TALKS 2019

Sauga city music festival

Four panel discussions will be presented between the hours of 2pm and 7pm in the Rogers Theatre at the Living Arts Centre. The panels will be free and open to culturally diverse youth and artists.

Success From the 905

Discussions will focus on equal opportunities for artists of colour and other emerging artists in Mississauga and Peel. The importance of networking and collaboration between these cultural groups will also be discussed. This panel will feature successful artists based in Peel sharing their insights on becoming successful.

Panelists: Orin Isaacs (Music Producer/Composer/Musical Director), Courtney “Uno” Allen (Talent Scout/Agent), Demetrius Nath (Founder, Mississauga Music/Owner, Antiskeptic Entertainment), Isaiah Gibbons (Drummer/Producer/Songwriter), DJ Andre (Official DJ, Raptors 905)

Friday, October 25 5:30pm – 7:00pm
Rogers Theatre, Living Arts Centre
Admission: Free

How to Build a Thriving Culturally Diverse Music Scene in Peel

Culturally diverse artists, city officials and venue operators will discuss what’s needed to support local musicians and creating a supportive music scene. This panel will also feature representatives from funding agencies supporting artists in the city, region, province and nationally.

Panelists: Trevor Shelton (Founder & President, UMAC), Aisha Wickham (Program Consultant, Ontario Creates), Randy Reid (Station Manager, Vibe 105.5 FM), Derek Wilson (Project Coordinator,  Factor), Farhad Haider (Manager, S4G4)

Friday, October 25 4:15pm – 5:15pm
Rogers Theatre, Living Arts Centre
Admission: Free

The Side Hustle Revolution

A look at the successes and the challenges of artists creating a side business to achieve full participation in the economy. The panel will include successful artists who also have successful businesses or careers.

Panelists: Sarah Hashem (VP, Strategic Initiatives, Music Canada), Matthew Mohamed (Founder, MSM Legal Group), Erfan Farahdel (S4G4), Aubrey Clarke (President, Envision Urban Media Sales and Marketing)

Friday, October 25 3:00pm – 4:00pm
Rogers Theatre, Living Arts Centre
Admission: Free

Civic & Community Engagement in Peel

The panel will feature community organizations from Peel and representatives from all levels of government where we will discuss how culturally diverse youth can actively engage in the civic life of their community.

Panelists: Sophia Brown Ramsay (Exec. Dir. BCAN, Peel), Dipika Darmela (Councillor, City of Mississauga), Therese Guidolin (Coordinator of Youth EmpowHer, TCET) & Charmaine Williams (Councillor, City of Brampton)

Friday, October 25 2:00pm – 2:45pm
Rogers Theatre, Living Arts Centre
Admission: Free

PANELISTS

DJ Andre

Trevor Shelton

Matthew Mohammed

Efran Farahdel

Aubrey Clarke

Aisha Wickham

Orin Isaacs

Isaiah Gibbons

Randy Reid

Dipika Darmela

Therese Guidolin

Sarah Hashem

Demetrius Nath

Farhad Haider

Derek Wilson

Courtney "Uno" Allen

Sophia Brown Ramsay

Councillor Charmaine Williams