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April 28th,
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3 Days Grace confirmed as
SMF Headliner; Music
Conference panelists confirmed; Festival Tickets
available for $9.99; and more sponsors announced |
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Hamilton - Fresh off of the heals of a
wildly successful press conference, the
organizer’s of the first annual Spring Music
Festival have just signed an exclusive Hamilton
appearance for Jive/Zomba recording act 3
Days Grace. |
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Having already shared the stage with the likes
of Nickelback, IME, Default and Theory of a
Deadman, this Toronto-based threesome
(originally from Norwood, ON) is poised to gain
international notoriety very quickly. Their
current single “I hate everything about you” is
a perfect example, having been instantly added
to rotation on 102.1 the Edge. |
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In addition to firming up an all-star festival
roster, the event organizers have been engaged
in planning the music conference portion of the
event. Confirmed panelists include Alan Cross
(Y108 PD/Ongoing History of New Music), Tom
Wilson (Junkhouse), Sarah Parham (Coalition
Entertainment/Finger 11), Doug Kirby (Live Tour
Artists/WOW Management), as well as local
luminaries Ric Taylor and Les Polango. |
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The latest band to join the growing SMF band
list is the ever-popular Bobby Hebert
Experience, who will be performing at the
recently opened Downstairs club, run by local
promoter/musician Bobby Hebert. Both nights of
the festival will feature the band, along with a
rotating line up of celebrity musicians. |
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Recent sponsors to join the growing list include
Swordfish Digital Audio and Soundcheck Rehearsal
Studios. All under one roof, these companies
provide musicians with all of the necessary
services needed, including recording,
manufacturing, and rehearsal facilities. |
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And for those wishing to do some club hopping at
the festival, the SMF Philthy Bus will be
rolling on Saturday May 10th to various SMF
venues. For details, please call (905) 383-5669. |
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As always tickets for the festival are currently
on sale at Tickmaster, and both festival and
conference passes are available at Dr. Disc and
Wax Worx in downtown Hamilton; Evolushun on
Upper James; and Screamin’ Mimi’s on Brant St.
in Burlington. |
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Hamilton, Ontario
Thursday April 10th., 2003 |
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BLR Entertainment launched their one-month promotional campaign for the first-ever
Spring Music Festival and
Conference. The press conference was very well attended, with many of the festival sponsors on hand to offer their support.
Photos and captions of the event are coming
soon... |
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With less than one month to go, the event organizer's have confirmed more than 95% of the acts slated to play at more than 10 clubs in 2 cities. The big announcement was brought to us by Laura Holbrook, owner of Hamilton's longest-running night club, Seventy Seven. |
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The club, who has signed on to play host to the official "Kick-ass, Kick-off party", will feature a reunion of
JUNKHOUSE. According to SMF Marketing Director Rob Rapiti, "I can't believe that this is happening. I mean, having one of the city's most successful and longest-lasting bands as our kick-off headliner, I couldn't ask for a better night. The mere fact that these guys have agreed to reunite after nearly 5 years is reason to celebrate." |
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Festival Schedule |
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The festival expects to have headliners at most of our venues, along with a "major" headliner at one or more venue each night.
Click here for the Week-at-a-glance schedule
Click here for the full festival schedule |
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SMF Brings music industry heavy-weights to the Hammer! |
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Why are American labels signing more and more Canadian acts? What is it that these bands have that make them more attractive than your typical local indie act? The Spring Music Conference hopes to de-mystify what we call the "music industry". |
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We have already received firm commitments from various producers, booking agents and radio personnel who are expected to speak at the conference, and will attempt to de-mystify the enigma that many young musicians call the Canadian Music Industry.
Click here for further details |
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SMF Wrap-up
party at Dakota's
with the SMF
organizer's
Adam's Rib
and The Ben Thompson Band. |
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L-R
Scott Gowland (fest mgr), Dale McFarlan
(merch girl), Curtis (AR), Rob Rapiti (SMF),
Ed (BTB), Paul (AR), Tamara (AR), Mike (BTB),
Derek (AR), Ben (BTB), and Peter (AR). |
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Tickets: |
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Official festival wristbands are available
through the following retailer's: |
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TicketMaster (Jean Machine Limeridge Mall) |
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Waxworx
Records (downtown Hamilton) |
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Dr. Disc (downtown Hamilton) |
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Evolushun (Upper James) |
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Screamin
Mimi's (Burlington on Brant) |
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And most participating venues... |
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Spring Music Festival Soundtrack |
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Wow…. 300 bands applied…we listened to a minimum of 3 tracks from each band….many over and over
again…we came up with the Top 12 songs submitted…nothing but the best of the fest, and we mean it!...personally hand selected by SMF Marketing Director, Rob Rapiti, with the assistance of Festival Manager Chris Kosmack….these songs are ready for mainstream attention...
Click here for more details |
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The SMF "Great Escape Giveaway" |
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Westjet, BLR Entertainment and Y108 have all pooled their resources in order to offer one lucky winner a trip for two to a Canadian destination of your choice. They winner and a guest will be flown , anywhere in Canada that Westjet flies. The winner will be drawn the week after the festival on Y108 with Jay and Big D. All you need to do is punch in the last 5 number's on your official Festival wristband, along with your name and telephone number.
To enter, click here... |
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