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SECOND ANNUAL CANADIAN REGGAE MUSIC CONFERENCE

Friday , April 27th – Saturday , 28th , 2018 - Metro Hall - Tentative Schedule .

Friday , April 27th , 2018 Lunch & Learn – 12 noon – 3:00 pm . Socan Foundation , Socan , Factor , OAC , Music Ontario , CIMA and OMDC .

6:00 pm – 7:00 pm . One on one with Lloyd Stanbury and Neil Armstrong .

Saturday , April 28th , 2018 12:00 am – 1:00 pm Panel 1 – Penny Providence , Big 7 Promotions , Wolde Uprising and Masani Productions . Reggae producers and promoters in Ontario and their influence on the music industry . Reggae musicians and artistes in Ontario and their contribution to the cultural media industry . Reggae festival promoters and their contribution to the music industry .

Panel 2 – Ron Nelson , DJ Cool , Shana McCalla and Sweet T . The role of the radio stations in the development of the reggae music industry . The role of the sound system culture in the development of the reggae music industry .

2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Panel 3 – Lawyers - Rocco K . Achampong and Kwasi Bonsu . Publishing , branding , copyright , and intellectual property Panel 4 – Lloyd Stanbury - The

best way to package Canadian reggae industry products to the international market . Global trends in the music industry and its impact on the Canadian reggae music industry .

4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Panel 5 – Michie Mee , Donna Makeda and Natasha Von Castle . Women in the music industry as producers , promoters , publishers , artistes and musicians . Panel 6 – Caswell McGlaughlin & Big 7 Promotions . Artist management – the role of the manager and the need for proper management . Effective touring strategies for artistes and musicians .

TASTE OF THE CARIBBEAN

A Taste of The Caribbean is Quebec ’ s premier Caribbean cultural event . Celebrating its 19th year , TOTC is now a four day cultural feast of food , music , rum and arts from across the Caribbean including Jamaica , Trinidad & Tobago , Barbados , Haiti , Dominican Republic , Grenada , Cuba and many more . TOTC is a wonderful way to visit the islands right in our own backyard , and a fantastic opportunity to experience the cornucopia of Caribbean culture !

This year will be our Dance Edition where we will feature the Caribbean ’ s versatile dance styles from Dancehall to Salsa to Zouk . Free concerts every night ! Several daily spellbinding performances

will be offered on the festival stage with focus on the sounds and rhythms of the islands . You will be able to see and hear Latin music like Salsa and Meringue , French sounds of Zouk and Konpa and of course the English influence with Soca and Reggae . Several DJs will spin the most popular songs during the day . Something for every taste !

TOTC is happening from July 12th to 15th , 2018 at the Clock Tower Quay at Montreal ’ s Old Port . The festival was an indoor event for the first 15 years with an average attendance of 2,500 , and was transformed into a four day festival in 2015 with now 50,000 visitors . The Caribbean culture is well represented with focus on the Latin , French and English communities . For more information visit : totc . ca , Facebook @ totcmtl and Instagram @ ilovetotc .

REGGAE DIVAS 4TH EDITION

In a genre that is predominantly male dominated , Renascence Entertainment created Reggae Divas , celebrating women in Reggae Music , with the official launch on April 11 , 2015 . Our objective throughout has been to showcase Female Reggae Artists in their own productions in order to highlight their talents and abilities and create opportunity for growth within the industry . Constant radio airplay and live stage performances does not come easily ; they are often delegated to the background as back up vocalists or on collaborative projects . Reggae Divas begins a new era for female Reggae Artists , as the talent of women in Reggae soars beyond the parameter of what is often perceived in this industry . Female Reggae Artists in Canada has been working hard in their career , writing great songs of empowerment and staying focussed on perfecting and improving their craft while being partners , mothers and full time employed workers .

The 1st , 2nd and 3rd Edition of Reggae Divas set the tone for the continued success of this movement as Artists such as Jakki James , Jahsmin Daley , Mandy Woods , Ms Paige , Jay Harmony , Nadera , Empress Minott , Tonya P , Empress Divine , Chelsea Stewart , Chatta , Tasha T , Jamaica International Reggae Artists Nadine Sutherland , Dahlia , Jade Faith , Elle Trema and Mel Dubé , took the stage by storm executing phenomenal performances for their fans of which we are sure is anticipating this year showcase . On May 20 , 2018 ( Victoria Day ) long weekend another batch of Female Reggae Artists will hit the stage for the 4th Edition of Reggae Divas at the Jamaican Canadian Centre . As we Showcase and honor Women in Reggae Music in an effort to recognize , motivate , support , highlight and empower Women in Reggae Music in Canada and abroad . We encourage the industry , from media to producers , promoters ; DJ ’ s and radio personnel to represent Female Reggae Artists on an equal platform as our Male Reggae Artists . This also puts the onus on Female Reggae Artists to continue to stay focused and dedicated to their career in reggae music .

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