CANADIAN MUSIC WEEK 2010 and The International Marketplace to the window on the world music market

CANADIAN MUSIC WEEK 2010 and The International Marketplace to the window on the world music market.
Follow-up with contacts made at MIDEM, Popkomm and SXSW and meet new ones. Get Onsite Support from the International Marketplace team and International Ambassadors in Territories Room. We are here to help you connect with the delegates you want to do business with.
Preview the online list of International Marketplace participants, who will be on-hand and on site looking to do business with Canada. Sign in early, provide your objectives and goals and we’ll help you make the right connection.
Contact fellow IMP participants in advance to pre-promote domestic showcases or pre arrange meetings. During CMW, meet the IMP team and see who's in town from across the globe.
The International Marketplace is your window on the world market, presenting a series of professional development sessions with market specialists from the world arena. Check back here to preview the International Marketplace schedule of events, plus details for international spotlights.
International Hospitality:
Network with dealmakers from the international arena.
Participation at the International Marketplace is available to registered CMW delegates only and designed to support those looking to do business. You must sign-up to take advantage of the benefits available. Help us help you sign up and provide us with your objectives. We welcome your participation in the International Marketplace.
The International Marketplace runs for the duration of Canadian Music Week, from March 10-13, 2010, 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. and is based in The Territories Room at The Fairmont Royal York Hotel in Toronto.

ICONIC ROCK FIGURE AND LEGENDARY GUITARIST SLASH IN RARE ONE-ON-ONE AT CANADIAN MUSIC WEEK 2010

ICONIC ROCK FIGURE AND LEGENDARY GUITARIST SLASH IN RARE ONE-ON-ONE AT CANADIAN MUSIC WEEK 2010

This Thursday, March 11, 2010 - 4:00PM - Fairmont Royal York Hotel
A musician, artist and iconic rock figure, Slash is recognized as an indelible force in the world of music today. Time Magazine recently chose him as one of the best electric guitarists of all time, along with Hendrix himself. To us, he is the man who defined the sound of Guns N’ Roses and the last great guitar god. With album sales nearing the 100 million mark, seven Grammy nominations, and countless music projects, Slash will be sharing memories and insights on life, love and playing loud during a very special in-depth celebrity interview at Canadian Music Week on Thursday, March 11, 2010.
Since bursting onto the scene in 1985 with Guns N’ Roses, Slash has become one of the most admired virtuoso axmen of the century, providing some of rock’s greatest anthems. From the unforgettable licks of GN’R classics “Welcome to the Jungle”, “You Could Be Mine”, and “Sweet Child O’ Mine” to Michael Jackson’s “Black or White”, to his latest offerings with Velvet Revolver, his trademark sound is unmistakable.
A principle and founding member of Guns N’ Roses, Slash was instrumental in fueling the band’s debut album Appetite For Destruction to critical acclaim, becoming the second highest selling debut of all time and remaining as one of rock’s most revered albums. During his time with GN’R, the band released five studio albums, two EPs, one live album, and three music video DVDs.
After departing the group in 1995, Slash formed his own band Slash’s Snakepit and released two albums. In 2003 he formed Velvet Revolver with ex-GN’R members Duff McKagan and Matt Sorum. Their debut release Contraband reached multi-platinum success and earned the band a 2005 Grammy Award for “Best Hard Rock Performance” for the track “Slither”.
Throughout his career, Slash has performed and recorded with some of the most distinguished names in music including Michael Jackson, Bob Dylan, James Brown, and Ray Charles. As a musical director at the 2005 Grammy Awards telecast, Slash led Stevie Wonder, Bono, Brian Wilson, and Steven Tyler from Aerosmith through a stirring rendition of The Beatles’ classic “Across The Universe”.
At the invitation of several film producers and directors, Slash began scoring music for feature films as well as writing and recording songs for soundtracks. His compositions can be heard throughout the award-winning biopic Ray, as well as box-office blockbusters The Hulk, Terminator 2: Judgment Day, Big Daddy, Jackie Brown and Interview With The Vampire. In 2003, he picked up a Grammy nomination for his impassioned interpretation of the Godfather theme, a contribution to the soundtrack for The Kid Stays in the Picture, a documentary about celebrated film producer and his long-time friend, Robert Evans.
In April 2010, Slash will be releasing his debut self-titled solo album through Universal Music. Featuring collaborative performances with some of music’s legendary greats and leading contemporaries, the album is certain to become an essential release on many a rock fan’s lists.
To see Slash in this rare opportunity, visit the Canadian Music Week website – www.cmw.net - to register for your Canadian Music Week delegate pass, or purchase a limited ticket to this individual event.
Canadian Music Week is Canada’s leading annual entertainment event dedicated to the expression and growth of the country’s music, media and entertainment industries. Combining five information-intensive conferences; a trade exposition; a film festival; four awards shows and the nation's largest New Music Festival – Canadian Music Fest - CMW spans a five-day period from March 10 to March 14, 2010 at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel and various downtown Toronto venues, attracting participants from across the globe. For more information, visit www.cmw.net

CANADIAN MUSIC FEST 2010 & CBC RADIO 2 PRESENTS: K-OS

CANADIAN MUSIC FEST 2010 & CBC RADIO 2 PRESENTS: K-OS

Thursday, March 11, 2010 at The Opera House - Tickets On Sale
Canadian Music Fest 2010 and CBC Radio 2 are proud to present k-os live in concert at The Opera House on Thursday, March 11.

k-os is a genuine neo-crossover rap n’ roller who’s music speaks to hipster club kidz, pop chart gazers, Canadian indie rockers, dirty south electronic rap renegades, or reggae rude boys simultaneously. His latest and fourth album, Yes!, is a danceable pop album in the classic sense, leaving behind much of the social commentaries present on his previous albums. The first single “4321”, as its title slyly suggests, was intentionally recorded as a rap response to his friend Feist’s Grammy nominated “1,2,3,4” hit. “Uptown Girl” features who k-os considers to be two of Canada’s “greatest lyricists”, Metric’s Emily Haines and The Dears’ Murray Lightburn. The newest single, “I Wish I Knew Natalie Portman” features Saukrates and Nelly Furtado.

Having to his credit two certified platinum-selling albums (Joyful Rebellion, Atlantis) and one gold one (Exit), he’s also won multiple Juno Awards (2003, 2005), MMVA’s (Much Music Video Awards, 2004), Canadian Urban Music Awards (2003, 2004), a Source Award for Best International Hip Hop Artist (2003), and even garnered a Grammy nomination in 2005 for his collaboration with the Chemical Brothers on “Get Yourself High”.

The concert will be recorded by CBC Radio 2 for broadcast on “Canada Live”, CBC’s national radio program, delivering the best recordings and performances from Canada’s concert halls, music clubs and festival stages.

Wristbands to gain entry into this event are available for purchase at www.canadianmusicfest.com. Wristbands are limited, subject to capacity.
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K-OS
W/ WOODHANDS
THURSDAY, MARCH 11, 2010
THE OPERA HOUSE - TORONTO
DOORS 8:00PM SHOW 9:00PM
TICKETS ON SALE SATURDAY, JANUARY 9TH @ 10:00AM
Tickets available at Ticketmaster
Call 416.870.8000 to charge by phone
www.ticketmaster.ca
TICKETS $25.00 (PLUS TAXES & SERVICE CHARGES)
19+/GENERAL ADMISSION

Platinum Blonde will be recognized for their achievements with an induction to the Canadian Music and Broadcast Industry Hall of Fame

80s ROCK SENSATION PLATINUM BLONDE ANNOUNCED AS 2010 INDUCTEES TO CANADIAN MUSIC AND BROADCAST INDUSTRY HALL OF FAME

Induction to take place Friday, March 12, 2010 at the Canadian Radio Music Awards

Canada’s new wave artists , . The band will be honored at the Canadian Radio Music Awards luncheon on Friday, March 12, 2010, 12:00pm, at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel during Canadian Music Week, March 10-14, 2010, in Toronto.
Toronto’s Platinum Blonde broke onto the music scene in 1982, featuring vocalist Mark Holmes, drummer Chris Steffler and guitarist Sergio Galli. The trio eventually recorded the six-song Platinum Blonde Six Track Attack LP which created the excitement that then fueled the commitment of CBS Records. The group worked with English producer David Tickle (Split Enz, Peter Gabriel) to complete their debut full-length album Standing In The Dark in 1984 including the singles "It Doesn't Really Matter", "Not In Love" and "Standing In the Dark".
Platinum Blonde's popularity throughout Canada in the early days was fuelled by cross-country tours including Billy Idol's 1984 Rebel Yell tour and in '83 with Bryan Adams. State-of-the-art videos by award-winning director Robert Quartly and a powerful CBS team were also significant assets in the band’s rise. Touring in America was highlighted with dates at New York City's The Ritz Music Hall (with Dead or Alive '84), The Filmore East (Spin Magazine party '85) and The Limelight in '86.
The release of their follow-up album Alien Shores in 1985 saw the band expand to a four-piece with the addition of bassist and keyboardist Kenny MacLean and witnessed the release of several singles, including songs like "Situation Critical", "Somebody Somewhere" and "Crying Over You” which peaked at #1 on the charts, won a Gemini Award for Best Music Video and exceeded the five times platinum sales mark. Extensive touring on the Alien Shores release also broke a 1985 Canadian merchandising sales record. The following release of the Contact album revealed a funkier movement in the group’s sound and platinum level success with songs including the album’s title track and a remake of The Ohio Players’ “Fire”.
Although the group disbanded in 1989, a compilation of Platinum Blonde’s best material was #1 on HMV's September sales chart in Toronto when released on CD in 1999.
Platinum Blonde was faced with the untimely death of Kenny Maclean after his show at The Mod Club Theatre on November 21, 2008. Maclean died of sudden heart failure at the age of 52.
Tickets for the Canadian Radio Music Awards luncheon are available for purchase through the Canadian Music Week website at www.cmw.net.
Canadian Music Week is Canada’s leading annual entertainment event dedicated to the expression and growth of the country’s music, media and entertainment industries. Combining four information-intensive conferences; a trade exposition; a film festival; four awards shows and the nation's largest New Music Festival – Canadian Music Fest - CMW spans a five-day period from March 10 to March 14, 2010 at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel and various downtown Toronto venues, attracting participants from across the globe. For more information, visit www.cmw.net

Colombian mining - Responsible development, Info Session at PDAC 2010

Colombian mining - Responsible development: Committed to a clean, socially responsible, technical, safe, and sustainable mining industry

Tuesday, March 9
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Room 714B

With the adoption of the slogan Colombian Mining – Responsible Development, the Colombian Ministry of Mines is broadcasting its commitment to the responsible development of the mining sector. The Ministry’s vision for the industry takes into account not only economic fundamentals, but also the social and environmental sustainability of mining exploration and exploitation in Colombia. Traditionally, Colombia has been recognized as one of the world’s principal suppliers of thermal coal and a principal actor in the ferronickel market. In fact, Colombia is the world’s fifth leading exporter of coal and is starting to be recognized as a Mining Country.

From 2007 to 2008, Colombian mining exports increased 17%, going from US $6.3 billion in to US$7.4 billion. More importantly, Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the sector increased 92.3%, going from US$1.1 billion to US$2.1 billion in the same period. Preliminary figures show that the upward trend continued into 2009. Notwithstanding its recent impressive mining growth, Colombia’s future mining potential is particularly promising in the areas of precious metals, base metals and gems. Much of Colombia’s subsoil potential is yet to be discovered, which represents an opportunity for quality foreign investment that could contribute to the sustainable development of mining projects. Colombia offers investors competitive advantages, such as attractive and modern mining regulations, macro-economic and legal stability, enhanced security conditions for the whole country, a business friendly environment for foreign companies and high quality geological, geochemical and geophysical data.

The Colombian Government has made considerable efforts to attract FDI to the mining sector through:
1. A commitment to the successful Democratic Security Policy;
2. Considerable investment in infrastructure;
3. Investment protection mechanisms such as legal stability contracts, and inclusion of investment protection chapters in Free Trade Agreements;
4. Incentives for new investments;
5. A commitment to a Mining Policy designed to position Colombia as an attractive investment destination working in partnership with the mining companies; and
6. Adoption of a Mining District strategy to improve the competitiveness of the mining sector.
The Colombian government is interested in attracting responsible direct investment to the Colombian mining industry, and invites investors to attend this special event organized by the Minister of Mines and Energy of Colombia. Investors will have the opportunity to learn about the impressive performance of the Colombian mining sector during 2009 and the recent developments of the industry. Foreign companies currently developing large mining projects in Colombia will be available to discuss their experiences and share valuable insight. Investors are also invited to explore the unparalleled opportunities available in Colombia through the participation in a match making forum with selected Colombian mining projects during the afternoon session. The Ministry is working in the development of a National Bank of Projects for the mining sector. The projects will comply with International standards for the presentation of technical reports, such as NI 43-101.

All are welcome. Registration in advance is advised.

Please email dcorreal@proexport.ca or cemejia@minminas.gov.co to register.

PDAC Press Conference on Bill C-300

Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada news conference on Bill C-300, corporate accountability for mining, oil and gas activities in developing countries
TORONTO - March 5, 2010 -The Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) will be holding a news conference to discuss Bill C-300, a federal private member’s bill on corporate accountability for mining, oil and gas activities in developing countries. The news conference will be held in conjunction with the International Convention, Trade Show and Investors Exchange of the PDAC.
When: Monday, March 8 at 2:15 p.m.
Where: Ceremonial Balcony, First Floor
South Building, Metro Toronto Convention Centre
222 Bremner Boulevard
Toronto
Open to accredited media only. For accreditation, please go to the PDAC media centre, room 709, South Building, Metro Toronto Convention Centre, between 9 am and 5.30 pm, Sunday, March 7, or from 8 am onwards, Monday, March 8.
About the PDAC:
The Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada is a national association representing the mineral exploration and development industry. Its 7,000 individual and corporate members are involved in the exploration, discovery and development of new mines and new wealth in Canada and around the world. The association hosts the world’s largest annual mineral industry convention with participants from more than 100 countries. Attendance at the 2010 convention, to be held in the south building of the Metro Toronto Convention Centre, is expected to exceed 20,000.

PDAC 2010 brings world mining to Toronto

International Mining Business Development Initiative at the 2010 PDAC
Level 700, South Building
Monday, March 8 and Tuesday, March 9
Canadian Trade Commissioner Service at PDAC 2010.
On Monday, March 8 and Tuesday, March 9, Trade Commissioners of the Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade (DFAIT) from different Canadian Posts around the world will be available for prescheduled individual meetings with Canadian companies interested in international business developmen

Registration Desk Hours
Friday, March 5* 7:00 am – 10:00 am
Saturday, March 6 7:00 am – 6:00 pm
Sunday, March 7 7:00 am – 5:30 pm
Monday, March 8 7:00 am – 5:30 pm
Tuesday, March 9 6:30 am – 5:30 pm
Wednesday, March 10 8:00 am – 2:00 pm
*short course registrants only
Exhibit Hours
Sunday, March 7 10:00 am – 5:30 pm
Monday, March 8 10:00 am – 5:30 pm
Tuesday, March 9 10:00 am – 5:30 pm
Wednesday, March 10 9:00 am – 12:00 noon

PDAC / CAMESE Exhibitors Innovation Forum - presentations by Trade Show exhibitors

PDAC / CAMESE Exhibitors Innovation Forum - presentations by Trade Show exhibitors


The Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) and the Canadian Association of Mining Equipment and Services for Export (CAMESE) have joined forces again to enhance exchanges between exhibitors and delegates at the world’s leading convention and trade show for the mineral exploration industry.

The purpose of the Exhibitors’ Innovation Forum is to allow exhibitors an additional opportunity to inform convention visitors about their innovations. Examples can be new products, services, exploration developments, discoveries, legislation changes or recent technical or commercial successes.

Any questions regarding the PDAC/CAMESE Exhibitors Innovation Forum should be directed to: mkwasnycia@pdac.ca

PDAC/CAMESE Exhibitors Innovation Forum Schedule

Monday March 8
Trade Show, Aisle 1300, Booth 1349
Organizer: Spencer Ramshaw, CAMESE
Chair: Pascal Muzard, Independent Consultant
Government
10:20 Streamlining regulatory review: Fisheries and Oceans Canada introduces the Mineral Exploration Activities Operational Statement
Lyndon Kivi, Fisheries and Oceans Canada
10:40 Mineral exploration approval management system (MEAMS)
Jim Hinchey, Newfoundland & Labrador Dept. of Natural Resources (Mines Branch)
11:00 Matawa First Nations interim minerals measures process (IMMP)
David Achneepineskum, Matawa First Nations
11:20 Online geo data product
Isabelle Martineau, Natural Resources Canada

Human Resources
11:40 Preparing Aboriginal youth for careers in mining
Dave Bradley, Outland Camps

Mapping
2:00 Airborne LiDAR mapping project characteristics and insight
Kari-Ann McNabb, LiDAR Services International Inc.

Geophysics
2:20 Air-FTG(r) and ore resource estimations
James Mataragio, Bell Geospace Inc.
2:40 The application of the Falcon airborne gravity gradiometer system to minerals exploration
Ken Witherly, Condor Consulting, Inc.
3:00 Introducing Fugro's new helicopter-borne time-domain geophysical system
Gregory Paleolog, Fugro Airborne Surveys
3:20 Next generation of integrated high sensitivity birds for airborne exploration
Francisco Lopez, GEM Advanced Magnetometers
3:40 ZTEM airborne AFMAG EM results over the Reese River geothermal test area, central Nevada
Jean Legault, Geotech Ltd.
4:00 New HTEM system EQUATOR from Geotechnologies
Evgeny Karshakov, Geotechnologies
4:20 New GDD sample core IP tester (SCIP Tester) to measure resistivity and chargeability from DDH core or rock sample
Pierre Gaucher, Instrumentation GDD Inc.
4:40 Advances in long-range ground penetrating radar (GPR) applications to mineral exploration
Jan Francke, International Groundradar Consulting Inc.

Tuesday March 9
Trade Show, Aisle 1300, Booth 1349
Geophysics
10:20 Gold exploration using Titan 24 Deep Earth Imaging
Greg Hollyer, Quantec Geoscience
Geochemistry
10:40 "Follow the leader" Innov-X Systems continues its commitment to the mining industry
Aaron Baensch, Innov-X Systems Inc.
11:00 The application of quantitative automated mineralogy: From mineral exploration to metallurgical applications
Tassos Grammatikopoulos, SGS Minerals Services
11:20 Widespread adoption of handheld Niton XRF Analyzers for geochemical exploration
Christopher Smith, Thermo Scientific Niton Analyzers

Field Equipment
11:40 From compact, tight-swing CAT mini-excavators to power generation equipment - Toromont Cat solutions for remote exploration sites
Adam Miller, Toromont Cat Power Systems

Drilling
2:00 Delivering improved safety and productivity to drilling contractors
Monika Portman, Boart Longyear
2:20 How drillers can survey inside drill rods without using a gyro
Mike Ayris, Devico Drilling and Borehole Surveying
2:40 REI: More than core
Michael Bohan, REI Drilling Inc.

Project Management
3:00 Acceleration of project schedule for targeting early revenue streams
Zia Pirzada, Wardrop Engineering Inc.

Data Management
3:20 The evolution of geological data management: Best practices in safeguarding your mission critical information
David Kerr, Century Systems Technologies
3:40 Gemcom Custom Int.
Zorica Markovic, Gemcom Software Itl.
4:00 Building innovation through web based reporting for exploration data assets
Steve Randall, Geosoft Inc.
4:20 Structural data in 3D
Hughan Ross, Leapfrog Software
4:40 Data capture: Your future is in the bag
Sharyn Alexander, Maxwell GeoServices (Canada) Inc.
5:00 What's new in Micromine 2010: Exploration and mining keeps getting better
Frank Bilki, Micromine