Toronto Urban Music Festival 2009

January 20 — February 1, 2010

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Friday, January 29
Urban Music Industry Conference: The Business of Urban Music
Fairmont Royal York Hotel, 100 Front St. W.
(Upper Canada Room, 18th Floor, 12:00 noon - 8:00 p.m.)

The aim of the Urban Music Industry Conference is to foster and develop, support and champion a vibrant, dynamic urban industry in Ontario. The first day of the music conference targets urban businesses, artist-entrepreneurs, managers, indie labels, publishers, booking agents, graphic designers, event and concert promoters, and web masters. The conference will assist urban businesses and artist-entrepreneurs network and develop professional and successful business practices in this rapidly changing music industry and new digital age through panel discussions and networking opportunities. Panels include: Music Publishing, Managing for Success and Indie Labels. Keynote address by Al Branch, GM for the management firm Hip Hop Since 1978, whose roster includes Kanye West, Lil Wayne, Drake, Young Jeezy and the producers Noah “40″ Shebib and Just Blaze.

Admission: $25 (includes keynote address, conference & Networking Reception), two-day Conference Pass: $40 (includes all) available at the door.

Hip Hop Notables 2010
Lula Lounge, 1585 Dundas St. W. (Doors at 9:30 p.m.)

This showcase will provide a glimpse into the future, featuring Canadian artists with the potential for international success. Featuring Tona, Rich Kidd, The Get By (Justis Mantis), KJ (88 Days of Fortune Collective), Rayhaan, DJ Ariel. Hosted by 4th Pyramid.

Admission: $6 before 10:00 p.m., $10 after 11:00 p.m. (at the door)

Saturday, January 30
Urban Music Industry Conference: Urban Artist Boot Camp
Fairmont Royal York Hotel, 100 Front St. W.
(Upper Canada Room, 18th Floor, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.)

The second day of the music conference will target independent urban artists. Panels include: Funding & Juries, Social Networks & Music, Festivals & Tours and Finding the Next Hot Producers.

Admission: $25 (includes conference & Networking Reception), two-day Conference Pass: $40 (includes all) available at the door.

Monday, February 1
Public Forum: The Caribbean Roots of Hip-Hop
North York Central Library Auditorium, 5120 Yonge St. (6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.)

Click here for a map, TTC info, and directions.

With a panel of authors, journalists, DJs and promoters, we will explore the early and ongoing contributions to the culture by people of Caribbean descent.

Admission: Free!

****Programs are subject to change****

Toronto Urban Music Festival Incorporated acknowledges the support of the Government of Canada through the Department of Canadian Heritage (Building Communities Through Arts and Heritage). We also acknowledge the support of FACTOR, OMDC, the Ontario Arts Council. Sponsors include: WORD Magazine, CIUT 89.5 FM, Eye Weekly, Just Entertainment, REMG Entertainment, Fusicology, The Cyberkrib, Planet 3 Communications, Lyrical Knockout.

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