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JANUARY 2013

NEWS
 
AXE PRODUCTIONS PICKS UP CONSUMER CHOICE AWARD

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AXE Productions was selected as a Consumer Choice Award winner in the category of live production companies.  

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MCCARTNEY TAPS AXE FOR BACK UP SINGERS

 

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Among the singers in the backup choir at the McCartney concert are the Kimo girls, daughters of AXE's Vice President, Kelly Kimo.

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TOMMY BANKS RECORDED IN AXE STUDIO FOR TRIBUTE VIDEO

 

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 AXE Productions is producing a tribute video for Tommy Banks who is being honoured by the Edmonton Chamber with the Northern Lights Award of Distinction at the upcoming Chamber Ball on Feb 1 at Shaw Conference.  Trixstar  Productions is working with AXE on the event, which will feature the Jacksons in performance.

 

More info here 

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CASH CANADA HOSTS RADIO CAMPAIGN RECORDING SESSIONS IN AXE PRODUCTIONS STUDIO

 

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In addition to updating the Cash Canada jingle, AXE Productions Michael Kryton directed the production of new commercials for the upcoming radio campaign.

 

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AXE PRODUCTIONS PRODUCES OVER A DOZEN VIDEOS FOR CONSUMER CHOICE AWARD WINNERS

 

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AXE Productions was contracted to produce short promotional videos for various Consumer Choice Award winners including Wheaton Honda, Park Lighting, All Weather Windows and more.

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HOLGER PETERSEN & CTV's DARYL MCINTYRE KIBBUTZ AT 

THE PODIUM DURING 

THE NAIT50 GALA

 

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CTV's CARRIE DOLL HOSTS AT THE EDMONTON SINGING CHRISTMAS TREE.

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The show, produced by John Cameron Entertainment with production by AXE Productions and talent and event management by Trixstar Productions, continues to grow in scope and has been recognized as one of the top 10 Christmas events to see in the world.

AXE FAMILY
Katelyn Kimo
KATELYN KIMO
EDITOR, PRODUCTION ASSISTANT

 

The highlight of Katelyn's year was singing with Paul McCartney at Rexall.  In addition to singing with her sister and cousin in their band Holle, which hit the top of the Canadian Christian music charts, she is also is our studio's editor and production assistant.  A graduate of Paul Kane High School, Katelyn  plays several instruments and, with her family, is very active in her church community, serving as a Youth Leader at North Pointe Community Church.

LIVE EVENT TIP
TIP:  If your event is driven by sponsors, consider the advantages of documenting your event through photography and video. A post event edited video can help your event planning team sell the event to future sponsors.  Be sure the video or photographs shows how sponsors receive maximum exposure.  AXE Productions often produces a special book of the event as well as edited videos, which have served organizations such as the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce to promote their key events to sponsors.
 
MORE PHOTOS
 
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Bret Michaels with Trixstar team.
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Linsay WIllier, runner up on Canada's Next Top Model and Miss Universe Canada contestant, hosted the Rupertsland Institute Recognition Dinner honoring accomplished members of the Metis community.

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AXE's Jon Beckett and Trixstar's Marley Groeneveld and Mike Anderson at the NAIT50 Gala

 

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2012 - AN AXETRAORDINARY YEAR!

RIVER CREE CASINO & RESORT TAPS AXE
AS EXCLUSIVE PRODUCTION SUPPLIER

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AXE Productions debuts as River Cree's exclusive production supplier with Frank Sinatra Jr.  The crews have been busy in both  the hotel handling conferences and in the Venue providing production for the River Cree line-up of entertainers including, so far, comedian Jay Mohr and singer Frank Sinatra Jr.  Note the crystal bead chandeliers, a new addition to the AXE set inventory.                  (photo by LIMAGES)

River Cree Light Grid
Trixstar's Mike Anderson, who is handling all talent negotiations and management for the Venue, poses below the Venue's new lighting grid designed and installed by AXE Productions.


BRET MICHAELS SURPRISES
OVER 400 GUESTS AT 
OUR CHRISTMAS PARTY
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Bret Michaels (Poison) surprises the Christmas party crowd at the AXE / TRIXSTAR / JOHN CAMERON ENTERTAINMENT Christmas bash.  No one knew who the guest artist was until the curtain came down in the AXE warehouse ---  a tradition that continues to grow in its notoriety.  Country singer Chad Brownlee warmed up the party earlier in the evening. (photos by LIMAGES)

 

EDMONTON SINGING CHRISTMAS TREE
JOHN CAMERON ENTERTAINMENT
SELLS OUT THE JUBILEE

 

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Hosted by CTV's Carrie Doll, the Edmonton Singing Christmas Tree featured international artists as well as local talent.  John Cameron produced, directed and performed.                             (photo by LIMAGES)

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John Cameron backs up singer Mark Masri.  Note the new piano riser created by AXE Productions.                             (photo by LIMAGES)

NAIT50 GALA ONE OF THE MOST COMPLEX SHOWS OF THE YEAR
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 Trixstar Productions in partnership with NAIT and AXE Productions pulled off one of the most complex live events of the year at Shaw Conference.  Trixstar's Mike Anderson was also one of Top 50 Alumni recognized during the gala.  Hosted by CTV's Daryl McIntyre, another Top 50 alumni, the show featued Dave Babcock and the Top Tones, Lisa Hewitt and Holger Petersen.  Dave Babcock led the Top Tones in an overview of music over 5 decades. Actor, writer and comedian, Donovan Workun, had the audience in tears of laughter portraying students over the years from the 60s to the present.  Lisa Hewitt, another NAIT alumnus, gave a sensational unplugged performance as the feature artist. AXE's Michael Kryton wrote and directed the show. (Photos by LIMAGES)
UPCOMING GIGS

EDMONTON CHAMBER BALL

Feb 1 Shaw Conference Centre

MORE INFO HERE 

 

BJ THOMAS - Jan 12

BOB SAGET - Feb 22

EMERSON DRIVE - March 16

The Venue - River Cree

MORE INFO HERE  

 

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