2005 / 2006 Annual Report

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ANNUAL REPORT 2005 –2006
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Message from the Chair
Board of Directors and Staff | Mandate
Application Evaluation | Applications Submitted vs. Applications Approved
Tracking Success | Grant Allocation by Type of Record Label
Radio Starmaker Funded Artists
Sales Certifications
Grant Allocation by Province | Grant Allocation by Genre
Grant Allocation by Music Industry Association
Awards Won by Radio Starmaker Funded Artists
Allocation of Funding by Category
Condensed Financial Statements
Appendix: Criteria for Qualifying
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MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR
This year has been one of reflection for
the Radio Starmaker Fund. We had the
opportunity to review our history from
the inception of the fund and present an
overview to the CRTC during its radio
review proceedings in May 2006.
This was a valuable exercise for us and we
found a number of things to be proud of:
• 77% of the total funding requested was approved
• The “funding per record” breakdown (based on the top
22 funded RSF artists) is approximately $2 per record.
With average marketing costs per album hovering in
the range of $3 per record this means we are making
a substantial contribution while at the same time
maintaining a reasonable and incremental amount of
supplementary funding
We continue to maintain the highest standards of
accountability to our stakeholders and the industry at
large. Our audit process once again shows complete
compliance with our funding rules and regulations and
we appreciate the efforts made by our applicants to
maintain this track record. We are all looking forward to
working further to provide this ongoing broadcaster
commitment to recording artists in Canada.
• 91% of all qualifying applications submitted were
approved
• 83% of the artists funded by the RSF have received
• 52% of the RSF approved funding was provided to
emerging artists for their 1st (30%) and 2nd (22%)
records
significant charted airplay in Canada
• The breakdown of the funding approved was as follows:
• CIRPA Labels:
35%
• Independent Artists:
35%
• Major Labels:
25%
• Music Associations:
5%
This year we have also seen the benefits of our three year
capital fund model. By maintaining a systematic and
thoughtful budget model we can assure the music industry of continued support at effective funding levels. This
funding model will be further developed this year as we
adapt to the policy decisions of the CRTC in its review of
radio.
Chuck McCoy
Executive Chair,
Radio Starmaker Fund
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND STAFF |
MANDATE
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FOR THE PERIOD FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2005 TO AUGUST 31, 2006, THE RADIO STARMAKER FUND
BOARD OF DIRECTORS WAS COMPRISED OF:
MANDATE
CHAIR
Chuck McCoy
Executive Vice President
Programming and Marketing
Rogers Radio
Toronto, Ontario
The mandate of the Radio Starmaker Fund is to
make a substantial and discernable difference to
the careers of Canadian musical recording artists
through artist driven marketing assistance, and
to support the Canadian independent music
infrastructure.
VICE-CHAIR
Brian Chater
President, Avenue Road Music Group
Toronto, Ontario
TREASURER
Andy McLean
Managing Director, NXNE
Toronto, Ontario
SECRETARY
Steve Kane
President, Warner Music Canada
Toronto, Ontario
DIRECTORS
Rob Farina
Vice President, Program Development
CHUM Limited
Toronto, Ontario
Jian Ghomeshi
President, Wonderboy Entertainment Inc.
Toronto, Ontario
Bob Harris
Operations Manager
Vice-President Rock Programming
Standard Radio Inc.
Montreal, Quebec
Blair Bartrem
Program Director
Q107, Corus Entertainment Inc.
Toronto, Ontario
STAFF:
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Chip Sutherland
MANAGER,
FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION
Rachel Oldfield
MANAGER,
PROGRAMS AND APPLICATIONS
Jerry Leibowitz
Created by the Canadian Radio-television and
Telecommunications Commission’s Radio Policy
Review of 1998, the Radio Starmaker Fund has
completed its fifth full year of operation.
French language artists are supported by Fonds
RadioStar, although Radio Starmaker Fund
supports non-French language and instrumental
projects originating from Quebec.
Sander Shalinsky
Sheppard Shalinsky Brown, Barristers & Solicitors
Toronto, Ontario
RJ Guha
President, Kindling Music/Matrix Entertainment
Toronto, Ontario
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APPLICATION EVALUATION |APPLICATIONS
SUBMITTED VS. APPLICATIONS APPROVED
Applications to the Radio Starmaker Fund are evaluated on four major criteria:
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The track record of the artist
The amount of money invested by the applicant and his/her agents
The quality of the marketing plan, both the proposed RSF portion, and the portion to which the applicant has committed
through their significant investment
The amount of money the Radio Starmaker Fund has available for the round
In order to qualify for the Radio Starmaker Fund, artists are required to reach prescribed sales levels by genre and demonstrate
a financial commitment to the marketing of their recorded project (see appendix for application criteria). For a detailed
description of our criteria please visit our website at www.radiostarmakerfund.com. Furthermore, the artist must be a Canadian
citizen or landed immigrant, a resident of Canada and the ownership of the master tapes must reside with a Canadian company.
We continue to fund artists from a wide variety of musical genres and from every region of the country.
APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED VS. APPLICATIONS APPROVED
# OF QUALIFYING APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED
TOTAL FISCAL YEAR 2005-2006
119
# OF APPLICATIONS APPROVED
102
%
85.71%
SUCCESS FACT: DIVINE BROWN
The Radio Starmaker Fund was
key in helping us achieve gold
status in Canada on Divine
Brown's self-titled release. The
funding we received for print,
radio and television advertising
allowed us to push a button at
holiday gift buying time that was
definitely instrumental in driving
sales for us. Additional funding for her Canadian
Living showcase helped maximize her profile at that
time in addition to building a beneficial relationship for
all parties involved.
DONNA LIDSTER
VICE-PRESIDENT OF MARKETING
UNIVERSAL ISLAND DEF JAM CANADA
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TRACKING SUCCESS |
GRANT ALLOCATION BY TYPE OF RECORD LABEL
Our Program Manager, Jerry Leibowitz, has made it part of his job to maintain ongoing communication
with the music industry and our applicants to keep track of our success stories. This provides a significant
“qualitative insight” into the impact we are having. Throughout this report there are samples of the feedback
we have been receiving in the Artist Profiles. It is very encouraging on all fronts. Clearly the Radio
Starmaker Fund is providing artists with the incremental funding they need to maintain and increase their
momentum in the marketplace, both here and abroad.
Our International Touring program continues to be a significant success and receives consistently high praise
from our applicants. We are thrilled to see so many Starmaker artists making a mark on the international
stage and we are proud of the opportunity we have to contribute to this success.
GRANT ALLOCATION BY TYPE OF RECORD LABEL
TOTAL APPROVED FUNDING FOR FISCAL YEAR
% OF TOTAL APPROVED FUNDING
MAJOR LABELS
INDIE LABELS
QUASI-INDIE
MISC. FUNDING
TOTAL
$435,728.53
$2,073,339.06
$534,864.00
$302,700.02
$3,346,631.61
13.02%
61.96%
15.98%
9.04%
100%
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SUCCESS FACT: CORB LUND
Radio Starmaker funding has
played a huge role in the marketing impact Stony Plain
Records has been able to
achieve for Corb Lund’s “Hair In
My Eyes Like A Highland Steer”
which has recently been certified gold in Canada. We targeted a broad spectrum of marketing strategies including retail programs, print and radio advertising campaigns, promotional tools, tour support, publicity and
radio promotion that we were able to deliver with
Starmaker’s financial assistance.
KATYA LOREE
ACCOUNTS MANAGER
STONY PLAIN RECORDS
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ARTIST PROFILE: CITY AND COLOUR
Although City and Colour has been a major priority for Dine
Alone Records, being an independent label leaves little opportunity to develop large scale promotional campaigns to infiltrate all
the necessary markets across Canada. With the added support of
the Radio Starmaker Fund, City and Colour was able to get the
necessary exposure and attention needed to take it to the forefront
of the Canadian music scene. By providing Dine Alone Records
with the funding to develop creative marketing strategies in all
areas of the media, including print, television, radio and the web,
the Radio Starmaker Fund has played a prominent role in the success of “Sometimes”.
The Radio Starmaker Fund’s significant contribution to City and
Colour has also provided Dine Alone with the ability to utilize an
independent radio promoter and independent publicity company
to help aid in the growth of this project. With all this essential support, it speaks volumes that City and Colour’s debut single “Save
Your Scissors” continues to receive strong support from radio and
is enjoying further chart ascent more than eight months after its
introduction.
JEN CYMEK & CRISTINA FERNANDES
LISTEN HARDER PUBLICITY
PHOTO: CINDY FREY
City and Colour features Alexisonfire’s very own Dallas Green.
With the release of “Sometimes”, City and Colour has experienced greater success than ever anticipated. Only four months
after its release, “Sometimes” reached CRIA Gold certification in
Canada, has one of the year’s biggest multi-format radio hits with
“Save Your Scissors” playing on ROCK and CHR stations across
the nation and a video for the track that continues to receive heavy
rotation at MuchMusic. With sold out shows in both Canada and
the UK, City and Colour has received praise from press across the
globe and has been the recipient of a MuchMusic Video Award
for “People’s Choice Favourite Canadian Artist,” and was named
“Solo Artist of the Year” at the Indies (Canadian Independent
Music Awards) during Canadian Music Week.
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RADIO STARMAKER FUNDED ARTISTS
RD.
ARTIST
APPROVED
RD.
ARTIST
APPROVED
RD.
ARTIST
APPROVED
RD.
ARTIST
APPROVED
16
BEDOUIN SOUNDCLASH
$39,097.00
17
ANGEL FORREST
$41,500.00
18
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ALAIN LEFEVRE
$38,540.00
19
ADAM GREGORY
$38,000.00
16
BROKEN SOCIAL SCENE
$13,500.00
17
BEDOUIN SOUNDCLASH
$19,059.00
18
AMANDA WILKINSON
$20,228.00
19
ALEXISONFIRE
$85,078.00
16
BUCK 65
$72,953.20
17
BROKEN SOCIAL SCENE
$56,500.00
18
CORB LUND
$52,500.00
19
BUCK 65
$10,000.00
DANKO JONES
$46,990.00
$31,022.00
16
CORB LUND
$58,699.00
17
CITY AND COLOUR
$48,494.00
18
19
CARL HENRY
16
DANIEL TAYLOR
$11,905.13
17
CUFF THE DUKE
$15,346.40
18
JEFF HEALEY & THE JAZZ WIZARDS
$12,752.30
19
CORB LUND
$32,536.50
16
DIVINE BROWN
$75,022.00
17
HEDLEY
$82,793.00
18
JOEL PLASKETT
$24,000.00
19
HEDLEY
$35,151.00
16
FEIST
$6,000.00
17
JOHN LANDRY
$4,000.00
18
JONAS
$66,790.58
19
ISLANDS
$63,432.17
16
JOEL PLASKETT
$5,000.00
17
JOHNNY REID
$20,408.00
18
MATT MAYS & EL TORPEDO
$5,000.00
19
JOHN LANDRY
16
JULLY BLACK
$73,700.00
17
KARDINAL OFFISHALL
$54,622.00
18
MENTAKE
$41,080.38
19
MARTHA WAINWRIGHT
16
LUKE DOUCET
$15,500.00
17
K'NAAN
$12,500.00
18
METRIC
$101,800.00
19
MOBILE
$99,300.00
16
METRIC
$124,107.32
17
LES VOIX HUMAINES
$3,000.00
18
PILATE
$60,875.65
19
ROXANNE POTVIN
$27,883.00
16
MOKA ONLY
$44,500.00
17
LUKE DOUCET
$3,600.00
18
REX GOUDIE
$78,853.33
19
SAM ROBERTS BAND
SARAH HARMER
$22,500.00
$1,100.00
$12,500.00
$104,456.00
16
PAVLO
$16,000.00
17
MARTHA WAINWRIGHT
$42,000.00
18
19
SOPHIE MILMAN
16
ROBERT MICHAELS
$36,736.38
17
MASSARI
$81,900.00
18
SLOAN
$19,500.00
19
STARS
$32,000.00
16
STARS
$15,000.00
17
MELISSA O'NEIL
$56,550.00
18
SOPHIE MILMAN
$46,286.20
19
THE DEARS
$42,500.00
16
THE NEW PORNOGRAPHERS
$61,460.00
17
METRIC
$58,717.72
18
STABILO
$69,200.00
16
THE ROAD HAMMERS
$39,241.00
17
MICHEL CUSSON
$38,520.00
18
SUSIE ARIOLI BAND
$23,750.00
16
THE SALADS
$17,000.00
17
SARAH HARMER
$53,550.00
18
THE NEW PORNOGRAPHERS
$33,000.00
16
THE TREWS
$75,714.00
17
THE NEW PORNOGRAPHERS
$35,000.00
18
THE SALADS
$37,740.00
17
THE WAKING EYES
17
THEORY OF A DEADMAN
$32,633.75
$6,332.58
$59,425.00
INCLUDES FUNDING APPROVED FOR DOMESTIC MARKETING, INTERNATIONAL MARKETING AND INTERNATIONAL TOURING/SHOWCASING PROGRAMS
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ARTIST PROFILE: JULLY BLACK
Jully Black is no stranger to the Canadian music scene. Though
her debut album "This Is Me" was released in the summer of
2005, Jully has been blazing a trail since the late '90s. She won
a Juno award in 1997 for Best Rap Recording for "What It
Takes", was nominated in the same category in 1998 for "Money
Jane" and again in 2003 for Best R&B / Soul Song for "You
Changed".
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coveted opening slot on the cross-Canada Black Eyed Peas tour.
This tour camaraderie subsequently lead the Black Eyed Peas to
ask Jully to join them on-stage at the CFL's Grey Cup in
Vancouver and was the beginning of a working relationship that
still continues today. We were also able to support her appearances and subsequent singles with much needed radio, TV and
outdoor advertising. RSF has allowed us the freedom to be creative and to support Jully to the fullest.
June 21, 2005 marked the release of Jully Black's solo debut
album "This Is Me", through Universal Music Canada. The album
includes such standouts as "Sweat of Your Brow", which became
a Top 10 CHR hit and exposed her to a whole new audience.
"Stay The Night" re-introduced her to her core audience and was
a veritable club hit, spawning several award-winning remixes. "I
Traveled" (originally featured on 2003's Women & Song) reentered the AC chart, hitting the top 30.
Jully Black has helped shape the voice of the Canadian urban
music scene. The support she received from the Radio Starmaker
Fund helped to raise her profile and opened a host of new doors.
She had the opportunity to host the Juno Awards' Gala Dinner in
Halifax in 2006 and is now a regular on-air contributor to CTV's
eTalk Daily. She is currently in the studio, readying tracks for her
highly anticipated sophomore offering.
The support we received from the Radio Starmaker Fund enabled
Jully Black to take it to the next level. The tour support we
received helped her to go across the country, winning the highly
DANIELLE BROWN
MARKETING MANAGER, INTERSCOPE
UNIVERSAL MUSIC CANADA
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SALES CERTIFICATIONS
THE TABLE BELOW SHOWS CERTIFICATIONS RECEIVED IN 2005/2006 BY ARTISTS FUNDED IN THE CURRENT FISCAL YEAR
DATE
ARTIST
ALBUM
CERTIFICATION
UNITS
SEPTEMBER 2005
HEDLEY
"HEDLEY"
GOLD
50,000
OCTOBER 2005
SUM 41
"CHUCK"
2 X PLATINUM
200,000
OCTOBER 2005
ALEXISONFIRE
"ALEXISONFIRE"
GOLD
50,000
OCTOBER 2005
FEIST
"LET IT DIE"
GOLD
50,000
DECEMBER 2005
THEORY OF A DEADMAN
"GASOLINE"
PLATINUM
100,000
DECEMBER 2005
BEDOUIN SOUNDCLASH
"SOUNDING A MOSAIC"
GOLD
50,000
JANUARY 2006
REX GOUDIE
"UNDER THE LIGHTS"
PLATINUM
100,000
JANUARY 2006
HEDLEY
"HEDLEY"
PLATINUM
100,000
JANUARY 2006
THE TREWS
"DEN OF THIEVES"
GOLD
50,000
JANUARY 2006
MELISSA O'NEIL
"ALIVE"
4 X PLATINUM (SINGLE)
40,000
FEBRUARY 2006
THE ROAD HAMMERS
"THE ROAD HAMMERS"
GOLD
50,000
FEBRUARY 2006
METRIC
"OLD WORLD UNDERGROUND"
GOLD
50,000
MARCH 2006
MELISSA O'NEIL
"MELISSA O'NEIL"
GOLD
50,000
MARCH 2006
METRIC
"LIVE IT OUT"
GOLD
50,000
MARCH 2006
CITY & COLOUR
"SOMETIMES"
GOLD
50,000
JUNE 2006
SARAH HARMER
"I'M A MOUNTAIN"
GOLD
50,000
JULY 2006
DEATH FROM ABOVE 1979
"YOU'RE A WOMAN, I'M A MACHINE"
GOLD
50,000
AUGUST 2006
THE CORB LUND BAND
"HAIR IN MY EYES LIKE A HIGHLAND STEER"
GOLD
50,000
SUCCESS FACT: JOEL PLASKETT
The Radio Starmaker Fund’s domestic marketing support allowed MapleMusic Recordings to run television
spots for Joel’s “La De Da” release during the East
Coast Music Awards and to mount a massive billboard
in Halifax for the Junos. In
addition, we were able to
place “La De Da” in national retail campaigns to secure
price and positioning and to
tour internationally with the
support of touring grants
from the Radio Starmaker Fund. As a direct result of
his increased profile, this led to his first success at commercial radio (with “Nowhere With You” charting at
Hot AC) and his first major music placement (with
“Nowhere With You” featured in a Zellers campaign).
TARA LUFT
DIRECTOR, NEW MEDIA AND MARKETING
MAPLEMUSIC RECORDINGS/MAPLEMUSIC.COM
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ARTIST PROFILE: HEDLEY
The assistance of the Radio Starmaker Fund has been integral to
the success of Hedley's self-titled debut release in Canada. The
funds allocated to Universal Music Canada to market and promote Hedley have enhanced our initiatives on a variety of levels
and helped take the band’s debut CD to platinum-plus status.
Starmaker funds were used to finance several Hedley campaigns, all of which greatly increased their album sales and
grew their fan base. Radio buys at Top 40 and HOT AC radio
stations timed to run in conjunction with Hedley's second single,
"Trip", complemented their air-play with advertising spots targeted to reach the consumer with the necessary frequency to be
effective. Dollars from Starmaker also provided the opportunity
for us to arrange fly-always with radio stations in key markets
across Canada for fans to meet Hedley and see them live in concert. The contesting at radio resulted in valuable, produced onair spots that further entrenched Hedley's momentum on the airwaves while simultaneously promoting interaction between the
band and their fans.
Likewise, the Opening Act Tour Subsidy dollars granted to
Hedley enabled the band to embark on a national tour, sup-
porting Simple Plan, at a crucial stage in their development.
Opening for Simple Plan made it possible for Hedley to reach
their target market in such a way that would not have been
available to them on their own headlining shows at the time.
Furthermore, the tour afforded the band enormous media exposure in virtually every key Canadian market leading up to the
important holiday retail season.
The support of Starmaker has given Hedley a clear advantage in
the ever-competitive Canadian music market. Given the challenges faced by developing artists like Hedley when launching a
debut release to compete against established house-hold names,
the funds offered by Starmaker ensure that promotional and
marketing opportunities will not be missed for emerging
Canadian talent.
STEPHEN GASH
MARKETING MANAGER
UNIVERSAL ISLAND DEF JAM CANADA
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GRANT ALLOCATION BY PROVINCE |
GRANT ALLOCATION BY GENRE
GRANT ALLOCATION BY PROVINCE
ON
NL
NS
PE
NB
QC
MB
SK
AB
BC
NU
NT
YT
TOTAL
TOTAL APPROVED FUNDING
$2,025,158.07
$0.00
$138,953.20
$25,000.00
$0.00
$531,423.26
$8,832.58
$0.00
$181,735.50
$435,529.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$3,346,631.61
% OF APPROVED FUNDING
60.51%
0.00%
4.15%
0.75%
0.00%
15.88%
0.26%
0.00%
5.43%
13.01%
0.00%
0.00%
0.00%
100.00%
0
18
2
0
5
11
0
0
0
102*
0
14
2
0
2
5
0
0
0
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MISC.
TOTAL
PROVINCE
NUMBER OF APPROVED APPLICATIONS
58
0
7
1
NUMBER OF ARTISTS
32
0
4
0
*NUMBER OF APPROVED APPLICATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR INCLUDES 16 MISCELLANEOUS FUNDING APPLICATIONS
GRANT ALLOCATION BY GENRE
POP
ROCK
URBAN
A/C
COUNTRY
FOLK
WORLD
BLUES
CLASSICAL
JAZZ
TOTAL APPROVED FUNDING
$495,379.33
$1,424,983.40
$396,197.20
$36,736.38
$311,712.50
$141,996.40
$76,656.00
$27,883.00
$91,965.13
$115,422.25
$0.00
$25,000.00
$202,700.02
$3,346,631.61
% OF APPROVED FUNDING
14.80%
42.58%
11.84%
1.10%
9.31%
4.24%
2.29%
0.83%
2.75%
3.45%
0.00%
0.75%
6.06%
100.00%
8
4
1
4
6
0
1
5
102*
5
2
1
4
3
0
0
0
59
NUMBER OF APPROVED APPLICATIONS
14
35
10
1
13
NUMBER OF ARTISTS
9
20
7
1
7
ELECTRONIC ABORIGINAL
*NUMBER OF APPROVED APPLICATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR INCLUDES 16 MISCELLANEOUS FUNDING APPLICATIONS
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ARTIST PROFILE: ALAIN LEFÈVRE
With the help of the Radio Starmaker Fund, Alain Lefèvre’s CD,
“Blissfully Sleepless”, has exceeded the sales of all his previous
recordings. It has remained in the top ten on the SoundScan classical chart since its launch on March 16, 2006.
Contributions from the Radio Starmaker Fund have allowed
Analekta Records to complete its marketing strategy for this particular CD. The label was able to place advertising campaigns
on English and French radio, as well as putting posters on the
back of city buses. This, along with extensive press coverage by
all major radio and television shows, contributed to Alain
Lefèvre’s exemplary success.
ALEXANDRE VOVAN
DIRECTOR, SALES-COMMUNICATIONS
ANALEKTA RECORDS
PHOTO LAURENCE LABAT
Winner of two Felix Awards for Best Classical Album of the Year
and recently described as a "new personality that truly stands out
from the typical trends and artifices offered on the international
scene” (Classica), Alain Lefèvre has been invited to perform by
the most prestigious orchestras around the world. These include
The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in London and The Orchestre
Symphonique de Montréal. He has both previously won First
Prize at the Canadian Music Competition nine times and was
awarded First Prize in piano and chamber music at the
Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique de Paris.
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GRANT ALLOCATION
BY MUSIC INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION
RECIPIENT
EVENT
RADIO
STARMAKER
FUND
CITY/PROV.
AMOUNT
CANADIAN ACADEMY OF RECORDING ARTS AND SCIENCES
2006 JUNO AWARDS
HALIFAX, NS
CANADIAN SONGWRITERS HALL OF FAME
2006 CANADIAN SONGWRITERS HALL OF FAME GALA
TORONTO, ON
$42,000.00
CANADIAN COUNTRY MUSIC ASSOCIATION
2006 CANADIAN COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS
ST. JOHN, NB
$40,000.00
EAST COAST MUSIC ASSOCIATION
2006 EAST COAST MUSIC AWARDS
CHARLOTTETOWN, PE
$25,000.00
INDIAN ART-I-CRAFTS OF ONTARIO
2006 CANADIAN ABORIGINAL MUSIC AWARDS
TORONTO, ON
$25,000.00
POLARIS MUSIC PRIZE
2006 POLARIS MUSIC PRIZE
TORONTO, ON
$20,000.00
URBAN MUSIC ASSOCIATION OF CANADA
2006 CANADIAN URBAN MUSIC AWARDS
TORONTO, ON
$15,000.00
WESTERN CANADIAN MUSIC ALLIANCE
2006 WESTERN CANADIAN MUSIC AWARDS
WINNIPEG, MB
$15,000.00
BEDOUIN SOUNDCLASH
2006 CANADIAN RADIO MUSIC AWARDS
TORONTO, ON
$2,500.00
MATT MAYS & EL TORPEDO
2006 CANADIAN RADIO MUSIC AWARDS
TORONTO, ON
$2,500.00
AMANDA STOTT
2006 CANADIAN RADIO MUSIC AWARDS
TORONTO, ON
$2,500.00
DIVINE BROWN
2006 CANADIAN RADIO MUSIC AWARDS
TORONTO, ON
$2,500.00
AMANDA WILKINSON
2006 CANADIAN RADIO MUSIC AWARDS
TORONTO, ON
$2,500.00
MOBILE
2006 CANADIAN RADIO MUSIC AWARDS
TORONTO, ON
$2,500.00
THE SADIES
2006 CANADIAN RADIO MUSIC AWARDS
TORONTO, ON
$2,500.00
BLUE RODEO
2006 CANADIAN RADIO MUSIC AWARDS
TORONTO, ON
$2,500.00
TOTAL
NUMBER OF APPROVED APPLICATIONS FOR FISCAL YEAR INCLUDES 16 MISCELLANEOUS FUNDING APPLICATIONS AS INDICATED ABOVE
$100,700.02
$302,700.02
R A D I O S TA R M A K E R F U N D A N N U A L R E P O RT 2 0 0 5 - 2 0 0 6
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ARTIST PROFILE: SOPHIE MILMAN
Sophie Milman’s self-titled debut album was released in Canada
in late 2004 and over the course of the next year and a half sold
more than 14,000 copies, becoming one of the top five best selling Jazz albums in Canada for 2005, according to Nielsen
SoundScan. FACTOR funding to record and provide first phase
marketing made the release of her album possible. However, it
was Starmaker funding kicking in at a critical time in the release
cycle of the album that was a major contributor to achieving the
level of commercial success it has in Canada. Tour enhancement (Sophie performed in the summer of 2005 at every major
Canadian Jazz festival), marketing and advertising initiatives
around these concerts were the main drivers, culminating in
Sophie’s sold out performance at the prestigious Montreal Jazz
Festival and a Juno Award nomination.
Outside of Canada, Starmaker funding is a key component of
the marketing assets we have to leverage. We are already seeing the results as we launch Sophie in the USA and Japan, as
Starmaker’s financial support for her album has helped with
launch showcases in New York and Tokyo, as well as her summer 2006 US tour and the international marketing initiatives surrounding them.
GEOFF KULAWICK
PRESIDENT
LINUS ENTERTAINMENT
PHOTO: ALEX NUNEZ
For Sophie Milman, her label and management, the past few
months have been very exciting as her debut album hit the number one position on the iTunes Jazz Album chart in the United
States and has been released in Japan and Europe. Only twenty-three years old, the road to Sophie’s success began three
years ago when she signed a recording and management contract with Linus. Marketing began well before the album was
released, as we sought to put Sophie’s music into the hands of
fans of Norah Jones and Diana Krall - distributing CD samplers
at their concerts, organizing appearances at jazz clubs and festivals and organizing promotions with Russian and Jewish community newspapers.
★
RADIO
STARMAKER
FUND
ANNUAL REPORT
AWARDS WON BY
RADIO STARMAKER FUNDED ARTISTS
★
EVENT
ARTIST
AWARD
2006 MUCHMUSIC VIDEO AWARDS
CITY AND COLOUR
PEOPLE'S CHOICE: FAVOURITE CANADIAN ARTIST - "SAVE YOUR SCISSORS"
2006 JUNO AWARDS
THE ROAD HAMMERS
K'NAAN
SHAWN DESMAN
CORB LUND
BEDOUIN SOUNDCLASH
BROKEN SOCIAL SCENE
COUNTRY RECORDING OF THE YEAR - "THE ROAD HAMMERS"
RAP RECORDING OF THE YEAR - "THE DUSTY FOOT PHILOSOPHER"
R&B/SOUL RECORDING OF THE YEAR - "BACK FOR MORE"
ROOTS & TRADITIONAL ALBUM OF THE YEAR - "HAIR IN MY EYES LIKE A HIGHLAND STEER"
NEW GROUP OF THE YEAR
ALTERNATIVE ALBUM OF THE YEAR - "BROKEN SOCIAL SCENE"
2006 CANADIAN COUNTRY MUSIC AWARDS
CORB LUND
THE ROAD HAMMERS
CORB LUND
JOHNNY REID
JOHNNY REID
JOHNNY REID
ALBUM OF THE YEAR - "HAIR IN MY EYES LIKE A HIGHLAND STEER"
GROUP OR DUO OF THE YEAR
ROOTS ARTIST OR GROUP OF THE YEAR
CHEVY TRUCKS RISING STAR AWARD
INDEPENDENT MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
INDEPENDENT SINGLE OF THE YEAR - "MISSING AN ANGEL"
2006 EAST COAST MUSIC AWARDS
MATT MAYS & EL
JOEL PLASKETT
MATT MAYS & EL
MATT MAYS & EL
JOEL PLASKETT
MATT MAYS & EL
ALBUM OF THE YEAR - "MATT MAYS & EL TORPEDO"
MALE ARTIST OF THE YEAR
GROUP OF THE YEAR
SINGLE OF THE YEAR - "COCAINE COWGIRL"
SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR - "HAPPEN NOW"
ROCK RECORDING OF THE YEAR - "MATT MAYS & EL TORPEDO"
2005 WESTERN CANADIAN MUSIC AWARDS
CORB LUND
THE WAKING EYES
IAN TYSON
THE WAKING EYES
ENTERTAINER OF THE YEAR
OUTSTANDING ALBUM (INDEPENDENT) - "VIDEO SOUND"
OUTSTANDING COUNTRY RECORDING - "SONGS FROM THE GRAVEL ROAD"
OUTSTANDING ROCK RECORDING - "VIDEO SOUND"
2005 CANADIAN URBAN MUSIC AWARDS
DIVINE BROWN
K'NAAN
DIVINE BROWN
K-OS
JULLY BLACK
K-OS
R&B RECORDING OF THE YEAR - "OLD SKOOL LOVE"
HIP HOP RECORDING OF THE YEAR - "STRUGGLIN"
NEW ARTIST OF THE YEAR
FAN'S CHOICE AWARD
DANCE/ELECTRONIC RECORDING OF THE YEAR - "SWEAT OF YOUR BROW"
SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR
2006 CANADIAN RADIO MUSIC AWARDS
BEDOUIN SOUNDCLASH
THE ROAD HAMMERS
DIVINE BROWN
BEST NEW GROUP OR SOLO ARTIST (CHR) - "WHEN THE NIGHT FEELS MY SONG"
BEST NEW GROUP OR SOLO ARTIST (COUNTRY) - "I'M A ROAD HAMMER"
BEST NEW GROUP OR SOLO ARTIST (DANCE URBAN RHYTHMIC) - "OLD SKOOL LOVE"
2006 THE INDIES
BEDOUIN SOUNDCLASH
CITY AND COLOUR
DEATH FROM ABOVE 1979
CORB LUND
DIVINE BROWN
FAVOURITE
FAVOURITE
FAVOURITE
FAVOURITE
FAVOURITE
2005 CASBY AWARDS
BEDOUIN SOUNDCLASH
FAVOURITE NEW SINGLE - "WHEN THE NIGHT FEELS MY SONG"
TORPEDO
TORPEDO
TORPEDO
TORPEDO
SINGLE - "WHEN THE NIGHT FEELS MY SONG"
SOLO ARTIST
GROUP/DUO
FOLK ARTIST/GROUP
URBAN ARTIST/GROUP
RADIO
STARMAKER
FUND
SUCCESS FACT: THE DEARS
THE DEARS went from
playing small clubs in
Canada to playing major
international festivals,
from Glastonbury to Coachella. With Starmaker’s support the band completed a headlining tour of the US
and performed at the Wireless Festival (Hyde Park,
London, UK), Glastonbury (UK), Roskilde (Denmark),
Wertcher (Belgium), Montreux Jazz Festival
(Switzerland), Oxygen (Ireland), and T In The Park
(Scotland), all of this in addition to two tours of Europe
and sold out shows in Australia and Japan.
TARA LUFT
DIRECTOR, NEW MEDIA AND MARKETING
MAPLEMUSIC RECORDINGS/MAPLEMUSIC.COM
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ARTIST PROFILE: THE ROAD HAMMERS
Radio Starmaker marketing funds have contributed to the overall
success of this project by funding additional television advertising
and premium placement in national retail accounts. The band has
been touring extensively throughout Canada and the supplementary marketing funds have also allowed us the ability to purchase
extra print advertising in essential tour markets. This exposure has
ensured prominently racked product at retail, resulting in strong
scans in all tour markets.
In addition to providing invaluable marketing support, Radio
Starmaker tour enhancement funds have supported the addition of
two extraordinarily talented musicians to the Road Hammers’
stage show. Funds provided have also afforded the rental of
rehearsal space in Calgary in preparation for key tour dates, as
well as the hiring of a much needed additional guitar tech. With
the additional players, technical and rehearsal support, The Road
Hammers have created a strong, compelling live show and have
established themselves as a more than credible touring band with
a strong draw.
The band’s success in Canada, due in part to the Radio Starmaker
Fund, has opened doors in other markets including Australia, with
an American release now in the works. Their Canadian success
has created an undeniable buzz in the States and beyond. This
buzz will provide a strong set up for the U.S. release furthering
The Road Hammers’ career both nationally and internationally.
CARLA PALMER
SENIOR MARKETING MANAGER
MAPLEMUSIC RECORDINGS/OPEN ROAD RECORDINGS
PHOTO: RICHARD BELAND
The Road Hammers’ debut CD “I Am A Road Hammer” has driven onto the Canadian Country Music Charts much like the big
wheeling, long distance traveling truckers that are the inspiration
behind the band. It has captivated country music fans and television audiences out of the box. The band’s second single, “East
Bound and Down” was a record-breaking smash success marking
The Road Hammers as the first domestically signed band to obtain
a number one single on the Canadian Country chart and “I Am A
Road Hammer” is now certified gold in Canada.
★
RADIO
STARMAKER
FUND
ANNUAL REPORT
★
RADIO
STARMAKER
FUND
ALLOCATION OF FUNDING BY CATEGORY
CATEGORY
TOTAL APPROVED FUNDING
% OF TOTAL
APPROVED FUNDING
CATEGORY
TOTAL APPROVED FUNDING
% OF TOTAL
APPROVED FUNDING
$74,321.23
2.22%
$6,070.20
0.18%
PRINT ADVERTISING
$186,666.21
5.58%
RADIO ADVERTISING
$483,402.00
14.44%
TOUR - REHEARSAL SPACE RENTAL
TV ADVERTISING
$521,994.00
15.60%
TOUR - OPENING ACT TOUR SUBSIDY
$31,000.00
0.93%
$43,101.00
1.29%
TOUR - BUS
$37,593.00
1.12%
$9,671.55
0.29%
MISC. - MUSIC ASSOCIATION, ETC.
$302,700.02
9.04%
INDEPENDENT RADIO PROMOTER
$75,327.48
2.25%
INTERNATIONAL - PRINT ADVERTISING
$42,754.93
1.28%
INDEPENDENT PUBLICITY
$80,071.79
2.39%
INTERNATIONAL - RADIO ADVERTISING
$33,241.60
0.99%
$2,875.00
0.09%
INTERNATIONAL - TV ADVERTISING
$9,848.93
0.29%
CONTESTS
$93,601.00
2.80%
INTERNATIONAL - WEB ADVERTISING
$14,948.39
0.45%
POSTERING
$170,443.40
5.09%
INTNL - INDEPENDENT RADIO PROMOTER
$23,026.24
0.69%
WEB ADVERTISING
SHOWCASING
CD SAMPLERS
TOUR - ADDITIONAL TECHNICAL CREW
$3,879.00
0.12%
INTERNATIONAL - INDEPENDENT PUBLICITY
$85,500.00
2.55%
$173,935.00
5.20%
INTERNATIONAL - POSTERING
$17,338.60
0.52%
TV SHOWS
$15,534.00
0.46%
INTERNATIONAL - PROMO TOUR
$14,039.67
0.42%
WEB DESIGN
$45,883.54
1.37%
INTERNATIONAL - RETAIL PROMOTIONS
$44,433.75
1.33%
TOUR - ADDITIONAL MUSICIANS
$48,223.50
1.44%
INTERNATIONAL - TOURING
$428,100.00
12.79%
TOUR - ADDITIONAL PRODUCTION
$32,174.00
0.96%
INTERNATIONAL - SHOWCASING
$194,932.58
5.82%
$3,346,631.61
100.00%
PROMO TOUR
RETAIL PROMOTIONS
TOTAL
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
FISCAL YEAR 2005–2006
★
RADIO
STARMAKER
FUND
The accompanying condensed financial statements provide an overview of the Fund’s operations and are
derived from the complete financial statements of Radio Starmaker Fund as at August 31, 2006 and for the
year then ended on which our auditors, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, have expressed an opinion without
reservation in their report dated December 7, 2006.
These condensed financial statements are offered for ease of reference only and do not contain all the disclosures
required by Canadian generally accepted accounting principles. Complete financial statements are available on
request from Radio Starmaker Fund.
R A D I O S TA R M A K E R F U N D A N N U A L R E P O RT 2 0 0 5 - 2 0 0 6
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RADIO STARMAKER FUND CONDENSED
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT AUGUST 31, 2006
ASSETS
★
2006
ADMINISTRATION
FUND
CAPITAL ASSET
FUND
GRANT FUND
TOTAL
$
$
$
$
20,003
–
749,870
769,873
–
–
6,020,336
6,020,336
RADIO
STARMAKER
FUND
CURRENT ASSETS
CASH
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS
PREPAID EXPENSES
INTERNALLY RESTRICTED INVESTMENTS
CAPITAL ASSETS – NET
7,410
–
–
7,410
27,413
–
6,770,206
6,797,619
300,000
–
–
–
300,000
4,462
–
4,462
327,413
4,462
6,770,206
7,102,081
LIABILITIES
CURRENT LIABILITIES
GRANT LIABILITY
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED LIABILITIES
–
–
2,702,564
2,702,564
577
–
–
577
577
–
2,702,564
2,703,141
–
4,462
–
–
4,462
300,000
4,067,642
4,367,642
26,836
–
–
26,836
326,836
4,462
4,067,642
4,398,940
327,413
4,462
6,770,206
7,102,081
FUND BALANCES
INVESTED IN CAPITAL ASSETS
RESTRICTED
UNRESTRICTED
R A D I O S TA R M A K E R F U N D A N N U A L R E P O RT 2 0 0 5 - 2 0 0 6
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RADIO STARMAKER FUND CONDENSED
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT AUGUST 31, 2005
ASSETS
★
2005
ADMINISTRATION
FUND
CAPITAL ASSET
FUND
GRANT FUND
TOTAL
$
$
$
$
17,830
–
573,927
591,757
–
–
5,345,211
5,345,211
7,416
–
–
7,416
25,246
–
5,919,138
5,944,384
300,000
–
–
–
300,000
8,328
–
8,328
325,246
8,328
5,919,138
6,252,712
RADIO
STARMAKER
FUND
CURRENT ASSETS
CASH
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS
PREPAID EXPENSES
INTERNALLY RESTRICTED INVESTMENTS
CAPITAL ASSETS – NET
LIABILITIES
CURRENT LIABILITIES
GRANT LIABILITY
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED LIABILITIES
–
–
3,086,049
3,086,049
20,298
–
–
20,298
20,298
–
3,086,049
3,106,347
–
8,328
–
–
8,328
2,883,089
3,133,089
FUND BALANCES
INVESTED IN CAPITAL ASSETS
RESTRICTED
UNRESTRICTED
300,000
4,948
–
–
4,948
304,948
8,328
2,883,089
3,146,365
325,246
8,328
5,919,138
6,252,712
R A D I O S TA R M A K E R F U N D A N N U A L R E P O RT 2 0 0 5 - 2 0 0 6
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RADIO STARMAKER FUND CONDENSED STATEMENT
OF OPERATIONS AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, 2006
RADIO
STARMAKER
FUND
RESTRICTED FUNDS 2006
CAPITAL ASSET
FUND
GRANT FUND
TOTAL
REVENUES
$
$
$
CONTRIBUTIONS FROM CAB
–
3,699,028
3,699,028
DISCRETIONARY FUNDS FOR CANADIAN TALENT DEV.
–
62,742
62,742
INTEREST
–
202,676
202,676
–
3,964,446
3,964,446
EXPENSES AND LOSSES
GRANTS, NET OF REALLOCATED UNUSED FUNDING
–
2,254,738
2,254,738
5,209
–
–
155
5,209
155
5,209
2,254,893
2,260,102
(5,209)
1,709,553
1,704,344
FUND BALANCES – BEGINNING OF YEAR
8,328
2,833,089
2,841,417
INTERFUND TRANSFERS
1,343
(475,000) *
(473,657)
FUND BALANCES – END OF YEAR
4,462
4,067,642
4,072,104
AMORTIZATION
BANK SERVICE CHARGES
EXCESS (DEFICIENCY) OF REVENUES OVER EXPENSES
* ADMINISTRATION COST ALLOCATION
R A D I O S TA R M A K E R F U N D A N N U A L R E P O RT 2 0 0 5 - 2 0 0 6
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RADIO STARMAKER FUND CONDENSED STATEMENT
OF OPERATIONS AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31, 2005
RADIO
STARMAKER
FUND
RESTRICTED FUNDS 2005
CAPITAL ASSET
FUND
GRANT FUND
TOTAL
$
$
$
CONTRIBUTIONS FROM CAB
–
5,035,402
5,035,402
DISCRETIONARY FUNDS FOR CANADIAN TALENT DEV.
–
20,000
20,000
INTEREST
–
89,819
89,819
–
5,145,221
5,145,221
REVENUES
EXPENSES AND LOSSES
GRANTS, NET OF REALLOCATED UNUSED FUNDING
–
3,503,030
3,503,030
5,585
–
5,585
5,585
3,503,030
3,508,615
EXCESS (DEFICIENCY) OF REVENUES OVER EXPENSES
(5,585)
1,642,191
1,636,606
FUND BALANCES – BEGINNING OF YEAR
10,941
1,665,898
1,676,839
AMORTIZATION
INTERFUND TRANSFERS
2,972
(475,000) *
(472,028)
FUND BALANCES – END OF YEAR
8,328
2,833,089
2,841,417
* ADMINISTRATION COST ALLOCATION
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RADIO
STARMAKER
FUND
ARTIST PROFILE: MASSARI
Once we demonstrated that we could sell records, the Radio
Starmaker Fund was a critical component of our success.
Without Starmaker's support, we would not have been able to
afford to continue to promote our record in Canada to the extent
we did. As a result, Massari's debut has gone gold and continues to sell very well even fifteen months after its initial release.
Its success in Canada has enabled us to release the record inter-
nationally in over twenty different territories, where it has
reached the number one spot in two of those countries. This did
not happen overnight. Starmaker's support internationally was
one of the critical components in enabling us to afford to tour
new territories so that we could build a foothold there. We have
now built enough of a following to make touring profitable in
many new countries, building what we hope will be a long-term
career for Massari. Thank you Starmaker for your support.
MANNY DION
VICE-PRESIDENT OF ARTIST MANAGEMENT
CAPITAL PROPHET RECORDS
PHOTO: CAPITAL PROPHET RECORDS
As a new urban artist, it is difficult to break through to the marketplace. While there will always be an even playing field in
terms of creativity, as an independent, the money necessary to
market your creative concepts is always at a premium.
ANNUAL REPORT
★
RADIO
STARMAKER
FUND
APPENDIX:
CRITERIA FOR QUALIFYING
Applicants must have sold a qualifying number of units on a previous or current release, determined by their genre.
■
The artist, their label or agent, must invest (“Significant Investment”) the dollar amounts below by genre in
third party, non-recoupable marketing costs.
■
Ownership of the masters must reside with a Canadian company, and the royalties must flow through a
Canadian company.
■
The artist must be a Canadian citizen or landed immigrant, and resident of Canada.
GENRE
UNITS SOLD
SIGNIFICANT
INVESTMENT
POP/ROCK/AC
15,000 MAJOR LABEL
10,000 INDIE LABEL
$75,000
$25,000
COUNTRY/FOLK/URBAN/
ELECTRONICA /DRUM AND BASS
7,500 MAJOR LABEL
5,000 INDIE LABEL
$20,000
$10,000
WORLD/JAZZ/CLASSICAL/BLUES
2,500 MAJOR LABEL
2,500 INDIE LABEL
$20,000
$10,000
ABORIGINAL
2,500 MAJOR/INDIE LABEL
$7,500
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★
The New Pornographers’ third album “Twin Cinema” has far
exceeded its expectations. It was an exciting year for the Juno
Award-winning band that included appearances on Late Night
with Conan O’Brien and Last Call with Carson Daly, as well as
nominations for another Juno Award and the Polaris Music
Prize. The release also debuted at number five on the Billboard
Top Independent Albums Chart.
The release of “Twin Cinema” was supported by extensive touring across North America as well breaking into new markets in
Europe and the UK. Radio Starmaker funding was fundamental
in creating this opportunity to expand to markets overseas that
are still new to the band. After performing consecutive tours in
these new territories, the band was able to garner the attention
of new fans in new markets.
The New Pornographers have always had a huge buzz across
the border and it was Mint Records' goal to reflect that momentum in their own territory. The Radio Starmaker Fund gave Mint
the opportunity to support the release with more angles that
piqued consumer interest and generated more sales. Funding
was allocated to marketing initiatives including an extended ad
campaign, radio promotion, detailed retail marketing and independent street teams. Particularly noteworthy was the ability for
Mint to hire DMD Entertainment to promote two singles to commercial radio. Without the financial support of the Radio
Starmaker Fund, Mint would not have been able to undertake
this effort.
Radio Starmaker gave Mint the opportunity to pursue a detailed
marketing plan that would have been difficult for an independent label to do on its own. With the final proof being the record
sales of ”Twin Cinema” in Canada, which reached SoundScans
of 13,000 as of July 23, 2006 - almost 50% more than their previous album, ”Electric Version“. Scans for “Twin Cinema” in the
United States have topped 100,000. This project has been a
huge success made possible in part by the generous contributions from the Radio Starmaker Fund.
JENN BARKER
SPECIAL PROJECTS MANAGER
MINT RECORDS
PHOTO: STEPHEN DEWELL
ARTIST PROFILE: THE NEW PORNOGRAPHERS
RADIO
STARMAKER
FUND