NEWS
PRODUCTION INDUSTRY
VETERAN JOINS
AXE PRODUCTIONS
KEN KIRSCH
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
Ken Kirsch has joined AXE Productions, heading up Business Development. In 1989 Ken started as a rental tech with small local AV company and advanced to rental manager & department manager. Through the years, he has served in many roles including cameraman, audio tech, switcher tech, director and video editor. He advanced to Event Coordinator and then to Account Manager, managing client relationships and maximizing revenues. He has managed many prestigious
events including:
Alberta School of Business,
University of Alberta,
Athabasca University,
Government of Alberta,
City of Edmonton,
United Way,
Alberta Chamber of Resources,
Edmonton Police Foundation,
Alberta Blue Cross,
and Atco Gas.
Ken is a graduate of the
MacEwan University Music
Program, and is also active as
VP Finance on the Board of
Directors with Meeting
Professionals International. He also sits on the Board of Directors of the LaPerle
Community League's Neighborhood Watch/Crime Prevention. AXE is very proud and fortunate to have
Ken on our team.
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AXE PRODUCTIONS RECEIVES
COMMUNITY LIVING AWARD
The Alberta Association for
Community Living presented
the Community Living Award to
AXE Productions. The award
recognizes businesses and
individuals that promote the
concept and spirit of community
inclusion for people with
developmental disabilities.
Christian Kell has been a valuable addition to the AXE team, working with our staff in the production warehouse and small rentals, taking on every job with enthusiasm. We are all very proud of Christian's dedication and work ethic. The 20 year old wants to make a career in the production industry and, in his spare time, is an avid collector of cards.
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MAYOR'S CELEBRATION
OF THE ARTS
AXE Productions is proud to
sponsor and provide production
services for the 26th Annual
Mayor's Celebration of the Arts.
The awards gala will be held
April 29 at the WInspear and
recognizes individuals and
organizations that have
succeeded on a national or
international level in enlightening
audiences and promoting the
Edmonton cultural, performance
or visual art scene in an
extraordinary way.
Find out more at this link:
Celebration info
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CCMA GIVES AXE THE NOD
AXE Productions has been
tapped by the Canadian Country Music Association to provide a vast scope of production services in support of Country Music Week September 5 - 8.
AXE will be handling
production duties at such events as the CCMA Songwriter's Cafe,
CCMA New Artist Showcase,
CCMA Fasnfest, CCMA Gala
Dinner and Awards and
many more. Check out the
schedule of events here.
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LUXURY NIGHTS AT
AXE PRODUCTIONS
ATTRACTS
60 PARTICIPANTS
(Photo by Con Boland)
AXE Productions, together with
Duck Soup Graphics and
Protologic (formerly Capital
Concierge), hosted Luxury Nights at the AXE Productions Studioand Production Warehouse.
Sixty attendees, including
Alderman Kerry Diotte
and photographer Con Boland
took in a night of networking and
information about video
production for the web
(featuring our green screen
studio) and integrating video
within social media strategies.
Donna Iwata (2 Die 4 Catering)
provided an excellent menu of
hors d'ouevres and appetizers.
AXE offered a special video
production package to the guests
and is now in production on
various short-form videos for
web application.
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AXE FRIENDS
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SHANNON SOURAY
RUPERTSLAND INSTITUTE
Shannon Souray, the Co-
Executive Producer of the 2013
Alberta Aboriginal Youth
Achievement Awards, has
planned and executed several
large events such as the Annual
Ben Calf robe powwow which
attracts over 2500 Aboriginal
people across the nation.
Besides being a sought after
event planner and entertainer,
Shannon also runs a consulting
company that works with
industry, government and private
institutions.
She is also a singer songwriter and will be recording a demo
at AXE Productions.
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LIVE EVENT TIP
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TIP: Larger scale events need a
'showrunner', but often the event
manager tries to take on the
responsibility of coordinating all
the production aspects of a live
event. Not always the best
choice. Event Managers will
often be tied up with VIPs and
other issues. Consider hiring a
showrunner who knows how
to run the 'show' part of your
event. At AXE Productions, Kelly
Kimo and Michael Kryton often fill
this role. They are the ones you
see with the head sets delivering
cues to video directors, senior
audio and lighting techs as well
as wranglers and stage hands.
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Thank you for reading our newsletter. Send us comments via our website contact page at www.axeproductions.com.
Kelly Kimo
AXE Productions
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Editor/Writer
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Michael Kryton
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2013 - BECOMING ONE OF
AXE'S BIGGEST YEARS EVER
EDMONTON CHAMBER BALL
FEATURING THE JACKSONS
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The Jacksons headlined the Edmonton Chamber Ball this past
February at Shaw Conference Centre. AXE Productions worked
with Trixstar Productions.
It was also the last Ball executive produced by outgoing President,
Martin Salloum, who was given a surprise farewell spearheaded by
outgoing Chair Ken Barry and incoming Chair Lindsay Dodd (left and
right of Martin). Tommy Banks was also honoured with the Northern
Lights Award of Distinction. AXE Production's Michael Kryton wrote
and produced the Banks tribute video, which involved recording
sessions in AXE Productions studio with Tommy Banks and Juno
award winning saxophonist, PJ Perry. (Photos by LIMAGES)
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TEN TENORS ARE A MUSICAL 10
AT THE WINSPEAR
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The Ten Tenors dazzled at the Winspear in February. It was one of
the fastest set-ups for AXE Productions and the Winspear team
owing to a rehearsal also scheduled that day for the Edmonton
Symphony Orchestra. Even with the short set-up window, the show
came off without a hitch. (Photo by LIMAGES)
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THE ALBERTA ABORIGINAL YOUTH ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS HONORS 13 OUTSTANDING YOUTHS AT THE WINSPEAR
As always, the Winspear team and the AXE Productions team
along with the team from Rupertsland Institute carried off a
flawless awards celebration. Rupertsland Institute's Shannon
Souray executive produced. (Photos by LIMAGES)
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THE MAYOR'S STATE OF THE CITY,
GALAS, FUNDRAISERS
AND A LITTLE LED ZEPPELIN
From top, the Mayor's State of the City Address at Shaw Conference, Premier Alyson Redford at the United Way Red Tie Gala 2012 Awards of Distinction at Edmonton Expo Centre, Jason Bonham (Led Zeppelin)
at the Venue - River Cree and the Storybook Gala for Ronald MacDonald House at Shaw Conference.
Special thanks to Deb Mayer from Ronald MacDonald House.
(Photos by LIMAGES)
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AXE CAUGHT IN COMMERCE NEWS
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In this photo featured in the Commerce News, AXE Productions
President, Jon Beckett and AXE Marketing and Creative Director,
Michael Kryton, enjoy a moment with Ida and Tommy Banks at Martin Salloum's retirement party. Martin retired as President/CEO
from the Edmonton Chamber and, at the request of the Chamber, the
party was held at AXE Productions Studio and Production
Warehouse. Edmonton musicians dropped by to share the production stage with Martin who is also an accomplished drummer.
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UPCOMING GIGS
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MAYOR'S CELEBRATION OF THE ARTS
Apr 29 Winspear Centre
MORE INFO HERE
CANADIAN COUNTRY MUSIC WEEK
Edmonton Expo Centre & various other venues
MORE INFO HERE
PLANNING AN EVENT BETWEEN NOW & SUMMER?
BOOK YOUR PRODUCTION RESOURCES NOW!
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