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24th Annual CMW Quickly Approaching

Canadian Music Week (CMW) 2006, themed: That Was Then, This Is Now! is quickly approaching. It will be held at Toronto’s Fairmount Royal York Hotel from March 1-6.

This year’s four co-chairs are Rob Braide, GM of Standard Radio Montreal; Graham Henderson, President of CRIA; David Kines, VP and GM of MuchMusic and Don Simpson, Senior VP of HOB.

The show will feature the Executive Conference that will include topics such as Broadcast Programming, Broadcast Sales, Recording, New Media, Entertainment and Regulatory Law, Publishing, A&R, Record and Retail and Talent and Booking. The TuneUp Conference titled: The Art & Business of Music Success Seminars include crash courses, workshops, panel discussions, demo critique sessions, clinics, mentor sessions, keynote presentations and trade exhibits.

Celebrity speakers include the Keynote speaker, Chairman and CEO of IFPI, John Kennedy. He has headed record companies internationally, and was formerly the President and COO of Universal Music International. The first CMW celebrity interview is with the Chairman of Sire Record Group, Seymour Stein. The Sire Record Group has represented artists such as the Ramones, Madonna and Barenaked Ladies. Kawan “KP” Prather, Executive VP and Head of A&R Sony BMG Urban Music will be leading the first session at the Urban Summit 2006 on March 4, with a focus on A&R and artist development. Tony Wilson, founder of Factory Records will also speak. The Sins is the first of 500 bands confirmed to perform in CMW’s showcase in the 30 downtown Toronto venues.

Awards and events include The Indie Awards, where record label representatives will scope out the scene for raw talent. This will be held on March 1. March 2, is the kick-off for both the CMW Trade Show and the Xtreme Band Slam that will be held until March 4. The finalists will perform in front of industry executives at the Xtreme Band Slam. March 2, will also see The Crystal Awards. This luncheon is the “gold standard” for radio creativity achievement. Later that evening is the CMW Industry Awards, held over a gala dinner. The newest addition to the CMW lineup will be held from March 3-4, the International Songwriters’ Festival. Prizes for the Canadian Radio Star competition include studio time, music services and $10,000 cash. On March 4, The Canadian Radio Music Awards (CRMA’s) will recognize excellence in new Canadian artists on radio and performances. The Urban Star Quest Showcase will highlight urban artists.

The hours of operation begin on February 28, 3-8 p.m.; March 1, 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; March 2, 7 a.m.-7 p.m.; March 3, 7 a.m.-6 p.m. and March 4, 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Prices for the show and seminars are posted on the site.

For more information, visit www.cmw.net.

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