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Women In Music

LIVESTREAM EVENT

FOREST CITY LONDON MUSIC AWARDS FACEBOOK PAGE

https://www.facebook.com/ForestCityLondonMusicAwards/

Date: Monday, June 7th, 2021

Time: 5:00pm

Location: Zoom

Register Here: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_RaMCluLqToOmFLQnP06aCw

The Women in Music Panel, moderated by former London radio host Sarah Burke, will gather industry women of diverse backgrounds and experiences to speak about their triumphs and challenges in the music industry.  Panelists will explore a variety of topics including:

• Knowing Your Audience
• Destroying Stereotypes
• Elevating Marginalized Voices
• Breaking the Ol’ Boys Club
• Health, Wellness & Boundaries

Moderator: Sarah Burke

Sarah Burke is a programmer, host and storyteller.  She currently manages the Canadian music department at SiriusXM, overseeing the content and programming for fourteen Canadian music channels across several genres of music. She hosts various radio shows, including her weekly Sunday Service on SiriusXM’s North Americana and swing shifts at CIND-FM, Toronto’s New Alternative, Indie88. She recently launched the Women in Media podcast looking to explore the collective challenges women face in the media spotlight, in a male-dominated industry.

Panelists:

Shauna de Cartier – Six Shooter Records Founder

Over twenty years ago, Shauna de Cartier founded Six Shooter Records as a one-woman operation. As CEO she heads a Toronto-based indie label that provides artist management, production and sales of music, festival production, concert promotion and song publishing.  Six Shooter Records is recognized for its artist-centric business model, committed to boundary-pushing artistic development with career artists. De Cartier is the 2015-2016 chair of the Canadian Independent Music Association (CIMA), was vice-chair of the Radio Starmaker Fund (2012); and was on the board of the Americana Music Association in Nashville in 2013. In 2019 she was recipient of the CIMA Entrepreneur Award.

Erin Carroll (They/Them) – Publicist for Fontana North / Cadence Recordings

Erin Carroll has worked within the music industry for almost 10 years in a variety of roles, with experience in marketing, PR, and management. Currently, Erin is the manager of Publicity Services at Cadence Music Group / Fontana North. They have managed several press campaigns for artists including Lido Pimienta, Sam Roberts Band, k-os, Trans Trenderz (Canada), Martha Wainwright, Brittany Howard (Canada), Black Pumas(Canada) and many more. Outside of Cadence, they co-manage singer/songwriter T. Thomason. Passionate about music and queer artists/industry visibility, they co-founded and chair the first-ever Canadian Music Industry LGBTQ2S+ advisory committee PRISM supported by MusicOntario. The committee, comprised of artists and music industry community leaders to develop opportunities, safer spaces, and visibility for LGBTQ2S+ voices in Ontario’s music biz.

Charlie-Wall Andrews (She/Her)  – Executive Director, SOCAN Foundation

Charlie Wall-Andrews is a Trudeau Scholar and PhD candidate in Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Ted Rogers School of Management. She is dedicated to using her research to support innovation and entrepreneurship in the Canadian music ecosystem. She conducts research at the Diversity Institute at Ryerson University. Charlie has worked in the creative industries for over a decade.

Lisa Grossi (She/Her)

Starting as a part time “new media” intern at CHUM 15 years ago, Lisa Grossi turned her love of music into an astonishing career.  Within 5 years, she was CHUM’s Music Director.  Her current list of job titles would be impressive if they were spread out over an entire career: National Music Director – MOVE Radio network; Music Director/Assistant Program Director – CHUM 104.5, Music Director – 99.9 Virgin Radio Toronto.  Nevertheless, she does them all; and she does them well, every day.

Justine Chantale – Musician

One of the most promising artists in Canada’s up-and-coming music scene, Justine Chantale has been described as the small-town girl with the big voice, and even bigger heart. After all, for this Stratford chanteuse, music has been a driving force for as long as she can remember, from singing in the school choir, learning guitar and playing at her high schools Coffee Houses to playing local open mics. Now, showcasing a blend of country and pop, Justine has continued to make a name for herself across the region, not only hitting the stage during Country Music Week at the 2016 Canadian Country Music Association Awards in London, Ont., opening for landmark artists including Jess Moskaluke, Chad Brownlee and Bobby Wills. All of her music, including two EPs and several singles can be found on all streaming platforms

Denise Pelley – Musician & Theatre Performer

She’s performed with many great artists including acclaimed trombonist Ray Anderson, Gospel/Blues legend Jackie Richardson and Flamenco guitarist Jesse Cook and opened for Aretha Franklin. Denise has performed with symphony orchestras and festivals, including the du Maurier Downtown Jazz Festival (Toronto), Ottawa Jazz Festival, The Royal Canadian Big Band Festival, Bluesfest, Waterloo Jazz Festival and Sunfest.

Her theatre work includes, The Grand Theatre (London) performing in the Fats Waller musical Ain’t Misbehavin’, Wang Dang Doodle with Denis Simpson and A Streetcar Named Desire. Denise’s one-woman show, Jazzabel premiered in September 2004 at the McManus Theatre (Grand Theatre), London, Ontario to sold out audiences! In October 2005 Jazzabel was performed in Washington, DC at the National Museum for Women in the Arts and in February 2006 to audiences in New York City at Urban Stages Theatre. As well, she was premiered in the February 2006 issue of O (Oprah Winfrey) Magazine. Denise’s recording credits include seven CD’s.

She is a recipient of the Queen’s Golden and Diamond Jubilee Medals, 2003 YM-YWCA Woman of Distinction in the Arts and Heritage category and in 2009 the London Black History Committee honoured Denise with the Black Community Achievement Award. In April 2015 Denise was inducted into the London Music Hall of Fame. Denise volunteers with Canadian Aid for Southern Sudan where she delivers music and art camp for the children and raises funds for a school in Nigeria.

SoundCheck for Success presented by Fanshawe Music Industry Arts

Supported by Ontario Creates

SoundCheck For Success

Presented By Fanshawe Music Industry Arts

Pop Goes EVERYTHING

LIVESTREAM EVENT

FOREST CITY LONDON MUSIC AWARDS FACEBOOK PAGE

Date: Monday, June 7th, 2021

Time: 7:30pm

Location: Zoom

Register Here: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6xTGEKJ6ToaT-DOZ186JOw

Genre was once a practical tool for organizing record shops and programming radio stations but what is Pop music today? Mainstream pop has evolved to be inclusive of many more musical influences. Join radio disc jockey J Stevens and leading industry professionals as they unpack the state of pop music today, where the genre originated and where it’s headed.

Moderator: J. Stevens

J Stevens is the Music Director/Assistant Program Director at 97.5 Virgin Radio in London, Ontario. In addition to hosting the #1 rated afternoon show in the city, he also does double duty as MD/APD/Midday host at sister station, 93.9 Virgin Radio in Windsor (where he lived & worked prior to making London home in 2016).

In his 20+ year career (which has taken him from his roots in Chatham to stops in Midwestern Ontario, as well) he’s developed relationships with some of the biggest artists in the world, spanning multiple genres. While “pop” may be the current format he’s helping to program, hacking his personal playlist would show he’s constantly listening to anything from Martha & The Vandellas to Metallica.

While he’s been a finalist multiple times for CMW’s Music Director of the Year & has hosted many high profile interviews/events, J claims any success he’s had has come thanks to hard work, adapting to an ever-changing landscape & learning about people.

Panelists:                                                                                                      

Eric Ratz

Eric Ratz is a GRAMMY and JUNO Award winning Producer, Engineer and Mixer with over 20 years of experience. Eric is known for big sounding mixes and rock productions. He has worked with Canada’s most successful and influential rock bands including Arkells, Big Wreck, Billy Talent, Cancer Bats, Danko Jones and Monster Truck. He has been nominated for 11 JUNO awards in both the Producer and Recording Engineer categories. He has won Producer of the Year and twice won Engineer of the Year at the JUNOs. Eric is also a GRAMMY.

Matt Grady

Matt is a Canadian Producer and Engineer. Matt has strong ties to London Ontario both through working as Chief Engineer at legendary EMAC Recording Studios for more than a decade, and his role as Professor of Music Industry Arts at Fanshawe College. A rabid fan and disciple of rock and roll, he has had the good fortune to have been taught and worked alongside legends like Jack Richardson who taught him the skills to harbour a new generation of Canadian talent. Matt continues to grow as a creative force; whether producing, engineering (Ivory Hours, The Pairs. The Jailbirds) or creating (Tandem Eagle, Manglor) his sound continues the old school traditions with new explosive energy.

Luke Roes

Luke Roes is a songwriter and producer primarily known for his work with Ivory Hours. He’s currently completing a concept album called ‘Welcome to my Head’ – a hair-raising collection of pop songs about recovering from an anxious breakdown.

India Coran

A proud Londoner, India has worked in the music industry as a radio promotion rep for over 10 years after attending UWO, Harris Institute for the Arts, and U of T. She represents both international and domestic artists to radio across Canada who are either independent or signed to major labels. Some well known clients have included Awolnation, Five Finger Death Punch, Papa Roach, Nickelback, Our Lady Peace, and The Trews. She has introduced new artists to radio who went on to secure major label deals such as The Lazys, The Motorleague, and Juno award winning pop sensation Neon Dreams. She can’t wait to see live music in town again, like Texas King at the London Music Hall!

SoundCheck for Success Presented by Fanshawe Music Industry Arts

Supported by Ontario Creates

SoundCheck For Success

Presented by Fanshawe Music Industry Arts

Granting Your Way To Success

LIVESTREAM EVENT

FOREST CITY LONDON MUSIC AWARDS FACEBOOK PAGE

Date: Tuesday, June 8th, 2021

Time: 6:30pm

Location: Zoom

Register Here: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6AhsrsCpR1-qy_6O7e_iPw

Finding ways to generate funds to allow you to deliver on your musical projects has always been challenging and during COVID and in post-COVID times, the challenge has significantly increased. Take this amazing opportunity to hear from professionals on the inside of granting bodies including London Arts Council, Ontario Creates and Ontario Arts Council Music Program. Find out how to improve your chances and seize the opportunity to pose your questions directly to the people who are most involved in the decision-making process. They have funds that they need to distribute, and you have projects that need to be funded. Learn how to increase your success in making that match.

Moderator: Sheila Simpson

Panelists:

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Rebekah Morrison-Wize. London Arts Council                     

Since returning to her hometown of London in 2003, has dedicated herself to the London arts community within her position as Development Officer, Investments with the London Arts Council. Rebekah holds a BFA Honours Degree in Dance from York University. Living 20 years in Toronto, Rebekah worked with the Dancer Transition Resource Centre, Canada’s National Ballet School and Canadian Stage Theatre Company. Rebekah manages the Community Arts Investment Program and is responsible for pursuing and securing all of LAC’s project, program and operational investments through grant applications, corporate sponsorships, in-kind donations and community partnerships.

Ward Dilse, Ontario Creates

This Ancaster resident has been involved in the sport and entertainment industries for the past two decades. Ward is a Program Consultant with the Ontario Music Office at Ontario Creates. He promotes and enhances the business development and market potential of Ontario’s music industry, by coordinating program and marketing initiatives and providing consultative services in order to contribute to the domestic and international growth of Ontario music companies through the Ontario Music Investment Fund. His event management experience includes the Toronto 2015 Pan Am Soccer Competition, 2018 Molson Canadian Olympic Team Send-Off and the inaugural 2019 RBC Canadian Open Concert Series. In addition, he was a member of the 2015 Juno Awards Host Committee and Co-Chair, Marketing & Pageantry.

Dwayne Dixon – Ontario Arts Council

Dwayne has more than 15 years of experience in the arts as well as in the corporate and entertainment sectors. In 2016-17, he was Executive Director of the Nia Centre for the Arts, a youth arts organization focused on helping young Black artists. During his tenure, he secured an additional 7,000 square feet from the City of Toronto for their venue to be renovated into Canada’s first multidisciplinary professional space dedicated to Black art. Dwayne also produced Nia’s first large-scale multidisciplinary arts festival, Blowout Fest. From 2013 to 2015, Dwayne was the Executive Director of Manifesto Community Projects, where among his achievements he produced Canada’s largest hip-hop and urban arts festival at Yonge & Dundas Square in Toronto.

SoundCheck for Success presented by Fanshawe Music Industry Arts

Supported by Ontario Creates

SoundCheck For Success

Presented by Fanshawe Music Industry Arts

The Producer’s Chair

One-On-One With Bob Marlette

FOREST CITY LONDON MUSIC AWARDS FACEBOOK PAGE

https://www.facebook.com/ForestCityLondonMusicAwards/

Date: Wednesday, June 9th, 2020

Time: 8:30pm – 9:30pm

Location: Zoom

Register Here: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ZkVESQtdSJKyP7RPKADpvw

Music mixers, engineers and producers constantly strive for perfection. How can you produce work with more clarity, more punch, and more excitement? Bob Marlette has been a household name in Rock music for decades. He’s composed, produced and mixed for some of the most infamous Rock and Metal bands of all time. Bob provides a deep understanding on what makes a song become successful on every level – which is the exact skill-set we all need as modern music makers.

 Bob Marlette                                                                                                            

Bob Marlette has grown to be one of the most iconic and versatile producers. Early on working as a session musician with artists like Al Stewart on Year of the Cat and Time Passages, he went on to begin writing music and co-producing with David Kirshenbaum. His work as a songwriter, producer, and mixer led him to work with affluent artists like Ozzy Osbourne, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Rob Zombie, Black Sabbath, Tracy Chapman, Alice Cooper, Sheryl Crow and more. Join Bob as he lifts the veil to show you exactly what it takes to make music for a living. Every single day!

SoundCheck for Success presented by Fanshawe Music Industry Arts

Supported by Ontario Creates

SoundCheck For Success

Presented by Fanshawe Music Industry Arts

“We Are Music Industry Arts” – Virtual Open House

LIVESTREAM EVENT

FOREST CITY LONDON MUSIC AWARDS FACEBOOK PAGE

SoundCheck for Success presented by Fanshawe Music Industry Arts

Supported by Ontario Creates

SoundCheck For Success

Presented by Fanshawe Music Industry Arts

Producer Producer

Recording In The New Age

LIVESTREAM EVENT

FOREST CITY LONDON MUSIC AWARDS FACEBOOK PAGE

https://www.facebook.com/ForestCityLondonMusicAwards/

Date: Saturday, June 12th, 2021

Time: 1:00pm

Location: Zoom

Register Here: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jhfIF3d2Sl257_bhYQMA4A

Music production has changed substantially over the decades. From live off the floor 2-track recordings to 24-track recording and the advent of the Digital Audio Workstation. Now the Covid-19 Pandemic has forced music makers and producers to adjust in light of restrictions. Join this panel as we discuss what it takes to make and record music in the age of Covid-19, social distancing and a new global approach to producing music.

Moderator: Scott Bollert                                                                                                      

Darius Szczepaniak

Darius is a Canadian born Mixer, Engineer, Producer, and Musician. He has been involved in music his entire life playing, writing, recording, and producing music. Having worked with many top recording artists (Sum 41, Fe Fe Dobson, Bare Naked Ladies, Black Crowes, Big Sugar, Jann Arden, and Holly Cole, to name a few), Darius has achieved many Gold and Platinum awards and featured in monthly publications of Professional Sound Magazine and Mix Magazine Online. Darius is a recognized, skilled professional throughout the industry, having earned this reputation through hard work. Darius has worked with many of the world’s top producers and engineers, including Joe Chiccarelli, Jim Scott, Michael Beinhorn, Terry Brown, Eddie Kramer, Bob Rock, and George Massenburg. Darius has had the privilege of working in many amazing studios, both locally and abroad. Getting his big start at Metalworks Studios, he quickly moved on to Comfort. As a freelance professional, Darius traveled abroad working around the globe in many amazing studios such as Jacobs Studio (UK), The Carriage House (USA), Cello Recording Studio (USA), Avatar Studios (USA).

Deni Gauthier

You can sense Deni Gauthier’s spirit when you see him perform. The subtle twinkle in his eye. The understated, almost whispering voice that sings beautiful folk and rock songs about love, life, parenthood, family, and growing old.

Deni has been amusing and enthralling audiences in North America and Europe for over 15 years. Along the way, he has recorded four studio albums, including his most recent record, the ambitious He Said/She Said. A gifted songwriter and compelling storyteller, he was described by New Canadian Music as a “major talent worthy of greater exposure.” That exposure is beginning to come. Deni has enjoyed substantial radio play on CBC and other stations, was a finalists and twice semi finalist for the prestigious International Songwriters Competition. He has performed with luminaries including Emm Gryner, Jason Collette, Barny Benthal, Linda McRae, and many others. Whether he is performing solo or with his band, Deni delivers a dynamic emotional experience. Expect laughter and brace for tears, but most all, get ready for a memorable performance by a seasoned pro.

Simon Larochette

Simon is a Producer/Engineer/Educator based in London, Ontario. He is the owner of London’s busiest studio The Sugar Shack and is also an instructor at The Ontario Institute of Audio Recording Technology (OIART).

Suzi Kory

In 2017, Suzi began writing and recording her first EP, Spellcasting, produced by John Angus MacDonald (The Trews). Following its release, she supported it with a string of shows in Toronto and LA at the legendary Whisky a Go-Go. Her songs received radio airplay across Canada, the United States, the Netherlands, UK, the Middle East, Brazil, and New Zealand.

The EP would also take her as far as Brazil where she would be the only Canadian artist, and one of three international acts, performing at Festival CoMA. There she caught the attention of Indie Week founder and fellow Canadian Darryl Hurs, who has since invited her numerous times to showcase during Indie Week in Toronto.

Following performances in Canada, the USA, and Brazil, Suzi found herself writing and recording in Los Angeles with producer Brent Woods (Vince Neil, Sebastian Bach, Taylor Hawkins). She has since released five singles, ‘The Secret Garden’ (2018), ‘Pretty Little Things’ (2019), and ’Settle of the Dust’, ‘Outlaw’, and her latest ‘Love Revolution’ (2020). The singles have collectively garnered over 150,000 streams online and over 45,000 views on YouTube and have been played worldwide on radio, in addition to Sirius XM.In the summer of 2020, Kory organized the first-ever drive-in country music festival, the ‘Love Revolution’ festival, which took place in Ontario, CA, and featured 7 local country artists. She then took the festival to Columbia, TN in the fall and plans to spread the festival to every continent worldwide.

Solomon Marley Spence – aka King Cruff

King Cruff is an emerging hip-hop artist based out of London Ontario. Raised in Kingston, Jamaica, this rapper has been bringing his fresh, hip-hop anthems to the global stage for the past year or so. He’s known for producing rich story-driven bars with fiercely intelligent lyricism. To date, he’s released a number of well-received tracks and is currently sitting on two collaborative EP’s. The rapper has toured much of the US and Canada, bringing his electrifying performances far and wide. He hopes to inspire, empower and bring comfort to others through his music as he pours all his pain and passion into every track.

Michael Marucci

Michael a student of Canadian industry luminaries Jack Richardson and Kevin Doyle, is a multiple JRLMA/FCLMA nominated producer/engineer, based in London, ON. Having graduated from the Music Industry Arts program in 2007, he now owns and operates Sonic Zen Studios, and has worked with a wide range of artists including Leanne Mayer, Carly Thomas, Karen Emeny, Tell It To Sweeney, Nimway, Yeti On Horseback, and more. A passion for music and a dedication to his craft keep him focused on working with a wide variety of artists and projects. His taste isn’t genre specific, but rather artist specific, and he thrives on the diversity and challenge of moving seamlessly between styles. Whether it’s Metal, Punk, Hip Hop, Jazz or anything in between, Michael seeks out a single constant; artists that share his passion for creating something truly unique and artistically fulfilling. You can learn more about Michael and his work by visiting his website: www.michaelmarucci.com, or reach out to him via Facebook, Instagram (@MichaelMusashi) or via email: michaelmarucci@gmail.com

SoundCheck for Success presented by Fanshawe Music Industry Arts

Supported by Ontario Creates

FCLMA Ken Palmer Music Bursary Presentation

The Forest City London Music Awards is committed to helping young musicians in high school pursue post-secondary education in Music. Each year the FCLMA awards two $1,000 bursaries named in honour Ken Palmer.

Join us for our Facebook Livestream as we present the 2021 Ken Palmer Music Bursary recipients.

FOREST CITY LONDON MUSIC AWARDS FACEBOOK PAGE

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The Forest City London Music Awards is committed to encouraging young musicians in high school to pursue a post-secondary education in Music.  The late Ken Palmer was an integral part of the London music scene for more than 40 years as a performer with the Dixie Flyers, Artistic Director of the Home County Music & Art Festival and a music teacher. The $1,000 bursary named in his honour is awarded to a graduating high school student pursuing music education at a post secondary level in Ontario.

Ken Palmer

The FCLMA Board of Directors gratefully acknowledges the participation and partnership of LifeSpin through which we are able to issue tax deductible receipts for donations to the FCLMA Ken Palmer Music Bursary. The FCLMA and LifeSpin helping to make a difference in our community.