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Harris Institute alumnus Henry “CIRKUT” Walter won both the Grammy and Juno Awards for Producer of the Year, marking ano...
05/26/2026

Harris Institute alumnus Henry “CIRKUT” Walter won both the Grammy and Juno Awards for Producer of the Year, marking another milestone in an extraordinary career.

In a full-circle moment, the JUNO Award is named after legendary Canadian producer Jack Richardson, who taught Walter “Production Applications” at Harris Institute in 2006. Richardson taught at the college for 16 years and remains one of Canada’s most celebrated music producers.

“It is thrilling to see a former student achieving their dreams,” says John Harris, president of Harris Institute. “Our remarkable faculty are proud to have contributed to Henry’s success.”

Walter’s JUNO win follows a massive year internationally. He also received three GRAMMY Awards, including Producer of the Year, for his work on projects by Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars and ROSÉ, and The Weeknd. In total, Walter earned seven GRAMMY nominations this year, adding to his 2018 GRAMMY win for Starboy and his 2014 JUNO Award for Producer of the Year

With ten #1 singles on the Billboard Hot 100, Walter is currently ranked #3 on Billboard’s “Top Producers of the 21st Century.”

Harris Institute continues to deliver exceptional outcomes for students. For the second consecutive year, every graduate from the Arts Management Program secured employment in their field of study, according to official reports from Ontario’s Ministry of Colleges and Universities. In addition, for the first time in the institution’s 36-year history, 100% of graduates earned honours, achieving averages above 80% across 54 courses.

The college has also achieved a 0% Student Loan Default Rate 16 times — an accomplishment that is exceptionally rare among post-secondary institutions in Canada and the United States.

Harris Institute was named the “Best School of its Kind” for seven consecutive years by the Media Arts Education Report. Other schools included in the report are Toronto Metropolitan University, Humber College and Metalworks Institute. Harris Institute has also been featured in Billboard’s “Top 11 Schools” and Mix magazine’s “Audio Education’s Finest.”

Students can launch careers in the music industry through intensive programs including the 12-month Audio Production Program (APP), Arts Management Program (AMP), and the 20-month Music Business Professional (MBP) program. Students learn directly from award-winning industry leaders through hands-on master classes.

New programs begin in November, March, and July.

For more information, visit www.harrisinstitute.com

Career Opportunities in the Entertainment Production Industry - an essential webinarIt's a $2 trillion global industry —...
05/04/2026

Career Opportunities in the Entertainment Production Industry - an essential webinar

It's a $2 trillion global industry — and most people are looking for jobs in all the wrong places. Join Jim Norris, 47-year entertainment industry veteran and former Metalworks and Mohawk College instructor, for a practical webinar on the careers available in entertainment production, where the jobs actually come from, and the 10-step process that gets results. You'll leave with a clear map of the industry, a sharper resume strategy, and a real understanding of why 7% of applicants land 40% of the hires.

Information at www.entertainmentspotlight.biz/careers

The future of music products, pro audio and live event technology is evolving fast, and the conversations shaping it are...
04/30/2026

The future of music products, pro audio and live event technology is evolving fast, and the conversations shaping it are happening at NAMM NeXT Europe.

Join industry leaders for:

-Focused, forward-thinking discussions
-High-level networking opportunities
-Insights into what’s NeXT for our global community

Be part of the dialogue driving innovation and growth across our industry.

Learn more and get involved: https://next.namm.org

04/27/2026

🎵 Independent artists — Spotify paid out a record $11 BILLION to the music industry last year. Are you getting your share?

Join us Thursday, April 30 at 2:00 PM EST for Show Me the Money: Maximizing Streaming Royalties — a FREE webinar with Canadian music industry legend Eric Alper.

You'll learn exactly how streaming royalties work in 2026, the two royalty systems most artists aren't collecting from, and how to position yourself to benefit as an independent artist.

⏳ This is happening this week. Seats are limited — don't wait.

👉 Information at www.entertainmentspotlight.biz/streaming

After 47 years in entertainment media, I'm starting something new: a monthly Linkedin newsletter where I share what I'v...
04/22/2026

After 47 years in entertainment media, I'm starting something new: a monthly Linkedin newsletter where I share what I've actually learned — about marketing, the industry, and the mistakes I see most often.
Subscribe here: advicefromjimnorris.com

Jim Norris
Entertainment Marketer
www.entertainmentmarketer.com
[email protected]

🚨 Big move for A.C. Americas Canada 🚨A.C. Americas appoints Rob Deslauriers as National Sales Manager (Canada) for Audio...
04/14/2026

🚨 Big move for A.C. Americas Canada 🚨

A.C. Americas appoints Rob Deslauriers as National Sales Manager (Canada) for Audio, Video and Lighting.

With 25+ years in the Canadian AVL and live production markets, Rob brings industry know‑how, trusted relationships and a partner‑focused approach that will help drive our growth across Canada.

👉 Read the full announcement: https://acamericas.com/news/a-c-americas-wel…-rob-deslauriers/
📞 Want to connect? https://acamericas.com/contact-us/

Heading to Expo‑Scene 2026? Meet Rob at Booth #920, April 15–16 in Montréal.

04/13/2026

Spotify paid out a record $11 billion to the music industry in 2025.

The question is: how much of that is reaching you?

Join us on Thursday, April 30 at 2:00 PM EST for a free webinar that could change the way you think about your music career:

🎵 Show Me the Money: Maximizing Streaming Royalties

Canadian music industry veteran and publicist Eric Alper — host of SiriusXM's ThatEricAlper and one of the most followed voices in the Canadian music industry — will break down exactly how streaming royalties work in 2026, clearly and without the spin.

You'll walk away knowing:
:• What the major platforms actually pay per stream — and why the numbers shift constantly
• The two separate royalty systems every artist should be collecting from (and why so many aren't)
• What Spotify's 1,000-stream threshold really means for emerging artists
• How AI-generated content and streaming fraud are reshaping payouts — and what platforms are doing about i
• Why independent artists now account for half of all Spotify royalties — and how to position yourself to benefit

Whether you're releasing your first tracks or managing a growing catalogue, this is the conversation that could make a real difference to your bottom line. It's free. It's live. And it's coming up fast

More information at www.entertainmentspotlight.net/streaming

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