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During the week of January 20th to January 23rd, 2010, Music PEI will host its 9th Annual Music Week and Awards Gala. This year Music PEI is pleased to announce that Molson Canadian has taken on the role of title sponsor for the event. Building upon last year’s success, Music Week will be replete with showcases, workshops and an art show, culminating with the Awards Gala on Saturday, January 23rd. Art for Music will begin on January 15th at The Guild and run through January 30th, featuring work by local music photographers, graphic designers and artists. Admission to the exhibition is free.
The music kicks off on Wednesday, January 20th at The Mack with a very special show entitled Music Mosaic presented by MBS Radio. This concert will feature multicultural performances from Vishten, Native Gumbo, Scott Parsons, Mario Robichaud and Meaghan Blanchard. The following awards will be presented: Francophone Artist of the Year, Jazz Recording of the Year, Urban Recording of the Year, Venue of the Year, Studio of the Year, and Roots Traditional Solo, Duo or Group Recording of the Year.
The music starts at 8:00pm and tickets can be purchased up at the Confederation Centre box office for $15.00.
Music Mosaic is presented by MBS Radio and Music PEI in partnership with Carrefour de l’Îsle-Saint-Jean and Fédération Culturelle de l’Île-du-Prince-Édouard.
The following night, Thursday, January 21st will see LeE HARVeY OsMOND (Tom Wilson) hosting Songs & Stories presented by the Songwriters Association of Canada and sponsored by The Guardian at The Mack at 8:00pm. This intimate show features performances from 2010 Music PEI nominees for Songwriter of the Year including Catherine MacLellan, Dennis Ellsworth, Liam Corcoran & Alec O’Hanley, Teresa Doyle, Tim Chaisson and the 2009 Music PEI Songwriter of the Year Meaghan Blanchard. The following awards will be presented: Songwriter of the Year, New Artist of the Year, Folk Recording of the Year, Educator of the Year, Event of the Year, and Visual Artist of the Year.
Tickets are available at the Confederation Centre box office for $20.00.
On Friday, January 22nd, Music PEI and OLS will be partnering with seven local venues to present Friday Night Live!, a night of musical showcases throughout Charlottetown. A nominal cover charge of $5.00 will apply for admission to a showcase. Please see the schedule of events for information on Showcases.
Music Week wraps up on Saturday, January 23rd when the 2010 Music PEI Awards Gala presented by Molson Canadian takes the main stage at the Confederation Centre of the Arts Homburg Theatre, featuring performances from this year’s nominees and hosted by Fraser McCallum & Lennie MacPherson.
Tickets are available at the Confederation Centre box office for $20.00. A post-Gala Reception will be held at the Rodd Charlottetown immediately following the Awards show.
There are seven workshops scheduled for the 2010 Music PEI Week including a Songwriters workshop hosted by LeE HARVeY OsMOND (Tom Wilson), a keynote address by Grant Lawrence (CBC Radio 3), a media panel (featuring Grant Lawrence - CBC Radio 3, Andrew King - Canadian Musician, Will Strickland - UMAC, and Kimberly Sinclair - Spin Count. Will Strickland from the Urban Music Association of Canada will present “Plan Your Work So You Can Work Your Plan” alongside informational seminars on FACTOR, SOCAN and Music PEI Funding Programs.
For a complete listing of workshops please see the schedule of events. Tickets for workshops are free for Music PEI members or $25 each for non-members. Tickets can be picked up at the Music PEI office in the ATC on University Avenue.
Opening reception at The Guild
- Art For Music
- Reception starts 6:00
MBS Radio presents Music Mosaic at The Mack
- Presented by MBS Radio and Music PEI in partnership with Carrefour de L’Îsle-Saint-Jean and Fédération Culturelle de L’Île-du-Prince-Édouard
- Featuring Native Gumbo, Scott Parsons, Mario Robichaud & Meaghan Blanchard, and Vishten.
- Awards to be presented: Francophone Artist, Jazz Recording, Roots Traditional Recording, Urban Recording, Studio, and Venue of the Year
- Tickets $15 (Available at the Confederation Centre box office)
- Show starts at 8:00pm
SAC Songwriter Workshop at Nightcap
- Presented by Songwriters Association of Canada
- Hosted by LeE HARVeY OsMOND (Tom Wilson)
- Workshop runs from 10:00am to 2:00pm
- $25 each for non-members, Members are free
Songs & Stories presented by Songwriters Association of Canada at The Mack
- Presented by Songwriters Association of Canada and sponsored by The Guardian
- Hosted by LeE HARVeY OsMOND (Tom Wilson)
- Featuring performances by Catherine MacLellan, Dennis Ellsworth, Liam Corcoran & Alec O’Hanley, Teresa Doyle, Tim Chaisson and Special Guest 2009 Music PEI Songwriter of the Year Meaghan Blanchard
- Awards to be presented: Folk Recording, Educator, Event, New Artist, Songwriter, and Visual Artist of the Year
- Tickets $15 (Available at the Confederation Centre box office)
- Show starts at 8:00pm
“Plan Your Work So You Can Work Your Plan” presented by UMAC at The Loft
- Presented by Urban Music Association of Canada
- Hosted by Will Strickland
- Workshop runs from 4:00pm to 5:30pm
- $25 each for non-members, Members are free
Friday Night Live! presented by OLS
Solid Rock Café
- Doors open at 6:00pm
- Featuring: Racoon Bandit, The Danks, and Smothered in Hugs
Olde Dublin Pub
- Show starts at 8:00pm
- Featuring: Paul Broadbent, Courtney Hogan, Richard Wood, and Grass Mountain Hobos
Baba’s Lounge
- Show starts at 9:30pm
- Featuring: Jordan Cameron, Racoon Bandit, and Haunted Hearts
Fishbones
- Show starts at 9:30pm
- Featuring: Fugato, Mars Hill, and The Sidewalks
Globe World Flavours
- Show starts at 9:30pm
- Featuring: Billy Dee Starski & DJ Rob Banks, Tyler Carmody & DJ Ghost, Jon King, and Jakt & Jeff Math
- Hosted by Will Strickland
Hunter’s Ale House
- Show Starts at 9:30pm
- Featuring: Milks & Rectangles, The Danks, Pat Deighan & The Orb Weavers, and Smothered in Hugs
The Old Triangle
- Show starts at 9:30pm
- Featuring: Jeff Morris, Colette Cheverie, Johnny Oliver, and Rebels
FACTOR & Music PEI Funding Programs Workshop at The Guild
- Workshop runs from 10:30am to 11:30am
- $25 non-members, Members Free
Grant Lawrence (CBC Radio 3) – Keynote Address “On Stage and on Point: Tips for Putting on the Best Live Performance Possible” at The Guild
- Workshop runs from 12:00pm to 1:00pm
- $25 non-members, Members Free
Sound Bytes of The Round Table – “Be Media Savvy” at The Guild
- Featuring Grant Lawrence (CBC Radio3), Will Strickland (UMAC), Andrew King (Canadian Musician Magazine), Kimberley Sinclair (Spin Count)
- Workshop runs from 1:30pm to 3:00pm
- $25 non-members, Members Free
SOCAN Services at The Guild
- Running from 3:15pm to 4:00pm
- $25 non-members, Members Free
9th Annual Music PEI Awards Gala presented by Molson Canadian at the Confederation Centre of The Arts Homburg Theatre
- Presented by Molson Canadian
- Featuring performances by Aaron Crane, Catherine MacLellan, Chas Guay, Chris Gauthier, Courtney Hogan, Gordie MacKeeman, Grass Mountain Hobos, Haunted Hearts, Jon Matthews , Milks & Rectangles, Pascal Miousse, Racoon Bandit, Rebels, Remi Arsenault, Richard Wood, Rich Knox, Teresa Doyle, Tian Wigmore, Tim Chaisson & Morning Fold, The Danks, The Sidewalks, Two Hours Traffic
- Awards to be presented: Alternative Recording, Bluegrass/Country Recording, Pop Recording, Rock Recording, Album, Entertainer, Fan’s Choice - Weekend Warrior, Female Vocalist, Group, Industry Person, Male Vocalist, and Musician of the Year, plus the Lynn Grishko Bursary and Lifetime Achievement Awards.
- Tickets $20 (Available at the Confederation Centre box office)
- Show starts at 8:00pm
Post-Gala Reception at the Rodd Charlottetown (immediately following the Gala)
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