This coming November 15-18, 2018 the Alberta Electronic Music Conference (AEMCON) is returning for its third edition in Calgary, bringing together industry leaders with the intention of inspiring and elevating Canada’s electronic music scene.
Taking place over four days, AEMCON will play host a diverse selection of more than 100+ guest speakers and performers, in conjunction with 50+ workshops, masterclasses, panel discussions, networking events and evening performances where attendees will connect, learn, and most importantly, share ideas on the scope, reality, and future of our industry’s landscape.
From AEMCON’s press release:
This year’s conference will emphasize the many ways that today’s artists can turn their art into a full life, by exploring opportunities through publishing, grants, video gaming, streaming and more. An impressive panel of speakers will include Canadian electronic music group, activists and multi Juno Award winners, A Tribe Called Red, PK Sound’s Senior Vice President, Arlen Cormack, Chris Goss; Co-founder of the world-renowned drum and bass label, Hospital Records, plus presentations from premiere tech companies MOOG Audio, Roland, Pioneer, Abelton, Universal Audio, MeeBlipand many more! Each a leader in their various sectors, the knowledge and insight that these key-note speakers impart is truly invaluable! These panels are always a highlight of AEMCON.
Workshops and masterclasses will provide attendees with additional learning opportunities, allowing them to participate in live demonstrations. This year’s events will be divided into six main content streams:
Notable workshops to look out for this year include the ‘TONTO Demonstration with Malcolm Cecil’, where Cecil will unveil the newly refurbished TONTO, which has been under repairs by the late and greatly missed John Leimseider. In another workshop, ‘NMC AiR Workshop: A Tribe Called Red x TONTO’, witness A Tribe Called Red, as they become the first act to use TONTO in the creation of new music after years of restoration work on the instrument. See ATCR share their creative process and provide a taste of new music at this public workshop. Visit albertaelectronicmusic.com for information on additional workshops.
When day turns to night, the fun continues at the National Music Centre and various venues, where participants can catch more than 40 artists throughout the week. AEMCON’s nightlife series is yet another opportunity to connect with industry peers; stay tuned for a full list of performers.
Join AEMCON this November 15-18, and support the Canadian electronic music landscape, while broadening your own knowledge of business, technology, and culture.
This year’s keynote speakers have been announced, which can be found below:
A Tribe Called Red, Ottawa
Arlen Cormack, Sr. Vice President, PK Sound, Calgary
Ben Liebrand, Leibrand Audio, Sony Music, NL
Chris Goss, Co-founder, Hospital Records, London, UK
CIEL, Discwoman, Toronto
DJ Heather, Blackcherry Recordings, USA
Jordan Bruce, Dispersion PR, UK
Malcolm Cecil, Co-creator of Tonto, London UK
Nancy Lee, Chapel Sound, Vancouver
Perry Gilman, Paradigm Agency, Toronto
Síofra McComb – !K7 Music, Berlin
Sleeper, Crucial Recordings, UK
Stacey Forrester (Good Night Out Vancouver)
TMSV, Perfect Recordings, Netherlands
TSURUDA, 20/20LDN, USA
Vespers, Warp Academy, Victoria
Which Nancy, Chapel Sound, Vancouver
Woofax, Terravita/Hot Pink Delorean, Calgary
Presentations by MOOG, ROLAND, PIONEER, ABLETON,
UNIVERSAL AUDIO, MEEBLIP & more.
More info on AEMCON, including tickets: www.albertaelectronicmusic.com
