Our JRNY Comes To An End

Well… That’s a wrap! Thanks for taking the time to travel through this journey with us. The full video blog series is now live for you to relive and enjoy.







Check out the full Start Your JRNY playlist on YouTube by clicking HERE!

Special thanks to our partners…
London Music Office, Fanshawe’s Music Industry Arts, Ontario Institue of Recording Technology, 94.9 CHRW Radio Western, London Music Hall, Jones Entertainment Group, adHOME Creative, Laser Quest London, Junction Climbing Centre, Anderson Craft Ales, Mystery Escape Rooms, Blu Duby Downtown, Kelsey’s East London, Beertown Public House, Nash Jewellers & TEAMLTD.

Partner Feature – adHOME Creative (Thank You)

Our friends at adHOME Creative worked closer than any other partner on this project with us and at the end of the day, we truly couldn’t have helped bring Five Ocean’s to where they are without them.

From adjustments to our timelines again and again, to rescheduled meetings, endless emails and hours upon hours (that’s an understatement) of work later we truly accomplished something incredible together!

Thank you for your patience, enthusiasm, passion, hard work & endless creativity with us and to Start Your JRNY.

Perhaps this is just the start of a journey of our own, but until we meet again, thank you adHOMIES!

Love,
Prevail Media Group

The JRNY Wraps Up

It’s been an incredible journey working with Five Oceans & all of our wonderful partners on this project… It’s sad for us to see it come to its final stages.

Everyone was busy getting the Ocean’s last items in order before the big release show! adHOME presented their branding, logo designs, album art, press kit & social media and development designs at the brand reveal meeting. adHOME brought to life everything Five Ocean’s had hoped for in their branding and they couldn’t have been more excited to share them with the world!

Moving along the timeline, the Prevail Media Group team alongside the Brocean’s had a moment to reflect and enjoy a 3-course lunch at Blu Duby before the release show which brings us to the big moment! With opening acts Charlie Weber FKA Major/Minor and It’s Melissa Megan Five Ocean’s rocked the house at Cowboy’s Ranch on February 3rd.

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If you’re reading this, we’re all incredibly proud of where you’ve come!

This isn’t quite the end though! There are still a few things left in store. In the meantime, stay tuned for updates on the ‘On The Road’ video blog series.

On The Road Through Our JRNY

We’ve been through a lot of adventures on the road through our journey with our contest winners Five Oceans! Things have been a little quiet these last few months as we’ve been grinding away getting their project completed. We’re excited (and a little sad) that things are coming to an end.

We’re going to catch you up on where the Brocean’s have been and what we’ll be releasing next!

THE MUSIC
Drum, Bass, Guitar, Rhythm Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Lead Guitar, Lead Vocals, Trumpet & Tenor Saxophone are complete! We’re officially on to the final stages of the EP before we send it off for mixing & mastering.

THE EXPERIENCE
Junction Climbing Gym
After claiming their 3-month climbing memberships, the Ocean’s took to the gym to take on a climb! We’re happy to say they’ve been enjoying their memberships.

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 Craft Ales
After their climb, we headed over to Anderson Craft Ales for a pint and to learn more about this fantastic local brewery!
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Photo Shoot
Five Ocean’s photo shoot was shot by Alex Lam from NYON Video Productions and everyone couldn’t be happier with the results! You can see the FULL shoot by clicking HERE.
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Shag Wagon
To promote their feature at Rock The Park the Ocean’s took to the RTP Shag Wagon to ride around town giving away free tickets to the event!
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Rock The Park
They may not have played the main stage but the Brocean’s sure did ROCK THE PARK!
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The journey is still continuing! Once we’ve completed their EP & finalize their branding we’re on to mixing/mastering, a CHRW interview as well as their finale dinner! We’re also getting geared up to release their vlog series! Take a look at the introduction below and stay tuned for details.

The JRNY So Far

The JRNY has begun! Everyone has been hard at work since our Finalist Showcase so here’s a little look into the development that’s happened since then.

THE MUSIC

Moving along the timeline, we’ve started and completed pre–production and have currently moved onto tracking. Coming up next week, we’ll begin drum tracking.

Pre–Production (Jam Space)

THE EXPERIENCE

Once Five Oceans took home the grand prize, we had our first official meeting on March 2nd where we discussed their prizing timeline, consulted and celebrated with food and drink at Beertown Public House with Anderson Craft Ales!

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Finalist Party (Beertown Public House)

The oceans pulled out their thinking caps for this one. In early April we visited Mystery Escape Rooms who contributed an escape game to our winners. After an hour of hunting and searching, they almost made it out before their time was up!

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Escape Game (Mystery Escape Rooms)

Our Marketing and Creative Development partners at adHOME Creative began Five Ocean’s brand development late last week after the Brocean’s met with their team at home base. Let’s just say the band’s branding is great hands and they couldn’t agree more.
Down the road, we’ll meet again with adHOME for the band’s brand reveal meeting.. Stay tuned for that!

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Brand Meeting (adHOME Creative)

Head to head.. Five Oceans VS Prevail Media Group. Who will come up on top? Well, sorry Brocean’s but our LQ game is a little stronger than yours. We had the opportunity to battle it out at Laser Quest in downtown London against our hard working contest winners and let’s just say we all had a blast!

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Quests (Laser Quest)

What’s up Next? 

Throughout April we will continue tracking and be progressing with the band’s branding development. They also have their visit to Junction Climbing Centre and Anderson Craft Ales later this week!

Stay tuned for the where their JRNY is onto next!

Showcase Recap & Next Steps

Where do we begin.. Last night was unbelievable. A HUGE congratulations to our contest winners Five Oceans! From first listening to your submission, to meeting with each of you to last nights incredible performance it’s truly an honour to #StartYourJRNY.
Another congratulations to our runners-up Bodhi Jar, we look forward to sharing what we have in store for you! A special thank you to all the other finalists, our judges & partners, the London Music Hall and to all of you who came out to support this wonderful evening.

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See the FULL ALBUM of Sunday’s Showcase by visiting: https://flic.kr/s/aHskRNGjR4

Now.. What’s up next for Five Oceans?
On March 2nd our Finalists will have their first official meeting with our team prior to their finalist party where we’ll discuss their upcoming timeline & schedule their consultations with our various departments! THEN it’s time for some fun at Beertown Public House who has generously contributed a winners party including appetizers & drinks! This evening we’ll also be seeing another partner Anderson Craft Ales who will also be taking part in the party and contributing beer tasting of their main stays.

Follow the JRNY to see where this talented group ends up next! In the mean time, learn a little more about Five Oceans below & connect with them today.

Biography
“Five Oceans first wows an audience with the powerful vocals of lead singer Warren Hargraves. Hargraves’ voice features vintage-meets-modern charm, influenced as much by old-school acts like The Allman Brothers and The Eagles as it is by currentday
troubadours like Chris Stapleton and Anderson East. When first paired with the dynamic work of guitarist Josh Try in the summer of 2014, the high school friends knew they had captured something special. Try went to work finding a rhythm section capable of taking the pair to new heights, eventually settling on two of the finest musicians he knew: bassist Pat Dal Cin and drummer Mark Swan. Hargraves also recruited his uncle, accomplished saxophonist Creg Johnston, to round out the lineup. Since then, Five Oceans have been hard at work generating interest on the local scene, including spotlight appearances on CHRW, Reaney’s Pick and the London Free Press, and sharing the stage with a wide range of acts including Arkells, The Darcys, Torero, and Genevieve Fisher. After the release of their debut EP, “From What You’ve Heard”, in fall 2015, the boys continued to develop their own brand of rootsy, souful, southern rock with the release of their first single, “I’m Gone” (produced with Studio B’s Randy Rektor) in May 2016. A wild summer followed, seeing Five Oceans play shows to captive audiences across Southwestern Ontario,
including multiple sets in Toronto and Hamilton. With colder weather, the band has settled in to record a new EP, produced by Alastair Sims, with an expected release date of Spring 2017. The band is always looking for new venues and audiences to
share their music with, and are poised to make 2017 a year to remember!”

Fun Facts
– Drummer Mark Swan once placed second in a national drum solo contest – this means he is the second best drummer in all of Canada.
– The band went through numerous name changes before settling on Five Oceans, including “Barbecue” and “Lamp”.
– Bassist Pat Dal Cin hails from Sault Ste. Marie, ON, and has a very distinct (though subtle) accent as a result. This makes him the most exotic member of Five Oceans.
– Singer Warren Hargraves and guitarist Josh Try went to high school together, though they were more “acquaintances” than anything. Now, they refer to themselves as “business partners”, but never “friends”.
– The band opened for the Arkells at Western University in September of 2016.

Connect with Five Oceans Today!
Website, Facebook, Instagram, Soundcloud, Bandcamp.

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Partner Feature – Junction Climbing Centre

Taken from their location of the connection between the Canadian National and Canadian Pacific railway networks, Junction wanted their name to not only reflect the importance of our railways to London’s heritage but also embody the idea of a community coming together.

Before Junction, London was the largest city in Ontario without a climbing gym. In 2014, After two long years of searching, they didn’t just find a great place, they found the perfect one. (1030 Elias Street to be exact!) Working together with Europe’s largest climbing wall designer, they’ve created a stunning terrain that reaches over 3 stories high. They’re proud to say they have one of the largest climbing arches in the country!

As Owner John Kudelka shared with us “Junction is proud to be part of the resurgence of the Old East Village, which is rapidly becoming one of London’s most desired neighbourhoods. We came 2nd in the Venture New Business Competition in 2014, and we will be hosting the Ontario Youth Provincial Climbing Championships in 2017!

Think climbing is just for the thrill seekers? Think again! Climbing is accessible to anyone and all are welcome! Junction has plenty of opportunities for you to come on out and give climbing a try! See for yourself.

We’re excited to have you on this JRNY with us! Thank you for your contributions.

CONTRIBUTIONS
1 Month Membership to Contest Winner(s)

Connect with Junction Today!
Website, Facebook, Twitter & Instagram.
#junctionclimbing

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Junction Climbing Center: ABOUT US

Partner Feature – Jones Entertainment Group (JEG)

With a legacy of over 80 years in the making, Jones Entertainment Group (JEG) has branded the Canadian entertainment industry since 1933. During its first generation of brothers, Charles and Wilf Jones showcased the talents of a friend Guy Lombardo and The Royal Canadians throughout the 1960’s at Wonderland Gardens. It wasn’t before long that Charles’ son Don was following in his father footsteps and promoting his own concerts at the well-established venue.
A 20-year journey of touring later with CBC children’s icon Mr Dressup (Ernie Coombs) Don’s primary focus is on CBC radio host and best-selling author Stuart McLean, who he has been managing since 1999. Together they cover Canada coast-to-coast and the northern United States, playing over 50 live shows each year with The Vinyl Cafe.

This duo is known to be the masterminds behind London’s biggest annual music festival and local charity fundraiser, Rock the Park which fills Harris Park with 30,000 fans each year, bringing the total funds raised for local charities to over $2.2 million as of 2016. Did we mention they handle every detail from booking talent, expediting contracts and managing marketing and box office endeavours?

Today, in its third generation of brothers Brad Jones, (President) personally manages the touring careers of distinguished artists such as Alice Cooper, David Feherty, Roch Voisine, The Rankin Sisters, Cirque Sublime and more is also under the management and consulting division of the company, offering a one-stop service to festival entertainment buyers. Making up the second half of the JEG partnership, Greg Jones (Vice President) has been managing Canada’s most beloved children’s author Robert Munsch since 2004, touring over twenty-five cities across Canada per year.
Among their many talents, these brother’s are also acting controllers of London, Ontario’s landmark venue Centennial Hall, which runs a zero dollar deficit at no cost to taxpayers.

Myriah Kay, Marketing Director at Jones Entertainment Group said their company thrives on the success of entertainment talent. “It was without any hesitation that JEG wanted to be a part of #StartYourJRNY and assist with the journey’s of various young, passionate individuals trying to make a name for themselves in a very exciting and competitive industry.”

We’re honoured to have you apart of this JRNY with us, JEG!

Connect with Jones Entertainment Group Today!
Website, Facebook & Twitter.

Rock The Park 2015 (London, ON) captured by NYON Video Productions

Partner Feature – adHOME Creative

We’re proud to announce that adHOME Creative has joined Start Your JRNY as our Marketing and Creative Development Partner!
This award winning agency is formed by a collection of creative minds with over 15 years of experience building successful brands.

To truly kickstart our winner(s) JRNY, adHOME will take the lead on creative development through the remainder of the contest. With key contributions through the Artist Development Phase on elements including… Album Art & Logo Design, Press Kit Creation and Social Media Platform Development & Design.

We founded our partnership by a common passion for music and the opportunity to help launch the career of aspiring musicians. With their expertise in strategic social media management and inspiring creative elements, we know they’re going to bring our winner’s vision and career to life.

It’s an honour to have you as our largest contributor to this project. We look forward to starting our own JRNY with you!

A full feature of our new partner is soon to come! Don’t forget to keep following the JRNY with us and submit your tracks today!

Connect with adHOME Creative Today!
Website, Facebook, Twitter, Google+, YouTube & LinkedIN.

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Partner Feature – London Music Hall

First established in 1996 the London Music Hall wasn’t always the place we’ve come to know and love so much today. As the former location of the first Zellers in Canada, Mike Manuel purchased the 40,000-square-foot storefront on Dundas St. in 1994. “It was empty when I bought it, but it was a good deal.” He first turned the space into a market called ‘The Downtown Trade Centre,’ when it didn’t go as well as he expected he decided to return to what was his first London business and open Cosmo City. CC was a laser tag/arcade entertainment complex that offered video games, birthday party rooms and of course laser tag! It was a hit! However, With the growth of home game consoles, Cosmo City closed in 2005. Manuel said, “It was a very good run.

You know the story doesn’t end here!
Rum Runners came to life with the decline of Cosmo City as it was only being used for parties and events at the time. The venue quickly took off and with that came the decision to open the doors of the London Music Hall in 2006. They intended to bring great live music to the community and with winning Best Venue at the Jack Richardson Music Awards & Nominated for Best Venue at the Canadian Music and Broadcasting Awards we say they sure brought it! Lauren Denault, Assistant at the LMH shared with us “With the help of the community and city of London we were able to expand and create the ultimate live entertainment experience.

The London Music Hall has become a staple to our community bringing us the likes of DeadMau5, Snoop Dogg, The Trews, Alexisonfire, Avicii, Apocalyptica, J. Cole, Afrojack, Skrillex, A Day To Remember, NOFX and so many more, always reaching every end of the spectrum so every music lover locally and beyond has something to enjoy.

Even some of our favorite local festivals & events are hosted by.. You guessed it!
Trackside Music Festival, Block Party London, Tent Party London.

CONTRIBUTIONS
Venue for the Top Ten #StartYourJRNY Finalist Showcase & Winner Selection
Opening Spot with related artist for Winner

Thank you, London Music Hall for your generous contributions and Starting this JRNY with us!

More details on the launch of the Finalist Showcase & Winner selection is coming your way! Until then, submit your tracks and thanks for reading!

Connect with the London Music Hall today!
Website, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube.
#LondonMusicHall #RumRunners #TheLateShow #Trackside

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