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ONLINE EVENTS

Monday May 25

11:30am Road Ready to Showcase
This online workshop provides a practical guide for artists preparing for industry showcases.

7:00pm How to Build a Career in A Cappella
presented by Dylan Bell, contemporary a cappella veteran performer with FreePlay, Retrocity, and The Watch, as well as co-author on two books on a cappella arranging; Scott Jackson, Canadian Champion beatboxer and head of Beatbox Canada

Tuesday May 26

11:30am Building a Sustainable Music Career
Discover how independent musicians are earning through essential revenue streams beyond just streaming and gigs and proven strategies for music licensing, digital products, teaching, and building multiple income sources - presented by Jim Norris: President of Entertainment Marketer and Entertainment Spotlight, Marketing Consultant, Career Consultant, Educator and Business Advisor, former publisher of Canadian

7:00pm The Future of the Canadian Music Industry
Presented by John Harris, Founder of Harris Institute and Harris International Program, Manager of bands for 25 years.

Wednesday May 27

11:30am The Business Blueprint for Musicians
The show happens in front of the curtain; the business happens behind the curtain. Learn about the appropriate business model for your situation– presented by accountant D. Jae Gold, BA, CPA, CA, CFE

7:00pm Royalties, Grants, and Crowd-Funding
strategies for funding your project or band, including grant writing, presented by Kristen Antunes, with extensive experience from across the music industry, including rights management, artist management, music publishing, and digital media development, as well as an accomplished arranger, producer, and songwriter; Ryan Farley, an entertainment consultant and founder of Hubris Entertainment Inc., specializing in grant writing and music coordination, with a passion for helping artists succeed

Thursday May 28

11:30am Contracts: How to Read them, How to negotiate in your best interest
Presented by Paul Sanderson, renowned entertainment lawyer and author of the legal texts “Musicians and the Law in Canada”

7:00pm Meet the Press: How to talk to the Media
Presented by professional publicists/media relations experts Eric Alper, with over one million follower, friends and connections across his social media platforms; and Caroline Horcher, an experienced communications professional who owns Catalyst Communications.