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Chris Hill
PRODUCTION EXPERIENCE

Promoted, organized, set-up and produced over 500 international music events, showcases and festivals throughout Ontario, British Columbia, the west coast U.S including numerous cities and beach resorts in Mexico

An established international DJ and promoter in Canada, the U.S. west coast and throughout Mexico from 1988 to present (approx. 20yrs)

Contracted as a DJ by numerous nightclubs, event promoters and festival agents to develop various event conceptions, manage event personnel, direct promotions and logistics, along with event production and direction, including: sound and lightning, staging, décor, visuals, and booking services for international and national artists. On occasion some duties would also include performance scheduling, stage management, production budgeting and accounts payable

References of production organizations and venues in Toronto and Vancouver with who I was associated include: early techno event pioneers Transcendance and Alien productions, Shiva gatherings, Resonance, Om Festivals, Ecofest, Earthdance, Shambhala Music Festival, Bside, Tribal Harmonix Collective, Moontribe and Gathering of The Tribes.

Nightclubs and café venues such as The Rise, The Guvernment (formerly RPM), Oz, Area 51, Opera House, Limelight, the Lotus, Waazubeez, Subeez, The Source, The Purple Onion, Sonar, The Red Lounge, Café Deux Soliel, 23 West Cordova, Stella’s and Bump n’ Grind

Experience producing internet radio shows and dj sets (live and pre-recorded) a regular guest on Toronto university and F.M stations ’92–‘96

A major catalyst in introducing and initiating full moon gatherings in southern Ontario between ’92–‘97 and in British Columbia from ’99 - 2002

Directed and facilitated 4 caravans:

1 through B.C, and 3 from BC along the US west coast and throughout Mexico showcasing live music, Dj’s, performances and theater, along with concepts of sustainable living, natural time and networking communities

Strategically developed a concept of using the unity influences of dance gatherings, combined with teaching’s of sustainability, to activate awareness and bring aid to national campaigns such as;

- Earth Roots “Save Tamagami” campaign which is the worlds last remaining giant white pine forest in southwestern Ontario

- preservation of the Great Bear Rainforest (the worlds last remaining intact temperate rainforest) with the Sierra Club of BC

Main organizer for a campaign to preserve the Elaho Valley, protecting the sacred spirit lands (Puyam) of the Squamish, Coast Salish natives. Created many fundraisers and special events to gain public attention and support for these regions. All the campaigns were very successful and accomplished their objectives.

Very skilled in small business practices such as : administration, computing, internet, marketing, promotions, management, and multi-media production direction.

Also very independant, self-motivated, well organized, responsible, trustworthy, bondable, honest and integral.