eEK! Productions

eEK! Productions is looking for Street Team members in Calgary and Ottawa. If you are motivated and responsible, with a positive attitude please contact us with a resume. A digital camera is a must and past experience is an asset.

We are heading to Breakout West 2011 this weekend in Whitehorse, YK…hope to see you there.  Erin Kinghorn will be speaking on 2 panels and participating in the mentoring sessions (see below)

DEVELOPING YOURSELF AS AN ARTIST

Friday, October 21 – 1:10pm – 2:25pm – Conference Room 4 – Westmark Hotel

Tending to all areas of your music career may make the difference between a one hit wonder and longevity in this business. Today, artist development in the music industry is essential yet confusing and is more than ever the artist’s responsibility to build. This group of industry professionals will help to identify steps you should be taking to improve your “business” from varying perspectives in the industry.

Moderator
Jack Shapira – President, Contact Artist Management/Unison Studios (CAN)

Speakers
Dave Curtin – Creative Director, DeepMix (US)
Shauna de Cartier – Artist Manager, Six Shooter Records (CAN)
Howard Monk – Music Promoter & Co-Founder, The Local (UK)
Erin Kinghorn – Owner, eEK Productions (CAN)
Heather Badower – Director of Marketing, BFM Digital (US)
Barbara Sedun – VP, EMI Music Publishing Canada (CAN)

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OPENING KEYNOTE – THE WORLD IS LISTENING
Sunday, October 23 11:00am – 11:45am – Ballroom – Westmark Hotel

We all know the internet is a far-reaching worldwide tool, but yet sometimes we still only think locally when it comes to marketing. This opening keynote will discuss why artists should start thinking globally when marketing themselves online and why with the use of social media and D2C platforms artists have access to a global market, from their desktop.

Moderator:
Cole Stephenson – A&R, Rezolute Music – Artist & Label Services, Entertainment Business Affairs (CAN)

Speakers:
Mark Meharry – Director, Music Glue (UK)
Chris Brandt – Instructor, Nimbus School of Recording Arts (CAN)
Erin Kinghorn – Owner, eEK Productions (CAN)
Bonnie Fedrau – Managing Director, Entertainment Business Affairs Inc. (CAN)
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