Archive for the ‘Metalworks Mentors’ Category

Faculty member Peter Stoynich – Big Gigs in the Pipeline

Thursday, February 17th, 2011
Metalworks Institute Faculty Member Peter Stoynich Stoy

Metalworks Institute faculty member, Peter ‘Stoy’ Stoynich has achieved what many of his Show Production Systems students dream to accomplish. Stoy is one of Canada’s most respected and talented live sound engineers. A graduate of the University of Western Ontario (Bachelor of Music), Stoy’s first gig was as Head Audio Technician at Western’s Talbot Theatre. Recently, Stoy announced that he has accepted engineering positions for a number of upcoming high profile live productions. He will be working on the opening and closing ceremonies of the Canada Games in Halifax, the Juno awards in Toronto, the Aboriginal Awards in Edmonton, the [...]

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Guest Lecture – Nov 5th, 2010: Blues veteran Rick Fines at Metalworks Institute

Wednesday, November 3rd, 2010
Rick Fines

On November 5th, Metalworks Institute presents an entertaining evening of music with the engaging character of Rick Fines. He is a seasoned veteran of the folk and blues circuits in North America and will be sharing his understanding of blues, finger-style and bottleneck guitar with our student audience. The event has also been opened to the community.

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Guest Lecture – Nov 12th, 2010: Designer and Lead Pyrotechnician at Pyrotek Special Effects – Kevin Hughes

Monday, October 25th, 2010
Kevin Hughes

Kevin HughesFor over 10 years Kevin Hughes has been the Designer and Lead Pyrotechnician for many of the large stage shows seen all over the world today. He has toured with entertainers such as Green Day, Mary J. Blige, Guns and Roses, Rush, Jonas Brothers, Spice Girls, Britney Spears, and My Chemical Romance. His awe inspiring pyrotechnic displays have graced many events and award shows as well. His work has been seen on The Grammy’s, The American Music Awards, The Video Music Awards, The Superbowl, The Tony’s, The Video Game Awards, The Europe Music Awards and The Brit Awards.

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Guest Lecture – Nov 1st, 2010: Hockey Agent Superstar at Newport Sports Agency – Don Meehan

Monday, October 25th, 2010
Don Meehan

Don Meehan founded Newport Sports Agency Inc. in 1981, and since has established the company as the most successful player agency in the hockey industry worldwide.

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Guest Lecture – Sep 17th, 2010: Senior Vice President of Tour Marketing & Promotion at Live Nation – Joey Scoleri

Wednesday, August 25th, 2010
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Don’t miss Metalworks Mentor Joey Scoleri, currently the Senior Vice President of Tour Marketing & Promotion at Live Nation. The guest lecture has been opened to the community, so bring friends along!

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