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RADIO STARMAKER FUND ANNUAL REPORT 20#08 –2009 ANNUAL REPORT

RADIO TABLE OF CONTENTS STARMAKER #FUND

02. Message from the Chair 03. Board of Directors and Staff | Mandate 04 . Application Evaluation | Applications Submitted vs. Applications Approved 05. Tracking Success | Grant Allocation by Type of 07. -10. Radio Starmaker Funded Artists 12. Sales Certifications 14. Grant Allocation by Province | Grant Allocation by Genre 16. Grant Allocation by Music Industry Association 18. -19. Awards Won by Radio Starmaker Funded Artists 21. New Artists to Radio Starmaker Fund 23. Allocation of Funding by Category 25. -29. Condensed Financial Statements

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RADIO MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR STARMAKER #FUND

It is my pleasure in my second year as Another important issue for Starmaker is to ensure that I am very excited to see these excellent results and I look Chair of the Radio Starmaker Fund the funding is distributed broadly over new and emerg - forward to working further with the new Board and the to present our outstanding results ing talent and that we are not funding the same artists very capable staff here at Starmaker to continue to set from the fiscal year 2008-2009. repeatedly. This year in addition to our dramatic and meet these very high standards for supporting artists increase in applications we saw almost one third of these in . One of the primary goals of the applications from artists who were new to the Fund. Starmaker Fund from the time it was With new successful artists accessing the Fund each year created by broadcasters in 2001 was we can be sure that our funding is being optimized to to provide stable and consistent artist provide opportunities for a new generation of stars for centered funding for touring and the future. marketing support. One of the statistics we are most Rob Braide proud of is that 94% of all applications submitted this This year saw a new expanded collective initiative to pro - Executive Chair year were approved. This has been remarkably consistent vide funding to more music associations and festivals Radio Starmaker Fund over the past 7 years and illustrates that the Fund has than in previous years. Thanks in large part to careful been designed carefully to ensure that qualifying appli - management of our capital fund, we were able to provide cants can rely on support from us year over year. We were twice as much funding to festivals and conferences across able to maintain this very high measure of consistency the country. This guaranteed more performance and even though we had a dramatic increase in applications. networking opportunities for artists at premier events We experienced an increase of submitted applications of like North by Northeast, Pop and the Juno 51% but maintained our 94% approval average to meet Awards, to name just a few. the increased demand.

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RADIO BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND STAFF | STARMAKER MANDATE #FUND

FOR THE PERIOD FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2008 TO AUGUST 31, 2009, THE RADIO STARMAKER FUND MANDATE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WAS COMPRISED OF: The mandate of the Radio Starmaker Fund is to make a substantial and discernable difference to CHAIR DIRECTORS DIRECTORS CON’T. Rob Braide Julie Adam Bernie Finkelstein the careers of Canadian musical recording artists Senior Consultant Vice-President/General Manager/ President through artist driven marketing assistance, and Industry Relations and Contributions Program Director The Finkelstein Management Company to support the Canadian independent music Astal Media Radio Inc. 98.1 CHFI FM Toronto and Toronto, Ontario infrastructure. Montreal, National Assistant Program Director Rogers Broadcasting Limited Jian Ghomeshi VICE-CHAIR Toronto, Ontario President Created by the Canadian Radio-television and RJ Guha Wonderboy Entertainment Inc. Telecommunications Commission’s Radio Policy President Blair Bartrem Toronto, Ontario Matrix Entertainment Program Director Review of 1998, the Radio Starmaker Fund has Toronto, Ontario Q107, Corus Entertainment Inc. completed its eighth full year of operation. Toronto, Ontario STAFF: TREASURER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Andy McLean Shauna de Cartier Chip Sutherland French language artists are supported by Fonds Managing Director President RadioStar, although Radio Starmaker Fund NXNE /Management MANAGER, supports non-French language and instrumental Toronto, Ontario Toronto, Ontario FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION Rachel Oldfield projects originating from Quebec. SECRETARY David Corey Steve Kane Program Director MANAGER, President CHUM FM - CTV Inc. PROGRAMS AND APPLICATIONS Warner Music Canada Toronto, Ontario Jerry Leibowitz Toronto, Ontario

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RADIO APPLICATION EVALUATION | APPLICATIONS STARMAKER SUBMITTED VS. APPLICATIONS APPROVED #FUND SUCCESS FACT:

Applications to the Radio Starmaker Fund are evaluated on four major criteria: I The track record of the artist

I The amount of money invested by the applicant and his/her label

I The quality of the marketing plan, both the proposed RSF portion and the portion to which the applicant has committed through their significant investment

I The amount of money the Radio Starmaker Fund has available for the round In order to qualify for the Radio Starmaker Fund, artists are required to reach prescribed sales levels by genre and demonstrate a financial commitment to the marketing of their recorded project. For a detailed description of our criteria please visit our website at www.radiostarmakerfund.com. Furthermore, the artist must be a Canadian citizen or landed Marketing Canadian urban artists has become a massive immigrant, a resident of Canada and the ownership of the master recording must reside with a Canadian company. challenge for labels across the country. With limited outlets for publicity and promotion, it’s increasingly We continue to fund artists from a wide variety of musical genres and from every region of the country. difficult to compete with mass-marketed American hip- hop artists. With the generous assistance of the Radio Starmaker Fund, we were able to gain access to the mass media and compete with these international stars on a level playing field. As a result of our marketing initiatives , APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED VS. APPLICATIONS APPROVED we were able to deliver a top 10 single at radio, a top 5 video at MuchMusic, a MuchMusic Video Award and very strong business at both physical and digital retail. # OF QUALIFYING APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED # OF APPLICATIONS APPROVED % Stephen Gasparek National Marketing Manager TOTAL FISCAL YEAR 2008-2009 334 316 94.61% Entertainment

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RADIO TRACKING SUCCESS | STARMAKER GRANT ALLOCATION BY TYPE OF RECORD LABEL #FUND SUCCESS FACT:

TRACKING SUCCESS GEORGE We have established throughout the operation of the Fund a system of following up with our applicants to seek CANYON feedback on the impact of the funding. Statistics can only tell part of the story and we prefer to have specific and direct feedback from our applicants as to how they felt Starmaker assisted their goals. Throughout this report there are several success stories provided by our applicants that illustrates the very positive impact we are having on Canadian artists both here and abroad.

Canadian artist 's latest release "What I Do" has benefited greatly from the Radio Starmaker GRANT ALLOCATION BY TYPE OF RECORD LABEL Fund. The funding assistance was a pivotal part of an extensive phase two advertising campaign that included both regional radio and national television. A successful mobile marketing MAJOR LABELS INDIE LABELS QUASI-INDIE MISC. FUNDING TOTAL and promotional campaign was also developed in conjunction with targeted outdoor transit postering. Previously, the Radio TOTAL APPROVED FUNDING FOR FISCAL YEAR $512,035.15 $4,868,446.71 $576,030.20 $517,920.00 $6,474,432.06 Starmaker Fund aided in the release of George's "Classics" % OF TOTAL APPROVED FUNDING 7.91% 75.19% 8.90 % 8.00% 100% , as well as the ensuing cross-Canada tour behind that release. Through the on-going support of Starmaker, George Canyon's star continues to rise with multiple Juno Awards and CCMA Awards to his credit.

Andrew Patton Sr. Marketing Manager Universal Music Canada

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RADIO ARTIST PROFILE: STARMAKER #FUND

With the support of the Radio Starmaker Fund, Danny celebrity judge on YTV's Karaoke Star Junior, evaluating talent - Fernandes' debut release “Intro” was a great success. It ed young Canadians from coast to coast. debuted at #1 on iTunes its first week of release and has since delivered two gold singles, "Private Dancer" and "Fantasy". His In addition, Danny toured the country relentlessly with top acts latest single "Never Again" is currently climbing both the radio such as Flo Rida, , and . Touring and sales charts. Funding from Starmaker allowed us to focus the country on multiple occasions provided Danny with the our marketing on core outlets like radio, television and on-line, opportunity to personally promote “Intro” and allowed the as well as through street promotions. As a result, Danny's Canadian public to see his talent first-hand. This enabled his debut release has reached some incredible milestones to date, fans to become a part of his rise to stardom. with many more to follow. The exposure and support Danny has received for his debut Danny Fernandes was the biggest new Canadian artist at radio release has been humbling. It has enabled him to set the foun - in 2009, with over 50,000 spins to date. His last two singles dation for a long and prosperous career. The Radio Starmaker "Private Dancer" and "Fantasy" hit the Top 10 at radio nation - Fund has played a pivotal role in this success and has assisted ally. He had the greatest impressions and mass audience expo - in making Danny Fernandes Canada's newest pop sensation. sure of any new Canadian artist. Danny achieved back to back #1 videos at MuchMusic and a record five nominations at the MANNY DION 2009 MuchMusic Video Awards - tying for the most PRESIDENT nominations of the year. He also found time to appear as a CP MANAGEMENT & BOOKING INC. ANNUAL REPORT

RADIO RADIO STARMAKER FUNDED ARTISTS STARMAKER ROUND 28 #FUND SUCCESS FACT: # ARTIST APPROVED # ARTIST APPROVED 28 AARON PRITCHETT $9,000.00 28 $27,000.00 28 ALAIN LEFÈVRE $35,514.00 28 MADISON VIOLET $31,550.00 PRIESTESS 28 ANGÈLE DUBEAU & LA PIETÀ $30,040.00 28 MELISSA MCCLELLAND $10,000.00 28 ATTACK IN BLACK $16,500.00 28 MOBILE $75,750.00 28 $18,750.00 28 NDIDI ONUKWULU $9,000.00 28 BEDOUIN SOUNDCLASH $1,500.00 28 OH SUSANNA $14,000.00 28 $64,492.33 28 $4,850.00 28 CATHERINE MACLELLAN $54,345.00 28 $39,750.00 28 $12,500.00 28 $21,000.00 With the help of Starmaker, Priestess went from playing small 28 $21,000.00 28 $18,750.00 bars to festivals around the world with legends like Motorhead, 28 CRYSTAL CASTLES $42,250.00 28 $15,750.00 Megadeth and Iron Maiden. As the touring continued, word 28 DIVINE BROWN $71,820.22 28 STATE OF SHOCK $19,500.00 of mouth began to grow as did the band’s profile. Listening 28 DOC WALKER $9,000.00 28 TANYA TAGAQ $15,000.00 stations, ad buys, on-line marketing, press and radio spots all 28 ELLIOTT BROOD $57,612.00 28 $15,000.00 worked in concert to propel sales and spins. Requests for song placements came in for hit television shows and videogames, 28 FINAL FANTASY $13,000.00 28 $50,500.00 including III. Digital sales for the song placed in 28 GOD MADE ME FUNKY $10,500.00 28 THE LOST FINGERS $8,250.00 have gone well past 100,000 units and traffic to the 28 $7,500.00 28 THE NEW PORNOGRAPHERS $12,500.00 band's video on youtube has exceeded 2,000,000 views. With 28 $48,500.00 28 $26,000.00 the help of the Radio Starmaker Fund, we were able to react 28 $63,125.00 28 THE STILLS $113,400.00 at exactly the right time in order build a completely unknown band into an international success story. 28 JESSE COOK $5,000.00 28 $15,000.00 28 JESSIE FARRELL $9,000.00 28 $48,250.00 Adam "Bix" Berger 28 $20,250.00 28 $50,000.00 Founder Royal Mountain Management 28 KREESHA TURNER $116,440.80 28 YANNICK NÉZET-SÉGUIN $43,249.00

INCLUDES FUNDING APPROVED FOR DOMESTIC MARKETING, INTERNATIONAL MARKETING AND DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL TOURING/SHOWCASING/PROMO DATE PROGRAMS RADIO STARMAKER FUND ANNUAL REPORT 2008-2009 .07 ANNUAL REPORT

RADIO RADIO STARMAKER FUNDED ARTISTS STARMAKER ROUND 29 #FUND

# ARTIST APPROVED # ARTIST APPROVED 29 AARON PRITCHETT $43,000.00 29 LUKE DOUCET $19,500.00 29 ANGÈLE DUBEAU & LA PIETÀ $41,233.00 29 MADISON VIOLET $22,000.00 29 ATTACK IN BLACK $42,435.00 29 $21,000.00 29 BEDOUIN SOUNDCLASH $1,500.00 29 & EL TORPEDO $18,750.00 29 CANCER BATS $13,500.00 29 MOLLY JOHNSON $18,360.00 29 CLASSIFIED $14,000.00 29 NDIDI ONUKWULU $3,500.00 29 COMEBACK KID $38,000.00 29 PASCALE PICARD $30,000.00 29 CORB LUND $7,500.00 29 PRIESTESS $27,000.00 29 DANNY FERNANDES $106,541.76 29 $15,000.00 29 DIVINE BROWN $18,750.00 29 SHAD $22,219.08 29 DOC WALKER $9,000.00 29 STATE OF SHOCK $10,500.00 29 $51,500.00 29 TANYA TAGAQ $750.00 29 FINAL FANTASY $16,000.00 29 $47,317.50 29 GEORGE CANYON $19,580.00 29 TEN SECOND EPIC $49,312.43 29 HAWKSLEY WORKMAN $14,000.00 29 THE DEARS $19,500.00 29 HAYLEY SALES $11,000.00 29 THE LOST FINGERS $12,000.00 29 ILLSCARLETT $12,500.00 29 THE MIDWAY STATE $116,715.00 29 JUSTIN RUTLEDGE $24,750.00 29 THORNLEY $11,250.00 29 KARINA GAUVIN $36,298.00 29 TOKYO POLICE CLUB $15,000.00 29 $16,000.00 29 WINTERSLEEP $22,500.00 29 K'NAAN $44,234.00 29 LES VOIX HUMAINES $10,500.00 29 LUCIE IDLOUT $15,341.14

INCLUDES FUNDING APPROVED FOR DOMESTIC MARKETING, INTERNATIONAL MARKETING AND DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL TOURING/SHOWCASING/PROMO DATE PROGRAMS RADIO STARMAKER FUND ANNUAL REPORT 2008-2009 .08 ANNUAL REPORT

RADIO RADIO STARMAKER FUNDED ARTISTS STARMAKER ROUND 30 #FUND # ARTIST APPROVED # ARTIST APPROVED # ARTIST APPROVED 30 $96,511.37 30 KATHLEEN EDWARDS $42,000.00 30 SHAD $64,867.08 30 ATTACK IN BLACK $66,455.00 30 K'NAAN $32,250.00 30 SHOUT OUT OUT OUT OUT $51,500.00 30 BASIA BULAT $8,250.00 30 KREESHA TURNER $46,750.35 30 STATE OF SHOCK $15,000.00 30 BEAST $43,322.08 30 LES VOIX HUMAINES $4,000.00 30 TANYA TAGAQ $18,000.00 30 BELL ORCHESTRE $81,755.00 30 LUCIE IDLOUT $8,250.00 30 TEN SECOND EPIC $18,000.00 30 CANCER BATS $31,000.00 30 LUKE DOUCET $5,000.00 30 THE CANADIAN TENORS $35,265.60 30 CATHERINE MACLELLAN $38,384.52 30 MADISON VIOLET $8,750.00 30 THE LOST FINGERS $12,000.00 30 CLASSIFIED $47,110.00 30 MARIANAS TRENCH $64,450.00 30 THE MIDWAY STATE $29,250.00 30 COMEBACK KID $18,000.00 30 MATT MAYS & EL TORPEDO $1,500.00 30 THE SADIES $30,000.00 30 $30,000.00 30 $20,000.00 30 THE STILLS $25,000.00 30 CORB LUND $31,000.00 30 MELISSA MCCLELLAND $57,570.00 30 THE TREWS $15,000.00 30 CUFF THE DUKE $2,250.00 30 METRIC $108,797.90 30 THORNLEY $68,881.02 30 DIVINE BROWN $73,000.00 30 MOBILE $24,000.00 30 TOKYO POLICE CLUB $34,500.00 30 $23,900.00 30 $17,500.00 30 WINTERSLEEP $34,750.00 30 ELLIOTT BROOD $17,500.00 30 NDIDI ONUKWULU $15,750.00 30 FLORENCE K $52,600.00 30 $34,710.00 30 $83,827.76 30 OH SUSANNA $10,500.00 30 IAN KELLY $48,271.43 30 PATRICK WATSON $58,037.45 30 JAYDEE BIXBY $17,250.00 30 PLANTS AND ANIMALS $36,250.00 30 JESSE COOK $10,500.00 30 PROPAGANDHI $54,820.00 30 JESSIE FARRELL $22,500.00 30 PROTEST THE HERO $54,000.00 30 $55,616.60 30 QUARTETTO GELATO $35,765.00 30 $39,424.13 30 SERENA RYDER $133,004.38

INCLUDES FUNDING APPROVED FOR DOMESTIC MARKETING, INTERNATIONAL MARKETING AND DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL TOURING/SHOWCASING/PROMO DATE PROGRAMS RADIO STARMAKER FUND ANNUAL REPORT 2008-2009 .09 ANNUAL REPORT

RADIO RADIO STARMAKER FUNDED ARTISTS STARMAKER ROUND 31 #FUND

# ARTIST APPROVED # ARTIST APPROVED 31 ALEXISONFIRE $68,762.04 31 JESSE COOK $3,000.00 31 ANGÈLE DUBEAU & LA PIETÀ $13,500.00 31 $40,444.74 31 BASIA BULAT $8,000.00 31 JUSTIN NOZUKA $23,500.00 31 BEAST $18,000.00 31 LHASA $58,099.54 31 BEDOUIN SOUNDCLASH $12,000.00 31 LUKE DOUCET $7,000.00 31 BELL ORCHESTRE $16,000.00 31 MARIANAS TRENCH $13,500.00 31 CANCER BATS $13,500.00 31 MELISSA MCCLELLAND $13,500.00 31 CATHERINE MACLELLAN $26,027.08 31 METRIC $89,050.00 31 CHROMEO $6,000.00 31 MICHAEL KAESHAMMER $28,871.26 31 CLASSIFIED $100,500.00 31 MONEEN $52,523.06 31 CODIE PREVOST $20,250.00 31 PATRICK WATSON $51,224.00 31 COMEBACK KID $18,000.00 31 PLANTS AND ANIMALS $17,750.00 31 CONSTANTINES $21,000.00 31 PROPAGANDHI $36,750.00 31 DANNY FERNANDES $81,759.29 31 SARAH SLEAN $22,500.00 31 DOC WALKER $7,500.00 31 SERENA RYDER $15,000.00 31 ELLIOTT BROOD $20,000.00 31 SHOUT OUT OUT OUT OUT $4,500.00 31 EVA AVILA $5,250.00 31 SOPHIE MILMAN $67,691.00 31 FINAL FANTASY $25,000.00 31 SYLVAIN COSSETTE $41,688.12 31 GEORGE CANYON $750.00 31 TEN SECOND EPIC $12,000.00 31 GORD BAMFORD $18,000.00 31 THE SADIES $29,000.00 31 HEY ROSETTA $8,000.00 31 THE STILLS $2,250.00 31 ILLSCARLETT $3,750.00 31 $20,000.00

INCLUDES FUNDING APPROVED FOR DOMESTIC MARKETING, INTERNATIONAL MARKETING AND DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL TOURING/SHOWCASING/PROMO DATE PROGRAMS RADIO STARMAKER FUND ANNUAL REPORT 2008-2009 .10 ANNUAL REPORT

RADIO ARTIST PROFILE: JAYDEE BIXBY STARMAKER #FUND

Jaydee Bixby had great success after the release of his debut Jaydee successfully toured the country as a headliner – a great album "Cowboys and Cadillacs" in July 2008. After coming achievement for any new artist on their debut album. in second on in 2007 at the young age of 17, Jaydee went into the recording studio and came out with a The Radio Starmaker Fund was instrumental in the marketing fantastic debut album. The lead off single "Old Fashioned Girl" and promotion of this album as well as the touring. Now climbed the country radio and CMT charts, going top 10 at fourteen months after the release of “Cowboys and Cadillacs”, CMT and to #11 on the national radio chart. Jaydee has just completed summer touring packed with a combination of headlining and festival appearances. His HRM Records & International Arts Music supported Jaydee fourth single is at radio and the video has gone immediately Bixby with the assistance of the Radio Starmaker Fund to into medium rotation. He has scanned over 20,000 units in ensure he was surrounded with strong promotions. These Canada making him one of the highest selling Canadian artists promotions included retail, print media, radio buys, television, on their debut album. street and viral promotions, video blogs, myspace and Facebook promotions, contests and much more. In every Having just turned 19 years old, Jaydee has been writing aspect of the past year in promoting and enhancing Jaydee this past year in preparation for his second release. He will Bixby's career we used smart, targeted promotions that spend time in Nashville this fall co-writing with some of showed positive results. Nashville's best talent, then jump immediately into the studio in for the last few months of 2009. HRM Records The strong support at retail, radio and video led to great & International Arts Management are preparing to release his touring opportunities for Jaydee. With Starmaker’s support sophomore album in spring 2010 with an amazing foundation Jaydee was able to perform extensively through 2008 and already laid thanks to the Radio Starmaker Fund's support. 2009. He supported and Kenny Chesney at Commonwealth Stadium in , as well as doing shows with , Montgomery Gentry, Lonestar and RILEY KARROLL many more. His touring success led to Live Nation coming PRESIDENT on board to work with us on a headlining tour across Canada. HRM RECORDS / INTERNATIONAL ARTS ANNUAL REPORT

RADIO SALES CERTIFICATIONS STARMAKER #FUND SUCCESS FACT: DATE ARTIST ALBUM/SINGLE CERTIFICATION UNITS

SEPTEMBER 2008 JOHNNY REID "" PLATINUM 100,000 SEPTEMBER 2008 BEDOUIN SOUNDCLASH "" GOLD 50,000 GREAT OCTOBER 2008 JOHNNY REID "BORN TO ROLL" GOLD 50,000

OCTOBER 2008 KREESHA TURNER "DON'T CALL ME BABY" PLATINUM DIGITAL DOWNLOAD 40,000 LAKE NOVEMBER 2008 STATE OF SHOCK "BEST I EVER HAD" GOLD DIGITAL DOWNLOAD 20,000 SWIMMERS DECEMBER 2008 SYLVAIN COSSETTE "70'S VOL. 2" PLATINUM 80,000

DECEMBER 2008 ILLSCARLETT "" GOLD 50,000

JANUARY 2009 THE MIDWAY STATE "NEVER AGAIN" GOLD DIGITAL DOWNLOAD 20,000

FEBRUARY 2009 "THE CON" GOLD 50,000

MARCH 2009 JOHNNY REID "DANCE WITH ME" GOLD 40,000 Great Lake Swimmers and (weewerk) deeply acknowledge

MARCH 2009 MARIANAS TRENCH "CROSS MY HEART" GOLD DIGITAL DOWNLOAD 20,000 the monies received from the Radio Starmaker Fund towards building their career. Both domestic and international APRIL 2009 SERENA RYDER "IS IT OK" GOLD 40,000 touring monies enabled the band to tour extensively behind MAY 2009 THEORY OF A DEADMAN "SCARS & SOUVENIRS" PLATINUM 100,000 their last two releases. Marketing funds received for their MAY 2009 MARIANAS TRENCH "CROSS MY HEART" PLATINUM DIGITAL DOWNLOAD 40,000 recent "" release has allowed our record label, MAY 2009 CITY AND COLOUR "SLEEPING SICKNESS" GOLD DIGITAL DOWNLOAD 20,000 , to successfully promote the album on a much larger JUNE 2009 JOHNNY REID "DANCE WITH ME" PLATINUM 80,000 scale than would have otherwise been possible. This effectively JUNE 2009 STATE OF SHOCK "MONEY HONEY" DOUBLE PLATINUM DIGITAL DOWNLOAD 80,000 created a new level of awareness for Great Lake Swimmers

JULY 2009 FLORENCE K "LA HISTORIA DE LOLA" GOLD 40,000 upon the March release, culminating in their nomination for the esteemed this Fall. We would like JULY 2009 ALEXISONFIRE "OLD CROWS / YOUNG CARDINALS" GOLD 40,000 to thank all those involved in the Radio Starmaker Fund for JULY 2009 METRIC "FANTASIES" GOLD 40,000 their continued support. JULY 2009 DANNY FERNANDES "PRIVATE DANCER" GOLD DIGITAL DOWNLOAD 20,000

JULY 2009 DANNY FERNANDES "FANTASY" GOLD DIGITAL DOWNLOAD 20,000 Phil Klygo Owner/Operator AUGUST 2009 METRIC "LIVE IT OUT" PLATINUM 100,000 (weewerk) AUGUST 2009 MARIANAS TRENCH "ALL TO MYSELF" PLATINUM DIGITAL DOWNLOAD 40,000

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RADIO ARTIST PROFILE: KREESHA TURNER STARMAKER #FUND

Kreesha Turner was discovered in Edmonton. Winning a and support at radio leading up to the August 30th, 2008 Bounce FM talent competition put her on the radar of EMI release of the album. Music Canada, as well as Chris Smith Management. Kreesha's goal was to become Canada's next international The launch of Kreesha Turner's debut was given a big assist pop star and she worked with a number of top writers and by the Radio Starmaker Fund. The funding enabled us to reach producers developing her debut album “Passion”. The writers further with our marketing spends, especially into secondary and producers on her album have also worked with Rihanna, and tertiary markets that may have been passed over without Beyonce, Jennifer Lopez, and many other the availability of additional funding. This also enabled our internationally renowned pop artists. local promotion and publicity representatives to nurture support at local radio and press outlets. Starmaker funding and espe - As the songs for the album came together, EMI's Licensing cially their ability to change allocated grants as developments and Syncs department began securing placements for her warranted, was instrumental in our ongoing marketing on songs in television, film and advertisements. Placements the project, enabling us to initiate targeted marketing spends included Entourage, Desperate Housewives, Gossip Girl around press appearances, in-store performances and third and many more. The incredible reaction we received from party events. music supervisors re-affirmed our belief that Kreesha had a bright future ahead of her and this was six months ahead Kreesha's management and EMI Music Canada are extremely of her album release. grateful for the support granted by the Radio Starmaker Fund. It helped us develop Kreesha Turner from being the winner CMW 2008 was her “coming out” party, where she performed of a local radio competition to a nationally recognized artist. at a CHUM Radio/MTV event, presented at the CMW Radio Awards luncheon and hosted a meet & greet/album playback Nathan Harland party. Kreesha's exposure to the radio industry over that National Marketing Manager weekend helped secure further showcases and interviews EMI Music Canada ANNUAL REPORT

GRANT ALLOCATION BY PROVINCE | RADIO GRANT ALLOCATION BY GENRE STARMAKER #FUND

GRANT ALLOCATION BY PROVINCE

ON NL NS PE NB QC MB SK AB BC NU NT YT TOTAL

TOTAL APPROVED FUNDING $3,477,103.32 $33,000.00 $523,927.94 $0.00 $2,500.00 $1,307,406.62 $221,070.00 $20,250.00 $429,583.58 $425,840.60 $33,750.00 $0.00 $0.00 $6,474,432.06

% OF APPROVED FUNDING 53.71% 0.51% 8.09% 0.00% 0.04% 20.19% 3.41% 0.31% 6.64% 6.58% 0.52% 0.00% 0.00% 100.00%

NUMBER OF APPROVED APPLICATIONS 159 2 25 0 1 66 16 1 19 24 3 0 0 316*

NUMBER OF ARTISTS 52 1 6 0 1 22 3 1 6 10 1 0 0 103

*NUMBER OF APPROVED APPLICATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR INCLUDES 22 MISCELLANEOUS FUNDING APPLICATIONS

GRANT ALLOCATION BY GENRE

POP ROCK URBAN AC HEAVY METAL COUNTRY FOLK WORLD BLUES CLASSICAL ELECTRONIC ABORIGINAL MISC . TOTAL

TOTAL APPROVED FUNDING $756,298.65 $2,082,597.52 $706,301.43 $0.00 $122,492.33 $524,196.63 $887,665.50 $18,500.00 $0.00 $437,119.60 $290,098.86 $156,400.00 $82,341.14 $410,420.00 $6,474,432.06

% OF APPROVED FUNDING 11.68% 32.17% 10.91% 0.00% 1.89% 8.10% 13.71% 0.29% 0.00% 6.75% 4.48% 2.42% 1.27% 6.34% 100.00%

NUMBER OF APPROVED APPLICATIONS 24 102 26 0 7 27 55 3 0 29 12 12 6 13 316*

NUMBER OF ARTISTS 12 32 6 0 1 12 17 1 0 9 7 4 2 0 103

*NUMBER OF APPROVED APPLICATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR INCLUDES 22 MISCELLANEOUS FUNDING APPLICATIONS

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RADIO ARTIST PROFILE: THE LOST FINGERS STARMAKER #FUND

Tandem.mu released The Lost Fingers’ first album in May “Pump Up The Jam” was used in a major beer advertising 2008. Since then, the band’s journey has been filled with campaign. The promotion has been supported by booking excitement. Their radio debut with the phenomenal hit single the band as the opening act for renowned artists played by “Pump up the Jam” helped the band to quickly become Radio Cadena 100, the #1 pop-rock station there. known all over the province of Quebec. In , we had the opportunity to do showcases at The band has performed throughout the world in both festivals FNAC in Paris and in Lyon. In Lyon, The Lost Fingers were and at their own concerts. As a result of their music and also the opening act for the well-known band Tryo, leading touring, Tandem has obtained several promising licenses for to continued promotion with the local media. The support international territories including France, Belgium, Switzerland, received from Starmaker also allowed The Lost Fingers to Spain and Mexico. present a concert in Rheims, sponsored by Champagne FM Radio, the most important radio station in this region. With the help of Starmaker, Tandem.mu has been able to develop these international markets. It is with these funds that Thanks to support from the Radio Starmaker Fund, the the band was given the opportunity to showcase for members Lost Fingers are one of Canada’s most promising stars in of the international music industry and to perform as both a both Canada and in foreign markets throughout the world. headliner and opening act. This further established the band and allowed Tandem and the group to conquer new territories. GENEVIEVE HENRI In Spain, The Lost Fingers have been fortunate to do a great LINE PRODUCER deal of radio, press, and television promotion. Their version of TANDEM.MU ANNUAL REPORT

GRANT ALLOCATION RADIO BY MUSIC INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION STARMAKER #FUND SUCCESS FACT: RECIPIENT EVENT TERRITORY AMOUNT CANADIAN ACADEMY OF RECORDING ARTS AND SCIENCES 2009 JUNO AWARDS VANCOUVER, BC $100,000.00 HAYLEY ASSOCIATION 2009 CANADIAN COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS VANCOUVER, BC $40,000.00 CIRPA 2009 MUSIC EXPORT INITIATIVE VARIOUS $17,920.00 SALES EAST COAST MUSIC ASSOCIATION 2009 EAST COAST MUSIC AWARDS CORNER BROOK, NL $25,000.00 HALIFAX POP EXPLOSION ASSOCIATION 2009 HALIFAX POP EXPLOSION HALIFAX, NS $20,000.00 INDIAN ART-I-CRAFTS OF ONTARIO 2008 CANADIAN ABORGINAL MUSIC AWARDS TORONTO, ON $25,000.00 INTERNATIONAL TRANSMISSION EVENTS 2009 TRANSMISSION VICTORIA, BC $25,000.00 M FOR MONTREAL 2009 M FOR MONTREAL MONTREAL, QC $15,000.00 NORTH BY NORTHEAST CONFERENCES, INC. 2009 NXNE TORONTO, ON $40,000.00 Hayley Sales was signed to Universal Canada in February, 2006 ONTARIO COUNCIL OF FOLK FESTIVALS 2009 OCFF CONFERENCE , ON $25,000.00 and her debut album “Sunseed” was released in June, 2007. POLARIS MUSIC PRIZE TORONTO, ON $15,000.00 Japanese independent label Surfrock International became 2009 POP MONTREAL MONTREAL, QC $35,000.00 the Japanese licensee for Hayley and put together an extensive promotional campaign behind the release of the album. TIFF MUSIC CAFÉ (VARIOUS) 2009 TIFF MUSIC CAFÉ TORONTO, ON $100,000.00 Monies from the Radio Starmaker Fund aided us in bringing WESTERN CANADIAN MUSIC ALLIANCE 2009 WESTERN CANADIAN MUSIC AWARDS BRANDON, MB $15,000.00 Hayley and her band to to promote the release, helping AGE OF DAZE 2009 CANADIAN RADIO MUSIC AWARDS TORONTO, ON $2,500.00 make her initial time there a stunning success. This led to an CRASH PARALLEL 2009 CANADIAN RADIO MUSIC AWARDS TORONTO, ON $2,500.00 appearance at the famed Fuji Rock Festival, the eventual sale 2009 CANADIAN RADIO MUSIC AWARDS TORONTO, ON $2,500.00 of over 17,000 and numerous offers from Japanese FORFEIT 2009 CANADIAN RADIO MUSIC AWARDS TORONTO, ON $2,500.00 publishing companies to administrate her compositions. JAYDEE BIXBY 2009 CANADIAN RADIO MUSIC AWARDS TORONTO, ON $2,500.00 My inaugural experience working with the Radio Starmaker Fund was nothing less than spectacular. JUSTIN HINES 2009 CANADIAN RADIO MUSIC AWARDS TORONTO, ON $2,500.00

KREESHA TURNER 2009 CANADIAN RADIO MUSIC AWARDS TORONTO, ON $2,500.00 Bruce Garfield, President 2009 CANADIAN RADIO MUSIC AWARDS TORONTO, ON $2,500.00 Bruce Garfield Entertainment TOTAL $517,920.00 Monster Management

NUMBER OF APPROVED APPLICATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR INCLUDES 22 MISCELLANEOUS FUNDING APPLICATIONS AS INDICATED ABOVE RADIO STARMAKER FUND ANNUAL REPORT 2008-2009 .16 ANNUAL REPORT

RADIO ARTIST PROFILE: TOKYO POLICE CLUB STARMAKER #FUND

Tokyo Police Club’s debut full-length “” (Mean increased visibility resulted in a request from Converse to Beard/Universal) was released in late April of 2008. It has design a shoe for their (RED) campaign, part of the proceeds been a resounding success for the band with much appreciated for which went to the Global Fund to fight AIDS, tuberculosis funding assistance from the Radio Starmaker Fund across all and malaria. programs – domestic and international marketing, as well as domestic and international touring. The album gained strong It was also a breakthrough year for touring for the group. radio support, has sold more than 17,000 copies in Canada With the help of Starmaker funds they were able to perform (over 48,000 in the U.S.) and the band was nominated for throughout the UK, , , Japan, the U.S. and a in the Group of the Year category. They also Canada. Starmaker’s assistance also made it possible for received a nomination for MTVU’s Woodie of the Year award them to accept a North American tour opening for . in the U.S. Though the tour was low-paying, it resulted in massive visibility allowing them to play larger venues on their next U.S. tour. The international marketing component gave the band a The headlining tours were great successes and included 2 boost at television as well as radio. The album release was sold out shows at Toronto’s 850 capacity Opera House. celebrated with a performance on David Letterman’s show in April. They were invited to tape an episode of F’N MTV With the help of the Radio Starmaker Fund’s various programs, in Los Angeles, which aired nationally on the U.S. network there’s no holding back Tokyo Police Club. The band is very in June 2008. In December, they appeared on the Late Late grateful for the opportunity to build a national and internation - Show with Craig Ferguson, the same week as their perform - al career and hope to continue to grow their audience around ance on MuchMusic’s Much on Demand program. the world.

The U.S. marketing netted amazing press coverage including RICHARD COHEN a full page in Spin and feature articles in , the MANAGING PARTNER Post, Alternative Press, Elle and many more. This TEAM 8 MANAGEMENT ANNUAL REPORT

AWARDS WON BY RADIO RADIO STARMAKER FUNDED ARTISTS STARMAKER #FUND SUCCESS FACT: EVENT ARTIST AWARD

2009 JUNO AWARDS THE STILLS NEW GROUP OF THE YEAR MARTHA OF THE YEAR DOC WALKER COUNTRY RECORDING OF THE YEAR - "BEAUTIFUL LIFE" WAINWRIGHT SERENA RYDER ADULT ALTERNATIVE ALBUM OF THE YEAR - "IS IT O.K." THE STILLS ALTERNATIVE ALBUM OF THE YEAR - "OCEANS WILL RISE" MOLLY JOHNSON VOCAL JAZZ ALBUM OF THE YEAR - "LUCKY" DIVINE BROWN R & B/SOUL RECORDING OF THE YEAR - "THE LOVE CHRONICLES"

2009 CANADIAN COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS JOHNNY REID ALBUM OF THE YEAR - "DANCE WITH ME" JOHNNY REID SONGWRITER(S) OF THE YEAR - "A WOMAN LIKE YOU" JOHNNY REID MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR “I Know You’re Married But I’ve Got Feelings Too” is the DOC WALKER GROUP OR DUO OF THE YEAR follow-up to Martha Wainwright’s smash self-titled debut. CORB LUND ROOTS ARTIST OR GROUP OF THE YEAR Our phase two marketing efforts were concentrated mainly TARA ORAM RISING STAR in Quebec, the market that holds the highest percentage of JOHNNY REID FANS' CHOICE AWARD her sales. The Radio Starmaker Fund helped support this marketing plan by allowing us to create a much larger splash 2009 EAST COAST MUSIC AWARDS JOEL PLASKETT EMERGENCY ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR within Quebec, strategically combining press and traditional JILL BARBER FEMALE SOLO RECORDING OF THE YEAR - "CHANCES" marketing. Funding also greatly supported her tour and HEY ROSETTA! GROUP RECORDING OF THE YEAR - "INTO YOUR LUNGS" HEY ROSETTA! ALTERNATIVE RECORDING OF THE YEAR - "INTO YOUR LUNGS" overall awareness within the media. Canada is one of TARA ORAM COUNTRY RECORDING OF THE YEAR - "CHASING THE SUN" Martha Wainwright’s leading markets as well as her home. JILL BARBER JAZZ RECORDING OF THE YEAR - "CHANCES" Starmaker has greatly contributed in helping us achieve MATT MAYS & EL TORPEDO ROCK RECORDING OF THE YEAR - "TERMINAL ROMANCE" success for Martha within our country, as well as to fuel CLASSIFIED FANS' CHOICE AWARD international interest in her music and career.

2009 WESTERN CANADIAN MUSIC AWARDS DOC WALKER COUNTRY RECORDING OF THE YEAR - "BEAUTIFUL LIFE" Carla Palmer MARIANAS TRENCH POP RECORDING OF THE YEAR - "MASTERPIECE THEATRE" Director of Marketing THEORY OF A DEADMAN ROCK RECORDING OF THE YEAR - "SCARS & SOUVENIRS" MapleMusic Recordings /Open Road Recordings

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RADIO AWARDS WON BY STARMAKER RADIO STARMAKER FUNDED ARTISTS CONTINUED #FUND SUCCESS FACT: EVENT ARTIST AWARD

2008 CANADIAN ABORIGINAL MUSIC AWARDS TANYA TAGAQ BEST FEMALE TRADITIONAL/CULTURAL ROOTS ALBUM - "AUK-BLOOD" THE MIDWAY 2009 CANADIAN RADIO MUSIC AWARDS KREESHA TURNER BEST NEW GROUP/SOLO ARTIST (DANCE/URBAN/RHYTHMIC) OF THE YEAR - "BOUNCE WITH ME" STATE

2009 THE INDIES HEY ROSETTA! FAVOURITE ALBUM THE TREWS FAVOURITE LIVE ARTIST/GROUP DOC WALKER FAVOURITE COUNTRY ARTIST/GROUP CRYSTAL CASTLES FAVOURITE ELECTRONIC ARTIST/GROUP OR DUO The Radio Starmaker Fund’s financial support of The KATHLEEN EDWARDS FAVOURITE FOLK/ROOTS ARTIST/GROUP Midway State has been instrumental to the group’s success. PLANTS AND ANIMALS FAVOURITE FRANCOPHONE ARTIST/GROUP The funding allowed us to retain the services of an independ - NIKKI YANOFSKY FAVOURITE JAZZ ARTIST/GROUP ent radio promoter and publicity firm, while supporting THE MIDWAY STATE FAVOURITE POP ARTIST/GROUP PROTEST THE HERO FAVOURITE PUNK/HARDCORE ARTIST/GROUP their efforts with a variety of advertising and marketing spends. MATT MAYS & EL TORPEDO FAVOURITE ROCK ARTIST/GROUP As a result, in Canada The Midway State has a #1 video to SHAD FAVOURITE URBAN ARTIST/GROUP their name and a top 15 single at both the Hot AC and CHR radio formats, ultimately earning them a CRIA certified gold 2009 NATIONAL JAZZ AWARDS MOLLY JOHNSON FEMALE JAZZ VOCALIST OF THE YEAR single. The band had more wins at the 2009 MuchMusic Video Awards than any artist outside of Nickelback and went 2008 CASBY AWARDS TOKYO POLICE CLUB FAVOURITE NEW ALBUM - "ELEPHANT SHELL" on to receive multiple Juno nominations. Starmaker was a CITY AND COLOUR FAVOURITE NEW INDIE RELEASE - "BRING ME YOUR LOVE" critical ingredient in this success.

Mathieu Drouin Co-manager The Midway State Co-founder Remedy Music

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RADIO ARTIST PROFILE: KARINA GAUVIN STARMAKER #FUND

The international career of Canadian soprano Karina Gauvin the audience for classical voices is still large enough to justify has really taken off with her most recent recordings. Renowned the marketing effort needed to reach it. Karina's recordings as a specialist in Baroque opera, Karina brings great conviction are now reaching the top of the SoundScan classical chart. to the roles of the heroines of Handel, Vivaldi, and Mozart in studios and on stages around the world. Starmaker’s international marketing program has allowed us to launch a global campaign to assure true public awareness Her solo CDs on the ATMA Classique label have won a large in a world where borders no longer exist. Audiences around and appreciative audience both here and abroad and solidly the world, from the Concertgebouw to Carnegie Hall, have established her reputation with the most exacting of record been charmed by Karina Gauvin's voice. The Radio Starmaker collectors. Describing her recent release “Handel”, a Fund has helped us leverage Karina's visibility on international Times critic wrote, "Her glinting soprano, bright-edged yet tours by supporting advertising in magazines and on the deliciously rounded and sensual, is used with rare understand - radio. The prestigious magazine Gramophone now refers ing for character." to Karina Gauvin as the "Canadian superstar soprano" and as an "undisputedly brilliant Baroque opera star." A media campaign, supported by the Radio Starmaker Fund, has helped Karina make her releases known to her public. MARIE-HÉLÈNE AGUIRRE Though a singer who specializes in Baroque opera cannot MARKETING MANAGER expect to match the sales of a pop diva or a crossover star, ATMA CLASSIQUE ANNUAL REPORT

RADIO NEW ARTISTS STARMAKER TO RADIO STARMAKER FUND #FUND SUCCESS FACT: # OF APPROVED AMOUNT # ARTIST # OF APPROVED AMOUNT APPLICATIONS APPROVED # ARTIST APPLICATIONS APPROVED 1 ATTACK IN BLACK 7 $125,390.00 16 JENN GRANT 1 $20,000.00 SHAD 2 BASIA BULAT 4 $35,000.00 17 JUSTIN NOZUKA 1 $23,500.00

3 BEAST 3 $61,322.08 18 KREESHA TURNER 2 $163,191.15

4 BELL ORCHESTRE 5 $97,755.00 19 MATTHEW BARBER 1 $20,000.00

5 CANCER BATS 7 $122,492.33 20 MELISSA MCCLELLAND 5 $81,070.00

6 CATHERINE MACLELLAN 7 $118,756.60 21 MONEEN 2 $70,023.06

7 CODIE PREVOST 1 $20,250.00 22 NDIDI ONUKWULU 4 $28,250.00 We can trace the success of Shad's album, "The Old ", directly back to support received from the Radio Starmaker 8 COMBACK KID 4 $74,000.00 23 NIKKI YANOFSKY 1 $34,710.00 Fund. Touring funds allowed us to sustain the title through 9 CONSTANTINES 2 $51,000.00 24 PLANTS AND ANIMALS 5 $54,000.00 the Spring of 2009, over a year and a half after its release. The monies enabled Shad to perform at both the CMJ and 10 DANNY FERNANDES 4 $188,301.05 25 PROPAGANDHI 8 $106,570.00 SxSW conferences, which led to Shad being offered the entire 11 DRAGONETTE 1 $23,900.00 26 SHAD 6 $105,836.16 2009 Vans . International marketing funds permitted Black Box to actively work the record in the U.S. 12 GORD BAMFORD 1 $18,000.00 27 TANYA TAGAQ 3 $33,750.00 throughout the Warped Tour, including a full publicity effort, 13 HEY ROSETTA 1 $8,000.00 28 TARA ORAM 2 $47,317.50 print and on-line marketing and a college radio campaign. The groundwork that has been laid internationally and 14 IAN KELLY 2 $48,271.43 29 THE CANADIAN TENORS 1 $35,265.60 the continued momentum for the project in Canada bodes 15 JAYDEE BIXBY 3 $80,375.00 30 THE MIDWAY STATE 3 $145,965.00 extremely well for Shad's next album, expected early in 2010.

TOTAL # OF APPLICATIONS APPROVED FOR YEAR = 316 TOTAL 97 $2,042,261.96 Ian Stanger % APPLICATIONS APPROVED FOR YEAR FOR NEW ARTISTS ONLY = 30.70% Co-Owner TOTAL FUNDING APPROVED FOR YEAR = $6,474,432.06 Black Box Recordings % OF FUNDING APPROVED FOR YEAR FOR NEW ARTISTS ONLY = 31.54%

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RADIO ARTIST PROFILE: STATE OF SHOCK STARMAKER #FUND

State of Shock released “Life, Love & Lies” in June 2007 on This marketing plan was put into effect throughout the spring, Victoria-based, indie label Cordova Bay Records. Produced summer and fall of 2008 in order to coincide with the band’s by Jeff Dawson (Daniel Powter, Holly McNarland), the album touring schedule. It was also done in conjunction with the is full of great pop/rock songs with catchy hooks, wicked release of their third single, “Best I Ever Had” which reached guitar lines and a driving bottom end that makes you move, #1 on MuchMore Music and ultimately the fourth single off even when you're sitting down. But everyone knows it takes of “Life, Love & Lies” called “Too Pretty”, which made it into more than just making an album to make it big. the Top 10 on Rock Radio and is still receiving considerable play. These efforts paid off as 2009 saw “Money Honey” Facing strong competition from major label artists looking attain Canadian double platinum status, “Best I Ever Had” for airplay, State of Shock’s first two singles from the release, reaching the level of Canadian gold and State of Shock “Money Honey” and “Hearts That Bleed” were met with great branching out with a major American record deal. success at radio. This was quickly followed by a 2008 Juno Award Nomination for New Group of the Year, two Canadian The Radio Starmaker Fund has undeniably been a very key Radio Music Awards for Rock and CHR, as well as a Canadian part of State of Shock’s success. The band, their management Indie Music Award for Single of the Year. and Cordova Bay Records are all extremely grateful for this support. It has been instrumental in carrying the momentum With this initial traction in place, Cordova Bay Records applied that led to four successful radio singles, significant record for domestic marketing monies from the Radio Starmaker Fund sales, international attention and most importantly a rapidly in order to help provide the financial support required to prop - growing audience. erly market State of Shock on a national level. The grant that was awarded in February 2008 provided significant help to build the story with tools that included radio contesting, numerous advertising initiatives, co-op buys with major retail - JOCELYN GREENWOOD ers and the hiring of Frontside Promotions to handle radio A&R MANAGER promotion, publicity and street team co-ordination. CORDOVA BAY RECORDS ANNUAL REPORT

RADIO ALLOCATION OF FUNDING BY CATEGORY STARMAKER #FUND TOTAL BY % BY TOTAL BY % BY PROGRAM CATEGORY ROUND 28 ROUND 29 ROUND 30 ROUND 31 CATEGORY CATEGORY PROGRAM PROGRAM

DOMESTIC MARKETING PRINT ADVERTISING $60,557.35 $35,292.45 $94,557.59 $30,914.97 $221,322.36 3.42%

RADIO ADVERTISING $111,127.58 $147,244.16 $198,356.58 $45,182.65 $501,910.97 7.75%

TV ADVERTISING $34,950.00 $88,600.58 $194,553.62 $63,196.01 $381,300.21 5.89%

WEB ADVERTISING $37,706.00 $48,456.00 $43,160.14 $83,641.16 $212,963.30 3.29%

INDEPENDENT RADIO PROMOTER $15,300.00 $33,717.88 $27,861.87 $25,200.00 $102,079.75 1.58%

INDEPENDENT PUBLICIST’S FEE $39,395.00 $28,718.00 $50,937.50 $21,343.75 $140,394.25 2.17%

CONTESTS $0.00 $13,550.00 $25,400.00 $0.00 $38,950.00 0.60%

POSTERING $74,370.42 $66,750.24 $120,933.29 $49,458.78 $311,512.73 4.81%

RETAIL PROMOTIONS $71,644.00 $79,187.60 $133,426.72 $29,772.69 $314,031.01 4.85%

WEB DESIGN $12,800.00 $8,030.00 $10,830.00 $3,150.00 $34,810.00 0.54% $2,259,274.58 34.90%

DOMESTIC INDUSTRY BUILDING MUSIC ASSOCIATIONS, ETC. $225,000.00 $175,000.00 $100,000.00 $0.00 $500,000.00 7.72% $500,00.00 7.72%

DOMESTIC TOURING/ TOURING $268,500.00 $282,000.00 $432,000.00 $174,000.00 $1,156,500.00 17.86% SHOWCASING/PROMO DATES SHOWCASING/PROMO DATES $13,500.00 $12,000.00 $28,500.00 $12,750.00 $66,750.00 1.03% $1,223,250.00 18.89%

INTERNATIONAL MARKETING MARKETING $200,338.00 $49,040.00 $231,079.36 $246,450.12 $726,907.48 11.23% $726,907.48 11.23%

INTERNATIONAL TOURING/ TOURING $441,000.00 $199,500.00 $626,000.00 $342,500.00 $1,609,000.00 24.85% SHOWCASING/PROMO DATES SHOWCASING/PROMO DATES $40,500.00 $17,250.00 $46,500.00 $51,750.00 $156,000.00 2.41% $1,765,000.00 27.26%

$1,646,688.35 $1,284,336.91 $2,364,096.67 $1,179,310.13 $6,474,432.06 100.00% $6,474,432.06 100.00%

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RADIO ARTIST PROFILE: CANCER BATS STARMAKER #FUND

The Cancer Bats exploded onto the metal/hardcore music enabled the Cancer Bats to embark on numerous tours scene in 2006. Since then, the band has signed licensing which have been crucial to the development of the band on deals with international labels in the UK, Australia, Japan a global scale. These touring opportunities have helped them and the US and has performed hundreds of shows and at develop a strong network both internationally and nationally, major festivals across the globe. In 2008, the Cancer Bats strengthening key relationships with their audience, their unleashed their sophomore album “”. The album various record labels, management, agents and promoters. garnered the band numerous press features and cover stories This touring led to the acquisition of management in the UK, in both national and international publications, brought them new distribution and international record label opportunities, their second MuchMusic Video Award nomination and a Best higher profile dates and extensive international press coverage. Album nod at the 2008 Kerrang! Awards. The release also led to their nomination for “New Group of the Year” at the Given the challenges faced by developing artists, specifically 2009 Juno Awards. within the metal genre, the Radio Starmaker Fund is a key component in ensuring that emerging Canadian artists like The Radio Starmaker Fund has played an integral role in the Cancer Bats receive the necessary financial support to the success of “Hail Destroyer”. With the support of Starmaker, effectively promote their music around the world. The Cancer their Canadian label Distort Inc. was able to secure extensive Bats are currently in the studio recording the follow up to national print, television and radio advertising campaigns, as “Hail Destroyer” with a release expected in early 2010. well as finance the use of an independent publicity company. They will be touring across the UK this fall with . These marketing initiatives were integral to helping further brand the group across Canada, specifically in regard to gaining exposure on radio, which has always been a difficult medium for metal bands to infiltrate. JEN CYMEK In addition to providing invaluable marketing and publicity PUBLICIST support, Starmaker's domestic and international tour programs LISTEN HARDER INC. ANNUAL REPORT

RADIO FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS STARMAKER FISCAL YEAR 2008–2009 #FUND

The accompanying condensed financial statements provide an overview of the Fund’s operations and are derived from the complete financial statements of Radio Starmaker Fund as at August 31, 2009 and for the year then ended on which our auditors, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, have expressed an opinion without reservation in their report dated December 9, 2009.

These condensed financial statements are offered for ease of reference only and do not contain all the disclosures required by Canadian generally accepted accounting principles. Complete financial statements are available on request from Radio Starmaker Fund.

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RADIO STARMAKER FUND CONDENSED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION RADIO AS AT AUGUST 3 1, 2009 2009 STARMAKER FUND ADMINISTRATION CAPITAL ASSET GRANT FUND TOTAL FUND FUND # ASSETS $ $ $ $

CURRENT ASSETS CASH 20,779 – 381,080 401,859 SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS 9,523 – 9,534,049 9,543,572 ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE 673 – – 673 PREPAID EXPENSES 13,286 – – 13,286 44,261 – 9,915,129 9,959,390 INTERNALLY RESTRICTED INVESTMENTS 605,998 – – 605,998 CAPITAL ASSETS – NET – 23,558 – 23,558

605,259 23,558 9,915,129 10,588,946

LIABILITIES

CURRENT LIABILITIES GRANT LIABILITY – – 2,608,601 2,608,601 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED LIABILITIES 3,849 – – 3,849

3,849 – 2,608,601 2,612,450

FUND BALANCES INVESTED IN CAPITAL ASSETS – 23,558 – 23,558 RESTRICTED 605,998 – 7,306,528 7,912,526 UNRESTRICTED 40,412 – – 40,412 646,410 23,558 7,306,528 7,976,496 650,259 23,558 9,915,129 10,588,946

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RADIO STARMAKER FUND CONDENSED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION RADIO AS AT AUGUST 3 1, 2008 2008 STARMAKER FUND ADMINISTRATION CAPITAL ASSET GRANT FUND TOTAL FUND FUND # ASSETS $ $ $ $

CURRENT ASSETS CASH 38,309 – 468,569 506,878 SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS – – 6,294,849 6,294,849 PREPAID EXPENSES 7,691 – – 7,691

46,000 – 6,763,418 6,809,418

INTERNALLY RESTRICTED INVESTMENTS 300,000 – – 300,000 CAPITAL ASSETS – NET – 16,023 – 16,023

346,000 16,023 6,763,418 7,125,441

LIABILITIES

CURRENT LIABILITIES GRANT LIABILITY – – 2,312,687 2,312,687 ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED LIABILITIES 8 – – 8

8 – 2,312,687 2,312,695

FUND BALANCES INVESTED IN CAPITAL ASSETS – 16,023 – 16,023 RESTRICTED 300,000 – 4,450,731 4,750,731 UNRESTRICTED 45,992 – – 45,992 345,992 16,023 4,450,731 4,812,746 346,000 16,023 6,763,418 7,125,441

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RADIO STARMAKER FUND CONDENSED STATEMENT RADIO OF OPERATIONS AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES STARMAKER FOR THE YEAR ENDED AUGUST 3 1, 2009 #FUND RESTRICTED FUNDS 2009 CAPITAL ASSET GRANT FUND TOTAL FUND

REVENUES $ $ $

CONTRIBUTIONS FROM CAB – 9,015,253 9,015,253 DISCRETIONARY FUNDS FOR CANADIAN TALENT DEVELOPMENT – 100,000 100,000 INTEREST – 164,269 164,269

– 9,279,522 9,279,522

EXPENSES AND LOSSES

GRANTS, NET OF REALLOCATED UNUSED FUNDING – 5,505,173 5,505,173 AMORTIZATION 3,717 – 3,717 LOSS ON DISPOSAL 8,647 – 8,647 BANK SERVICE CHARGES – 552 552

12,364 5,505,725 5,518,089

EXCESS (DEFICIENCY) OF REVENUES OVER EXPENSES (12,364) 3,773,797 3,761,433

FUND BALANCES – BEGINNING OF YEAR 16,023 4,450,731 4,466,754

INTERFUND TRANSFERS – ADMIN. COST ALLOCATION 19,899 (918,000) (898,101)

FUND BALANCES – END OF YEAR 23,558 7,306,528 7,330,086

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RADIO STARMAKER FUND CONDENSED STATEMENT RADIO OF OPERATIONS AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES STARMAKER FOR THE YEAR ENDED AUGUST 3 1, 2008 #FUND RESTRICTED FUNDS 2008

CAPITAL ASSET GRANT FUND TOTAL FUND

REVENUES $ $ $

CONTRIBUTIONS FROM CAB – 4,266,676 4,266,676 DISCRETIONARY FUNDS FOR CANADIAN TALENT DEV. – 32,000 32,000 INTEREST – 307,038 307,038

– 4,605,714 4,605,714

EXPENSES AND LOSSES

GRANTS, NET OF REALLOCATED UNUSED FUNDING – 4,068,342 4,068,342 AMORTIZATION 2,524 – 2,524 BANK SERVICE CHARGES – 201 201

2,524 4,068,543 4,071,067

EXCESS (DEFICIENCY) OF REVENUES OVER EXPENSES (2,524) 537,171 534,647

FUND BALANCES – BEGINNING OF YEAR 15,495 4,513,560 4,529,055

INTERFUND TRANSFERS – ADMIN. COST ALLOCATION 3,052 (600,000) (596,948)

FUND BALANCES – END OF YEAR 16,023 4,450,731 4,466,754

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