Dates to Remember

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 20TH, 2009 – CANADIAN RADIO STAR NEW SONGWRITERS’ WORKSHOP
Join us for a Songwriters workshop at Metalworks Institute
Learn about : WHAT'S IN A SONG, SONGWRITING REVENUE STREAMS, MUSIC PUBLISHING 101, THE MUSIC MEETING and also participate in a SONG REVIEW & CRITIQUE
Visit http://www.radiostar.ca/workshop_cities.asp for more details
TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 22ND , 2009 - OPEN MIC NIGHT
Presented by the Mississauga Arts Council @ Metalworks Institute 3611 Mavis Road, Mississauga ON,Come out and show us what you’ve got! This event is open to the public. Involvement will be based on a first-come, first-served basis. Hurry, spaces are limited!
TUESDAY OCTOBER 20TH, 2009 - OPEN MIC NIGHT
Presented by the Mississauga Arts Council @ Metalworks Institute 3611 Mavis Road, Mississauga ON,Come out and show us what you’ve got! This event is open to the public. Involvement will be based on a first-come, first-served basis. Hurry, spaces are limited!
OCTOBER 22ND, 2009 - GUEST LECTURE @ METALWORKS INSTITUTE 7pm - 9pm
On October 22nd, Metalworks Institute is pleased to present a guest lecture featuring Recording Engineer/Producer Brian Moncarz (Moneen, Silverstein, Pilot Speed) and Recording Engineer/Producer David Bottrill (Tool, Silverchair, Placebo, Peter Gabriel).
NO RSVP REQUIRED. SEATING IS LIMITED.
SUNDAY OCTOBER 25TH, 2009 - MWI OPEN HOUSE
You are invited to our Open House to tour the school, meet the staff, and enjoy some live entertainment. To RSVP call 1-866-783-2200 or register online at www.metalworksinstitute.com/openhouse
NOVEMBER 4TH, 2009 - GUEST LECTURE @ METALWORKS INSTITUTE 7:30pm
On November 4th, 2009 Rick Fines will be giving a lecture in the MWI Lecture Hall at 7:30pm. All are welcome to attend. Rick Fines loves what he does! He has been playing music professionally for 24 years now. He is a veteran of the folk and blues circuits in North America. He just returned from Alabama where he took first place in the Sweetgum Bottom Acoustic Blues Competition. His song "Riley Wants His Life Back" won first place in the blues category of 2003 International Songwriting Competition, with B.B. King one of the judges! He won the Maple Blues Award for Acoustic Act Of The Year twice (98, 99) and was nominated three times for the Maple Blues Songwriter of the Year award. In 2004 Rick was nominated for the third time for Maple Blues Songwriter of the Year, as well as the Best Male Vocalist award. His 15 years with Jackson Delta won recognition from both the Juno and the Handy Awards. Visit Rick Fines' website.

NO RSVP REQUIRED. SEATING IS LIMITED.
NOVEMBER 25TH, 2009 - GUEST LECTURE @ METALWORKS INSTITUTE 7:30pm
On November 25th, Metalworks Institute will feature Indie record company executive and talent manager Bernie Finkelstein. An expert in his field, he has founded True North Records, VideoFact and Finkelstein Management. The Canadian Music Hall of Fame Inductee will be joined by past owner of Attic Records, Al Mair. Mair founded Attic Records which has now been recognized as one of Canada’s most successful indie labels. A small sampling of artists on their roster included: Triumph, The Nylons, Anvil, Teenage Head, Lee Aaron, Haywire, Maestro and Michael Burgess. Al Mair is also past president of SOCAN and CIRPA. This guest lecture will be hosted by MWI Instructor Brian Allen. This is an event you won’t want to miss!
 
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