Ontario Blues Forum
Meet Key Organizers in the Canadian Blues Community
Five panels, led by special guest speakers, will specifically address the career development needs of musicians and organizers. All panels will take place throughout the day, January 15th and 16th, ending with a Meet and Greet at the hotel bar Tuesday early evening.
Location and Accommodation:
The Ontario Blues Forum will take place in the Yorkville Room at the Holiday Inn Toronto Downtown Centre Hotel – a remarkable location in the heart of Downtown Toronto with an all-day restaurant an indoor pool and a block away from the College Subway line.
For guests who would like to benefit from the special TBS room rates starting at $135 for their stay during the Forum, please contact TBS Office at info@torontobluessociety.com until January 10.
Ontario Blues Forum – Full Schedule:
Monday, January 15
- 10:00am-11:00am | Tips on Booking & Touring: How to get a gig?
RVSP – https://ontariobluesforum-tipsonbookingtouring.eventbrite.ca - 13:30pm-14:30pm | Women in Blues: Gender parity and other issues in today’s music industry.
RVSP –https://ontariobluesforum-womeninblues.eventbrite.ca - 15:00pm-16:00pm | Blues Booster Interview: An Interview with the professor of rock’n roll: Rob Bowman.
RVSP –https://ontariobluesforum-bluesboosterinterview.eventbrite.ca
Tuesday, January 16
- 14:30pm-15:30pm | Music Money: Advice and details on government and other grants available to develop your career
RVSP –https://ontariobluesforum-musicmoney.eventbrite.ca - 16:00pm-17:00pm | Socialism: Get up-to-date with social media strategies and essential steps for your profile development
RVSP –https://ontariobluesforum-socialism.eventbrite.ca
Participating Festivals Include:
– AIM: Artists In Motion / Nicole Rochefort
– Beaches Jazz Festival / Bill King
– Harbourfront Centre / Steven Tetz
– Home County Music & Art Festival / Darin J. Addison
– Kitchener Blues Festival / Rob Barkshire
– Limestone City Blues Festival / Jan MacDonald
– Mariposa Folk Festival / Liz Scott
– Montreal Jazz Festival / Frédéric Lamoureux
– Orangeville Blues & Jazz Festival / Larry Kurtz
– Peter’s Players / Peter Swanek
– SouthSide Shuffle / Brian Mortimer (Talent Buyer)
– Tremblant International Blues Festival / Brian Slack
– Windsor Bluesfest / Mike McCann
– Winnipeg BBQ & Blues Festival / Rick Fenton
