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"There's no threat," he continues, postponed for some period of time, until the The following local Toronto area bands will Slaight, regard to the recent development of Digital "because the audio tape is 5 years down the CDs are a little bit more established than they appear on Q107's 1986 Homegrown album, firstbri Audio Tane (DAT) and what effect this new road, while the CD is a reality ... now!! I on- are at this point in time. Remember, we, in Vol. VIII:Everest, The Hush, Shattered Honeym configuration might have on the burgeoning ly wish I had our plant operational today." the industry, have been talking about CDs for Heart, Bleecker Street, The Jitters, Red Let- and San new Compact Disc market. A consensus of Philosophe and CINRAM has the best 4 years, but to the general consumer, it's a ter, Thief, China Blue, Simon Chase, Vienna, charts in opinion from industry people would indicate of both worlds anyway, being as they are relatively new thing - about one year old." Diamond, and Tabula Rasa. The album will just corn that DAT poses no threat to CDs at this time. major players in the manufacturing side of From a dollar standpoint, several com- be distributed by MCA. These bands will par- The "There is absolutely no threat to the CD the audio tape market. "We're very involved panies report that CDs are now equal to ticipate in a Pepsi Cola -sponsored showcase also give marketbythisnewaudiotape in the field of audio tape," Philosophe points cassettes in sales - and well ahead of albums, which be held at Toronto's Copa (June 10 top 3 ho configuration,"saysIsidorePhilosophe, out, "so when the digital tape becomes a particularly in the classical field. Of course, through 12). excess of President of CINRAM, the leader in the field reality, we'll be in as well." unit sales are much smaller in comparison. The above was a joint statement made by ed by a of manufacturing of disc/cassettes, and a Says Don Kollar, Vice President and It's expected that with an increase in produc- Gary Slaight,Vice President & General ecutives major organization in the development of General Manager of RCA's Record Division, tivityof CDs,therewillbe more Manager of Q107, and Colin Moore, Direc- The Compact Disc replication for the Canadian "If the quality of Digital Audio Tapes are simultaneous cassette/LP/CDreleases, tor of Marketing for Pepsi -Cola Canada. produces comparable - and the price is half - where which should add to the sales potential of This is the first year that Pepsi is spon- ed on th `86 Telethon of stars for does that put the consumer?" He continues CDs. soring the event. Producti with "I think however, the CD will be Oates also points out that the future of Launched by Q107in1978,The be allow Children's Hospital around, as a prestige configuration for a long CDs is wide open. "With their portability ," Homegrown Contest is open to local bands stage ar says Oates, "buyers will be attracted by the through the form of a competitionor Music St Using the theme, "Let The Children Know long time." Don Oates,Vice President,Sales & fact they can take their CDs from the living "playdown". The best entries are given the The You Care", the 2nd Annual Telethon for room to the backyard, to the car. There is opportunity to be included on the annual clothing Toronto's Children's Hospital is set for June Marketing for CBS, says, "Any new con- also the new Disc -man CD units, which will Homegrown Album, and showcased in con- consultir. 15, beginning at 8 pm. The telethon will be figuration giving the same product that's cur- rently out there, is a threat against the current attract yet another type of buyer." certs throughout Toronto. The broadcast live and in stereo from CFTO-TV's Holding back on the introduction of the There were close to 650 entries to the at Certai studios in Toronto (Agincourt). The 24 -hr. configurations - just as CDs were a threat to albums and cassettes." He continues with "If new Digital Audo Tape would no doubt be contest this year, more than double of any awarded fund-raiser will feature Canadian and U.S. beneficial to the CD market, which now has "Over the years,"notes broadcas recording, TV, movie and sport stars, and this configuration is in place of one of the 3 previousyear. configurations that are out there now - there sufficient CD manufacturing facilities either "To will be anchored by CFTO-TV news per- in operation, or nearing completion to satisfy without ; sonalities Christine Bentley and Ken Shaw. is little or no benefit to us as a manufacturing Labyrinth soundtrack and distributing company. If it ends up get- this growing market. "According to plan, "the HI Guest hosts will include Johnny Lombardi, we'll be in operation by early 1987," says President of CHIN Radio, CHUM's John ting more buyers interested in music, and features Bowie tracks having incremental sales, as we believe CDs Philosophe. "We're building a facility for 24 Majhor, and CFNY's Ted Woloshyn. Others million units, and will open in 1987 prepared The soundtrack for the film Labyrinth, ex- Ezrir to be firmed. have at this point, then it would be something pected to open across Canada in June, con- we would be looking at with eager anticipa- to do 6 million - and the following year - 12 for n Performing on the telethon will be Eye million." tains5new songs from David Bowie. Eye, Raffi, Triumph, Teenage Head, Karen tion." Underground has already been taken as the Bob Ezr Silver, The Good Brothers, The Genes, first single and releaed on the EMI label. This ing the Shirley Eikhard, The Carlton Showband, The Black Music Awards hit a new high track guests Chaka Khan, Luther Vandross, the'70: Booze Mothers, Salome Bey, Billy 'Elvis' and Albert Collins. Stewart': Cann, Eugene Clarke, Sari Featherstone, Daniel Cauderion's struggle to gain more gestedthatthe black music community Bowie also stars in the film, directed by single to Paul Christopher, and many more. recognition for black music in Canada came should be more visible in the recording field, Jim Henson of The Muppets fame, although which w A number of TV, film, and rock and pop another step closer with this year's Black and he cautioned the industry generally, to is should be noted that this film is not an This trac names who couldn't attend the telethon have Music Association of Canada's (BMAC) 2nd give more recognition to black music. "animated venture". George Lucas, known Martyn then presented BMAC Hall of new file; sent along pre -taped videos. These include annual awards.It'sobvious BMAC still for his work on Star Wars, takes Executive featuring Glass Tiger, Midge Ure, Feargal Sharkey, hasn't got the full support of the country's Fame Awards to The Tradewinds, Syd Producer credits for the film. Markowitz of Toronto's Bluenote, and to readied 1 AlanThicke,DonaldSutherland,Don black music industry, hut coupled with what Bowie and Arif Mardin produced the The Adams, Michael Hogan, Robin Leach, to he did have along with the support of the Mike "Protector" Ledgerson. soundtrack from which 2 videos are expected BMAC Awards of Merit in the musical rock one name just a few. Canadian music industry, which was well to boost single releases. co-writt( field, were as follows: The celebrity telephones will be manned represented at the awards luncheon, there Valiance by Cagney & Lacey's Harvey Atkin, Jack would appear to be the beginnings of a solid TOP FEMALE VOCALIST as there Newman, Ron James, and Kathy Laskey, as move to gain a foothold.