As the music industry arms itself with demos, gear, and energy drinks to take in Canada’s premiere music fest, Canadian Music Week, Much and MTV hosts are on the scene. Starting Wednesday, March 20, MuchMusic’s Lauren Toyota, MTV’s Sharlene Chiu, and MuchMore’s Matt Wells hit up some of the week’s marquee events, including the panel discussion, MuchFACT: From The Basement To Broadcast, and the much-anticipated exclusive interview with METRIC, hosted by Wells.Music enthusiasts can catch Toyota, Chiu, and Wells at the following events:
Wednesday, March 20
Canadian Radio Music Awards
NEW.MUSIC.LIVE. co-host Lauren Toyota honours the collective of Canadian artists who covered True Colours to raise awareness in the fight against bullying. (Kool Haus)
Friday, March 22
The Siriusxm Indies – The 13th Annual Independent Music Awards
MTV NEWS host Sharlene Chiu honours the bands that made an impression on the indie scene this past year. (Kool Haus)
Friday, March 22
Celebrity Interview – A Conversation with METRIC
MTV MOVIE NIGHT/MuchMore host and music expert Matt Wells sits down with METRIC’s Emily Haines and Jimmy Saw for an in-depth and revealing interview. (Marriott Downtown Eaton Centre Hotel, Trinity 1-3, 3:55 p.m. – 4:50 p.m.)
Saturday, March 23
MuchFACT: From The Basement To Broadcast
Lauren Toyota helps bring the week to a close by moderating the discussion MuchFACT: From The Basement To Broadcast, featuring a panel of who’s who in the industry including MMVA-winning director RT!, Artist D Sisive, and MuchFact chair David Kines. This hour-long discussion offers tips on how to apply for a MuchFACT grant, and how to use it to make the best video possible. (Marriott Downtown Eaton Centre Hotel, Trinity 1-3, 1:45 p.m. – 2:35 p.m.)
