SPONSORS


FACTOR (Support) - As a private non-profit organization, FACTOR is dedicated to providing assistance toward the growth and development of the Canadian music industry. The foundation administers contributions from private radio broadcasters as well as two components of the Department of Canadian Heritage's Canada Music Fund. FACTOR has been managing federal funds since the inception of the Sound Recording Development Program in 1986 (now known as the Canada Music Fund). www.factor.ca


THE GRID (Media Partner)
- The Grid is Toronto’s weekly city magazine. It is a fresh, accessible voice that captures the energy of the city for people in their 20s, 30s, and 40s, reflecting the downtown lifestyle of its audience through its hyper-local focus on Toronto’s many neighbourhoods. Content, which ranges from politics, the arts, and pop culture to fashion, style, and food and drink, is always delivered in a smart, surprising, highly visual way. www.thegridto.com


EXCLAIM! MAGAZINE - Exclaim! Magazine features in-depth coverage of new music across all genres with special focus on Canadian and cutting-edge artists. Content is based on the monthly print publication, publishes 11 issues per year, distributing over 100,000 copies to over 2,600 locations across Canada. Exclaim.ca also features reviews, interviews and profiles not found in the print publication. www.exclaim.ca


AASC - The Association for Art and Social Change is a newly established not-for-profit arts organization dedicated to promoting the creation of new artistic works, with a special interest in providing opportunities for artists from groups that are often underrepresented. www.artandsocialchange.ca



Art Works Art School - Art Works Art School is a community based art school whose mandate is to introduce people of all ages to the enriching world of art in a positive, creative and healthy environment. They offer a variety of art lessons, with Adult, Teen and Children's programmes that work to develop technique and encourage confidence. Art Works' instructors are all qualified teachers who receive enthusiastic reviews from their students, with classes consistently filled with returning students. www.artworksartschool.com

AUTOSHARE - AutoShare is a 100% Canadian and locally-owned car sharing network dedicated to providing greater mobility and personal freedom to people living in Toronto, offering shared-vehicle within a 5 minute walk of anywhere in the city; at every TTC station; and at the end of your street. www.autoshare.com



BOOM - Boom Breakfast & Co was established in 1997 and can now be found at four locations across the GTA. boombreakfast.com.