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CMW Deadlines Fast Approaching!

LAST CALL for APPLICATIONS FOR CANADIAN MUSIC WEEK =B3INDIES=B2

Annual Awards Honour Independent Recording Artists

Independent recording artists have until November 1 only to apply for the
2003 Canadian Independent Music Awards, or =B3Indies=B2, to be held at the
Westin Harbour Castle Hotel in Toronto on Wednesday, February 26, 2003, par=
t
of kick-off celebrations for the 20th anniversary of Canadian Music Week
(CMW). Entry forms along with submission rules and regulations be obtained
from the CMW Web site at www.cmw.net or by contacting Moe McTague at (905)
858-4747 or via email at communications@cmw.net.

The =B3Indies=B2 are a juried event, celebrating outstanding achievement in
sound recording. The awards are limited to independent artists and cover
some 16 different genres of music from =B3Rock Album of the Year=B2 to
=B3Children=B9s Album of the Year=B2. Last year=B9s winners include: Ron Sexsmith
(Major Indie Album of the Year, Harry Manx (Blues Album of the Year) and
Manitoba (Electronica Album of the Year).

Presented by FACTOR, Indie Pool and Galaxie, The Continuous Music Network.

Four-day event brings together up-and-coming artists
and key music industry professionals in a live performance setting

Organizers of Canadian Music Week (CMW) are now accepting applications for
showcase spots at the 12th annual CMW Music Week Festival, running February
27 through March 1 at selected venues throughout downtown Toronto. The
deadline for applications is November 1, 2002. Entry forms can be obtained
from the CMW Web site at www.cmw.net, by calling (905) 858-4747, or via
email at communications@cmw.net.

Presented by Future Shop, the CMW Music Week Festival is one of the most
important events of its kind in Canada, bringing together up-and-coming
artists and key music industry professionals in a live performance setting.
Among the many artists who have launched their careers at the Festival are:
The Matthew Good Band, Semisonic, Holly McNarland, Serial Joe, Choclair and
The Rankins.

Artists who submit their showcase applications to CMW by November 1 are
automatically entered into the Future Stars Talent Search. Sponsored by
Future Shop, the Talent Search attracts over 300 independent groups and
artists annually. Participants vie for a grand prize, which includes a
recording contract with Universal Music Canada.



About Canadian Music Week
Celebrating its 20th anniversary, Canadian Music Week is the single biggest
entertainment initiative in Canada dedicated to the expression and growth o=
f
the country=B9s media and entertainment industries. CMW combines two
information-intensive conferences; a cutting-edge trade exposition; five
awards shows and the CMW Music Week Festival. Held over a four-day period
from February 27 to March 1, 2003 in Toronto Canada, the event attracts
participants from across the country and around the world.

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For additional information or interviews, contact:
Julie Giles, Holmes Creative Communications
Tel: 416-628-5609
E-mail: jgiles@holmesmark.com

Maureen McTague, Canadian Music Week
Tel: 905-858-4747
E-mail: communications@cmw.net




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CMW Deadlines Fast Approaching!



CMW Deadlines Fast Approaching!

LAST CALL for APPLICATIONS FOR CANADIA=
N MUSIC WEEK “INDIES”

Annual Awards Honour Independent Record=
ing Artists

Independent recording artists have=
 until November 1 only to apply for the 2003 Canadian Independent Music A=
wards, or “Indies”, to be held at the Westin Harbour Castle =
Hotel in Toronto on Wednesday, February 26, 2003, part of kick-off celebrati=
ons for the 20th anniversary of Canadian Music Week (CMW). Entry forms along=
 with submission rules and regulations be obtained from the CMW Web site at =
www.cmw.net or by contacting Moe McTague at (905) 858-4747 or via email at c=
ommunications@cmw.net.

The “Indies” are a juried event, celebrating outstanding achiev=
ement in sound recording. The awards are limited to independent artists and =
cover some 16 different genres of music from “Rock Album of the Year&#=
8221; to “Children’s Album of the Year”. Last year’s=
 winners include: Ron Sexsmith (Major Indie Album of the Year, Harry Manx (B=
lues Album of the Year) and Manitoba (Electronica Album of the Year).

Presented by FACTOR, Indie Pool and Galaxie, The Continuous Music Network.<=
BR>

Four-day event brings together up-and-=
coming artists
and key music industry professionals in a live performance setting

Organizers of Canadian Music Week (CMW) are now accepting ap=
plications for showcase spots at the 12th annual CMW Music Week Festival<=
/B>, running February 27 through March 1 at selected venues throughout downt=
own Toronto. The deadline for applications is November 1, 2002. Entry forms =
can be obtained from the CMW Web site at www.cmw.net, by calling (905=
) 858-4747, or via email at communications@cmw.net.

Presented by Future Shop, the CMW Music Week Festival is one of the =
most important events of its kind in Canada, bringing together up-and-coming=
 artists and key music industry professionals in a live performance setting.=
 Among the many artists who have launched their careers at the Festival are:=
 The Matthew Good Band, Semisonic, Holly McNarland, Serial Joe, Choclair and=
 The Rankins.

Artists who submit their showcase applications to CMW by November 1 are aut=
omatically entered into the Future Stars Talent Search. Sponsored by =
Future Shop, the Talent Search attracts over 300 independent groups and arti=
sts annually. Participants vie for a grand prize, which includes a recording=
 contract with Universal Music Canada.



About Canadian Music Week
Celebrating its 20th anniversary, Canadian Music Week is the single big=
gest entertainment initiative in Canada dedicated to the expression and grow=
th of the country’s media and entertainment industries. CMW combines t=
wo information-intensive conferences; a cutting-edge trade exposition; five =
awards shows and the CMW Music Week Festival. Held over a four-day period fr=
om February 27 to March 1, 2003 in Toronto Canada, the event attracts partic=
ipants from across the country and around the world.

###


For additional information or interviews, contact:
Julie Giles, Holmes Creative Communications
Tel: 416-628-5609
E-mail: jgiles@holmesmark.com

Maureen McTague, Canadian Music Week
Tel: 905-858-4747
E-mail: communications@cmw.net





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