Posted On: Oct. 19, 2021
Back To Live: Winnipeg
BreakOut West is thrilled to be Back To Live! After more than a year off-stage, musicians are finally returning to live performances and BreakOut West is celebrating with a five-week series of concerts, speaking engagements, and digital content from some of the best the western Canadian music industry has to offer.
Join us in Winnipeg at the Park Theatre for this free event featuring performances by JayWood, Mobina Galore, and Housepanther! Also, arrive early for a discussion about the return to live music in Winnipeg!
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Schedule
5:30 PM - Doors
6:00 PM - Back to Live Conference
7:30 PM - Housepanther
8:30 PM - Mobina Galore
9:30 PM - JayWood
Performers
JayWood
JayWood is Jeremy Haywood-Smith from Winnipeg MB What started as bedroom "sad jangle pop songs" just singing about how sad or miserable he was, things slowly started to change as time went on (both style and direction wise) into the more "psych funk" sound that is shown today! JayWood carries a unique sound that has been entirely self-taught, and manages to combine indie-pop with jazz chords and a psychedelic feel. His music is heart-felt and therapeutic at its core, but hosts a feel-good dance party at live performances. "Electronic groove has shone brightly on JayWood, illuminating the multi-faceted sound with lightning bolts of funk, psych-rock and pop. Comfortable within these jumbled spaces, JayWood’s rhythm is ever-changing, but always consistently emerging triumphant!" - BIG FUN His musical style is a blend of a handful of different genres ranging from: Funk, Indie pop, Jangle Jazz, Hip-Hop, Psych Rock, Shoegaze, etc.
Mobina Galore
Since forming in 2011, Mobina Galore have cut their teeth on an approach to music that operates without fluff. Now three albums into their decade long career, each album continues the band’s signature of crafting unapologetically heavy and wildly dynamic songs that explore life’s peaks and valleys. They have been nominated twice for Rock Artist at the Year at the Western Canadian Music Awards and reached #1 on several Earshot! charts over the years. With a focus on touring, Mobina Galore have gained a reputable following in Europe and continue to push their music in that direction with the help of their German label, Gunner Records. They are also a New Damage Records artist for all other worldwide distribution. Mobina Galore has had many significant support tours including Against Me!, Propagandhi, Pennywise and Laura Jane Grace.
Housepanther
Since forming in 2011, Mobina Galore have cut their teeth on an approach to music that operates without fluff. Now three albums into their decade long career, each album continues the band’s signature of crafting unapologetically heavy and wildly dynamic songs that explore life’s peaks and valleys. They have been nominated twice for Rock Artist at the Year at the Western Canadian Music Awards and reached #1 on several Earshot! charts over the years. With a focus on touring, Mobina Galore have gained a reputable following in Europe and continue to push their music in that direction with the help of their German label, Gunner Records. They are also a New Damage Records artist for all other worldwide distribution. Mobina Galore has had many significant support tours including Against Me!, Propagandhi, Pennywise and Laura Jane Grace.
Speakers
Jenna Priestner - Mobina Galore
Since forming her band Mobina Galore in 2010, Jenna took on the role of manager, booking agent, graphic designer, tour manager and well, really everything that has to do with running a band business on top of being the guitarist/singer/songwriter in the band. Over the years some roles have been delegated to others but she still remains the integral part of the bands continued success. Jenna also does graphic design work for other bands including album art and tour promo.
Rebecca Szymkow - Birthday Cake Media
Rebecca Szymkow is an artist manager and talent buyer for Birthday Cake Media, a management company and record label based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Rebecca represents management clients Mariel Buckley and Michael Bernard Fitzgerald, programs lineups for festivals and events, and manages the Branding and Synchronization Division for the record label. Rebecca studied Arts and Cultural Management and spent her time travelling all in the name of live music, so decided to marry the two as her career choice. Rebecca spent 6 years at Paquin Artists Agency, progressing to an agent representing some of the best developing talent coming out of Western Canada, prior to transitioning further into a career focusing on artist development. She is an innovator for the 2020-2021 Keychange EU Initiative and is passionate about making strides in equality for gender minorities within the music industry.
Robyn Stewart - BreakOut West
Robyn Stewart is an 19-year music industry veteran, currently holding the role of Executive Director and CEO of the Western Canadian Music Alliance and BreakOut West. In this role she works with developing talent in Western Canada and abroad, supporting creation of opportunities for career development world-wide and is passionate about sharing the incredible work coming from Canada with the world. Prior to this role, she has a long career of talent buying including the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Winter Games, 2015 Pan and ParaPan American Games and more. Robyn is an extreme supporter of the music industry and emerging talent in Canada and the role culture plays in communities. Most importantly however, Robyn is a mother of two amazing young boys, Ty (2 year) and Jasper (10 years), who she hopes to raise to be good humans and to have passion for what they do as well.
Jorge Requena Ramos - West End Cultural Centre
Jorge Requena Ramos is a multi-disciplinary artist who grew up in Mexico City and now calls Winnipeg Manitoba his home. He has done extensive work as a film director, playwright and television producer. He became the Artistic director of the WECC after spending a decade amongst performers, travelling across Canada, the US and Europe with his band “The Mariachi Ghost”. This experience helped him develop extensive relationships with musicians and the music industry at large. In his tender at the WECC he has overseen the development and growth of WNTRPTN ( winterruption) a festival that celebrates life in a winter city even at -40C. He has also helped the WECC transition into an Anti-Oppressive strategic plan that will see their programming and practices reflect the truly diverse fabric of Canada.
Todd Jordan - Paquin
Todd has been an agent at Paquin since 2001, booking tours for a diverse range of artists including The Sheepdogs, Fred Penner, Buffy Sainte-Marie, and The Strumbellas.