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.
Guest Lecture – Nov 12th, 2010: Designer and Lead Pyrotechnician at Pyrotek Special Effects – 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.
Guest Lecture – Nov 1st, 2010: Hockey Agent Superstar at Newport Sports Agency – 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.
Next Music Performance & Technology Audition Date: January 23rd, 2011
Metalworks Institute’s highly anticipated Music Performance & Technology Program audition dates have been announced! This groundbreaking curriculum is taking Canadian music education to a whole new level. Admission to the program is limited and based on the audition and interview results of prospective students.
Free Songwriting Workshop on September 25th, 2010
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.
Guest Lecture – Sep 17th, 2010: Senior Vice President of Tour Marketing & Promotion at Live Nation – Joey Scoleri
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!