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THE FACTS FROM AXE PRODUCTIONS

OCTOBER 2011

AXE HAS BUSIEST FALL EVER!
NEWS & DEVELOPMENTS   

 

SHATNER SELLS OUT IN EDMONTON
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William Shatner and show host, Canadian Radio Broadcaster, Alan Cross, discuss show details with director Michael Kryton (AXE Productions).   The tour continues into Toronto and Montreal. 

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AXE @ Howler  

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This year was a sell out for at the Shaw Conference Centre on Friday, October 28!  Trixstar Productions headed up production tapping into the production arsenal of AXE Productions. 

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AXE FRIENDS
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GARETT BRECHIN
SYSTEM TECH / FOH ENGINEER

Garett Brechin comes from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan where his company GB Entertainment Services provides technical services to Credit Union Centre and The Saskatoon Blades Hockey Club. Garett acts as Technical Coordinator for both organizations helping them put on great events that leave a lasting impression with their fans. Garett puts this wealth of experience to work for Axe Productions.  Whether it is working as a System Tech or FOH Engineer on one of the many Axe Productions events or as a video engineer on the larger concert/corporate events, Garett always delivers an exceptional experience.  Currently Garett is the Production Manager for the How Time Flies tour with William Shatner. 
LIVE EVENT TIPS
 TIP:  Scripts for events can range from simple outlines to comprehensive multi-column breakouts of every aspect.  If you are not working with a professional writer (such as AXE Production's Michael Kryton), then bear this in mind.  Be sure to identify separately (at the very least) the following: speeches, video elements, and audio elements.  You can color code each of these so that the production personnel on the show can easily follow what is happening. It is also a good idea to indicate the length of any video or audio clips.  Be sure to have a printed copy of the script for the head video technician, head audio technician, and the onsite production manager.  Lastly, meet with production personnel before the show to review the script.

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WILLIAM SHATNER & AXE 

@ SHAW CONFERENCE 

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William Shatner packed the Shaw Conference Centre October 23rd and AXE Productions pulled out all the stops.  The show is part of a 6-city tour produced by Trixstar Productions.  AXE heads up video production and show direction for the tour.  The 3 hour tour-de-force included tales from his career and life, a performance ending in a standing ovation from loyal Shatner fans.

 

AXE PRODUCTIONS HOWLS

@ THE HOWLER   

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AXE Productions plugged into the Bear's 19th Halloween Howler at the sold out event at Shaw Conference Centre.  Once again, Trixstar Productions headed up production, teaming up with AXE to deliver a howling success. This year, The Bear brought FINGER ELEVEN with Jonas and the massive attraction and Hinder to the Shaw Conference Centre.   
AAYAA & AXE @ WINSPEAR


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This year's Alberta Aboriginal Youth Achievement Awards returned to the Winspear.  The highlight of the night was a coordinated music and dance performance featuring both traditional performers and Metis musicians and dancers, the first time such a performance has been staged.  On the technical side, AXE's deployment of the KIMOVISION wide screen created stunning visual support to the 4 seasons portrayed over the course of the evening.
 
AXE @ 1ST HARVEST CELEBRATION GALA IN SUPPORT OF
LOIS HOLE HOSPITAL FOR WOMEN
Harvest Celebration
The first Harvest Celebration gala in support of the Lois Hole Hospital for Women was held on September 24, 2011 at the Enjoy Centre in St. Albert. The Harvest Celebration showcased locally-produced, artisanal ingredients creatively prepared by Culinary Team Canada, expertly selected wine pairings, tastings from local breweries and chocolatiers, and showstopping local performers including John Cameron. 100% of table sales at this inaugural fundraising event support the Lois Hole Hospital for Women.

 

BEAUMONT BLUES FEST

BEST EVER 

 






AXE Productions provided production services and was a proud co-sponsor of the Beaumont Blues Fest for the second year in a row. This year, AXE rolled out its Stageline 100 for the 3 day fest on Labour Day Weekend. Headliners included Bill Durst, Colin Linden, Kirby Sewel and Monkey Junk.
UPCOMING GIGS

Glenrose Spotlight On Research Breakfast  

Nov 28-- Hall D, Shaw Conference Centre

 

How Time Flies: An Evening With William Shatner

Nov 3 - Massey Hall Toronto; Nov 4 - Place Des Arts Montreal 

 

River City Roundup 

Nov 5 -- Sir Winston Churchill Sq.

Family Entertainment featured on the Stageline 100

 

Alberta Music Awards 

Nov 5 -- Alberta Art Gallery   

Featuring Paul Brandt & Friends

 

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation

Nov 5 - Hall D -- Shaw Conference Centre

Featuring Doug and the Slugs

 

"The Buckle" Cabaret -- CFR Party Headquarters 

Nov 10 - 12, Hall H, Edmonton Expo Centre

 

"Bar None"  - University of Alberta Agriculture Club

Nov 19 -- Shaw Conference Centre

Featuring Deric Ruttan 

 

 

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Kelly Kimo
AXE Productions