Eggplant restaurant and sound design company supports local youth and music by hosting a fundraising bash for the Regent Park School of Music on June 28th, 2006
June 19, 2006 (Press Release) --
Toronto, ON – June 19, 2006 – Eggplant strikes a chord with the who’s-who of downtown Toronto, and now tugs at their heart-strings. On Wednesday, June 28, 2006, Eggplant stirs up the weeknight by hosting an evening of fun, food, and entertainment to benefit the students of the Regent Park School of Music (RPSM), including special performances from RPSM alumnus Thompson T. Egbo, Goodness Gracious Fire Dancers, and other amazing local guest bands like The Salads. And to kick the night off with style, the dynamic duo of eTalk’s Tanya Kim and Much Music’s Robin Black will co-emcee this fantastic philanthropic festivity.
RPSM is one of Toronto’s foremost independent, non-profit community music schools, and Eggplant endeavours to raise community awareness of RPSM so it can continue to provide a safe and secure environment for inner-city youth to foster musical creativity. With the buzz generated from this phenomenal fundraising event, Eggplant and RPSM hope to get kids off the streets and into the music rooms.
One of RPSM’s primary objectives is to offer young people a setting to build confidence, develop discipline, and obtain a positive mentoring experience through music education based on excellence. The school offers Royal Conservatory training to less fortunate, inner-city youth through affordable after-school music programs by renowned and professional music faculty. It takes about $1,500 per student each year to keep the school running. With 200 existing students and more than 250 students on the waiting list, RPSM is already making a significant impact on the community, but is still in definite need of funding.
“We feel that the Regent Park School of Music has been valuable in helping kids grow and express their dynamic musical creativity in a positive and productive environment,” said Dave Conlon, Eggplant co-owner and creator. “Because music and sound have been such significant factors in Eggplant’s growth as a company, we hoped to be instrumental in supporting the school’s efforts and give back to the community by raising awareness of such a great philanthropy in our own neighborhood. This event will be a perfect opportunity to introduce RPSM to some of Toronto’s influencers who will be in attendance, helping raise awareness and funds for this great cause.”
Details:
When: Wednesday, June 28th, 2006. The event is on an invite-only basis. Mingle with Toronto’s influencers, eat, drink and be merry!
Where: Eggplant 236 King Street East (Just east of Sherbourne, north side of King St.)
About Eggplant: Founded in April, 2001, Eggplant – the company – is among the biggest commercial music companies and full service production house in Canada. They have served Emmy and Annie award-winning creative to television, advertising and gaming communities. Recent releases include a new video game, Full Auto, for X-box in February, as well as a new Snickers commercial launched in February in Prague. Today, Eggplant’s music is heard in over 150 countries each day.
RPSM is one of Toronto’s foremost independent, non-profit community music schools, and Eggplant endeavours to raise community awareness of RPSM so it can continue to provide a safe and secure environment for inner-city youth to foster musical creativity. With the buzz generated from this phenomenal fundraising event, Eggplant and RPSM hope to get kids off the streets and into the music rooms.
One of RPSM’s primary objectives is to offer young people a setting to build confidence, develop discipline, and obtain a positive mentoring experience through music education based on excellence. The school offers Royal Conservatory training to less fortunate, inner-city youth through affordable after-school music programs by renowned and professional music faculty. It takes about $1,500 per student each year to keep the school running. With 200 existing students and more than 250 students on the waiting list, RPSM is already making a significant impact on the community, but is still in definite need of funding.
“We feel that the Regent Park School of Music has been valuable in helping kids grow and express their dynamic musical creativity in a positive and productive environment,” said Dave Conlon, Eggplant co-owner and creator. “Because music and sound have been such significant factors in Eggplant’s growth as a company, we hoped to be instrumental in supporting the school’s efforts and give back to the community by raising awareness of such a great philanthropy in our own neighborhood. This event will be a perfect opportunity to introduce RPSM to some of Toronto’s influencers who will be in attendance, helping raise awareness and funds for this great cause.”
Details:
When: Wednesday, June 28th, 2006. The event is on an invite-only basis. Mingle with Toronto’s influencers, eat, drink and be merry!
Where: Eggplant 236 King Street East (Just east of Sherbourne, north side of King St.)
About Eggplant: Founded in April, 2001, Eggplant – the company – is among the biggest commercial music companies and full service production house in Canada. They have served Emmy and Annie award-winning creative to television, advertising and gaming communities. Recent releases include a new video game, Full Auto, for X-box in February, as well as a new Snickers commercial launched in February in Prague. Today, Eggplant’s music is heard in over 150 countries each day.
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