FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – NOVEMBER 15, 2007 Big Soul Productions Inc. and Q-Music Studios present The 24-hour Music JamFest – A Modern 49er. The “49er” is the party thrown after a pow-wow. 49er songs are round dance style music where the performers sing love songs with very tongue-in-cheek and sometimes raunchy lyrics. The 49er tradition was said to have been started somewhere in Oklahoma although there is no one person or place who has taken credit for starting these gatherings.

(Toronto – December 1 and December 2, 2007) – Musicians and performers of all nations, styles and disciplines are being invited to participate in the first-ever 24-hour Music JamFest, a Modern 49er, from 11:00 a.m. Saturday, December 1 to 11:00 a.m. Sunday, December 2, 2007. Conceived and presented by Big Soul Productions and Q Music Studios, this groundbreaking event will provide an invaluable opportunity for cross-cultural and cross-genre musical experimentation, networking and great times, including the use of a state-of-the-art recording facility at no cost to the artists. Taking place at the Q Music Studios at 401 Richmond Street West, Suite B102 in Toronto, the jam will consist of 90-minute sessions. Confirmed artists include Juno-award winner, Leela Gilday, the Juno-nominated and Canadian Aboriginal Music Award recipient, Jason Burnstick, and rapper/actor Ostwelve (Moccasin Flats), and many more.

“There are so many artists in Toronto that weekend and I saw an opportunity to not only bring them together creatively but to also bring together the traditional with the contemporary by using the 49er format. I can’t wait to see what is created through this process.” Said Laura Milliken, creator and co-presenter of the 24-Hour JamFest and President, Big Soul Productions. Performances will be recorded live from the floor on the Q Music 5.1 HD Protools Suite and videotaped throughout the jamfest.

“All of the resources are being provided by Q Music Studios and Big Soul and it is free for all participants. That reinforces that the spirit and intent behind this project is entirely creative, collaborative and fun not just for the participants, but us too!” said Donald Quan, co-presenter, 24-Hour JamFest and President, Q Music Studios. All participants must pre-register with kim@bigsoul.net. Protocol for the jam and sign-up procedures are now available and being circulated. Information will be posted at http://www.myspace.com/bigsoulproductions. Volunteers are also being recruited for camera operators, sound engineers, engineer’s assistants, and hosts.

Laura J. Milliken is the President of Big Soul Productions Inc. She is the accomplished and award-winning producer of short films, television dramas, music videos, and animated series. For more information about her work, visit www.bigsoul.net.

Donald Quan is the Q behind Q-Music Studios. His film music company has provided music services to hundreds of television, film, radio and multi-media productions, including the popular television shows “Relic Hunter” (starring Tia Carrere for Fireworks) for which he was nominated for a 2002 Gemini Award, “Mutant X” (Tribune Entertainment) and “Tracker” (starring Adrian Paul for Lions Gate) as well as feature films “Expecting”, “Eve”, and the new CBC comedy “Getting Along Famously”. He is also responsible for the current themes for Movie Television (City-TV) and the cable network APTN.

For event information visit: http://www.myspace.com/bigsoulproductions

To register or volunteer for the event contact, Kim Ross: 416-598-7762 kim@bigsoul.net