Precision Event Management Back to Produce The Annual Stylus Awards

2011 Stylus Group Announces

6th Annual National Awards Show and SpinFest

- Conference Dates Expanded to Vancouver, Montreal and Toronto -

-  Pioneer DJ Official Presenter of May 30th Awards Show  -

Toronto, ON – January 12th 2011 – Embarking on the sixth year of celebration, The Stylus Group is proud to announce Pioneer DJ will presentthis year’s SpinFest and Stylus Awards.  The 2011 SpinFest and Stylus Awards will commence on Friday, May 27th, concluding on Monday, May 30th in Toronto, ON.

The 4-day conference and festivities assemble the music industry’s most influential tastemakers, fans, and a roster of renowned recording artists, producers, promoters and DJs for a dynamic array of events.  The focus of each event throughout the weekend is to increase public awareness and celebrate the vibrant club music scene in Canada.  Participants shed light on the significant contributions to pop culture and lifestyle made by DJ’s nationwide.  Conference speakers, specific locations and dates to be announced in the coming months. 

“There is no question that the Stylus Awards and SpinFest has quickly become the eminent DJ event in Canada,” says Mark MacLellan, Senior Product Manager at SF Marketing Inc., the Canadian distributor for Pioneer DJ. “Pioneer DJ is proud to have been involved in this celebration of DJ culture from the beginning and we are thrilled to now be the presenting sponsor for the 2011 Stylus Awards and SpinFest.”

With over twenty categories represented, the Stylus Group is committed to highlighting the emerging diversity in music, artistry, and DJ culture and is excited to introduce five new categories this year (to be announced).

“Having been a committed partner to this conference/award show since its inception in 2006, it is an honor to have Pioneer DJ as our presenting sponsor in what promises to be our biggest award show weekend yet” says Mike Zafiris, Stylus Group Inc. Co-founder and Director.

About The Stylus Group

The Stylus Awards are a unique facet to the DJ and club culture in Canada. As the only institution recognizing the breadth of DJ talent in Canada; Stylus are able to bring a forum that allows DJs and Canadian Artists to display and perform their talent to the Canadian Music industry. The events throughout SpinFest and the Stylus Awards harbour performances, a national music conference, concerts and local events, all allowing Canadian Artists and DJs to flourish and be recognized.  For up to date news, rule regulations, and submission guidelines of the 2011 Stylus Awards and SpinFest presented by Pioneer DJ please visit: www.stylusgroup.ca.

For the third consecutive year the award show will return to Toronto’s historic seated concert venue, The Queen Elizabeth Theatre – 190 Princes’ Blvd located on the CNE grounds.

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Holly Cybulski  /  hcconsulting@rogers.com  /  c:      647 405 7633  /  o:     647 348 3468 /   www.hcconsultingonline.com