Filip Smialek graduated in 2010 from the Audio Production and Engineering program. Currently, Filip works as Assistant Engineer to multi-Juno-Award-Winning Canadian Producer Gavin Brown as well as Juno-Award-Winning Canadian Recording …
Metalworks Institute 2012 Graduation!
Metalworks Institute celebrated the 2012 Graduation Ceremony this past Saturday, January 28th at the Living Arts Centre in Mississauga. The ceremony, hosted by Metalworks Institute Music Performance and Technology Program Chair, Don Quarles, went off without a hitch. Key Note Speaker, Alan Cross, gave a provocative and inspiring speech, which included anecdotes from his life and career; as well as his exciting contentions about the future of the industry.
Backstage Pass Featuring RIK EMMETT!
On Monday, February 6th from 7:30pm-8:30pm EST, Metalworks Institute Backstage Pass introduces the amazing RIK EMMETT up close and personal in the south auditorium of Metalworks Institute 3611 Mavis Road, Mississauga. Watch and listen to him perform some of his songs and talk about performing, songwriting and his experiences in the music business.
Alumni Review: John Fielding, Audio Production & Engineering 2010
John Fielding graduated in 2010 from the Audio Production and Engineering Program. Currently, John is working at True North Records as A&R, Licensing and Artist Development. Recently, Marketing and Promotions Coordinator Sarah …
Photos are Now Available of Our Open Mic Night at Coopers on Jan 6th 2012!
Thank you to everyone who came out! We had a great night and we heard some great talent! Once again, welcome all new students to Metalworks Institute!
Photos are now uploaded to Metalworks Institute’s Facebook
Backstage Pass Featuring JULLY BLACK!
For immediate release (Mississauga) January 10, 2012 – On Monday, January 23rd- 7:30pm, South Auditorium, Metalworks Institute Backstage Pass introduces the amazing Jully Black up close and personal. Watch and listen to Canada’s Queen of R & B perform some of her original songs and talk about performing, songwriting and her experiences in the music business.
This Canadian-born, triple-threat (singer /songwriter /performer) loves to share her talents and has an enthusiasm for music that is unparalleled. Her charming attitude and charismatic personality has helped propel her career and reach milestones that most artists struggle to achieve in a lifetime – opening for Kanye West in Singapore, being hand-picked to perform for the Queen, headlining the opening ceremonies at the 2010 Winter Olympics, winning multiple Juno awards, penning songs for the likes of Missy Elliot, Nas and Destiny’s Child as well as performing alongside artists such as Jay-Z, Sean Paul, Kardinal Offishall and Alicia Keys.
NOW Magazine Praises Metalworks Production Group for The National with Neko Case Concert at ACC
This past December Metalworks Production Group supplied the sound and lighting for The National with Neko Case at the ACC. Metalworks Production Group staff included, Andrew Werlick (System Tech), Shaun Shuell (A2), Mitch Mazerolle (Lighting Lead) and Greg Evans (Dimmer Tech). An L-Acoustics System consisting of 12 V-Dosc and 3 Dv-dosc per side was used for main hang and for side hang per side were 10 Dv-dosc. Along the lip of the stage 4 Dv-dosc front fills were used. Bottom end was L-Acousitcs SB218 subs with 10 per side and all amplification was L-Acoustics LA48’s and Lab Gruppen FP6400. As for lighting, we supplied 20 Martin 700 Profiles, 11 Martin Atomic 3000 Strobes and 23 Martin Stage Bars as well as a lot of haze!
A Warm Welcome to All New Students! Orientation Week Begins Today, Jan 3 2012
Metalworks Institute is very happy to welcome the new January students! This January 2012, we will celebrate our sixteenth intake of students, as well as the inaugural intake of our new Music Performance and Technology program. Our two-year Music Performance and Technology program is available in the following majors: Guitar, Bass, Drums & Percussion, Keyboard and Vocals.
Alumni Review: Galen Trafford, Audio Production & Engineering 2007
Galen Trafford graduated in 2007 from the Audio Production and Engineering program. Currently, Galen is working at Roland Systems Group as Technical Sales/Customer Support. Recently, Marketing and Promotions Coordinator Sarah Konowal caught …
New Scholarship by Sarnia Bayfest in Conjuction with Metalworks, Congrats to Connor Burgess
On November 30th, Metalworks Institute of Sound and Music Production announced that Connor Burgess is the recipient of the 2011 Metalworks/Sarnia Bayfest Scholarship. Connor is the first student to receive the Metalworks/Sarnia Bayfest Scholarship, which entitles its recipient to full tuition for the one year Show Production and Event Management Program at Metalworks Institute. Eligibility for the scholarship includes having an OSSD or equivalent, residing in Southwestern Ontario, a short essay and having sincere dedication and aspirations to excel in the live event industry. Scholarship beneficiary, Connor Burgess commented, “When I found out that I was the recipient of the scholarship I was very excited and surprised. This is a dream come true and I cannot wait to start!”