--- Working Title Artists --- News & Events

Catch 22 no more!

2009-03-19T17:24:00.003-04:00

WTA is proud to announce a new service and we know many musicians have been waiting for something like this! Click on the image of the flyer below to learn a bit more about our new Administration services and contact us to get the details.

WTA – UPDATES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

2009-01-23T17:45:00.003-05:00

With another year passing at break-neck speed we have decided to get out the felt marker, make another line on the doorframe and show you how we have grown.In 2008 we were listening and in 2009 we are growing! (of course we are still listening too). WTA is responding to your requests and evolving needs, so we will be offering some new services this year as well as fine-tuning some of the already

This show is LARGER THAN LIFE!

2008-11-03T15:47:00.013-05:00

Tuesday, November 25Revival Bar (783 College Street West)Hosted By: Winston WuttuneeFeaturing: Sierra Noble, Plex, Marc Nadjiwan, Jason Burnstick and The JohnnysSpecial Guest DJ + meet and greet to follow performancesDoors: 6:30pmCost: $25 adv - $35 adv with poster + meet and greet with artistsTickets On Sale Wednesday November 5th (www.ticketweb.ca)----------------------------------On Tuesday

We're Outside The Box!

2008-09-30T11:53:00.003-04:00

We at Working Title Arists are thrilled beyond all reason to be part of Outside The Box - An initiative to bring FREE music training to Toronto's Youth. The teachers will include Mike Celia, Jesse Labovitz, Mike Lawless, Eric Wichman, Ryan Gavel, Jae Nimako, Amber Ladd and More. They will be covering Music Theory, Drums, Guitar, Bass, Piano and Vocals from a structured lesson plan. At the end

Fighter Lover Video

2008-07-18T15:46:00.007-04:00

Here it is. There is a lot of love in this project. We hope you enjoy!Fighter/Lover - Girl From The North PoleProduced by Raining ThoughtsDirected by Tim Martin & Yen Nguyenremix by Doug Romanow (Fire Escape Recordings)Presented by Working Title ArtistsPhotography and Director of Photography by Christina Woerns

Ann Vriend Video Release

2008-06-04T02:45:00.005-04:00

Ann Vriend has released her first video!CLICK HERE to watch the animated video for (If We Are Not) SpiesMany thanks to Jay Hurtig Fraser of Grime Studios and The Alberta Foundation for the Arts for making it happen. Check it out and share your thoughts!Ones to watch: Click the names for web links!The Champion Heartache - Oshawa band, just released their first record - beautiful, melodic

A Tease from Ann Vriend

2008-05-17T18:58:00.003-04:00

The video will be launched later this week, in the meantime here is a taste of what is to come.Ann Vriend (If We Are Not) Spies - 2008Produced by Working Title ArtistsWritten by Working Title Artists and Jay Hurtig FraserAnimated and directed by Jay Hurtig FraserPresented by Working Title Artists and Grime Studio.The video is a 2 dimensional animation presented in 3D space. The greatest detail in

2 Days in May

2008-05-08T22:02:00.011-04:00

Thursday May 15th, 2008WTA Presents Pavlov's Dog's Orchestra at The Gladstone Hotel - Sponsored by Steam WhistleAn exciting show is guaranteed with this odd Russian Orchestra... We hope you'll join us for fantastic music, dancing and some vodka as well. Thanks to Steam Whistle and The Gladstone Hotel for their support in presenting this show.Saturday May 17th, 2008 - Silver Dollar RoomDo yourself

Spring Is Here!

2008-04-26T12:43:00.003-04:00

We are all feeling the Spring, and for some people that means chillin' on the patio, drinking the beer and eye flirting with attractive people... We do not disagree with this behaviour, but we are another kind of people... The kind that hammers down and rides the wave of renewed motivation. We love the Spring!So to highlight the things that are growing this season we have;Fighter/LoverF/L hits

Looking for something to do?

2008-04-04T13:11:00.003-04:00

It's peanut butter jelly time - peanut butter jelly time!There are some great events coming up - be sure to check them all out. Event Horizon Dance - Event Horizon Dance is an explosive dance company, composed of vibrant independent dancers, who are determined to engage the arts community in new ways. Event Horizon Dance brings together modern dance and break dance, mixing a wide variety of

Folk, Fighter/Lover, and other F words.

2008-03-20T18:26:00.008-04:00

Folk AllianceWith assistance from the fab folks at Factor, Treasa Levasseur was able to showcase at the Folk Alliance in Memphis, TN! Fall in love with her here. Also performing at The Folk Alliance was the delightfully talented Corin Raymond. He's now kicking off an Australian tour with the Undesirables. The Undesirables are expanding to a three-piece with the addition of David Ross MacDonald

WTA update!

2008-03-10T21:58:00.008-04:00

First, Patrick (of course) babbles; It's been a few days since Ann Vriend's When We Were Spies release, and we're still busier than ever. The release party was hugely successful - definitely a great time for all the folks who were there. Ann's performance with the band was off the charts! Edmonton and Calgary are definitely in for a treat with this new type of show. For those of you who

Big Client News!!

2008-03-04T00:50:00.016-05:00

First, Patrick babbles..I've finished my first month of service with WTA, and it gets better every day. Sure, February is the shortest month, but let me have this one, alright? The projects continue to become exponentially more involved and interesting, and the client base is one filled with so much talent and promise.Coming AttractionAnn Vriend - When We Were Spies - CD Release - 5 March -

What's going on?

2008-02-16T00:20:00.005-05:00

WTA Welcomes Patrick GoguenWe are very happy to introduce Patrick to WTA! He is spectacular one hell-of-a diligent and dedicated worker. We consider ourselves lucky to have him with us... A short bio below.With a desire to live a life similar to a TV movie, Patrick found a natural place in the Music and Entertainment Industry. This longtime promoter and booker began at 16 as the sole writer of

Movement, Beauty, Dance

2007-10-31T21:38:00.000-04:00

We love the work that our client Miranda Abbott presents. This woman is a dynamo and she has so many beautiful projects. This is a recent video of a sample of her work... It is a collage style flick with a number of different elements. This video and others are directed by Albert Huh.To learn more about the Event Horizon Dance Company check out www.eventhorizondance.ca--(Dancers; Miranda Abbott

Creative Current - The Fluidity of Art

2007-10-28T12:37:00.000-04:00

This is a beautiful example of the fluidity of visual art. I love this!Art can be pretty serious... It can also be a lot of fun. Like this! But just imagine how serious the artist (Tim Fort) must have been during set up.Over & OutBB

Saul Williams in Radiohead's wake

2007-10-26T09:31:00.000-04:00

Okay, seriously... It is wonderful that this is happening but Radiohead did not invent this system. What they did do is make it impossible for the media not to take notice. They tested the market on a large scale. They saw the potential to make an income while encouraging fan loyalty. This kind of distribution will work folks... It won't be the bulk of your income, but it will get your stuff out

Leftsetz rant makes sense

2007-10-25T15:37:00.000-04:00

I know this is kind of a cheat, but check out this recent newsletter from Bob Leftsetz. I got this last week and decided to post it because it completely supports our motivation to change.I could not have said it better, so Bob, thank you for your occasional eloquence. Over & OutBBBob Leftsetz Newsletter – Oct 19, 2007I'm not sure the Live Nation/Madonna deal