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TMX Packs Everything Music Under One Roof

The first ever Toronto Music Expo (TMX) took place from November 19-20, 2005 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre in Hall C.

Dynamic Publishing and Events Management, which is part of Torstar, produced the show that featured 16 professional workshops and seminars that saw a total of 750 people in attendance.

Duncan Fletcher, Director of Advertising for TMX, said that they were very encouraged by all of the people that came to the show. “We’re very happy with the talent on stage, the educational seminar line up as well as the exhibitors on the floor.” He includes that the response has been “overwhelmingly positive” from the exhibitors and attendees.

There were 61 exhibitors that covered 132 booths that showcased their products and services. In addition, there were two stages, one acoustic and one electric, that showcased live talent and speakers throughout the expo. The performing acts included Jully Black, Jeff Healey, Kittie, Illdana, GrooveYard, Bill King, Roses in the Snow, Ken Whiteley, Russell Leon, Carl Henry, Anne Lindsay Band, Ray Robinson, True North Brass, Dale Russell, The Marble Index, Jamie Bonk, Steeped in Tradition, and Ultimate Jam/Michael White and Animal House. Mountain Rhythm also held a drum circle on the acoustic stage that had the entire expo drumming a beat. Fletcher says that the performing artists “were very confident artists who represented themselves and their style of music very well.”

Jeff Long, VP of Marketing and PR for Long & McQuade says, “I think the exhibitors were happy with the number of people who showed up. But the attendees, I am not sure there was enough going on to make them feel like it was worth their time.” He suggests that for next year they should “jazz it up” and make it more exciting by having some bigger band names performing. Trying to provide something for the attendees to latch on to, the Long & McQuade booth had Glen and Shawn Drover from Megadeth, Matt Brann from Avril Lavigne’s band, who is also a co-writer, and Greig Nori from Treble Charger, who is also the producer for Sum 41. Toronto’s local indie band, Staggered Crossing was also at their booth and had some good success. Andy Kim dropped by unexpectedly and “chatted everyone up.”

The Professional Development Seminars were available for up-and-comers in the music industry. The Music and Technology seminars included From Recording to Editing: Pros & Cons of Software and Technique 101, From Editing to Mastering: Pros & Cons of Software and Technique 201, Pro Tools 101, Music Editing for Video for the Non-Professional and Live Sound Workshop. The Music Biz seminars included Contracts, Publicity and Promotion, A&R – Making the Cut, Knowing Your Publishing and Performance Rights and The Business of Music Education – The Next Generation. The Musicianship seminars included The Modern Singer/Songwriter, The Multi-Media Composer, The Power Guitar Workshop, Power Drummer Clinic, World Rhythm & Percussion Workshop and Recording Studio 101.

Dates and the location for next year’s show should be announced within the next month. So be sure to visit the site for more info. “The hall we had this year, I think we might grow out of it for next year,” says Fletcher. He includes that they would like to increase the amount of exhibitors, get more people on board and continue to develop some of the performing elements. “We’re trying to expand in all areas, and now that we’ve got one show under our belt it makes it possible for us to go and plan things concretely.”

For more information, visit www.torontomusicexpo.com.

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