Toronto

The forth DJ on our panel for Reach and Remix is another big name and one we are lucky to have gotten. From clubs, to radio, to television and with over a decade in the game, DJ Mista Jiggz has built a reputation synonymous with some of Canada’s most talented and in-demand dj’s. Jiggz’ diverse musical knowledge and selections, live remixing, and his ability to rock any crowd are what truly set him apart. When Jiggz gets behind the decks, you can expect to hear a party-rocking mix incorporating Hip-Hop, Rock, 80s, Mash-Ups, RnB, Funk, House, Disco, Electro, and more.

Born and raised in Toronto, Canada, DJ Mista Jiggz’ love for all genres of music began at a young age. Armed with a ghetto blaster, cassette deck, his father’s old belt-drive turntable and a DJ mixer he was able to purchase with money saved from delivering local newspapers, Jiggz began to teach himself the art of mixing. At just 15 years old, Jiggz emerged onto the scene as a member of the infamous TKO soundcrew, headlining all-ages parties for over 2,500 people. His skills on the turntables quickly caught the attention of some of Toronto’s top promoters, and shortly thereafter, he was invited to join Soul Shock Entertainment Group’s exclusive DJ roster, where he was given the opportunity to share the turntables with some of Canada’s finest.

Throughout his extensive career, DJ Mista Jiggz has played at virtually every major venue in Toronto and has thrilled fans across the globe. Touching down everywhere from Osaka, Japan to Montego Bay, Negril, and Runaway Bay, Jamaica, to U.S. and Canadian cities such as New York, Las Vegas, Providence, Baltimore, Montreal, Kingston, London, Kitchener-Waterloo, Halifax, Calgary, Edmonton, and Whistler.

In addition to his lengthy DJ resume, Jiggz is also the founder and CEO of Toronto based concert and event production company Brown Eyes Entertainment.  DJ Mista Jiggz uses his website, Twitter, Facebook and Myspace to keep in touch and connect with fans and other DJ’s from across the globe. Come hear him spin and as part of our  panel Jiggz will explain his strategies for using these social media tools as he promotes himself and events for Brown Eyes Entertainment.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to hear four of Canada’s hottest DJ’s in one location – Get your tickets and join us at Pravda Vodka Bar for Reach and Remix.

Reach and Remix is fast becoming THE event to be at during Social Media week in Toronto.

The third remarkable DJ in our lineup is DJ Lissa Monét – 2009 Stylus Female DJ of the Year, Club DJ and New Media Marketing Coordinator. DJ Lissa Monét eats, breathes, and sleeps music. Her insanely popular iPod mini mixtapes have kept thousands of her loyal online followers listening to everything from electro to old school to hip hop/r&b and the buzz about these mixes are building online worldwide. 2009 was  a busy year during which DJ LissaMonét spun at Toronto hotspots Rockwood & Nyood, the highly anticipated Wayne Warner exclusive events, Toronto International Film Festival private events, & The Little Pink Party branded event in the Bahamas. Lissa has also DJed for celebrities such as Lebron James, Jay-Z, Ludacris, & Sienna Miller.

With a blog, Facebook presence, MySpace page and of course on Twitter, DJ Lissa Monét is no stranger to staying connected and sharing socially. During this SMWTO event, Lissa will be speaking about effective ways to promote your brands on social media sites such as Facebook, MySpace & Twitter.

You do not want to miss the opportunity to hear DJ Lissa spin and share her social media knowledge all at the same event – Get your tickets to Reach and Remix at the beautiful Pravda Vodka Bar.

How does social media affect the world of books? What does social media do to enhance and/or subtract from literature? How has social media affected the business of publishing and what does it mean for its future? Is the community aspect of social media a positive influence on the community of readers? And can writers use social media to actually create their works?

These and other questions will be explored, metaphors will be trounced and tortured and geekery will be high on everyone’s minds when we gather at the fabled Rivoli to talk, debate, answer questions and share ideas. Join us for The Written Word & The World Of Books: An Interaction With Social Media.

On our panel for this session we are fortunate to have four tremendous speakers/wordsmiths. 

Julie Wilson is the curator of the online literary voyeurism project SeenReading.com; founder of Book Madam & Associates, a book and authors online promotion service; guest host of the CBC’s online book club; and co-founder of The Advent Book Blog, which in December 2009 pooled the reading recommendations of publishing professionals and bloggers to create a digital hand sell list of over one hundred book buying suggestions. She’s the past Online Content Manager for House of Anansi Press, and is currently finishing Truly, Madly, Deadly: The Unofficial True Blood Companion, which, not coincidentally, features a chapter on Twitter and building fan communities.

Erin Balser is a writer and critic living in Toronto, Ontario. When she’s not Twittering away @booksin140, you can find her hanging out at Books@Torontoist and Bookclub-in-a-Box.

Deanna McFadden learned a great deal at both Queens University and the University of Toronto before starting out as a content producer for Alliance Atlantis. She rose to the ranks of Executive Producer before her love of books landed her at Random House of Canada. Currently, her job as Marketing Manager, Online Content and Strategy keeps her on her toes at HarperCollins Canada.

Arjun Basu is a writer and editor. His first book of short stories, Squishy, was published in 2008 and he is currently at work on a novel. For the last 18 months he has been writing 140-character short stories on Twitter (@arjunbasu) and now counts over 11,000 followers. His Twitter work has been featured in Fast Company, The Globe and Mail, NPR and The Washington Post. He works as the Editorial Director of Spafax, and is based in Montreal.

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We’re lucky to have another great DJ participating in the Reach and Remix event during SMWTO! Named 2009 Canadian DJ of the Year, ‘Wristpect’ has quickly become one of the most sought after, and highly regarded entertainers in the country. A genuine love and appreciation for all sorts of music has allowed him to remain extremely versatile, captivating worldwide audiences by harnessing a plethora of genres.

Within the last year alone, Wristpect has been nominated Canada’s #1 Club DJ, joined Clinton Spark’s ‘Smash Squad DJ’ crew, played club dates in New York, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver, Bahamas, Costa Rica, Grenada, and has played and worked alongside the likes of DJ AM (RIP), Jazzy Jeff, Clipse, Steve Aoki, Drake, Busta Ryhmes, Usher, Just Blaze, amongst others.

He is not only the youngest, but the only DJ ever nominated simultaneously for five Stylus DJAwards, and in 2009, he became Canada’s Club DJ of the Year. He also won the 2006 and 2007 Showdown DJ Battles, as well as the 2008 Stylus Showdown.

Wristpect’s technical skill, paired with his unique ability to captivate a crowd, has led him to launch several successful tours across the continent and hold down residencies at some of Canada’s best venues. Not any one category defines Wristpect, as his range is exemplified by the diversity of his performances. He’s played for universal audiences at venues such as the highly coveted Playboy Mansion, as well as corporate engagements for the likes of Hennessy, Sony-Ericcsson, & Google.

Wristpect has further gained international attention with a series of acclaimed mix-tape compilations. These mix-tapes feature collaborations with some of music’s most recognized talents. Beyond his live performances, Wristpect plays to hundreds of thousands via live-to air-shows on both commercial and internet radio.

Using social media as a promotional vehicle and a way to connect with fans across the globe, Wristpect has been able to grow his reputation and fan base from Canadian to truly global. Wristpect can be found online in numerous places, from his website at wristpect.com to Twitter, Facebook, Vimeo, YouTube and more. Wristpect is a truly connected performer.

Join us at Pravda Vodka Bar for Reach and Remix and hear Wristpect along with DJ ASE, Lisa Monet and Mista Jiggz give there thoughts and experiences with social media and then stick around for a night of dancing, drinking and networking.

Social Media Week is fast approaching and Reach and Remix remains one of the hottest tickets. I encourage you to get one today.