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Exhibitors so far!

Fender
 

Today, FMIC brands include Fender®, Squier®, Gretsch®, Jackson®, Charvel®, EVH®, SWR® and Groove Tubes®, among others. FMIC also manufactures a complete line of professional audio equipment under the Fender brand, including the innovative Passport® portable sound system. Fender also offers a complete line of accessories, including strings, authorized replacement parts, cases, straps, clothing and much more.

Come and meet the Regional Representative from Fender!!!

Gibson
 

The home of Gibson electric guitars today is "Gibson USA," built in 1974 in Nashville specifically for the production of Gibson's Les Paul guitars. Although the entire guitar industry went through a slump in the late '70s, the spirit of innovation remained strong at Gibson. In response to a growing demand for vintage stylings, Gibson tapped its rich history  and reissued the dot-neck version of the ES-335 in 1981 and the flametop sunburst Les Paul in 1982. At the same time, two legendary guitarists joined Gibson- B.B. King in 1980 with the Lucille model and Chet Atkins in 1982 with his new concept of a solidbody acoustic guitar.

Come and meet the Regional Representative from Gibson!!!

D’Addario Canada
 

D’Addario Canada is an importer and distributor of musical accessories and instruments. These products are sold exclusively to music retail stores across Canada. The company was established in 1988 to market, promote, and service the D’Addario family name brand of quality string products to both consumers and the trade. Over the years D’Addario Canada has expanded to include other D’Addario & Co. proprietary brands of accessories: Evans Drumheads, Planet Waves, HQ Percussion, Rico Reeds, and Puresound Snare Wires. D’Addario Canada is the official appointed importer and distributor for all D’Addario & Co. brands as well as numerous other independent and established brand name products, all of which have been added over the years to compliment our catalogue. This makes D’Addario Canada an important “one stop” source for accessories for the Canadian retail market.

With knowledgeable, professional, and informed staff, D’Addario Canada is proud to offer excellent order fill and speedy delivery service. Come to the conference and meet their Regional Representative. 

Long & McQuade
 

Long & McQuade is Canada`s biggest music store offering a huge selection of musical instruments and music lessons across Canada. Guitars & Drums!

The Long & McQuade Rock Skool is a program designed to encourage youth musicians to experience the thrill of playing and performing in a group as early as possible. • Our students range from ages 10 to 16 years old and have performed at various venues across Kingston, including at the KRock Centre (Frontenac games). • Long & McQuade’s current location is 1057 Midland Avenue • Call (613) 384-9225. • Lesson Centre e-mail: kingstonlessons@long-mcquade.com

1057 Midland Ave Kingston, Ontario

Matthew Woodward

Matthew has  been playing and teaching guitar a long time. He began playing guitar professionally in nightclubs and bars before he had even finished high school. Since then he has never stopped playing in bands , he has been a full-time musician, teaching and playing guitar almost his entire life. Ask other teachers about the extent of their experience.  A guitar will give back everything you put into it and more, but learning to play one does take some effort. It is NOT a quick-gratification thing. Matthew expects and gets results and will motivate you . 

Loughborough Lake Holiday Park and The Canadian Guitar Festival 2016 
 

Loughborough Lake Holiday Park located at 3060 Sydenham Road, Elginburg, ON to the Kingston Ontario Music Conference. The Loughborough Lake Holiday Park is the Host to the Canadian Guitar Festival and numerous outdoor concerts. Del Vezeau is dedicated to promoting live music in our community and is already planning for the 2016 show.

 

The Canadian Guitar Festival has always been first and foremost about the music. Over the years we have been fortunate enough to bring the most talented masters of the fingerstyle guitar in the world to some of the most knowledgeable and appreciative audiences in the world. Our Fingerstyle Competition has launched many on to recording contracts and international recognition.

Roswell Rehearsals
 

Roswell Rehearsals is a new music rehearsal facility in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. Roswell combine’s comfortable surroundings with professional equipment for rehearsal and teaching use, or just to jam with friends.
Roswell Rehearsals also provides space for auditions, filming music video’s, showcasing to industry pro’s and to practice stage technique. Ideal for hobby, student and pro musicians, vocalists, DJ’s and
teachers. All on ground level, fully wheelchair accessible, washrooms, spares shop, refreshments, lounge and free parking. A purpose built rehearsal space in the West End, combining professional
attitude with the heart of a small business.

 

For more info call Anita or Trevor Johnson on 613 583 5178, find them on Facebook, Twitter and www.roswellrehearsals.ca for 24hour booking

Canadian Federation of Musicians
 

About Local 518 Kingston. The AFM has been promoting and protecting professional musicians for over 110 years. Local 518 has been serving Kingston and area musicians since 1920 and continues to be an effective advocate for musicians’ rights in the workplace (be that a nightclub, theatre, a symphony stage, in a recording studio, or on tour). The AFM and Local 518 protect the recorded works musicians produce from being exploited, and protect our members live performances by providing several types of benefit programs that help them to build successful careers. Members of Local 518 of the AFM are secure in knowing that their organization is actively lobbying to promote legislation and public awareness that protects musicians’ interests, negotiating collective bargaining agreements with the recording industry, motion picture industry, jingle industry, TV networks, theatre, National Public TV and Radio, and providing excellent wages and working conditions for its members. Come and meet the Regional Representative from the Canadian Federation Of Musicians and sign up for an information session.

The Musicians' Rights Organization Canada 
 

The Musicians' Rights Organization Canada (MROC) is a not - for - profit collective that collects and distributes royalties for performers. These royalties are payable under copyright legislation and reflect the rights of performers to be paid fairly for the broadcast and public performance of their recorded works. In Canada, these royalties cover a variety of broadcasts, including commercial radio, CBC radio, satellite radio and background music. Until recently, only songwriters have received royalties when their songs have been broadcast. Organizations like SOCAN are responsible for distributing these royalties to songwriters. Now, because of legislation that recognizes the contribution of performers in the creation of sound recordings, royalties are also available for performers. MROC is responsible for distributing these royalties to performers. How it works — if you are a musician or vocalist who has performed as a featured or background performer on a sound recording in the last 50 years, MROC may have royalties for you.

Yorkville
 

Yorkville Sound is a privately owned Canadian Company located in Pickering, Ontario. Yorkville designs and manufactures all of its North American built products at the 150,000 square foot Pickering facility. Currently Yorkville Sound manufactures a full line of professional PA products including mixers, amplifiers, active and passive loudspeaker cabinets and lighting in Canada, at the Pickering facility. Yorkville Sound also designs and manufactures a complete line of Canadian made tube and solid state instrument amplifiers under the Traynor brand for Canada, the US and export markets.the ART and ARTcessories brands.

Traynor
 

Traynor is a brand of bass amplifiers and guitar amplifiers, the first brand formed by Yorkville Sound. The Traynor brand, named for founder Peter Traynor, began in 1963 with the Dynabass bass amplifier, a rental product.[1] Traynor first became popular in Canada by providing less expensive versions of the circuits used in Marshall and Fender amplifiers of the time.[2] The revived brand now produces a wide range of electric, acoustic, and bass guitar amps.

Ironclad Graphics
 

BAND MERCH- We have been printing merchandise for bands for almost a decade. Contact us about small runs, or multi-design runs for your entire tour. Package deals, promo items and more!
BREWERY MERCH- Merchandise programs for small and medium sized breweries. Products range from apparel, to glass wear, promo items, event tents and more.
ROLLER DERBY MERCH- Team merchandise, as well as custom uniforms and player merchandise programs.

Sound Works

 

Founded in 1998, Kingston Sound Works offers a wide array of products and services for musicians, music professionals, and venue managers throughout eastern Ontario.

 

RENTALS

  • Lighting

  • Live Sound and Pro Audio

  • Instruments & Back Line

  • D. J. Equipment & Services

  • Audio Visual Equipment

  • Staging

Centre Stage Music

 

With over 25 years in the music retail business we have experience and the product selection, price, and service needed to offer you the greatest value for your music purchases.   

 Fast friendly service, great prices, and knowledgeable staff is our commitment to you. 

 Centre Stage Music carries some of the finest musical instruments available, guitars, drums, basses, keyboards and brass. We have the largest drum selection in Eastern Ontario . We are a full service music store, providing new and used instruments, music books, accessories, strings, amplifying equipment, recording equipment, amplifier repair, guitar repair, and customizing in our in store repair shop. 

 We also offer rentals and lessons. 

 We have a large inventory of the most popular instruments, and offer a special order service. 

 In addition to our large selection of new instruments, Centre Stage Music offers pre-owned instruments. 

METCALFE MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT 

 

 

Metcalfe Music Entertainment is a full service entertainment company booking Artists and Groups who perform cover songs and/or original music. We have access to many major recording and touring artists. Our entertainment roster includes single artists, duos, trios, and various size bands right up to full 15 piece orchestras to satisfy all of your entertainment needs. We have a full spectrum of performers in the Rock, Blues, Jazz, Pop, Celtic, Folk and Country flavoured genres with music from the 40’s up to the current day. We have OOMPAH duos and 3 piece to 7 piece OOMPAH bands for OktoberFest and solo and duo performers who do Christmas shows just to get you in the holiday spirit. We feature a fine selection of Tribute Artists and Bands, Corporate Show & Wedding Bands, Look-A-Like impersonators, children's performers including Santa Claus, various styles of dancers from Step Dancers to Belly Dancers and stand-up comedians. If your event is suited more to top quality DJ, VJ or Karaoke services, we can provide trained and professional spinners to play high quality pre-recorded music for that special event. We can provide magicians, jugglers, unicyclists, hypnotists, clowns, palm readers, face painters & buskers to entertain and instruct both children and adults. We can help you with team building events.

 

Longshot Records is a modern recording studio, located in the west end of Kingston, Ontario, Canada. The facility offers a creative environment featuring the latest in audio technology. Whether its crafting a music recording, voice over, or live performance, Longshot Records has the experience and knowledge to get the job done.

MusicFly is dedicated & devoted to promoting live music and every other facet of our local music community.  MusicFly strives to see the local music scene thrive.  How?? …..By putting all local music information in one easy to navigate place. If we can get more people out to the venues to watch our amazing musicians, promote all of our spectacular music stores and services that we have to offer then we are succeeding. Search around, explore, share and enjoy www.musicfly.ca, the site that was built by and for people just like you…MUSIC LOVERS!!!

Broken Chart Records seeks new talent to benefit from the expertise of owner Michael George.  Upon graduating from the prestigious MUSICIANS INSTITUTE in Los Angeles, California, Michael George  founded the MUSICIANS REFERRAL SERVICE.

 

Michael was responsible for landing many students in roles on TV ( FAME ), movies (The Light Of Day with MICHAEL J. FOX and JOAN JETT), onto cruise ships, into bands,  and teaching jobs. Michael’s extensive travel and experience in front of audiences and behind the scenes worldwide have provided him with influential connections in the music business.

MusicMates is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to creating social opportunities for children, youth and adults through music.

Programming is designed to encourage social skills and create friendships. Programs offer children, youth and adults the opportunity to make friends, learn sign language, and practice important social skills, while enjoying music!

Ink-Tegrity Tattoo Studio offers quality tattoos by talented artists.  Ink-Tegrity Tattoo Studio opened in 2013 and quickly gained positive attention from happy clientele.  Owners/artists Jo & Max Perodin are committed to fair and transparent pricing.  http://www.ink-tegrity.com

 

Byron Pascoe

Currently an entertainment lawyer, Byron began his professional career managing a TV and new media production company that produced comedy programming for CBC, MuchMusic, G4TV, and created some of the earliest online prank comedy programming.  During Law School, he co-founded the Charter Project, a national education initiative about the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

During Law School, he co-founded the Charter Project, a national education initiative about the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

At Edward's Professional Corporation, Creative Law (www.edwardslaw.ca), Byron provides legal services to professionals in Music, Film, TV, New Media among other creative clients.

Byron works with musicians and music companies to assist with record label agreements, publishing contracts, distribution deals, producer agreements, and band agreements.  He lives in Ottawa, and works with musicians across Ontario.

Shure, the Most Trusted Audio Brand Worldwide with a history of audio innovation that began in 1925, has turned a passion for making great microphones and audio electronics into an obsession.  No wonder Shure continues to set the worldwide industry standard for superior microphones and audio electronics.

Barcadia "Take a step back in time where you hear the flicking of pinball paddles,smell of theatre popcorn and the clinking of quarters. To top it off you can enjoy a cold beverage aswell, with catchy character named cocktails and 18 drafts to choose from. It's a daytime relaxing feel or a bopping fun vibe into the evening hours. Barcadia also has private and/or birthday party packages for all ages available.
Contact info@barcadia.ca  if you have any questions or comments 
....relive your youth.....

 

Arden’s Since 1967 Ardens Music has been serving Eastern Ontario. We are the perfect mix of the stock of the big boys and the small town service. Come in try a few instruments, chat about music, we think you will like our new store :)

 

James C. McColl  Images

Professional photographer James C. McColl specializes in local sports ( All ), live entertainment, political events, and weather photography.  He offers great rates for new bands, musicians and sports teams.  Email James for more information at:    mccoll99@hotmail.com

 

Inspired Minds

Students and Parents Choose Inspired Minds Music for a variety of reasons including;

– Passionate, Engaging and Fun Teachers

– Professional Studios with Recording Capabilities

– Online Practice Log

– Weekly Lesson Notes for Parents Online

– Performance Opportunities

– Simplified Tuition Payments

– Flexible Makeup Policy

Tri-Art Audio
 

Tri-Art Audio is pleased to offer you our family of HiFi audio systems! We are a company that designs, manufactures and assembles our products in Kingston on the North shore of Lake Ontario in Canada. Tri-Art Audio grew out of a desire by its founder, Steve Ginsberg, to create audio systems of the highest possible quality and value for distinct levels of audiophiles: something for the entry level, the enthusiast and the experienced audiophile. Within each of these levels, a passion for sonic purity and exceptional design was the objective. In order to accomplish the highest audio performance within each level, a number of creative approaches were used to merge technology with elements of design. An extreme attention to detail and craftsmanship, along with an in-depth understanding of audio transmission, has resulted in the finest sonic purity and fine-form aesthetic possible within each of Tri-Art Audio’s series.

Like A Voss
 

Like A Voss Social Media clients include small start-up companies looking to expand, medium sized business, well-established brands, and non-profit organisations. Through our work creating powerful social media brands and showing real results, we have become a recognised brand in social media management. Our team members are up to date with the latest technologies, media trends, and are keen to provide the highest quality of service to our clients.

Sweet Home Music Festival
 

We want to bring the first ever country music festival to Kingston (and surrounding area). Currently, we are in the market research stage and we would appreciate it if you took the time to fill out this short survey. Everyone who completes it will be entered to win TWO VIP passes.

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