12:10 pm to 12:50 pm – Townhall Building a Regional Music Community
Panellists will engage with the audience in an open discussion on the challenges, opportunities, and solutions for strengthening and growing the regional music ecosystem.
Paul Koidis-...
12:10 pm to 12:50 pm – Townhall Building a Regional Music Community
Panellists will engage with the audience in an open discussion on the challenges, opportunities, and solutions for strengthening and growing the regional music ecosystem.
Paul Koidis - Academic, Artist, Consultant, Strategist, and award-winning documentary producer.
Diana Cerovich - the owner and Chief Operating Officer at the historic Biltmore Theatre
Councillor Derek Giberson - Oshawa City Councillor and musician
Eileen Kennedy - Creative Industries and Film/Television Specialist - InvestDurham.ca
1:00 pm to 2:00 pm - Grant Writing Workshop Show Me the Money: Funding Your Music Projects
Whether you are new to grant writing or looking to strengthen your applications, this workshop will equip you with the tools and confidence to pursue funding that supports your music and career growth.
Lisa-John Mackenzie – Industry Relations Manager, Durham Region - Central Counties Tourism
Tania Joy – Award-winning Musician, songwriter, Co-Founder and Executive Director - Springtide Music Festival
Enez Perkins – Director, Corporate Performance and Strategic Initiatives | City of Oshawa
2:15 pm to 3:00 pm - Keynote Address AI & Music + AI Demonstration
Dr. Delon Om presents an insightful view on AI and music, followed by an AI music demo session with David Neale.
Dr. Delon Om, Ph.D. – award-winning singer, songwriter, and academic.
David Neale -musician, award-winning producer and recording artist.
3:15 pm to 4:15 pm - Songwriter's Circle Stories Behind the Songs
Step inside the creative world of songwriting. Talented songwriters will take the stage to share their personal musical journeys: how they got started, the progress they’ve made, and the lessons learned along the way.
Lindsey Schoolcraft - Singer, Harpist, and Pianist, and was presented with the Oshawa Music Award for Artist of the Year in 2021 and 2022, and Music Producer of the Year in 2023.
Sound of Ron - singer-songwriter, producer, and multi-instrumentalist.
Richard Rodwell - Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame Inductee 2023, and accomplished composer for the record and television industries.
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