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Big Music Fest Has $7 Million Economic Impact In Kitchener, ON
Posted January 9, 2015 by Bram Gonshor
On the weekend of July 11-13, 2014, Big Music Fest took place at Kitchener, ON's McLennan Park headlined by rock superstars Aerosmith and Bryan Adams. As reported by the Waterloo Region Record, Big Music Fest 2014 provided a significant $7 million impact to the local economy, more than doubling the projected economic impact of $3 million prior to the festival.
Of the 60,000 attendees, nearly 65% of spectators came from within 50 kilometers of the Kitchener-Waterloo area. The other 35% was made up of out-of-province and international concert goers, arriving in Kitchener from nearly 15 states and as far as Australia, England and Japan.
Prior to his mayoral election victory in October of 2014, then-Councillor Barry Vrbanovic stressed the importance of music as an economic driver and ensured continued development of the live music scene in Kitchener's downtown entertainment district as part of his platform. Vrbanovic also represented Kitchener at NXNE 2014's Music Cities Exchange panel hosted by Music Canada and 4479, which featured public and private representatives from six cities that are working proactively to develop their local music sectors. Following the festival, Vrbanovic shared his appreciation for the festival via Twitter.
Big thx to @CityKitchener Ward 6 who welcomed thousands to your neighbourhood for @BigMusicFest. #StrongNeighbourhoods #BetterKitchener
— Berry Vrbanovic (@berryonline) July 14, 2014
Big Music Fest is scheduled to return to McLennan Park in 2015 from July 10-12. In 2014, the opening Friday night was reserved for a free Battle of the Bands. A video recap of the free community event can be seen below:
Categories: Music Tourism, Uncategorized
Tags: Aerosmith, Berry Vrbanovic, Big Music Fest, Bryan Adams, Kitchener
What last night's municipal election results mean for music sector development in Ontario
Posted October 28, 2014 by Quentin Burgess
Last night, voters across Ontario went to the polls to vote in municipal elections, determining new leadership in Toronto, Mississauga, Hamilton, Brampton, London, Windsor, and more.
In Toronto, residents elected John Tory to be the city's 65th mayor. Music Canada has congratulated Mayor-Elect Tory, and we look forward to working with him and the newly elected council to continue to develop Toronto's music sector. Many of the returning councillors have demonstrated a deep understanding of the value of music in Toronto and have supported efforts to promote and stimulate this important sector.
Early in his election campaign, Tory announced plans to support the growth of the music industry in Toronto. His plan is made up of three main points:
Support the creation of a stand-alone Music Office: one stop shop to get things moving
Work with the live music community to attract more music tourists to Toronto
Work with the Music Community to Create a Plan for a more active Outdoor Festival Schedule
Tory reiterated his plans for the music sector in our music policy survey, stating that Toronto's "Music Office will be established within the Economic Development department and will open in 2015" and adding "the importance of the music community and the broader creative sector cannot be understated."
In his acceptance speech, Tory spoke of the need to tackle unemployment for youth in Toronto, and spoke of plans to work with business partners to foster opportunities for young people. Music can help. Our Next Big Bang report recommends municipalities work with their music communities in order to support local music scenes, and leverage them to attract music tourists, attract and retain creative workers, and attract businesses from all sectors of the economy. A 2009 report on the future of tourism in Ontario found that tourism is the single largest employer of young people in the province, and our Accelerating Toronto's Music Industry Growth, Leveraging Best Practices from Austin, Texas report applies specific best practices to Toronto.
Toronto has made great strides in the development of its music sector in recent years; notably with the hiring of a music sector development officer last month, the creation of the Toronto Music Industry Advisory Council last December, and the partnership with Austin, Texas in the world's first Music City Alliance, signed in October 2013. Tory's plans to create a stand-alone Music Office will continue this momentum by reducing red tape and stimulating greater activity in the music community.
Elsewhere in the province, a number of strong candidates who have been strong advocates for the music sector were elected as well:
Congratulations to Berry Vrbanovic, who was elected mayor of Kitchener last night, building on his 20-year experience as a city councillor. As a councillor, Vrbanovic championed music as an economic driver and a vital contributor to local culture. Vrbanovic represented Kitchener at last summer's Music Cities Exchange panel, which was hosted by Music Canada, 4479, and NXNE, and featured public and private representatives from six cities that are working proactively to develop their local music sectors.
Vrbanovic promoted the development of Kitchener's arts and creative sectors as part of his platform, calling for further development of Kitchener's Music Works program by creating a film and music officer position and pursuing provincial funding to develop a music resource centre. Vrbanovic also states his support for the continued development of the live music scene in Kitchener's downtown entertainment district, and intent to work with Waterloo Region Tourism to develop tourism promotion opportunities.
Congratulations to Jeff Leiper, who was elected councillor in Ottawa's Kitchissippi ward. In his recent role as Vice President, Strategic Communications, Research and Policy at the Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC), Leiper was instrumental in the development of the Music – A Catalyst For Technology Hubs And Innovative Talent report, which was supported by Music Canada and released last year. The report found that support from all levels of government for music education and scenes can help foster a talented tech workforce. Music education, the report finds, helps bridge gaps between technical know-how and critical soft skills, while the presence of music scenes in cities can help attract and retain skilled workers.
Leiper has also promoted music tourism and the development of Ottawa's music sector as part of his platform, campaigning on the creation of a Music Office in Canada's capital city. "As a researcher, I've taken a look at the economic benefits of focusing on music performance in a city – specifically using great music scenes as a way to attract tech workers," wrote Leiper in June.
Several other cities have implemented or explored ways to build and capitalize on their music sector for greater economic benefits, including Windsor, London, Hamilton, St. Catharines, and Peterborough. Music Canada looks forward to working with municipal leaders throughout the province to help them advance their communities through music.
Categories: Music Tourism
Tags: Berry Vrbanovic, Jeff Leiper, John Tory, Music sector development, Music Tourism, Toronto, Toronto Austin Music City Alliance, Toronto Music Industry Advisory Council


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Measures need to be put in place to prevent prison violence
Society needs to care more about the sad reality of prison violence. Although detained, prisoners are still human and it is unethical to turn a blind eye to their suffering. The environment of prison breeds tension and violence, as people are incarcerated against their will, and detained in a forced community.
This can produce a strain on social interactions among inmates, especially in a population that has been labeled as untrustworthy. There is a permeating mindset that fellow inmates are dangerous, and that one must be extremely self-protective.
In 1980, around fifty-four inmates out of every hundred thousand were killed in prison. According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics, between 2001 and 2010, the homicide rate in prison was around three killed out of every hundred thousand inmates.
Although the figures have dropped greatly, prison violence is still a prevalent issue.
For instance, in 2015 at Winn Correctional Center, a state prison for men in Louisiana, one hundred and fourteen makeshift weapons were found on inmates in the course of five months. Also at Winn, twelve stabbings occurred within only two months.
Various studies have generalized that during a one-month period, 10-20% of prisoners are assaulted, and 33% are threatened with assault.
Male inmates tend to use instrumental aggression to establish a reputation of power. Violence produces fear, which leads to admiration and protection in the prison environment.
Female inmates are more likely to be expressively aggressive, and relationally aggressive rather than physical. They are more likely to only lash out when they feel immediately threatened.
Prisoners have restrictions on their possessions, but have utilized innovation to make unorthodox weapons. Handmade knives, known as shanks, are commonly used.
Razors provided for hygiene are also popular weapons. It is common for an inmate to hide a razor inside their mouth when they suspect an attack coming, so that they can easily defend themselves.
Inmates are more likely to carry makeshift weapons in maximum security prisons, as the population has committed more serious offenses, and they believe that more protection is necessary. On the flip side, if inmates are in a lower security institution, they are less likely to engage in violence, as the threat of being transferred to a stricter institution and experiencing a further loss of liberty is a deterrent.
The emergence of gang culture and increased drug usage in prison increases violence levels.
Prison gangs are labelled as Security Threat Groups by prison officials, and often, those with a past of violence and manipulation, such as gang leaders are often placed in solitary confinement to assure that they will not negatively influence others. Despite these preventative measures, prison gangs still form.
These groups attempt to achieve dominance through violent acts, many of which are pre-meditated. Potential targets are put on a list, and are often forewarned of upcoming attacks. A warning of the attack raises levels of fear and paranoia, and places power in the hands of the gangs.
Prison overcrowding also increases the rate of violence. Overcrowding leads to insufficient prison resources, and this lack generates competition and tension.
Frances Cook, the chief executive of the Howard League for Penal Reform, states that "cutting staff and prison budgets while allowing the number of people behind bars to grow unchecked has created a toxic mix of violence, death and human misery …" Having too many inmates and not enough resources is a dangerous combination.
Prisons have already taken preventative measures against violence with the presence of guards and surveillance cameras. Despite this, it is impossible to supervise every area of the institution.
Inmates use creative communication to not garner suspicion from officials, to plan violent attacks. In some cases, prisoners have even used the drainage pipes between connecting cells to have conversations they wish to keep discreet.
Seasoned inmates have gauged what are known as the "blind spots" in security. They know which areas are less protected, and the times of day where they are under less supervision.
An act of violence can only occur with a motivated offender, a suitable target, and lack of capable guardianship.
With so many means of exhibiting violent behavior, violence is only preventable by shifting the mindset of the inmates. This can be achieved through promoting friendships and providing resources. It is much better for inmates to try to find support in each other and build kinship, rather than offend against each other and have time tacked on to their sentence.
Resources other than increased security are necessary, as inmates have repeatedly shown that they can work around surveillance. Such resources include more drug therapy, correctional officers, vocational and educational programs, and mental health resources. Spiritual resources for inmates are also helpful, as engaging in religious practice gives inmates a sense of morality.
Connection-building is essential, as it is much harder to offend against someone that you view as an equal. Building positive relationships is a necessary skill for when inmates leave prison.
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