Arbor Records Ltd.
(Label / Management / Music Publishing
/ Publicity / Record Distribution / Studio)
 |
Attending
SXSW:
Company
Profile:
Contact: |
Brandon
Friesen (President)
brandonf@arborrecords.com
/ (204) 227-3973
Voted most influential independent label in
2005 by Applaud magazine, Arbor Records has distribution
partners with EMI (Canada), Allegro (USA), NMD (Germany),
Disque Domms (France), IODA worldwide digital. Arbor
has 400+ releases including artists like: Stevie Salas,
Derek Miller, Susan Aglukark etc...
401-441 Main Street, Winnipeg MB R3B 1B4
Phone: (204) 663-0150 • Fax:
(204) 663-0140
Email: info@aporia-records.com
• www.arborrecords.com
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Arts & Crafts
(Label / Management / Music Publishing
/ Record Distribution)
|
Attending
SXSW:
Company
Profile:
Contact: |
Jeffrey
Remedios (President)
jeffrey@arts-crafts.ca
/ (416) 203-2203x229
Kieran Roy (General Manager)
kieran@arts-crafts.ca / (416) 203-2203x222
Tara MacDonald (Manager, Tour Marketing + Coordination)
tara@arts-crafts.ca
/ (416) 203-2203x223
David Tysowski (Manager, National Promotion)
david@arts-crafts.ca
/ (416) 203-2203x232
A Toronto-based independent artist services company acting
as a record label, management firm and music publisher.
The company was launched in 2002 with the release of Broken
Social Scene’s critically acclaimed album, You Forgot
It In People. Arts & Crafts is now home to 17 artists
and has released 31 albums.
460 Richmond St W. #402, Toronto ON M5V 1Y1
Phone: (416) 203-2203 • Fax:
(416) 203-2208
Email: raiseyourhands@arts-crafts.ca
• www.arts-crafts.ca
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Bearsuit Publishing
(Music Publishing)
|
Attending
SXSW:
Company
Profile:
Contact: |
Chris
Budd (President)
chris@bearsuitpublishing.com / (416) 528-4930
The brainchild of principal Chris Budd, Bearsuit has positioned
itself as a music brokering and publishing company partnered
with Aporia Records (Toronto) and Endearing Records/Publishing
(Vancouver). Currently, Bearsuit represents upwards of
60 titles, multiple independent labels and numerous Canadian
and International artists and bands. Bearsuit is also
home to Lily Frost, a Toronto-based chanteuse, who this
past year has been featured in an episode of “Grey’s
Anatomy,” a national Chevrolet ad campaign and a
commercial for The Bay (Canada).
200-181 Carlaw Ave, Toronto ON M4M 2S1
Phone: (416) 944-8034 x114 • Fax:
(416) 944-8034
Email:
chris@bearsuitpublishing.com • www.bearsuitpublishing.com
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Black Hen Music
(Label)
|
Attending
SXSW:
Company
Profile:
Contact: |
Mary
Kastle (Label Manager) mary@blackhenmusic
/ (604) 224-5717
Steve Dawson (President) bhmusic@telus.net
/ (604) 224-5717
Black Hen Music was started by Steve Dawson in 1995 and
began releasing albums in 1996. Black Hen is dedicated
to producing music that is diverse, eclectic and primarily
acoustic-based. Since its inception, Black Hen has released
over 30 albums and continues to expand its roster.
PO Box 95105, Kingsgate RPO, Vancouver BC V5T 4T8
Phone: (604) 224-5717 Email:
mary@blackhenmusic
• www.blackhenmusic.com |
Bongo Beat
(Consultant / Label / Management
/ Music Publishing)
|
Attending
SXSW:
Company
Profile:
Contact: |
Ralph
Alfonso (Owner) ralph@bongobeat.com
/ (604) 562-6190
Dave Desroches (A&R, Producer, Artist)
dave@bongobeat.com
/ (604) 562-6190
Bongo Beat Records is based in Vancouver and distributed
by Pinnacle (UK), Burnside (USA), Outside Music (Canada),
Dock (Spain), and more pending. We are a label dedicated
to writers first and foremost and have been in operation
since 1995. Curated by Ralph Alfonso, one of the pioneers
of the indie scene (his resume starts with the 77 Toronto
punk explosion and spans 30 plus years of pop culture
activity).
Box 93627, Vancouver BC V6E 4L7 • Phone:
(604) 562-6190
Fax: (604) 654-1993 • Email:
info@bongobeat.com
• www.bongobeat.com
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Bonsound
(Booking Agent / Label / Management
/ Promotions / Publicity)
|
Attending
SXSW:
Company
Profile:
Contact: |
Gourmet
Délice (Promotion, Partnerships & International
Development)
gourmet@bonsound.com
/ (514) 522-5672
BONSOUND is primarily an artist management company. BONSOUND
is also a booking agency, a show producer and a publicity
agency. BONSOUND is finally a record company under which
three different labels evolve: Blow the Fuse, Proxenett
and Bonsound Records.
5425 Bordeaux, Suite 257, Montreal QC H2H 2P9 Phone:
(514) 522-5672
Fax: (514) 522-5460 • Email:
info@bonsound.com
• www.bonsound.com |
CIRPA
(Association / Non-Profit Organization)
|
Attending
SXSW:
Company
Profile:
Contact: |
Duncan
McKie (President and CEO) duncan@cirpa.ca
/ (647) 500-5045
Donna Murphy (VP Operations) donna@cirpa.ca
/ (416) 485-3152 ext.225
Profile The Canadian Independent Record Production Association
(CIRPA) is the national trade association representing
the English-language, Canadian-owned sector of the music
industry. CIRPA’s membership consists of Canadian-owned
companies and representatives of Canadian-owned companies
involved in every aspect of the music, sound recording
and music-related industries.
30 St. Patrick Street - 2nd Floor, Toronto ON M5T 3A3
Phone: (416) 485-3152
Fax: (416) 485-4373• Email:
cirpa@cirpa.ca
• www.cirpa.ca |
Canadian Music Week
(Event/Convention)
|
Attending
SXSW:
Company
Profile:
Contact: |
Neill
Dixon (Executive President) neill@cmw.net
/ (905) 858-4747
Ruth Rand ruth@cmw.net
/ (905) 858-4747
Company Profile Executive President Neill Dixon is proud
to announce that CMW 2009
INTERNATIONAL will take place in Toronto, Canada from
March 11-14, 2009, at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel. Celebrating
27 years, Canadian Music Week is one of the premiere entertainment
events in North America combining informative, intensive
conferences, cutting edge trade expositions, award shows
and Canada’s biggest New Music Festival. Targeting
Music & Media business professionals, the Executive
Conference is the official meeting ground for those who
truly shape the industry. It is a spectacular forum of
seminars, debates and keynote speakers that focus on burning
issues facing our industry today. The CMW Trade Show offers
a heavy concentration of prime prospects for recorded
products and services. Visit us at the Canada Stand or
visit our web-site at www.cmw.net for up to the minute
Conference information and registration.
5355 Vail Court, Mississauga ON L5M 6G9 Phone:
(905) 858-4747
Fax: (905) 858-4848 • Email:
info@cmw.net •
www.cmw.net
|
Catalogue of Canadian Instrumental Music
(Non-Profit Organization)
|
Attending
SXSW:
Company
Profile:
Contact: |
Contact
CIRPA at the Canada Stand.
The Catalogue of Canadian Instrumental Music has been
incorporated into a “not for profit” organization
where a 100 percent of the investment goes into development
and promotion of the content, artists and composers. CCIM
is a recognized third party Canadian Talent Development
initiative dedicated to finding, listing, promoting and
marketing Canadian instrumental artists and their music
to local, national and international markets.
1921 Truscott Drive, Mississauga ON L5J 2A3 Phone:
(514) 814-9064
Email: info@instrumentalmusic.ca
• www.instrumentalmusic.ca
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Coalition Entertainment
(Label / Management / Music Publishing)
|
Attending
SXSW:
Company
Profile:
Contact: |
Rob
Lanni (President)
rob.lanni@coalitionent.com
/ (905) 508-0025
Profile Eric Lawrence and Rob Lanni started working together
in the mid ‘80s having worked with such acts as
Sheriff (EMI) and Frozen Ghost (Warner). They began managing
Our Lady Peace (Columbia) in 1992 and under their direct
guidance have gone on to become one of the most successful
Canadian bands of all time. In 2001, they signed Simple
Plan (Atlantic) to their management roster, selling over
6 million albums worldwide by the end of 2006. Coalition
is a full service management company; touring, music licensing,
online creative, press and publicity departments are just
a glimpse into the fully developed company that Coalition
has evolved into since its inception.
10271 Yonge St. Suite 302, Richmond Hill ON L4C 3B5 Phone:
(905) 508-0025
Fax: (905) 508-0403 • Email:
info@coalitionent.com
• www.coalitionent.com |
EMI Music Canada
(Label / Record Distribution)
|
Attending
SXSW:
Company
Profile:
Contact: |
Sid
McCain (International and Domestic Marketing)
sid.mccain@emimusic.ca
/ (905) 364-3113
Company Profile EMI Music Canada is a unit of EMI Group,
one of the world’s largest independent music companies.
EMI Music Canada was founded in 1949. The current roster
of
artists span all musical tastes and genres, including
many important local and international
artists. Artists include: Alpha Galates, Lily Allen, Corinne
Bailey Rae, Dierks Bentley, Beastie
Boys, The Beatles, Sarah Brightman, Coldplay, Stompin’
Tom Connors, Daft Punk, Iron
Maiden, Norah Jones, The Kooks, k-os, Lenny Kravitz, Anne
Murray, Nickelback, Pride Tiger,
Serena Ryder, Joss Stone, 30 Seconds To Mars, KT Tunstall,
Kreesha Turner, Keith Urban
and Robbie Williams. EMI Music Canada also boasts a strong
Associated Labels division with
labels such as: Aquarius Records, Arts & Crafts, Curb
Records, Marquis, Sanctuary Records
Group, Sparks Music, TVT, Ultra Records, Upper Class Recordings
and Warcon.
3109 American Drive, Mississauga ON L4V 1B2
Phone: (5) 364-5050 • Email: info@emimusic.ca
• www.emimusic.ca |
Envision Management
(Consultant / Management / Studio)
|
Attending
SXSW:
Company
Profile:
Contact: |
Ryhna
Thompson (Founder / President, Artist Manager / Producer)
ryhna@envision247.com
/ (514) 274-2099
Envision is a pioneering artist management and production
company that works with boundary-breaking, multi-disciplinary
artists. At Envision, the emphasis is placed
on the artist and the art. Our mission is to make artists’
visions become realities.
6506 Rue Drolet, Montreal QC H2S 2S8
Phone: (514) 274-2099 • Fax:
(514) 274-7092
Email: info@envisionmanagement.com
• www.envisionmanagement.com |
Fontana North
(Label / Manufacturer / Record
Distribution)
|
Attending
SXSW:
Company
Profile:
Contact: |
Matt
Smallwood (General Manager)
matt.smallwood@
fontananorth.com / (416) 616-3570
Part of the MapleCore Ltd. family (MapleMusic Recordings,
Open Road Recordings, Maplemusic.com, Grifter Music),
Fontana North is the premiere independent music distribution
company in Canada. Based in Toronto, Fontana North provides
full marketing, promotional and publicity support, a nationally
dedicated sales force and access to the U.S. marketplace.
Fontana North’s roster includes Bodog Music, Dangerbird,
DRT, Fierce Panda Canada, Hieroglyphics, Ipecac, Modular,
New West Records, Quango Music Group, System Recordings,
Tommy Boy, Trustkill, Urbnet and Wrasse.
230 Richmond Street West, 11th Flr, Toronto ON M5V 3E5
Phone: (416) 616-3570
Email: matt.smallwood@
fontananorth.com • www.fontananorth.com |
File Under: Music
(Booking Agent / Consultant / Label
/ Management / Music Publishing / Studio)
|
Attending
SXSW:
Company
Profile:
Contact: |
Shannon
Martin (President / Awesomeologist)
shannon@fileundermusic.com
/ W:(604) 628-5275 / C:(778) 878-1230
Lisa Stewart (Film & TV Licensing / Publishing)
lisa@fileundermusic.com
/ (604) 628-5275
Rob Perron (Promotions / Booking)
rob@fileundermusic.com
/ (604) 628-5275
Founded in 2006 by Shannon Martin, FILE UNDER: MUSIC
LTD. is a artist development house. FU:M is an independent
record label, artist manager, production house, publisher,
and licensor. We provide distribution, promotion, marketing,
licensing and support networks worldwide. We’re
focusing on a goal of fostering and developing talented,
artists for
the international workplace. Our management and label
roster includes Dan Mangan, Hot Little Rocket &
Sylvie with more coming ... stay tuned.Our publishing/licensing
catalogue consists of Leslie Alexander, Cameron Latimer,
Lotus Child, Morgan Mayer, amongst others.
167 West 2nd Ave, Unit 275, Vancouver BC V5Y 1B8
Phone: (604) 628-5275 • Fax:
(604) 737-3602
Email: info@fileundermusic.com
• www.fileundermusic.com
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Finkelstein Management Co.
( Management)
|
Attending
SXSW:
Company
Profile:
Contact: |
Graham Stairs (VP)
graham@finkelsteinmanagement.com
/ (416) 596-8696
Noah Finkelstein (Director of Operations)
noah@finkelsteinmanagement.com
/ (416) 596-8696
Bernie Finkelstein founded the Toronto-based Finkelstein
Management Company in 1969 to manage singer/songwriter
Bruce Cockburn. The management company has a well-earned
reputation for working with career artists. Over the years,
in addition to Bruce Cockburn, that has included Murray
McLauchlan, Dan Hill, Barney Bentall and Blackie and the
Rodeo Kings among others. Two years ago, Finkelstein was
joined by Graham Stairs who has managed such Canadian
artists as Martha and the Muffins, National Velvet, Chalk
Circle, Sandbox and Damhnait Doyle. The current Finkelstein
Management Company roster includes Bruce Cockburn, the
Golden Dogs, Hunter Valentine and Stephen Fearing.
137 Berkeley Street, Toronto ON M5A 2X1 Phone:
(416) 596-8696 • Fax: (416) 596-6861
Email: info@finkelsteinmanagement.com
• www.finkelsteinmanagement.com |
Kelp
(Booking
Agent / Label / Management / Performing Rights)
|
Attending
SXSW:
Company
Profile:
Contact: |
Jon Bartlett (Founder) jon@kelprecords.com
/ (613) 277-7389
Chris Page (Web Guru) ericpate@gmail.com
/ (613) 277-7389
Kelp Records was founded in 1994 in Fredericton, NB by
Jon Bartlett. Kelp settled in Ottawa in 1999 and has worked
with a stable of Ottawa’s finest that has included
Jim Bryson, HILOTRONS, The Acorn, Andrew Vincent &
the Pirates, Camp Radio, Flecton, Chris Page,
Rhume and more, as well as Toronto players Andy Swan,
and The Michael Parks.
207 Bank Street, Suite 404, Ottawa ON K2P 2N2 •
Phone: (613) 277-7389
Fax: (613) 233-1056 • Email:
jon@kelprecords.com • www.kelprecords.com |
Koch Entertainment
(Label
/ Promotions / Publicity / Record Distribution)
|
Attending
SXSW:
Company
Profile:
Contact: |
Eric Alper (Director of Label Acqusitions and
Media Relations)
eric@kochcan. com
/ (416) 292-8111 x240
Mark Costain (VP of Audio Marketing)
mark@kochcan.com / (416) 292-8111 x222
The Canadian operation of KOCH Entertainment has become
the dominant force in independent music and video distribution,
being the independent market leader in Canadian distribution
since opening in 1995, Winners of the Best Independent
Distributor Award at CMW 10 times out of the last 12 years.
2010 Ellesmere Road, Unit 8, Toronto ON M1H 3B1•
Phone: (416) 292-8111
Fax: (416) 292-8833 • Email:
info@kochcan.com
• www.aboutkoch.ca |
Last Gang Records
(Label
/ Music Publishing / Promotions)
|
Attending
SXSW:
Company
Profile:
Contact: |
Chris Taylor (President)
thepresident@lastgangrecords.com
/ (416) 534-3000
Last Gang Records was formed by Canadian music industry
attorney, Chris Taylor and Pollstar Hall of Famer and
renowned concert promoter, Donald Tarlton in the Fall
of 2003 at the Pop Montreal Music Festival. Artists include:
Bang Lime, Boys Noize,Chromeo, Crystal Castles, Death
From Above 1979, Emily Haines & The Soft Skeleton,
Let’s Go To War, MSTRKRFT, Metric, Mother Mother,
The New Pornographers, Tiga.
171 East Liberty Street, Suite 330, Toronto ON M6K 3P6•
Phone: (416) 534-3000
Fax: (416) 534-3005 • Email:
info@lastgangrecords.com
• www.lastgangrecords.com |
M for Montreal
(Event/
Convention / Management / Music Publishing)
|
Attending
SXSW:
Company
Profile:
Contact: |
Sebastien Nasra (Co Founder) seb@avalancheprod.com
/ (514) 574-4622
Ryhna Thompson (General Manager) ryhna@mformontreal.com
/ (514) 827-2099
Mikey Bernard (Scout / Artist Liason)
mikey@mformontreal.com
/ (514) 578-9418
“M” is in Collaboration with Martin Elbourne
(UK’s Glastonbury festival/ xagent to The Smiths
/ New Order ) & Sebastien Nasra (Avalanche Production).
M for Montreal’s goal is to expose some of the most
exciting and export-ready bands and launch them into the
international market. We organize invitational-only showcases
in and out of Montreal. M presents a focused opportunity
to showcase your act in front of International Delegates.
Delegates include industry tastemakers such as festival
buyers, booking agents and journalists from major music
publications.
100 Sherbrooke est., Montreal QC H2X 1C3
Phone: (514) 925-0050 •
Fax: (514) 925-0056
Email: seb@mformontreal.com
• www.mformontreal.com
• www.avalancheprod.com
|
Maria
(Association)
|
Attending
SXSW:
Company
Profile:
Contact: |
Sara Stasiuk (Interim Executive Director)
sara@manitobmusic.com
/ (204) 975- 0147
Danielle Strueby (Marketing Coordinator)
danielle@manitobamusic.com
/ (204) 975-4218
Since 1987, the Manitoba Audio Recording Industry Association
(MARIA) has promoted the work of Manitoba artists and
has provided professional development services to help
music industry workers succeed as cultural entrepreneurs.
Through its programs and services, MARIA helps people
in the music industry find their community and build sustainable
careers.
1-376 Donald Street, Winnipeg MB R3B 2J2 • Phone:
(204) 942-8650
Fax: (204) 942-6083 • Email:
info@manitobamusic.com
• www.manitobamusic.com |
Mint Records
(Label / Music Publishing / Publicity)
|
Attending
SXSW:
Company
Profile:
Contact: |
Kevin
Beesley (Controller) kevin.beesley@gmail.com
/ (604) 669-6468
Bill Baker (Co-Founder) bill@mintrecs.com
/ (604) 669-6468
Dave Gowans (Retail & Distro Manager)
dave@mintrecs.com
(604) 669-6468
Yvette Ray (Marketing Manager) yvette@mintrecs.com
/ (416) 535-9123
Shena Yoshida (Marketing Coordinator)
shena@mintrecs.com
(604) 669-6468
Profile Since its birth in 1991, Vancouver, Canada’s
Mint Records has released over
100 records by over 40 different artists including Neko
Case, The New Pornographers, The
Organ, Bella, The Pack A.D. Novillero, Carolyn Mark and
many more.
P.O. Box 3613, Main Post Office, Vancouver BC V6B 3Y6
• Phone: (604) 669-6468
Fax: (604) 669-6478 • Email:
info@mintrecs.com
• www.mintrecs.com
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Music and Film in Motion
(Non-Profit
Organization)
|
Attending
SXSW:
Company
Profile:
Contact: |
Dennis Landry (Executive Director) dennis@thinknorth.ca
/ (705) 674-9954,
Tara Levesque (Director of Programming) tara@thinknorth.ca
/ (705) 674-9954
Music and Film in Motion is a non-profit organization
whose mandate is to foster and promote the development
of the music and film industries in Northern Ontario.
As a development agency MFM seeks to create economic development
opportunities in Northern Ontario through the cultural
industries. Our services include industry development
activities, the Northern Ontario Music and Film Awards
Program, Member Services and a number of sponsorship opportunities.
96 Larch Street, Suite 200, Sudbury ON P3E 1C1 •
Phone: (705) 674-9954
Fax: (705) 674-9990 • Email:
info@thinknorth.ca
• www.thinknorth.ca |
North By Northeast
(Music Festival, Film Festival
and Industry Conference)
|
Attending
SXSW:
Company
Profile:
Contact: |
Michael
Hollet (Director) michaelh@nowtoronto.com
Alice Klein (Director) aliceh@nowtoronto.com
Andy McLean (Managing Director) andy@nxne.com
Yvonne Matsell (Director/Music Programmer)
yeahbaby@rogers.com
Travis Bird (General Manager) tbird@nxne.com
John Kastner (Programming Specialist)
johnk@nxne.com
Gillian Zulauf (Conference / Panel Co-ordinator
& Trades Manager) gillz@nxne.com
Jeff Rogers (Panels Programmer) jeff@handsomeboy.com
Mike Tanner (Operations Manager) mike@nxne.com
Crispin Giles (Programming Manager) crispin@nxne.com
The North by Northeast Music & Film Festival and Conference
(June 12-15, 2008) is now in its 14th year as Canada's
premier showcase for new independent music and music-related
films. NXNE showcases over 500 artists at 50 key Toronto
venues, and screens music-related movies from concert
classics to the latest indie docs. The Conference sessions—
all licensed—inform and entertain while giving delegates
ample time for networking and thirstquenching. North by
Northeast: the summer event of the year for fans, bands,
and industry pros.
189 Church St, Lower Level, Toronto, ON M5B 1Y7 Phone:
(416) 863-6963
Fax: (416) 863-0828 • Email:
info@nxne.com •
www.nxne.com |
Outside Music
(Label / Record Distribution)
|
Attending
SXSW:
Company
Profile:
Contact: |
Lloyd
Nishimura (President)
lloyd@outside-music.com
/ (416) 461-0655 x. 325
Peter Hardman (V.P. Sales & Marketing)
peter@outside-music.com
/ (416) 461-0655 x. 324
Stephanie Hardman (Director, Media Relations)
stephanie@outside-music.com
/ (416) 461-0655 x. 323
Maureen Spillane (Marketing Manager)
maureen@outside-music.ca
/ (416) 461-0655 x. 322
Evan Newman (Artist Management)
evan@outside-music.ca
/ (416) 461-0655 x. 333
At the forefront of independent distribution in Canada
since 1995, Outside Music Distribution markets and distributes
some of the world’s best and most interesting labels.
Our roster encompasses a wide variety of musical genres
and include internationally acclaimed labels Barsuk, Domino,
Fat Possum, !K7, Metropolis, Ninja Tune, Saddle Creek,
Six Degrees, Sub
Pop, Varese Sarabande, and Yep Roc, to name a few. In
addition, Outside Music is actively involved in Canada’s
vibrant independent scene, distributing the cream of Canada’s
indie labels and representing some of Canada’s top
bands on the Outside Music label. Good music. Nice People.
25 Defries St., Toronto ON M5A 3R4 • Phone:
(416) 461-0655
Fax: (416) 364-3616 • Email:
info@outside-music.com
• www.outside-music.com
|
Sask Music
(Association
/ Non-Profit Organization)
|
Attending
SXSW:
Company
Profile:
Contact: |
Noreen
Neu (Executive Director)
noreen@saskmusic.org / (306) 347-0676
Lorena Kelly (Head of Communications & PR)
lorena@saskmusic.org / (306) 347-0676
Julie Desjarlais (Manager: Artist & Business
Development)
julie@saskmusic.org / (306) 347-0676
SaskMusic is a non-profit association that represents,
promotes and develops the music industry of Saskatchewan.
We offer programming including artist listings, career
consults, grants, workshops, marketing and export assistance,
networking opportunities and much more. Our artists and
music professionals hail from across the province, and
work in pretty much every genre you can imagine. We are
a source of information and resources for both the public
and the music industry. If you have questions about the
scene here, we can help. We are the voice of Saskatchewan
music.
114-2001 Cornwall Street, Regina SK S4P 3X9 •
Phone: (306) 347-0676
Fax: (306) 347-7735 • Email:
info@saskmusic.org
• www.saskmusic.org |
Saved By Radio, Saved By Vinyl
(Label)
|
Attending
SXSW:
Company
Profile:
Contact: |
Dawn
Loucks (Scene Mother) dawn@savedbyradio.com
/ (403) 608-6752
Owen Merrifield (Off Ice Guy) owen@savedbyradio.com
/ (403) 681-7196
Calgary, Alberta’s Saved By Radio has a simple mission:
to bring excellent Canadian music to the world’s
attention. SBR’s roster spans many genres of music:
rock, roots, country, synth-pop, and combinations of the
above. It’s music that comes from the heart and
revels in the strangeness and beauty of life. And with
the addition of the Saved by Vinyl imprint, SBR is also
deeply involved in the world of vinyl collaborationism.
1413 - 1st Street N.W., Calgary AB T2M 2S7
Phone: (403) 277-3296 •
Fax: (403) 277-3290
Email: info@savedbyradio.com
•
www.savedbyradio.com
• www.savedbyvinyl.com
|
Secret City Records
(Label / Music Publishing / Publicity
/ Record Distribution)
|
Attending
SXSW:
Company
Profile:
Contact: |
Jim
West (President/Justin Time Records)
jimwest@justin-time.com
/ (514) 738-9533
Justin West (President/Secret City Records)
justinwest@fusion3.com
/ (514) 738-4600
Andrew Rose (Label Manager / A&R)
andrew@secretcityrecords.com
/ (514) 738-9533
Secret City Records is a Montreal-based independent record
label and publisher. It is home to Plants and Animals,
Miracle Fortress and Patrick Watson.
5485 Chemin de la Cote-de-Liesse, Montreal QC H4P 1A4
• Phone: (514)
738-9533
Fax: (514) 737-9780 •
Email: info@secretcityrecords.com
• www.secretcityrecords.com |
SOCAN
(Performing Rights)
|
Attending
SXSW:
Company
Profile:
Contact: |
Coralie
Hummel (National Events Manager)
hummelc@socan.ca
/ (416) 445-8700
Rodney Murphy (Account Executive - Membership)
murphyr@socan.ca
/ (416) 445-8700
Marie-Pierre Brunelle (Account Executive - Membership)
brunellemp@socan.ca
/ (514) 844-8377
Lynn Ross Deviller (Manager: Member Services,
West Coast Division)
rossl@socan.ca / (604)
669-5569
SOCAN is the Canadian copyright collective that administers
the performing rights of more than 80,000 composer, author
and publisher members, and hundreds of thousands of members
of our affiliated performing rights organizations (PROs)
worldwide, by licensing
the use of their music in Canada. We collect licence fees
on their behalf – for the communication and public
performance of their copyright-protected music –
and distribute royalties to them.
41 Valleybrook Drive, Toronto ON M3B 2S6 • Phone:
(416) 445-8700
Fax: (416) 445-7108 • Email:
socan@socan.ca
• www.socan.ca
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Sony BMG
(Label
/ Management / Studio)
|
Attending
SXSW:
Company
Profile:
Contact: |
Stephen
Gasparek (Marketing Manager)
stephen.gasparek@redinkmusic.com
/ (416) 589-3102
Ian Heath (Marketing Manager)
ian.heath@redinkmusic.com / (416) 589-3197
Stephanie Hynes (Manager Lifestyle Marketing)
stephanie.hynes@sonybmg.com / (416) 589-3056
Adam Welburn-Ross (National Sales Manager)
adam.welburn-ross@sonybmg.com
/ (416) 589-3078
Greg Boggs (Director A&R)
greg.boggs@sonybmg.com / (416) 589-3024
SONY BMG MUSIC (CANADA) INC. is the Canadian subsidiary
of SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT, a global recording
music joint venture with a roster of current artists
that includes a broad array of both local artists and
international superstars, as well as a vast
catalogue that comprises some of the most important
recordings in history. SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
is 50 % owned by Bertelsmann A.G. and 50% owned by Sony
Corporation of America.
190 Liberty Street, Toronto ON M6K 3L5 • Phone:
(416) 589-3000
Fax: (416) 589-3001•
Email: info@sonybmg.ca
• www.sonybmg.ca |
Sparks
(Label / Management / Music Publishing)
|
Attending
SXSW:
Company
Profile:
Contact: |
Jeff Rogers (Artist Relations)
jeff@sparksmusic.com
/ (416) 862-2000 x227
Sparks Music is Canada’s newest indie record label
featuring alternative recording artists whose music speaks
to a wide variety of audiences. Sparks Music’s founding
partners are experienced professionals who share a common
goal of paving a cohesive road of opportunities for artists
to find success upon. Sparks Music is distributed in Canada
by EMI Records.
5 Church Street, Toronto ON M5E 1M2 • Phone:
(416) 862-2000 • Fax: (416) 862-8364
General Email:
info@sparksmusic.com • www.sparksmusic.com |
Starfish Entertainment
(Management)
|
Attending
SXSW:
Company
Profile:
Contact: |
Susan
de Cartier (Manager) susan@starfishentertainment.com
/ (416) 588-3329
Jude Coombe (Manager) jude@starfishentertainment.com
/ (416) 588-3329
Danielle Emmrich (Manager)danielle@starfishentertainment.com
/ (416) 588-3329
As a full service management company Starfish Entertainment
Inc. has been managing artists and developing talent since
1995. Our roster includes Blue Rodeo, The Sadies, Oh Susanna,
The Jim Cuddy Band, Greg Keelor and The Swallows as well
as the management of The Woodshed Recording Studio (clients
include Feist, Kris Kristofferson and Bruce Cockburn).
Throughout its history, Starfish Entertainment has been
directly involved in
the creation and release of more than 30 albums.
906A Logan Avenue, Toronto ON M4K 3E4 •
Phone: (416) 588-3329
Fax: (416) 588-2842 •
Email:
info@starfishentertainment.com
• starfishentertainment.com
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Universal
(Label / Music Publishing)
|
Attending
SXSW:
Company
Profile:
Contact: |
Chris Corless (Creative Manager / A&R)
chris.corless@umusic.com
/ (416) 718-4112
Universal Music Canada (UMC), a unit of the Universal
Music Group (UMG), is Canada’s leading music company
with a 2005 market share of 37.5%. Its operations encompass
the development, manufacturing, marketing, sales and distribution
of record music and visual entertainment through a network
of subsidiaries, joint ventures and licensees. UMC’s
business also includes music publishing. UMG is the world’s
largest music company.
UMC’s strength and legacy of music flows from a
diverse family of record labels which include:
Interscope Geffen & A&M Records, Island Def Jam
Music Group, Mercury Records, Polydor
Records, Universal Motown Records Group, Universal Classics
Group (which includes Decca,
Deutsche Grammophon, Philips and ECM), Universal Music
Nashville (which includes Lost
Highway, MCA Nashville and Mercury Nashville) and the
Verve Music Group.
2450 Victoria Park Avenue, Toronto ON M2J 5H3
Phone: (416) 718-4202 • Email:
info@umusic.com •
www.umusic.ca |
Warner Music Canada
(Label)
|
Company
Profile:
Contact: |
Warner Music Canada is both an A&R source for the
world as well as a distributor and marketer of sales of
international music into Canada. Domestically, the roster
consists of Billy Talent, Buck 65, Blue Rodeo, Die Mannequin,
Divine Brown, Great Big Sea, Ron Sexsmith and Sarah Slean.
3381 Steeles Ave. East, Suite 100, Toronto ON
M2H 3S7 • Phone:
(416) 491-5005
Fax: (416) 491-8203 •
Email: info@warnermusic.com
• www.warnermusic.ca |
