Canadian Music Week 2009
"Simmons vs. Lefsetz"
the Economy & the Internet
The 2009 Canadian Music Week was held March 11 to 14, 2009 in Toronto, Ontario and attracted participants from across the globe. CMW is Canada's largest annual event dedicated to the celebration and promotion of the country's music, media and entertainment industries. It consisted of two conferences, a trade exposition and four awards events; namely; the Indies, the Crystal Awards, the Canadian Music Industry Gala Awards and the Canadian Radio Music Awards.
CMW's Music & Entertainment Convention has delegates from record companies, music manufacturers, radio and music television broadcasters, music retailers and distributors, new media/Internet producers, concert promoters, venue managers, music & video producers, and recording artists and musicians. It consists of two complete conference events; namely, the
Executive Conference which targets music & media business professionals and the Tuneup Conference. The CMW Executive Conference is the official meeting ground for those who truly shape the music & broadcast industries and attracts more than 2000 executives from the industry - CMW claims that over 70% of the attendees are VP/Director or higher. The TuneUp Conference, which runs concurrently with the Executive Conference, is designed to assist new and experienced artists hone their skills in all aspects of their careers.
The Conference this year focused on the economy and on the dramatic effect that the Internet has had and will have on the music industry and how best to cope with these changes. In an interesting session,Simmons vs. Lefsetz held a CAGE MATCH debate on Friday, March 13th at 4:00 p.m.. The "debate" begain with Simmons cutting Lefstez's hair and last name; however, the yell fest finally centred on whether or not Mr. Simmons matched with Universial Canada could help young Canada bands be successful and whether or not these bands should give up all of the rights including rights to concerts. With sales the way they are, many Managers are advising bands not to give up this right. Simmons, for his part, argued that he could fix the prospective bands with merchandise promotions tours, with television appearance etc. Mr. Lefstez felt this was to much like the 70's. Some PR professionals we spoke to felt it was all hype? Your thoughts?
The highlight of the Canadian Music Week are the awards:
The Crystal Awards Luncheon was held on Friday March 13, 2009 and was hosted by Sass Jordon.
And the winners are:
- Best New Group/Solo (Mainstream A/C) of the year
LIGHTS
- Best New Group or Solo Artist(Dance/Urban/Rhythmic)
Kreesha Turner
- Best New Group/Solo Artist (CHR)
CRASH PARALLEL
- Best New Group or Solo Artist (ROCK) of the year
AGE OF DAZE
- Best New Group/Solo (HOT A/C) of the year
LIGHTS
- Factor Breakthrough
Justin Hines
- Best New Group/Solo Artist (Country)
CRYSTAL SHAWANDA
- Song Of The Year Award
HEDLEY
- Chart Topper Award
HEDLEY
- Fan’s Choice Award
HEDLEY
- Hall of Fame Tribute
April Wine
Canadian Music and Broadcast Industry Award was hosted by Lawrence Gowan. Burton Cummings was unable to perform; however, Randy Bachman took over. The winners are:
- BROADCAST
- MUSIC DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR (MAJOR MARKET)
BARRY STEWART, CHUM FM, TORONTO
- MUSIC DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR (MEDIUM MARKET)
TRAPPER JOHN, THE WOLF, REGINA
- MUSIC DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR (SMALL MARKET)
DARREN ROBERTSON, SUN FM, KELOWNA
- PROGRAM DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR (MAJOR MARKET)
RYAN ZIMMERMAN, THE BEAR, EDMONTON
- PROGRAM DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR (MEDIUM MARKET)
CHRIS MYERS, WIRED, SASKATOON
- PROGRAM DIRECTOR OF THE YEAR (SMALL MARKET)
JASON MANNING, ROCK 105.3, MEDICINE HAT
- ON-AIR TALENT OF THE YEAR
ROGER, DARREN & MARILYN, CHUM FM, TORONTO
- PROMOTION OF THE YEAR
VANCOUVER TALENT EXPLOSION, JACK FM, VANCOUVER
- STATION OF THE YEAR (SMALL MARKET)
THE DRIVE, KINGSTON
- STATION OF THE YEAR (MEDIUM MARKET)
HTZ FM, ST. CATHARINES
- STATION OF THE YEAR (COUNTRY)
CISN, EDMONTON
- STATION OF THE YEAR (CHR)
HOT 899, OTTAWA
Z103.5, TORONTO
- STATION OF THE YEAR (AC)
CHUM FM, TORONTO
- STATION OF THE YEAR (ROCK)
THE BEAR, EDMONTON
- STATION OF THE YEAR (CLASSIC GOLD)
Q107, TORONTO
- STATION OF THE YEAR (NEWS/TALK/SPORTS)
680 NEWS – TORONTO
- STATION OF THE YEAR (MULTICULTURAL)
WORLD FM, EDMONTON
- LIVE TOURING
- PEFORMING ARTS CENTRE OF THE YEAR (OVER 1,500 CAPACITY)
ORPHEUM THEATRE, VANCOUVER
- PEFORMING ARTS CENTRE OF THE YEAR (UNDER 1,500 CAPACITY)
CENTREPOINTE THEATRE, OTTAWA
- THE AIR CANADA CENTRE MAJOR FACILITY OF THE YEAR
(OVER 8,000 CAPACITY)
MTS CENTRE, WINNIPEG
- THE AIR CANADA CENTRE MAJOR FACILITY OF THE YEAR
(UNDER 8,000 CAPACITY)
K-ROCK CENTRE, KINGSTON
- MANAGEMENT COMPANY OF THE YEAR
MACKLAM/FELDMAN, VANCOUVER
- BOOKING AGENCY OF THE YEAR
THE AGENCY GROUP
- PROMOTER OF THE YEAR
RILEY O'CONNOR, LIVE NATION TORONTO
- CASINO/SPECIALTY VENUE OF THE YEAR
CASINO RAMA, ORILLIA
- CLUB VENUE OF THE YEAR
THE HORSESHOE TAVERN, TORONTO
- RETAIL
- INDEPENDENT RECORD STORE OF THE YEAR
CD WAREHOUSE, OTTAWA
- DIGITAL MUSIC SERVICE OF THE YEAR
ITUNES
- MASS MERCHANT/SPECIALTY RETAILER OF THE YEAR
CHAPTERS/INDIGO
- RETAIL CHAIN OF THE YEAR
HMV CANADA
- RECORDING INDUSTRY
RECORDING STUDIO OF THE YEAR
THE WAREHOUSE STUDIO, VANCOUVER
- CANADIAN INDEPENDENT LABEL OF THE YEAR
ARTS & CRAFTS PRODUCTIONS
- INDEPENDENT DISTRIBUTOR OF THE YEAR
FONTANA NORTH DISTRIBUTION
- MUSIC PUBLISHER OF THE YEAR
EMI MUSIC PUBLISHING
- MAJOR LABEL OF THE YEAR
UNIVERSAL MUSIC CANADA
2009 Crystals Gala -WINNERS
- Award Small Market Radio Station
- GOLD Peoples Automotive
Big Country 93.1, CJXX,
Pattison Broadcasting, Grande Prairie
- SILVER Mrs. Claus Revenge Santa's Discount Warehouse,
Maritime Broadcasting Charlottetown
- BRONZE Nissan Ditty Nissan of Owen Sound,
Bayshore Broadcasting, Owen Sound
- Award Public Service Announcement
- GOLD You&##(re Fat
- DDB Canada, Vancouver
- SILVER Covenant House Pirate Toronto, Taxi, Toronto
- BRONZE So Proud ParticipACTION Pitare Toronto, JWT, Toronto
- Award Performance
- GOLD and Craft Award for Branding Excellence
Caller Bill
Irving's Cruising To Win, Pirate Radio,
Target Marketing and Communications, St. Johns
- SILVER Weeds Doobie Doobie Showcase, Canwest Braodcasting, Toronto
- BRONZE Sea Captain
Toronto Zoo, Pirate Toroonto,
Cal J. Dodd Productions, Toronto
- Award Station Promotion SINGLE
- GOLD Masters Intro - Bro Jake Open Promo
Corus Radio, Vancouver
- SILVER AC/DC Rock And Roll Train Teaser Power 97, Corus Entertainment, Winnipeg
- BRONZE The Ugly [Springsteen In Hamilton] 92.5 JACK FM, Rogers Broadcasting, Toronto
- Award Station Promotion CAMPAIGN
- GOLD with a Special Craft Award for Creative Use of the Medium
Springsteen In Hamilton 92.5 JACK FM, Rogers Broadcasting, Toronto
- SILVER Exit To Adventur Harvard Broadcasting, Calgary
- BRONZE Master Beaters and More Classic Rock Weekends Corus Radio, Vancouver
- Award Creative Use of Sound/Music
- GOLD Dirty Doorknobs
Johnson and Johnson,
Problem Child Radio for JWT, Toronto
- SILVER Calgary Zoo Baby Elephant GGRP for Trigger, Calgary
- BRONZE 100% Recycled City of Edmonton Waste Management,
Wave Productions for DDB, Edmonton
- Award Station Single
- GOLD Bob Loves Ball Hockey
Ball Hockey Ontario, Rogers Radio, Toronto
- SILVER Protect Your Car Park N Fly, Rogers Radio, Toronto
- BRONZE Bugs were Harmed Caber Distributing, Astral Media, Toronto
- Award Station Campaign
- GOLD Protect Your Car Rogers Radio, Toronto
- SILVER Canadian Red Cross
CHUM FM, Winnipeg
- BRONZE All move Mobile Shredding”Chum radio, Winnipeg
- Award Agency Campaign
- GOLD Molson Canada
Molson Carling, Pirate Toronto for Taxi Toronto
- SILVER “E-Comm 911”GGRP for TBWA/Vancouver
- BRONZE Noble Spirit- Family; Hockey; Moving Crown Royal, Grey Canada, Toronto
Award Agency Single
- GOLD/PLATINUM - BEST IN SHOW
Magic Wrench, Mr. Lube,
Wave Sound Productions for Rethink, Vancouver
- SILVER Low Voice IKEA, RMW Music for Zig, Toronto
- BRONZE Weather BCAA, Koto Productions for rethink Vancouver
The Indies Awards were held at the Royal York, Toronto, Ontario on March 14 2010. And the Winners are:
- ChartAttack.com FAVOURITE ALBUM
Hey Rosetta! - Into Your Lungs (Sonic Records)
- ASTRAL MEDIA RADIO FAVOURITE SINGLE
Lights - Drive My Soul
- FAVOURITE GROUP/DUO
USS
- FAVOURITE SOLO ARTIST
Lights
- FAVOURITE VIDEO
The Trews - Hold Me In Your Arms
- FAVOURITE LIVE ARTIST/GROUP
The Trews
- inDiscover.net FAVOURITE ARTIST/BAND WEBSITE
Hey Rosetta! - www.heyrosetta.com
- FAVOURITE BLUES ARTIST/GROUP
Daddy Long Legs
- FAVOURITE CHILDRENS ARTIST/GROUP OR DUO
Jack Grunsky
- FAVOURITE CLASSICAL ARTIST/GROUP
Canadian Brass
- FAVOURITE COUNTRY ARTIST/GROUP
Doc Walker
- FAVOURITE ELECTRONIC ARTIST/GROUP OR DUO
Crystal Castles
- FAVOURITE FOLK/ROOTS ARTIST/GROUP
Kathleen Edwards
- FAVOURITE FRANCOPHONE ARTIST/GROUP
Plants and Animals
- FAVOURITE JAZZ ARTIST/GROUP
Nikki Yanofsky
- FAVOURITE METAL ARTIST/GROUP
Annihilator
- FAVOURITE POP ARTIST/GROUP
The Midway State
- FAVOURITE PUNK/HARDCORE ARTIST/GROUP
Protest The Hero
- FAVOURITE ROCK ARTIST/GROUP
Matt Mays & El Torpedo
- FAVOURITE URBAN ARTIST/GROUP
Shad
- FAVOURITE WORLD ARTIST/GROUP OR DUO
Eccodek
- FAVOURITE INTERNATIONAL GROUP
Nine Inch Nails
- FAVOURITE INTERNATIONAL SOLO ARTIST
Taylor Swift
- FAVOURITE INTERNATIONAL ALBUM
Taylor Swift - Fearless (Big Machine)
- FAVOURITE INTERNATIONAL SINGLE
M.I.A.
Paper Planes
Music is Canada's most successful entertainment industry - Canadian musical artists are successful worldwide and hence this is one of the most important festivals that Canada has! The economy and the Internet dominated this featival which was truly a spectular - so
Mark your calendar for the 2010 Canadian Music Week! and check back here for details!
© 2009 Photographs by G. Eyre & Article C. Smith All Rights Reserved
