Introduction by Artistic Director Kat Leonard
 
We were honoured to have the legendary Jeff Woods speak at our Mississauga Music Expo this past October 2016. He gave us insights of the rock and roll world! Listen in!

www.jeffwoodsradio.com

Voice of Classic Rock, Author and Host of Records & Rockstars

From Mississauga Music Expo October 2015

Ins and Outs of the Music Industry with Vanessa Markov, Demetrius Nath, and Tina Cole (Mama Swag)

Vanessa Markov
Artist Development/Branding/Management
Vanessa is a local artist mentor and manager specializing in helping artists find balance between their authentic identities and building strong music brands. Growing up a music fanatic and passionate writer, Vanessa first found her footing in the industry as a music journalist, where she spent 7 years developing relationships with artists, leaders, and innovators in her community while building a professional background in digital marketing. She now dedicates most of her time designing and implementing marketing strategies that have resulted in millions of views and thousands in revenue for independent artists.

Demetrius Nath
Owner of antiskeptic entertainment, Demetrius Nath has led countless marketing & promotions campaigns for music, film & brands. Some of the artists worked with include Alexisonfire, Arkells, Bush, Cancer Bats, City and Colour, Danko Jones, Dolly Parton, Feist, Mark Ronson, Melanie C, Paul Brandt, The Sheepdogs & Tokyo Police Club. He recently launched a not for profit initiative called Mississauga Music & is also the lead singer-songwriter in the hard rock band MAYBE MAY. In addition, he is passionate about seafood.
http://www.antiskepticentertainment.com/
http://www.MAYBEMAY.com/
http://www.MississaugaMusic.com/

Tina Cole (Mama Swag)
Known most affectionately as “Mama Swag”, donned upon her by both the emerging artists and young business professionals she mentors, Tina Cole has been driving and inspiring a standard of excellence in business over the last 30 years and now as a business leader turned philanthropist, brings her tenured success to the Canadian Entertainment Industry.

Ms. Cole draws from her seasoned business acumen in all aspects of business development. From branding, to operations re-structure, investor strategy, and even corporate promotion, Tina Cole has done it all for big business. She is now bringing these vital business disciplines and focused business strategies to the Canadian music scene in a grass roots way. Her extensive boardroom experience, having started, and re-aligned multiple successful businesses, now spurs a progressive approach to growth and artist development.

INs and OUTs about the Music Industry with Vanessa Markov, Demetrius Nath, Tina Cole aka Mama Swag

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