds”<br />
Created by Larry MacInnis, Adam Karch, Mike Occomore &amp; Alexis Vigar of Bell Media</p>
<p>SILVER         Get Out and Vote—820 CHAM “The Parliament Hillbillies”<br />
Created by Dave DeRocco &amp; Joe Seyler of Astral Radio Hamilton</p>
<p>BRONZE       BCAB—DRINKING &amp; DRIVING “You Crash”<br />
Created by Angus Godfrey &amp; Jay Helmus of Rogers Radio Vancouver</p>
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<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Award            Radio Promotion Single</span></strong><br />
GOLD           102.1 THE EDGE—EDGE FREE MONEY MONTH “Purse”<br />
Created by Kyle Taylor &amp; Sean McNamara of Corus Radio Toronto</p>
<p>SILVER         999 VIRGIN RADIO “Maria Aragon Meets Lady Gaga”<br />
Created by Astral Radio</p>
<p>BRONZE       ROCK 101—BRO JAKE’S BUCKET LIST “Ocean Puree”<br />
Created by Chris Leitz &amp; Marlin Brown of Corus Radio Vancouver</p>
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<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Award            Radio Campaign</span></strong><br />
GOLD           GLASSMASTERS “Blammo, Nuts, Golf Lessons”<br />
Created by Adam Hunter, Warren Cargill, Rob Bourdeau, Dustin Collins &amp; Matt Van Essen of Astral Radio Calgary</p>
<p>SILVER         WOOLWICH DAIRY “Nature Film, Goatees Are Sexy, The Jealous Cow”<br />
Created by Larry MacInnis, Mike Occomore, Suzie Matheson &amp; Adam Karch of Bell Media</p>
<p>BRONZE       CG&amp;B INC. “Bathsheet, Recite, Ice”<br />
Created by Melanie Frei &amp; Chris Shapcotte of Rogers Radio Toronto</p>
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<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Award            Radio Single</span></strong><br />
GOLD           MAACO “Michelangelo”<br />
Created by George McRobb, Hugh Malcolmson &amp; Jay Oliver of Rogers Radio Winnipeg</p>
<p>SILVER         WILLOW DENTAL CARE “Sleepy”<br />
Created by Michael J. Popil &amp; Ben Malcolm of Rogers Radio Vancouver</p>
<p>BRONZE       WOOLWICH DAIRY “Goatees Are Sexy”<br />
Created by Mike Occomore, Larry MacInnis &amp; Adam Karch of Bell Media</p>
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<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Award            Radio Promotion Campaign</span></strong><br />
GOLD           102.1 THE EDGE—EDGE FREE MONEY MONTH “New Purse, Bear Repellent, New Sweater, First Class”<br />
Created by Kyle Taylor &amp; Sean McNamara of Corus Radio Toronto</p>
<p>SILVER         999 VIRGIN RADIO “Maria Aragon &amp; Lady Gaga—Pre-Concert &amp; Post-Concert”<br />
Created by Eddie Bower, Chris Ebbott, John Downey &amp; David Wannan of Astral Radio</p>
<p>BRONZE       Q107 SONG WORMS “Bennie and the Jets, YYZ, Dirty Deeds, Ziggy Stardust, All We Are”<br />
Created by Gary Whidden &amp; Scott Smith of Corus Radio Toronto</p>
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<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Award            Creative Use of Sound/Music </span></strong><strong> </strong><br />
GOLD           VIRGIN RADIO VANCOUVER “Virgin 95.3 Remembrance Day”<br />
Created by John Masecar of Astral Radio Vancouver</p>
<p>SILVER         K-Rock 105.7 “Cut It All Away”<br />
Created by Mike Darrach &amp; Doug Elliott of Rogers Radio Kingston</p>
<p>BRONZE       KiSS 92.5 “KiSS Custom Song Intros”<br />
Created by Chris Pottage of Rogers Radio Toronto</p>
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GOLD           PLAYLAND “By The Numbers, Ze Name, Teutonic Taunting”<br />
Created by Rob Tarry of Rethink</p>
<p>SILVER         SUBWAY “Sub of the Day”<br />
Created by Brian Murray, Raul Garcia, Brent Choi, Melissa Gallagher, Angela Marlatt &amp; Ed Zych of Cundari</p>
<p>BRONZE       SCIENCE WORLD “Sneeze, Right Handed, When Giant Nerds Roam The Earth”<br />
Created by Stephanie Bialik &amp; Rob Tarry of Rethink</p>
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<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Award            Performance</span></strong><br />
GOLD           NEW YORK FRIES “Fashion Kitty”<br />
Created by Juniper Park</p>
<p>SILVER         93.9 BOB FM—BOB GET ME OUTTA HERE “B to the O to the Mother Lovin’ B RAP”<br />
Created by Rob Mortimer, Chris Knowles, Barry Hayes &amp; Todd Schick of Bell Media Radio Ottawa</p>
<p>BRONZE       NEW YORK FRIES “Unicorn”<br />
Created by Juniper Park</p>
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<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Award            Agency Single</span></strong><br />
GOLD           SEARS OPTICAL “Auction”<br />
Created by lg2</p>
<p>SILVER         SPECIAL OLYMPICS CANADA “Gord”<br />
Created by Grey Canada</p>
<p>BRONZE       MR. LUBE “Slogan”<br />
Created by Rob Tarry of Rethink</p>
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<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Award            Copywriting</span></strong><br />
GOLD           STRATHMORE RODEO “Digital Marketing”<br />
Created by Phil Copithorne of Karo Group</p>
<p>SILVER         GREENGATE GARDEN CENTRE “Free Range Trees”<br />
Created by Dare Vancouver</p>
<p>BRONZE       NEW YORK FRIES “Fashion Kitty”<br />
Created by Juniper Park</p>
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<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Platinum    Award Best in show</span></strong> <br />
SEARS OPTICAL “Auction”<br />
Created by lg2<strong> </strong></p>
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		<title>THE MENTORS CAFE SERIES</title>
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		<title>Celebrity Interview w/ Paul Rodgers</title>
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		<title>LEGENDARY ROCK SINGER &amp; SONGWRITER PAUL RODGERS TO PARTICIPATE IN CELEBRITY INTERVIEW AT SLACKER CANADIAN MUSIC WEEK</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Mar 2012 14:00:54 +0000</pubDate>
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TORONTO – March 12, 2012 &#8211; Slacker Canadian Music Week welcomes platinum-selling singer, songwriter, and self-taught multi-instrumentalist &#8211; and recently declared Canadian citizen &#8211; Paul Rodgers in an intimate celebrity interview and acoustic performance on Saturday March 24 at 2:45 p.m., Fairmont Royal York Hotel, Toronto.
 
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<p><strong>TORONTO – March 12, 2012 &#8211; Slacker Canadian Music Week</strong> welcomes platinum-selling singer, songwriter, and self-taught multi-instrumentalist &#8211; and recently declared Canadian citizen &#8211; <strong>Paul Rodgers</strong> in an intimate celebrity interview and acoustic performance on <strong>Saturday March 24 at 2:45 p.m., Fairmont Royal York Hotel, Toronto</strong>.</p>
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<p><strong>Paul Rodgers’</strong> career spans 43 years and counting. Within them, he has formed and led three of rock’s legendary bands – <strong>Free, Bad Company</strong> and <strong>The Firm</strong> – along with his own career to worldwide success. He has written, recorded, produced and released 30 albums which have gone on to sell over 90 million in total. His songs have left an indelible mark on music – topping several charts and winning numerous awards – while his voice has earned him acclaim as <em>one of Rock’s greatest singers</em>.</p>
<p>A consummate writer and performer, Rodgers’ has recorded and/or performed with the who’s who of rock – including <strong>Jimmy Page, Jeff Beck, Brian May, David Gilmour, Buddy Guy, Joe Walsh, Slash, Nils Lofgren, Charlie Watts, Bryan Adams, Motown’s Sam Moore, and The Four Tops</strong> while continuing to tour internationally. His most recent efforts can be heard on <em>Chimes of Freedom: The Songs of Bob Dylan</em>, Honoring 50 Years of Amnesty International, where Rodgers lends his vocals, arrangements and production prowess to <strong>“Abandoned Love”</strong> along with Nils Lofgren. The song is just one of the tracks from the album being released for sale for the first time.  Additionally, Rodgers’ newest studio recording, <strong>“With Our Love”</strong>, was released this past December and made available exclusively on-line via CD Baby, and all other digital retailers. One hundred percent of the sale proceeds are directed to The Racehorse Sanctuary &amp; Rocking Horse Children’s Charity and Seraphim 12 Foundation – all of which are organizations to which Rodgers has offered significant support in the past.</p>
<p>Following a nationalization ceremony last October, where he lead the group of 100 new Canadian Citizens in singing the National Anthem, Rodgers was declared a Canadian citizen.  Currently residing in British Columbia, he has called Canada home since marrying former Miss Canada Cynthia Kereluk.</p>
<p>To see and hear Paul Rodgers in this unique setting, visit <a href="http://www.cmw.net/">www.cmw.net</a> to register as a delegate or purchase a limited ticket to this individual event.</p>
<p><strong>About Slacker Canadian Music Week<br />
 </strong>Celebrating 30 years, Canadian Music Week is Canada’s leading annual entertainment event dedicated to the expression and growth of the country’s music, media and entertainment industries.  Combining four information-intensive conferences; a trade exposition; a film festival; a comedy festival; four awards shows and the nation’s largest New Music Festival – Canadian Music Fest – CMW spans a five-day period from March 21 to March 25, 2012 at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel and over 60 various downtown Toronto venues, attracting participants from across the globe.  For more information, visit <a href="http://www.cmw.net/">www.cmw.net</a>.</p>
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 Planet3 Communications Ltd. • Jennyfer Sanchez/Joanne Smale<br />
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<p>Bessie Bullard – Communications Director<br />
 T: 905.858.4747 E: <a href="mailto:bessie@cmw.net">bessie@cmw.net</a></p>
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		<title>RADIO STARS ANNOUNCED!</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 03 Mar 2012 00:40:04 +0000</pubDate>
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TORONTO – March 2, 2012 &#8211; The Radio Star National Talent Search is excited to announce the winners of this year’s cross-Canada talent competition. From the hundreds of songs entered and the thousands of votes cast, Winnipeg’s Ross Roteliuk and Tori Doell have emerged as the Grand Prize winner with their song “Still Love You”, [...]]]></description>
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<p><strong>TORONTO – March 2, 2012 &#8211; </strong>The <strong>Radio Star National Talent Search</strong> is excited to announce the winners of this year’s cross-Canada talent competition. From the hundreds of songs entered and the thousands of votes cast, <strong>Winnipeg’s Ross Roteliuk and Tori Doell</strong> have emerged as the <strong>Grand Prize winner </strong>with their song<strong> “Still Love You”</strong>, followed by <strong>first runner-up Ria Mae</strong> from <strong>Halifax </strong>with her song<strong> “Under Your Skin”</strong>.</p>
<p>Presented by <strong>Astral Media </strong>in association with<strong> Canadian Music Week</strong>, the contest pitted musicians from across the country with a mission of discovering potential future stars at a regional, grassroots level and showcasing them to the music industry and general public alike. Artists from all genres submitted their songs online at <strong>radiostar.ca</strong>, entries were posted and voting powered by <strong>Supernova.com</strong>, and music fans gathered to listen and select their favourites. Among the Top 50 longlisted, the following regional finalists were selected:</p>
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<td>Vancouver – Virgin 95.3</td>
<td>Joey Clarkson</td>
<td>Get Out</td>
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<td>Calgary – CJAY 92</td>
<td>Angie Coombes</td>
<td>Feel Me</td>
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<td>Edmonton – The Bear 100.3</td>
<td>Se7en Sided</td>
<td>Who We Were</td>
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<td>Steve Fitzpatrick</td>
<td>Out of the Grey</td>
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<td>Winnipeg – Hot 103</td>
<td>Ross Roteliuk/Tori Doell</td>
<td>Still Love You</td>
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<td>Jennifer Joyce</td>
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<td>Adrienne Taylor</td>
<td>Dreaming of Tennessee</td>
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<td>Lucas Teague</td>
<td>Let You Go</td>
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<td>John Boswell</td>
<td>Blink</td>
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<td>Ria Mae</td>
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<p>A panel of industry judges comprised of seasoned songwriters, publishers, producers, and more evaluated all finalists with top scores determining the grand prize winner and runner-up.</p>
<p>As part of their <strong>Grand Prize winnings, </strong>Ross Roteliuk and Tori Doell receive: $10,000.00 in cash; 30 hours of mixing and mastering time from Metalworks, Canada’s #1 recording studio; $5,000.00 national radio promotion package from dB Promotions &amp; Publicity Inc; Ephiphone Les Paul Ultra III and case; Ephiphone Jack Casady bass in ebony; Yamaha MO8 Music Production Synthesizer; Cubase6 Audio Workstation Software Package; Custom 4 Piece Drum Kit provided by UDRUM with hardware and cases; Neumann U87 Professional Studio Microphone; Tascam 2488 NEO PortaStudio – 24-track self-contained audio work station; a Songwriters’ Resource Library Package featuring some of the bestselling songwriting titles carried by Music Books Plus; an all-expense paid weekend at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel, Toronto – March 21 – 25, 2012; delegate passes to attend the 2012 Canadian Music Week Conference &amp; Canadian Music Fest; access to some of Canada’s most successful songwriters and music industry professionals through the Songwriters’ Summit; and an opportunity to perform at Canadian Music Fest in Toronto during Canadian Music Week.</p>
<p>First runner-up Ria Mae receives $2,500.00 cash. Both winners each receive one free digital radio station upload to any format of choice by RDR Music Group in conjunction with DMDS.</p>
<p>Each regional winner receives a prize package consisting of:<strong> </strong>an Epiphone AJ-500R Acoustic Guitar; Sennheiser Studio/Live Package including: E865 condenser vocal microphone, stand, cable and HD280 professional headphones; Yamaha Pocketrak W24 with 3 hours Pcm Recording and tilt-up stereo microphone; 2 ½” Carving Leather Guitar Strap w/ foam padding and garment leather backing from Levy’s Leathers Limited; Planet Waves Custom Pro Series Instrument Cable &amp; Headstock Tuner and D’Addario EXP 16  Coated 80/20 Light Gauge Strings.</p>
<p>All entrants receive a one-year subscription to Canadian Musician Magazine.</p>
<p><strong>Canadian Radio Star would not be possible without the following sponsors:</strong> Astral Radio; Canadian Music Week; Canadian Musician; Canadian Music Publishers Association; D’Addario; dB Promotions &amp; Publicity Inc.; DMDS; Epiphone Guitars, Fairmont Royal York; Levy’s Leathers Limited; Metalworks; Music NL; Music Nova Scotia; Neumann; Planet Waves; RDR Music Group; SOCAN; Songwriters Association of Canada; Sennheiser; The SOCAN Foundation; Tascam; UDRUM, Yamaha.</p>
<p><strong>Astral Radio</strong> is a member of the Astral family. Astral Media Inc. is one of Canada’s largest media companies. It operates several media properties—pay and specialty television, radio, out-of-home advertising and digital media properties—among the most popular in the country. Year after year, Astral’s pay and specialty television, radio stations, and The Harold Greenberg Fund have together awarded over 170 million dollars to the development and purchase of local programs and original productions, as well as supporting our musical talent. To learn more about Astral and its contribution to culture, go to <a href="http://www.astral.com/">astral.com</a>.<strong> </strong></p>
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<p><strong>Canadian Music Week</strong>, proudly celebrating 30 years, is Canada’s leading annual entertainment event dedicated to the expression and growth of the country’s music, media and entertainment industries. Combining three information-intensive conferences; a trade exposition; a film festival; a comedy festival; four awards shows and the nation&#8217;s largest New Music Festival – Canadian Music Fest &#8211; CMW spans a five-day period from March 21 to 25, 2012 at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel and various downtown Toronto venues, attracting participants from across the globe. For more information, visit <a href="http://www.cmw.net/">www.cmw.net</a></p>
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 </strong>Planet3 Communications Ltd. • Jennyfer Sanchez/Joanne Smale<br />
 T: 647.346.4101 E: <span style="text-decoration: underline;">info@planet3com.net</span></p>
<p>Bessie Bullard – Communications Director<br />
 T: 905.858.4747 E: <a href="mailto:bessie@cmw.net">bessie@cmw.net</a></p>
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		<title>BRITTANY KING ANNOUNCED AS RECIPIENT OF THE ALLAN WATERS YOUNG BROADCASTER OF THE YEAR AWARD</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[TORONTO – February 28, 2012 &#8211; Slacker Canadian Music Week is pleased to announce Brittany King as the recipient of the 2012 Allan Waters Young Broadcaster of the Year Award in Memory of Steve Young. The award will be presented during the Radio Consultants Round Table Breakfast on Saturday, March 24, 2012 at 9:00 a.m., [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>TORONTO – February 28, 2012 &#8211; Slacker Canadian Music Week</strong> is pleased to announce <strong>Brittany King</strong> as the recipient of the 2012 <strong>Allan Waters Young Broadcaster of the Year Award in Memory of Steve Young</strong>. The award will be presented during the <strong>Radio</strong> <strong>Consultants Round Table Breakfast</strong> on <strong>Saturday, March 24, 2012</strong> at <strong>9:00 a.m., Fairmont Royal York Hotel, Toronto</strong>.</p>
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<p><strong>Brittany King </strong>is the Midday On-air Host and Social Media Administrator at Bell Media’s Kool-FM in Victoria, BC.<strong> </strong>For two years she has maintained the Number One Midday Show among females 25-54, spurred by an ongoing segment with her grandmother – aka her Italian NONNA. Imagine an 87-year-old thickly accented grandmother singing Katy Perry’s “Teenage Dream” on the air.  Even when not on the air, Brittany is known for the digital recorder she carries around everywhere she goes, gathering audio for her show.</p>
<p>Aside from being heard, Brittany is one of few personalities who can also be seen on camera, as an occasional weather personality on CTV News and host of the community events calendar “On The Island” airing on CTV Vancouver Island.</p>
<p>A community activist, Brittany has captured the hearts and minds of thousands of people on Vancouver Island with her 1100-kilometre bike trek as the media rider for the Canadian Cancer Society’s 2011 Cops for Cancer – Tour De Rock. With the help of 107.3 KOOL FM, CTV-Vancouver Island, and CFAX 1070, she personally raised $102,000.00. She can be found volunteering twice per week at the YMCA/YWCA helping kids learn about arts and crafts and most recently began training and fundraising for the Oak Bay KOOL Half Marathon supporting The Help Fill a Dream Foundation.</p>
<p>The Steve Young Award was created in the memory of its namesake to honour a rising star in the Canadian broadcast industry. <strong>Steve Young</strong> was among the most popular of those who consult radio, and was always prepared to advise and mentor young broadcasters. This award reflects the support he offered so many. The recipient is chosen by “The Friends of Steve Young”, a Canadian broadcaster committee, and is awarded annually to a broadcaster under the age of thirty.</p>
<p>To participate in the Radio Consultants Round Table Breakfast, attendees must be registered delegates of Slacker Canadian Music Week. Registration is accessible at <a href="http://www.cmw.net/">www.cmw.net</a>.</p>
<p><strong>About Slacker Canadian Music Week<br />
 </strong>Celebrating 30 years, Canadian Music Week is Canada’s leading annual entertainment event dedicated to the expression and growth of the country’s music, media and entertainment industries.  Combining four information-intensive conferences; a trade exposition; a film festival; a comedy festival; four awards shows and the nation’s largest New Music Festival – Canadian Music Fest – CMW spans a five-day period from March 21 to March 25, 2012 at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel and over 60 various downtown Toronto venues, attracting participants from across the globe.  For more information, visit <a href="http://www.cmw.net/">www.cmw.net</a>.</p>
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 Planet3 Communications Ltd. • Jennyfer Sanchez/Joanne Smale<br />
 T: 647.346.4101 E: <span style="text-decoration: underline;">info@planet3com.net</span></p>
<p>Bessie Bullard – Communications Director<br />
 T: 905.858.4747 E: <a href="mailto:bessie@cmw.net">bessie@cmw.net</a></p>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Spanish sound recording and music publishing industry has undergone a big change in recent years. Its digital music market is growing with retail revenues expected to reach $219 million in the next two years. Its live music market has grown surpassing revenue from recorded music sales in the UK. Its growing population combined with [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://cmw.net/wp-content/uploads/spainflag.png" class="cboxModal" rel="lightbox[164781]" title="spainflag"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-164782" title="spainflag" src="http://cmw.net/wp-content/uploads/spainflag.png" alt="" width="140" height="140" /></a>The Spanish sound recording and music publishing industry has undergone a big change in recent years. Its digital music market is growing with retail revenues expected to reach $219 million in the next two years. Its live music market has grown surpassing revenue from recorded music sales in the UK. Its growing population combined with a widespread ability to promote and distribute music via the Internet, represent important opportunities for Canadian artists and industry. In Portugal, digital units continue to rise, fueled by the growing presence of broadband connections in the home. As Canadian Music Week brings Spain and Portugal into focus, these developing markets will soon be open for Canadians to be discovered.</p>
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		<title>SOUNDS FROM SPAIN</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Feb 2012 16:02:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This year Sounds from Spain brings the creme de la creme of Spanish indie to Slacker Canadian Music Week. On Thursday, March 22nd, six of the most exciting Spanish bands and artists will be strutting their stuff in individual showcase performances at different venues in Toronto.  Sounds from Spain will also hold a &#8220;speed dating&#8221; [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This year Sounds from Spain brings the creme de la creme of Spanish indie to Slacker Canadian Music Week. On Thursday, March 22nd, six of the most exciting Spanish bands and artists will be strutting their stuff in individual showcase performances at different venues in Toronto.  Sounds from Spain will also hold a &#8220;speed dating&#8221; networking event on Friday, March 23rd, 11:15am-12:15pm, where delegates can meet one-on-one with Spanish delegates and host a reception at Pipers Gastropub in the Fairmont Royal York Hotel from 6:00pm-7:00pm with free drinks, snacks and more great music.</p>
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		<title>CATALAN SOUNDS</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Feb 2012 16:01:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Slacker Canadian Music Week welcomes Catalonia Sounds to our 30th edition. From Barcelona to the Mediterranean islands, Catalan territories are a hot-bed of new music, both live and recorded, offering some of the finest music being made today.  With two showcases on the schedule  &#8211; March 22 &#38; 24 &#8211; and acts like The Suicide [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Slacker Canadian Music Week welcomes Catalonia Sounds to our 30th edition. From Barcelona to the Mediterranean islands, Catalan territories are a hot-bed of new music, both live and recorded, offering some of the finest music being made today.  With two showcases on the schedule  &#8211; March 22 &amp; 24 &#8211; and acts like The Suicide of Western Culture, Mujeres, Ninette and The Goldfish, and more, Catalan Sounds is sure to make its presence known during this year&#8217;s event.</p>
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		<title>OMDC PRESENTS: SPOTLIGHT ON LATIN AMERICA</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 28 Feb 2012 16:00:38 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[From March 22-23, CMW delegates will get an insider&#8217;s look at Latin America. With a population of 570 million people, it is home to the 8th largest economy in the world &#8211; Brazil. Identified by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) in 2010 as one of few international music markets showing growth, Brazil [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://cmw.net/wp-content/uploads/jesusrio.png" class="cboxModal" rel="lightbox[164785]" title="jesusrio"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-164786" title="jesusrio" src="http://cmw.net/wp-content/uploads/jesusrio.png" alt="" width="140" height="140" /></a>From March 22-23, CMW delegates will get an insider&#8217;s look at Latin America. With a population of 570 million people, it is home to the 8th largest economy in the world &#8211; Brazil. Identified by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI) in 2010 as one of few international music markets showing growth, Brazil boasts the region&#8217;s biggest digital market with revenues growing dramatically over the last few years. Recent developments of its technological platforms (digital and mobile) and business models will be brought to light for the Canadian industry through market overview presentations, seminars, business meetings and networking sessions.</p>
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		<title>CANADIAN INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FEST LAUNCHES IN TORONTO</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[MARCH 21-25, 2012
 FEATURING 30 ROCK’S TRACY MORGAN, SNL’S CHRIS KATTAN, STEVE-O
 &#38; MORE!
http://canadiancomedyfest.com/
TORONTO &#8211; February 28, 2012 &#8211; Grab your tissues and get ready to LYAO as the very first Canadian International Comedy Fest sets loose in Toronto, March 21st to 25th. Presented by Bite, the five-day laugh-a-thon serves up a star-studded lineup of [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h4 style="text-align: center;"><strong>MARCH 21-25, 2012</strong><br />
 <strong>FEATURING 30 ROCK’S TRACY MORGAN, SNL’S CHRIS KATTAN, STEVE-O</strong><br />
 <strong>&amp; MORE!<a href="http://canadiancomedyfest.com/"></a><a href="http://canadiancomedyfest.com/"></p>
<p>http://canadiancomedyfest.com/</a></strong></h4>
<p><strong>TORONTO &#8211; February 28, 2012 &#8211; </strong>Grab your tissues and get ready to LYAO as the very first <strong>Canadian International Comedy Fest</strong> sets loose in <strong>Toronto, March 21<sup>st</sup> to 25<sup>th</sup></strong>. Presented by <strong>Bite</strong>, the five-day laugh-a-thon serves up a star-studded lineup of comics taking the stage at concert venues and funny clubs throughout the city.  From stand-up to improv, local to global, audiences will vie for the last laugh as they take in performances from the likes of 30 Rock’s <strong>Tracy Morgan</strong>, SNL’s <strong>Chris Kattan</strong>, star of Jackass and Wildboyz <strong>Steve-O</strong>, comedian/musician <strong>Reggie Watts</strong>, Comedy Central’s <strong>Nick Thune</strong>, comedic mastermind <strong>Sean </strong><strong>Cullen</strong>, creator of the satirical shorts “The Amazing Racist” <strong>Ari Shaffir</strong>, MTV’s “Death Valley” star <strong>Bryan Callen</strong>, After Hours creator <strong>Kenny Robinson</strong>, host of HBO Canada’s “Funny As Hell” <strong>Jon Dore</strong>, and many, many more. See full schedule below.</p>
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<p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Wednesday, March 21</span></em><br />
 Stand Up with Bite </strong>featuring <strong>Jon Dore &amp; Friends</strong><br />
 The Second City, 51 Mercer St., 8:00 p.m.<br />
 Tickets: $30.00 available at The Second City, secondcity.com</p>
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<p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Wednesday, March 21 &amp; Thursday, March 22</span></em><br />
 Bryan Callen</strong><br />
 Yuk Yuk’s Downtown, 224 Richmond St. W., 8:00 p.m.<br />
 Tickets: $25.00 available at Yuk Yuk’s, 416.967.6425</p>
<p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Wednesday, March 21 – Sunday, March 25</span></em><br />
 The Best of Absolute Comedy: Featuring Debra DiGiovanni, Frank Spadone </strong>and<strong> Larry XL</strong><br />
 Hosted by<strong> Fraser Young</strong><br />
 Presented by SiriusXM<br />
 Absolute Comedy Toronto, 2335 Yonge St.<br />
 Show times:<br />
 &#8211; Wednesday &amp; Thursday: 8:30 p.m.<br />
 &#8211; Friday &amp; Saturday: 8:00 p.m. &amp; 10:45 p.m.<br />
 &#8211; Sunday: 8:00 p.m.<br />
 Tickets: $10.00 &#8211; $15.00 available at Absolute Comedy</p>
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<p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Thursday, March 22</span></em><br />
 Reggie Watts</strong><br />
 Presented by Union Events<br />
 Danforth Music Hall, 147 Danforth Ave., 8:00 p.m. (All Ages)<br />
 Tickets: $35.00 &amp; $45.25 + S/C available online at Ticketmaster.ca, UnionEvents.com, or charge by phone 800.745.3000</p>
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<p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"> </span></em></strong></p>
<p><strong>Cullen, Thune and Shaffir: Featuring Sean Cullen, Nick Thune and</strong> <strong>Ari Shaffir</strong><br />
 Glenn Gould Studios, 250 Front St. W., 8:00 p.m. (All Ages)<br />
 Tickets: $35.75 + SC available at all Ticketmaster outlets, online at Ticketmaster.ca, or charge by phone 800.745.3000<strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;"><br />
 </span></em></strong></p>
<p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Friday, March 23</span></em><br />
 Tracy Morgan: </strong><strong>Star of NBC’s Emmy and Golden Globe Award-winning “30 Rock”</strong><br />
 Sony Centre for the Performing Arts, 1 Front St. E., 8:00 p.m.<br />
 Tickets: $35.00 &#8211; $65.00 available at the Sony Centre box office, by calling 416.855.872.SONY (7669) or online at <a href="http://www.sonycentre.ca/">Sonycentre.ca</a></p>
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<p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Friday, March 23 &amp; Saturday, March 24</span></em><br />
 Cool Chicks of Comedy: Featuring </strong><strong>Nikki Glaser</strong><br />
 Yuk Yuk’s Comedy Club, 224 Richmond St. W., 8:00 p.m.<br />
 Tickets: $29.00 available at Yuk Yuk’s, 416.967.6425</p>
<p><strong>Bryan Callen</strong><br />
 Yuk Yuk’s Mississauga, 5165 Dixie Rd., 8:00 p.m.<br />
 Tickets: $25.00 available at Yuk Yuk’s, 416.967.6425</p>
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<p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Saturday, March 24</span></em><br />
 Chris Kattan &amp; Special Guests Finesse Mitchell &amp; Jeff Richards from SNL</strong><br />
 Toronto Underground Cinema, 186 Spadina Ave., 8:00 p.m.<br />
 Tickets: $35.00 + S/C available at all Ticketmaster outlets, online at Ticketmaster.ca, or charge by phone 800.745.3000</p>
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<p><strong>Steve-O: Star of Wildboyz and Jackass</strong><br />
 Presented by Union Events<br />
 Danforth Music Hall, 147 Danforth Ave., 8:00 p.m.<br />
 Tickets: $59.50 &amp; $49.50 + S/C available online at Ticketmaster.ca, UnionEvents.com, or charge by phone 800.745.3000</p>
<p><strong><em><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Sunday, March 25</span></em><br />
 Nubian Disciples of Pryor:</strong> <strong>Starring Kenny Robinson</strong><br />
 Presented by SiriusXM<br />
 Yuk Yuk’s Downtown, 224 Richmond St. W., 8:00 p.m.<br />
 Tickets: $20.00 available at Yuk Yuk’s, 416.967.6425</p>
<p>Individual tickets are available for each performance as outlined above. Limited seats for all Canadian International Comedy Fest performances are available to Slacker Canadian Music Fest wristband holders on a first-come first-served basis. Please arrive early.</p>
<p>Certain restrictions on some shows may apply. Entry to all shows is subject to capacity. All shows are 19 and over unless otherwise stated. Line-up is subject to change.</p>
<p>For a complete schedule, ticket information and additional details, visit <a href="http://www.canadiancomedyfest.com/" target="_blank">www.canadiancomedyfest.com</a></p>
<p>**Schedule for all events is subject to change and updated frequently – please check online often for up-to-the-minute information and announcements.</p>
<p><strong> </strong></p>
<p><strong>About Canadian International Comedy Fest</strong><br />
 The Canadian International Comedy Fest is one of Canada&#8217;s marquee comedy events featuring some of the hottest comedians, emerging funnymen (and women!), and headline talent from comedy hot spots worldwide.  For five days in March (21-25, 2012), comedy comes alive in Toronto as audiences revel in funny, unfiltered and original humour throughout some of the city&#8217;s prime venues and leading comedy clubs.  For more information, visit <a href="http://www.canadiancomedyfest.com/">www.canadiancomedyfest.com</a>.</p>
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<p><span style="text-decoration: underline;">For media information and to arrange interviews, please contact</span>:<br />
 Planet3 Communications Ltd. • Tristan Torralba | Jennyfer Sanchez | Joanne Smale<br />
 T: 647.346.4101 E: <span style="text-decoration: underline;">info@planet3com.net</span></p>
<p>Bessie Bullard – Communications Director<br />
 T: 905.858.4747 E: bessie@cmw.net</p>
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