How many times do amateur musicians, industry professionals, and aspiring entrepreneurs get the opportunity to experience the future of the music industry through the eyes of its future leaders? April 2-4, 2009, the students of the Music Business Administration/Management program at Durham College will be hosting our annual music and film festival entitled Rock N’ Reel. This festival, entering its 9th year, is targeted at musicians, music professionals, amateurs, and entrepreneurs. The three-day event features a tradeshow, a songwriting competition (called Songs’ Revealed; recorded and broadcast on Roger’s Television), seminars - featuring keynote speakers, music clinics, a demo derby, a film festival, and independent artist showcases.
This years theme is entitled The future is now; the future is music, which is meant to capture the importance of keeping the music industry alive and well in the now to benefit it in the future. The industry's nonchalant attitude towards illegal downloading, and decreasing album sales, up until a few years ago, dramatically changed the way people perceive music. Our mandate, through our entire festival, is to get people thinking and talking about music to create a positive change in the industry.
Seminars
Do I want my MTV? (The future of music television), Live Live (The role of touring), Canadian Urban Music: The past, present, and future, and more. A highlight of speakers include: Mark Spicoluk (President of Unerground Operations), Matt Diamond (94.9 The Rock), Paul Gagnon, Boi 1Da, and plently more.
Showcases
Rock, featuring the Backrow Records CD release party for Anderson Council's debut album Under Auditorium. Hardcore, featuring Enter Ghost, This Ends Now, and more. Acoustic/Hip Hop, featuring Rich Kidd, Jarryd Fillmore, Earthtone and plently of others.
To find out more information about the seminars, showcase performers, the film festival, trade show attendees, and much more, please visit http://www.rocknreelfestival.ca/.
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