Honey Jam Canada 2020

Honey Jam Honey Jam Canada 2020

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2010 th anniversary. We’re so grateful for for grateful so We’re anniversary. - - 19. So many many So 19. all hands on on hands all networking opportunities, performances, world. Through the impactful experiences; the events whether its the music industry here in Toronto and in Canada and right around the ensuring that female artists have the opportunities, theyneed to thrive in own dreams. We know that weneed to do better when it comes to feel empowered and be supported to have a voice and to realize their HoneyJam Canada female artists, women right across our country will world for that matter and I’m happy that through the work being done at art as a great unifier. It's the universal language for our city and for the to name a few. I’vealways seen art and music and all different forms of Furtado and Melanie Fiona as well as Juno Award winner spotlight on a global scale including Grammy Awardwinners Nelly industry. Your work has brought countless Canadian artists into the promoting and celebrating female artists in Canada’s thriving music past 25 years youhave been doing incredible work in supporting and Congratulations to HoneyJam Canada on your 25 Congratulatory greetings from MayorJohn Tory incredible incredible milestone. to help produce going forward. Congratulations once again on an community and I look forward to all the incredible talent that youare going HoneyJam Canada for all the incredible work that youdo to build up our inclusive city and country that we livein. So, I want to once again thank reputation is one that is equitable and reflective of the diverse and the work of HoneyJam Canada that we can help ensure that this gained a global reputation for our world class music scene and its through those aspiring artists right across this country. Over the years Toronto has workshops Honey Jam Canada is making a difference in the lives of songwriting 2010 th Anniversary. For the camps, camps, or industry Jully Black Black just treasure. treasure. Congratulations! I amwishing you 25 more plus the community and mentor the girls. support you’vethat shown am grateful I for me,the opportunity to be a part of I’mgrateful the for you work that other do for people, I’mgrateful the for comejourney that from of creating a eternally career I’m myself,for grateful. celebrated and acknowledged and seen and supported. And someone whose You created a space and a young, platform for emerging femaletalent feel to Canada femalefor talent. ago would that be so necessary the industry for of entertainment and musicin doing anything is an accomplishment! Much creating less something 25 years Happy 25 anniversary! want to say congratulations to Honey Jam…and happy nurture this sisterhood within the city is beautiful and needed, and I You know, I feel like it’s already an uphill battle, so to foster and that don’t really have a blueprint to follow for how to get to success. hand to young creatives, women, super important to the city because they are offering a helping I think that programs like Honey Jam, particularly Honey Jam, are Winners Jessie Congratulatorygreetings from Grammy Award th Anniversary Anniversary Honey Jam,congratulations Reyez plus plus and Melanie Fiona who are in this massive ocean successful successful years. You are national a

2010 Ebonnie Melanie Melanie Fiona Jessie Jessie - 25 25 years of Reyez - one of those “bucket one of list” experiences! Definitely with also tosome producers. able work Music, a SOCAN eventwas BlueWill, and the artist, Chappell Music, attendeda tribute to Women in Ceremony, Award Warner we visitof the offices to attend Grammy Week!opportunity Along with the Angeles, we the togive able were an artist Canada in Los the Consulate of General assistance of GrammyWeek!!! before Covid,before with the

2010 inspired! endless amounts of food and treats. the ceremony wasfollowed byan after party where the attendees were treated to more live music, attractions, byartists like Lizzo, Ariana Grande, Billie Eilish, Lil Naz X, etc. The Grammys provide us witha lovely gift bag and and support was shown. Lots of laughs, tears, memories and tributes wereshared, manyamazing performances and shocked, everyone came together for an emotional evening. It was so heartwarming to see howmuch love Sadly in the studio with some local producers. Chairwoman of Motown) and Melanie Fiona (who is also a HoneyJam Alumni). Did I mention I got to meet Charlotte DayWilson, Ella Mai, the legendary SylviaRhone, Ms. Ethiopia (CEO and intelligent, talented, powerful, boss ‘Empowher’. the Canadian General Consulate office and then headed over to the Facebook and Instagram brunch called producers, songwriters, musicians, publishers, entertainment lawyers, artists, label reps wereall there. honoured to have been invited to this extravagant event! Neverin my life did I imagine I would be attending the Grammys so earlyin my career; I was veryhumbled and Tickets for whatyou asked?!... The 62nd Annual Grammy Awards!!! employees and got some veryhelpful insight on how the music business We visited the stunning Warner Music head office, had a tour and met BlueWill artist from WeekGrammy Feedback ran from a label perspective. • At At The Socan Pre After the Warner visit, wethen grabbed our tickets at the Staple Centre. Attending Grammy week in LA, wasan The big finale to this trip was, of course, the Grammys. It wasamazing evening filled with musical celebration. I I am thankful for this incredible experience. Thank you so much Honey Jam; I am forever grateful and so that that morning welearned the tragic news of Kobe Bryant‘s passing. Even though our hearts were saddened BlueWill This This wasone of myfavourite Grammy week events, not only wasI surrounded byhundreds of - Grammy Mixer, I waslucky enough to meet some of Canada’s music veterans - women, but it also gave me hope for myfuture career in this music industry. absolutely amazing 2010 experience. I I was also able to get some time – managers, managers, We visited much money if you fail to address what’s happening to black black to so you happening making are what’s racism. who intentionalchangetransformative it comes antito when address to artists that and doesn’t there meaningful, wesee end willgesture fail black you hope thatis thatmedia. The theirif on social performative the people.” about money much talking calls day, proponents one withof wasasked for and pause reflect a to music industry the where marched panels on promoted and blackout racism, Tuesday on participated songs, protest wrote artists Our Centre. Action formoney Black theraise tothe Block4Blac Legal fundraiser o Activism f for We2020. volunteeredsponsors at promotional f and were Many companies companies and blackMany posted individuals squares played a huge part in our livesin our overplayed ahuge part the summer saying “I don’t want to sit on Zoom Zoom on sit to want don’t “I

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2010 this this openly about your goals and struggles was invaluable After a few months I realized that because of quarantine and lockdown just being able to talk to another artist me was so exciting at first because I was ready to learn and soak in as much as I could to improve my craft. songwriting, live shows, basic production on Logic, recording, mixing and a lot more. topics like work life balance, building relationships, navigating relationships in the whosays one of the producers in the programme and used her volunteer hours to mentor Honey Jam artist HoneyJam alum community participation through volunteer activity. potential employers & business partners, develop entrepreneurial business and soft skills and encourage entrepreneurial training sessions, offer networking opportunities to broader their contact base of collaborators, tips & tools for building and developing a professional profile, facilitate hands including interactive group webinars and tutorials. The goals are to provide access to industry mentors; share offers a series of curated production Canada’sPublishers Programme Music “WomenStudio”the in : “ the the 2 - 3 hour LUKALA blocks blocks of learning and deep discussions have been a huge help for me. We covered mentored mentored some of the producers and another o - related opportunities and networking experiences to producer

2010 .” ne of our alums - on technical workshops and is is a national accelerator that industry, studio setup, The idea of a mentor for , ReenySmith Kelsey Vaz - songwriters, was industry with industry some our with young artists. of HoneyJamalum Jordan Alexanderreturnedto shareher experiences in the

2010 surprised her with surpriseda medley her with of her that hits blew her away! through the industryhermanager as SandyPandya actedmoderator. as We informative,inspiring experienceSerenaRyder with One beautiful serenesummer afternoon we gatheredat Arthausfor a moving,

2010 – hearing about her journey • of myartistry. It wasboth a humbling and humble experience. has had similar experiences to me on her wayto success meant a to lot me and has encouraged me on the path my creative process are key. Having the opportunity to sit and listen to an established artist and learning that she • workshops I reallyenjoy learning about the industry. pleasure and verythankful to have listened to her story. Thank you again for such amazing and educating artist and doing is so amazing. I loved that she wasable to share something hard and difficult with all of such us a tonight I felt veryconnected to her and • • state of mind. And that creativity wasonly made possible after coming out of a dark place. many about people telling artists what and is what isn't aligned withwho theyare. That resonated withme on so • them know and trust each other verywell, it also gave the interview a different energy. need to be seen. It's easier to see someone and understand them when they don't create barriers. Since both of well seeing as how people who've been in the music industry for long so haven't been tainted by fame or for a • Ryder Serena and and collaborating with teams that help will us reach wideraudiences than wecould on our own. term career where we are able to balance creativity and sensitivity to the worldaround us, with communicating awareness playin the livesof professional artists. This important is to me because it spoke to maintaining a long to to lead a self The most impactful part, besides sharing my craft, was discussing the intricacies of mindfulness and self pushing for this to happen, I'm beyond grateful. AUTHENTICITY. The highlight for me today wasseeing the physical product that Sandy & The conversation session with Thank you for having • levels. I also was reallytouched byher candid chat about mental health and how she couldn't write in that - directed career. Collaboration withcreatives and administrators who share the values that guide That was the bell that rang more than once for me. I cried twice... especially when she spoke - Attendee Feedback Attendee Serena Ryder I found her very inspiring and veryhumble I lovedeverything she said Serena I I lovedhow she fought depression and came back as an independent and Sandywas insightful to me, as an artist who has similar aspirations 2010 Serena created as a safe space. As Thank you for I’m Inspired! - - opportunityto co time in the beautiful Arthaus studio with a producer as well as a future Arthaus Sessions - write write with Serena! – 5 artists who attended received 1 free dayof studio

2010 individual experiences were highlighted, and their creative processes were explored. these artists found an opportunity female artists, Post Office and HoneyJam curated a songwriting have developed a long Songwriting Camp - lasting relationship that deepened in 2020. In celebration of our 25 through synchronicity. – United bymore than just music, Post Office Sound Inc and HoneyJam

2010 Together, their voices were amplified, their safe safe haven . With . With the support of Converse, th year of elevating follow up material. on the internet and not have a plan of action to promote it or any look like. grant money is going and what the roll out of the music is going to and collaborate with producers, make a solid plan for where the raw demos, and they needs reworking, which I had a feeling they would say as they're on the craft. They both said I had some strong material but a lot of it focused. The big take away from so insightful and wonderfully helpful! Feeling very inspired and “I also had great meetings with both Vivian and connecting us.” incredibly generous and kind woman, thank you so want to approach a label or start building a team. those supporters into a community. From there I’ll have leverage if I to am so grateful to have had that chat, it really reaffirmed that I what she thinks my next steps could look like for this first release.. I industry, the pros and cons of signing to a record label, as well as touched on what it’s like to be a black woman in the Canadian music “It was a really Fiona, FraserVivianHill and Barclay feedbackon her conversations Melanie with industry leaders Mentor Café,we connected artistsvirtually with Since we focus focus on building value for the supporters I have and building Fraser weren’t weren’t able to really really really stressed how useless it is to dump a single ” wonderful conversation with Melanie, we definitely definitely do – below below is ArtistKylaCharter’s both both of them need work. do do our annual in person

2010 They said to reach out was continue to focus Fraser! Fraser! They were She is such an so much for have have came with a $10,000 cash price towards the programme Recognition Toronto Arts Foundation RoyThompson Award of – we we were thrilled to win this prestigious award which

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2010 of AV…. Absolutely phenomenal indeed each and everyperformance. Angeline’s graceful commentary and hosting duties, Mel’s DJ selections, and quality for the full 2 hours. Won Wonderful covers and such a variety of music and song. Exceptional, flawless delivery of This show wasoff da chain. Everyone wasamazing on the bed to watch! friends watched together texting each other throughout the show. And we all enjoyed it, even my cat Bruce perched Sade act, Joy Lapps looked and sounded incredible, Christina Smith NEEDS TO BE SIGNED. Me, my family and and from different camera angles, I could feel their emotion and see their eyes and excitement. I loved the opening Because I had it on my smart tv screen, it gave it an HD feel, I was able to see the performance without obstruction were talking to the viewers at home . I just felt, overall, this was tight Viewers amazing experience to be able to perform withHoney Jam again! performance! I gained a lot of followers after the show as welland received very kind messages ! material when there is an opportunity! I had a lot of my friends , familyand industry friends tune in to watch the the girls that performed and connected with them all on Instagram. We have been talking about collaborating on the & kind. Everything was perfect from the vocal performance coaching, band rehearsals, photographers sound & at The show wasamazing! I had such an incredible time performing. Everyone wasso YOU! It was an absolute honor to be able to perform for your 25th anniversary. Thank you for alwayssupporting Still haven’t come down from last night’s performance. It felt SO good to be back on stage mygoodness. of this fantastic event. was amazed to see the excellence, professionalism, and the talent that transpired came and did 100 percent on that stage! paved the way before us. Every artist did amazing,everything was thought out and it was evident tations Artists concert the following message fromFeedback and Viewers Concert Artists • ElMocambo of COVID I I also gained followers, got some amazingmedia opportunities, and - - It It was an amazing concert! I was truly blessed to be a part of such a historic event. We did not let Bravo!! event. event. I can’t wait to see what else is in store being a part ! I’m so grateful to be part of such an incredible community of female artists. - 19 stop us from not only celebrating 25 years of Honey Jam but also women in music who have I I think this show was my – - here are just a few… a are just here Nuff I I got a ton of positive fave

respect and love! 2010 . . The performances were amazingand I LOVED how some of them – unforgettable!! I was literally glued to mycomputer screen – we were inundated with hundreds of positive hundredsof with inundatedwere we feedback feedback especially on social media. Everyone - fashion, delivery, staging, enthusiasm. of of this Honey Jam Family. Love u guys! am beyond grateful to have been part throughout the duration of the accommodating, professional I I wasable to chat with Such Such an that that every THANK limi - one - greeting in the heart of the City!!the of heart in the greeting congratulatorythis see people of of thousands billboardSquare Dundas

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2010 [email protected] For more information Contact: Ebonnie Rowe www.honeyjam.com / twitter & Instagram: @thehoneyjam 2010