Announcing the 2009 Artist Line-up

Canadian Music Café and the
34th Toronto International Film Festival®
Hard Rock Cafe, 279 Yonge Street
September 15 – 17, 2009
www.canadianmusiccafe.com

This year’s performances at the 5th annual Canadian Music Café will include Amy Millan, Arkells, The Duhks, Emma-Lee, Hawksley Workman, Jason Bajada, The Mountains and the Trees, Ruby Jean and the Thoughtful Bees, Saukrates, Spiral Beach, Stef Lang, Terri Clark, USS and Winter Gloves.  These artists will have the opportunity to showcase their unique sounds to American and Canadian music supervisors and film industry delegates at the 34th Toronto International Film Festival.  Live performances run daily at the Hard Rock Cafe, 279 Yonge Street, September 15th – 17th, between 1-5 p.m.

“Once again, we are thrilled at the breadth and depth of Canadian talent that applied to the Café, demonstrating the excitement that Canadian artists have for this event,” said Michael Perlmutter, café coordinator, Canadian Music Café. “We have confirmed 12 music supervisors from the U.S. – the most in the Café’s five-year history.”  The attendees will be treated to live performances from a variety of music genres, including rock, pop, dance, hip-hop, country and jazz.

The Café showcases Canada’s vibrant music scene to music supervisors/executives, producers, directors and media from around the world. As the result of international exposure, leading Canadian music companies receive nearly half of their revenues from foreign sources, according to reports from Canadian government sources.

“The Café has provided a platform for over 60 Canadian artists to date,” said Duncan McKie, president and CEO, CIRPA. “We salute this initiative and are pleased to facilitate the dialogue where film and music meet.”

We are presently confirming interviews.

The Canadian Music Café, an initiative developed by the Canadian music industry, is presented by Radio Starmaker Fund and is collaboratively produced by the Canadian Independent Record Production Association (CIRPA), the Canadian Music Publishers Association (CMPA), the Canadian Recording Industry Association (CRIA), the Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada (SOCAN), and in partnership with the Toronto International Film Festival. We thank our marketing partner OMDC (Ontario Media Development Corporation) for their support.

The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) ranks among the most prestigious film festivals in the world, presenting the most compelling films from across Canada and around the globe. Through exceptional programming, memorable special events and remarkable filmmakers, TIFF provides its audiences with unparalleled access to ideas and perspectives that lead to exciting creative and cultural discourse through film.

For media queries and interviews please contact:
Planet3 Communications Ltd – Joanne Smale/Leanne Plummer
T: 647.346.4101, E: info@planet3com.net

Toronto International Film Festival® is a registered trademark of Toronto International Film Festival Inc.

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