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.

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.

Preceding the launch of Canadian Radio Star – the 17th annual National Songwriting Competition – Canadian Music Week is presenting a free New Songwriters’ Workshop targeted to aspiring artists and songwriters. This day-long program hosted by Metalworks Institute is one in a series of workshops that will take place in participating cities across Canada from September 16th to October 10th, 2010.

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!