FREE EVENT!

Saturdy December 5th, 2009
1 – 4PM
The Habitat – 248 Leon Ave.
Kelowna, BC

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1:00PM: MAKING FRIENDS WITH THE MEDIA WITH GRANT LAWRENCE

In 2009, the media surrounds us at every turn. All of those mediums are at your disposal to publicize and promote your music should you use the media to the correct advantage. In this very informative and positive seminar, Grant Lawrence, a long time musician and CBC Radio 3 music journalist, will share the secrets of making friends with the media, writing a great press release, giving the best interview, and how to use all the latest social networking tools that maximize publicity possibilities. Remember that a great relationship with the media is just as important as a great relationship with the fans.

2:30: BREAK (snacks & drinks provided)

2:45: GET IN THE VAN – TOURING SEMINAR WITH ROB WRIGHT
Moderated by Grant Lawrence

Are you ready for bad food, uncomfortable beds, too little sleep, and payment in beer? Rob Wright discusses the who, what, why, where, when and how of touring for musicians. This in-depth session delivers practical and effective information on routing, budgeting, logistics, and what life looks like from the road. Rob Wright will give the perspective on how to put together your own tour from the grassroots level and what to watch for as the audiences grow.

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ROB WRIGHT, AGENT – SL FELDMAN & ASSOCIATES
Through his work promoting concerts in Edmonton over the past 10 years, Rob has become well acquainted with the inner workings of Canada’s music industry. Rob has produced over 500 concert events in Edmonton. He held the position of Talent Buyer for New City Likwid Lounge & Suburbs for 5 years, two of Edmonton’s premier club showcase venues. He’s also simultaneously held the positions of Media
Promotions / A&R Representative for Stony Plain Records.

Rob also has experience touring across Canada and performing in underground rock acts. This has given Rob a unique perspective on the industry, both as an artist and an industry professional. The knowledge accrued between acting as de facto band manager and booking agent, at the same time working as Promoter for New City, has allowed him to successfully manage artists, book tours, properly negotiate deals and pitch artists to trendsetters throughout the music industry.

GRANT LAWRENCE, HOST – CBC RADIO 3
For years, the gregarious and encyclopedic Lawrence has hosted the CBC Radio 3 Podcast, a weekly showcase of Canadian independent music. Grant also hosts a live and interactive daily program on CBC Radio 3’s popular web radio station, also airing on Sirius 86. Grant can be heard throughout the week on various CBC Radio One programs such as Q, DNTO, and Sounds Like Canada, and hosts many major
music events, such as the Polaris Music Prize Gala, and various festivals around North America. Prior to his work at CBC, Grant Lawrence was the lead singer of the internationally acclaimed Vancouver garage band The Smugglers.

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“We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada through the Department of Canadian Heritage (Canada Music Fund) and of Canada’s Private Radio Broadcasters.”