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EXPO Tent Brands & Grand Prizes at CosmoFEST
Saturday June 3, 2023
9am to 6pm
Cosmo Music | 10 Via Renzo Dr, Richmond Hill ON
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EXPO Tent
All under a large tent (over 14,000 square feet) conveniently connected to our retail store, there will be over 160 leading brands and over 100 of their experts.
- Ask the Experts: your chance to talk directly to the builders, engineers, product specialists and artists
- Test Drive new gear: all hands-on
- Giveaways & Swag all day long
- Artist Meet n' Greets throughout the day
- Special Guest Booth Appearances
Grand Prizes
Over $25,000 in grand prizes generously donated by our EXPO Tent brands.
- Visit the EXPO Tent on June 3: grand prizes will be on display
- Scan the QR Code: complete each booth's entry form to enter
- Entry closes at 6 pm: winners will be contacted directly via email by June 10
- RSVP by May 26 to get 1 bonus entry into every grand prize draw that you enter into at CosmoFEST
See complete details below
Beer Garden | EXPO Brands | Food Trucks | Grand Prizes | Main Stage | Music Hall | YR Open Mic | Past Events | RSVP & Win | Sale | Subscribe | Volunteer
54·40 Merchandise | Audio-Technica | Canadian Musician | Coast Music | Cosmo Music Apparel | Cosmo Music Vinyl | D'Addario Canada | Electro-Voice | Erikson Audio | Erikson Music | Korg Canada | Fender Musical Instruments | GerrAudio | Godin Guitars | Hoshino USA | inMusic Canada | Launch Music | Loud Technologies
Music Marketing Inc. | PRS Guitars | Revv Amplification | Richmond Hill Centre for the Performing Arts
Roland Canada | Sabian Canada | Sennheiser Canada | SFM | Taylor Guitars | Two Old Hippies
Yamaha Canada Music | Yorkville Sound
Cosmo Music Apparel – Booth #1
Swag to Make You Stand Out
Tried and tested, comfort for ages, we all have that favourite band-tee or music apparel we refuse to give up. Stop by the Cosmo Music Apparel booth at CosmoFEST to add another timeless classic to your collection. Featuring savings on clothing and accessories from all your favourite brands like Fender, Jackson, Gibson, Gretsch, Martin and more. Find something for yourself or as a gift for any occasion.
- Minimum of 15% OFF Apparel
- 40% OFF Cosmo Music T-shirts
- 20-75% OFF Select Super-Duper Sale Items
Taylor Guitars – Booth #2
Who's There
Aarron Dablow, Sales Manager - The Americas Ryan McMullen, District Sales Manager - Canada and Pacific Northwest USA.
Featured Products
Taylor 914ce LTD - Sinker Redwood / rosewood
Taylor AD17 Blacktop - Sitka Spruce / Ovangkol
Taylor GT K21e - Hawaiian Koa / Ovangkol
Swag
Taylor Guitars will be ready for you with stickers, sound hole coasters, guitar picks, t-shirts, and hats, all while supplies last!
Taylor Guitars have always had a burning passion for improving the guitar-playing experience. This has guided their growth from a small shop to an industry-leading manufacturer. Cosmo Music has always been behind the Taylor Guitars lineup since they first arrived in Canada in the late 1970s. In fact Cosmo Music is officially Taylor Guitars' first and oldest dealer in Canada. Cosmo Music is also home to the world's first dedicated Taylor Guitars Acoustic Room and recognized as Canada's first and only Taylor Premier Online Dealer (exclusive group recognized by Taylor for serving the online community with high standards of Taylor guitar selection, customer satisfaction, and professionalism).
Enter to Win: Taylor Academy 12
$899 Value
Built with new players in mind, the A12 incorporates a sleek body shape with an ergonomic armrest for a truly player-friendly experience. A slightly shorter, 24-7/8-inch scale length also contributes to the smooth feel of the A12, making it easier to fret strings, hold chords, and bend notes as you learn to navigate the neck of an acoustic guitar.
Generously donated by Taylor Guitars. Visit booth 2 on event day to enter. RSVP before May 26 for a bonus entry.
Two Old Hippies – Booth #3
Who's There
Jerry Lambert, Director of Sales, and Randy Wilhelm, International Sales Manager, will be in attendance at CosmoFEST assisting music-lovers. Both are music industry veterans, product specialists, and accomplished musicians.
Featured Products
They will be highlighting their new Organic Pro Series, an affordable performance ready instrument with professional features.
Swag
T-shirts, ball caps, and other swag will be given away.
Breedlove and Bedell, of Two Old Hippies, is building tomorrow’s guitars today. With the goal of superior sound and sustainable exotic tonewoods, they have the right guitar for you, at the right time in your musical journey.
Elton Rohn
Main Stage — 2 pm
Elton Rohn, Canada's premiere Elton John tribute band, thrills audiences everywhere. One of Cosmo Music's favourites for CosmoFEST, they have headlined over 350 theatres and festival shows in North America. From Las Vegas to Atlantic City, California, Chicago, Philadelphia, New York, Myrtle Beach, Pennsylvania, across Michigan and upstate New York, and all across Canada. They were the only Elton John tribute asked to play the Elton John convention in Las Vegas.
Davey Johnstone, Elton’s long-time guitarist and musical director, told the band they were the best '70s Elton John tribute in the world. Not to mention, Nigel Olsson, Elton’s long time drummer, said "Elton has a twin." You will be amazed at just how close this show sounds to the real Elton John. As Elton, Ron Camilleri has the vocal, the piano, the look and the feel of the real Elton John performance. The passion, energy and those incredible vocals are there. Plus the harmonies. Performed live (no tracks), the band is the closest you’ll get to the real '70s Elton sound. Even Davey Johnstone thinks so. The band is a regular best in show at festivals and they’ve sold out theatres in major cities. [Read & See More]
eltonrohn.com | YouTube | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter
Reckless Bryan
Main Stage — 12:30 pm
There is nothing like a Bryan Adams tribute band at CosmoFEST. What makes it better is that this one features Cosmo Music's very own Guitar Specialist Rob Vendrasco. Reckless Bryan kicks off the day with those summer sounds and upbeat vibes to the main stage. The band brings the sound and the look of the Canadian born rock icon Bryan Adams to you. Why? Because the boys still 'wanna' rock!
Reckless Bryan has been around since the mid '80s and went under the name Reckless through the late '80s and '90s. Still cracking stages, the current roster includes four of the five original members. While you are sure to hear the classic sounds of Bryan Adams, they've innovated with technology and set lists over the years. It's always a good time when Reckless Bryan hits the stage and that comes a lot from their consistency as performers. Bryan Adams is not an easy act to emulate, but their sound and energy is just like the real deal. [Read & See More]
Cosmopolitan Music Hall
Lari Basilio
Sponsored by Laney and Launch Music
Cosmopolitan Music Hall — 11:30 am
$30 VIP, $15 General Admission
Tickets will be Available on Thursday, May 4 at 1 pm
Prize Giveaway Attendees will be entered to win a UK built Laney Monolith, Secret Path, and Difference Engine effect pedals mounted to a Warwick RockBoard including accessories from Warwick RockCable ($1,632.39).
Meet & Greet — 1 pm
Lari Basilio is an industry legend, partner with Laney Amplification and Launch Music, and is someone we are excited to welcome to CosmoFEST. In January 2021 Lari Basilio released, in partnership with Ibanez, her first signature guitar, the Ibanez LB1, which is already one of Ibanez’s best-selling signature models alongside Steve Vai and Joe Satriani. The guitar also features the Lari Basilio signature pickups developed in partnership with Seymour Duncan.
Lari Basilio was born into a musical household in São Paulo, Brazil. At the age of four she started studying organ and later, at the age of eight her father taught her first chords on an acoustic guitar. That's when she fell in love with the guitar. In 2011, Lari started working on her instrumental five-song EP, named simply Lari Basilio , which features Felipe Andreoli, bass player of Angra. The EP was produced by five-time Latin Grammy winner Lampadinha. Lari Basilio’s most recent album Your Love was released on August 5, 2022 and debuted at high positions on iTunes Rock Charts around the world. The album features once again Vinnie Colaiuta (drums), and also the bass players Sean Hurley and Leland Sklar, and Ester Na (keys and piano) recorded at United Recording Studios in Los Angeles. [Read & See More]
laribasilio.com | YouTube | Spotify | Apple Music | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter
Paul Reed Smith
Sponsored by PRS
Cosmopolitan Music Hall — 2:30 pm
Free General Admission Tickets will be Available on Thursday, May 4 at 1 pm
Prize Giveaway Attendees of the either the David Grissom or Paul Reed Smith clinics will be entered to win a PRS SE DGT David Grissom Signature Gold Top Guitar ($1,149)
Meet & Greet — noon
Can you remember the last time Paul Reed Smith demo'd in Canada? Well, we can tell you the next time...CosmoFEST 2023! Paul Reed Smith is better known as the founder and CEO of PRS Guitars, which he launched in 1985 in Annapolis. With operations now located in Stevensville, Maryland, it has grown into a world-renowned business, providing axes for the likes of Carlos Santana and Dave Navarro.
Paul Reed Smith's first guitar was built as a challenge to his college music professor for some credits. He got an “A” and decided to pursue a dream of making guitars for a living. From that time, Paul Reed Smith has led PRS a long way, with steady growth in factory capacity, employees, distribution, and the number of prominent artists using their instruments. Every inch of a PRS guitar is based on decades of testing, rethinking, and reinventing. They continue to push the curve beyond what others would consider perfection. With experts to make sure the technology is unsurpassed, and dedicated craftspeople who guarantee a finished product you can’t keep your hands off of, they make no compromises. That’s the story of the beginning of the journey. [Read & See More]
David Grissom
Sponsored by PRS
Cosmopolitan Music Hall — 4 pm
$30 VIP, $15 General Admission Tickets will be Available on Thursday, May 4 at 1 pm
Prize Giveaway Attendees of the either the David Grissom or Paul Reed Smith clinics will be entered to win a PRS SE DGT David Grissom Signature Gold Top Guitar ($1,149)
Meet & Greet — noon
David Grissom is legendary guitarist who has played and toured with several heavy hitting bands and recording artists. Best known for his work with John Mellencamp, he has also released four solo albums: Loud Music, 10,000 Feet, Way Down Deep, and How It Feels to Fly. In close collaboration Grissom plays a PRS guitar and has for most of his career.
David Grissom has toured and recorded with artists such as Buddy Guy, John Mellencamp, Joe Ely, Storyville, The Allman Brothers Band, The Dixie Chicks, Chris Isaak, Robben Ford, John Mayall, and Ringo Starr. His songs have been recorded by John Mayall, Rita Coolidge, Trisha Yearwood, Lee Ann Womack, and Storyville among others. Grissom has passionately played PRS guitars for most of his professional career. In fact, he played a modified PRS McCarty Trem for over a decade. In 2007, after a 25-year relationship working with Paul on the design and improvement of PRS guitars, his collaboration resulted in the DGT (David Grissom Trem) signature model. Its innovations include special pickups developed by Grissom, Dunlop 6100-like fretwire, a nitrocellulose finish, coil taps for both pickups, and two volume knobs to allow the blending of both humbucking pickups. [Read & See More]
Vendor EXPO Tent Brands
We will have a full EXPO Tent: 13,000+ square feet, 150+ builders & product experts, and 100+ leading brands. Our suppliers, distributors, and manufacturers are just as excited as we are! And as a result, they've donated some absolutely incredible grand prizes that will need to find new homes. We'll be announcing what to expect in the EXPO Tent in the coming weeks.
Our suppliers have generously donated these prizes in hopes that you'll visit and engage with them at their booth — this is your unique opportunity to:
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Talk directly to the builders, engineers, product specialists, and artists
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Test drive new gear hands-on
The best way to be first informed is to subscribe to our email. We'll also be announcing details on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
Retail Store Sale
Lots of in-store event day deals will be on offer! We'll be announcing sale details and door crasher items in the coming weeks.
The best way to be first informed is to subscribe to our email. We'll also be announcing details on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
Food Trucks & Beer Garden
Watch out! It looks like we've started another Food Truck festival. There will be a variety of food choices available at CosmoFEST from jerk chicken to pizza, to churros. The large, shaded beer garden will be run by Ontario's own Nickel Brook Brewing Company, offering a wide selection of drinks combined with an impeccable view of the main stage. Eat, drink, and celebrate Canadian music in style.
York Region Open Mic Stage
Outside Store Entrance — 9:30 am - 5:30 pm
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Contact steffi.g@yropenmic.com to schedule your spot
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First-come, first-serve spots available on event day as well
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Keyboard, guitar, and PA provided; must bring any other instruments
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Solo/duo/trio allowed
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Two song slot with possibility of more if there is space
York Region Open Mic (YROM) has never been just an Open Mic. Since 2012, they have not only brought residents of Richmond Hill and York Region to the music, they have brought music to Richmond Hill and beyond! They have hosted regular weekly Open Mics at Big Daddy’s, Yogi’s, The Grill, La Sicilian, the Falcon and Firkin, London Pub, and of course twice-weekly at the open mic stage in Starbucks at Cosmo Music. This year, the YROM stage at CosmoFEST will feature local performers drawn from the amazing Open Mic community!
Be a CosmoFEST Volunteer
Offering Employee Pricing
Looking to do more? You can volunteer at CosmoFEST! This is your opportunity to get in on the ground-floor of a rocking good time. All volunteers participating in CosmoFEST will receive a t-shirt, food and drink, AND Cosmo Music employee pricing on all items that we carry for 30 days after event day.
We cannot guarantee that schools will accept this as Community Involvement hours for high school students. But, if you do verify it's approved, we are more than happy to sign off on any hours you work.
CosmoFEST 2019
Special Guests: Geddy Lee, Dave Grohl, & Joe Lamond. Featured Clinicians: Nicko McBrain, Simon Phillips, Omar Hakim, Andy Timmons, Alex Skolnick, & Andy Wood. Main Stage Headliners: Sloan, Finger Eleven, Chilliwack, Terra Lightfoot, & The Cosmo Soul Express.
CosmoFEST 2018
Featured Clinicians: Tosin Abasi, Richie Kotzen, George Lynch, Jordan Rudess, Benny Greb, & Doug Aldrich.
Main Stage Headliners: Big Wreck, April Wine, Kim Mitchell, Richie Kotzen, & Bif Naked.
CosmoFEST 2017
Featured Clinicians: Nita Strauss, Nili Brosh, Dennis Chambers, Chris Coleman, & Alain Caron.
Main Stage Headliners: Mother Mother, Honeymoon Suite, Meghan Patrick, The Beaches, & Jacob Moon.
CosmoFEST 2016
Featured Clinicians: Omar Hakim, Andy Wood, Tosin Abasi, & Matt Garstka.
Main Stage Headliners: Big Wreck, Yukon Blonde, Brass Transit, Mark Wood, & Serenade Duo.
CosmoFEST 2015
Featured Clinician: Steve Vai.
Main Stage Headliners: I Mother Earth, The Mohrs, Hotel California Eagles Tribute, & Absolute Journey Tribute.
Enter to Win: Prize Package #4 Outlaw Effects NOMAD-ISO-S Rechargeable Battery Powered Pedalboard & Keeley Halo Andy Timmons Signature Dual Echo Pedal$838 Total Value
The NOMAD-ISO-S is a versatile tool offering the convenience of a fully powered pedal board with the freedom of not having to plug into an outlet. Featuring an integrated lithium-ion battery pack with 12,800 mAh capacity and 8 isolated high current outputs, NOMAD-ISO-S delivers plenty of clean, quiet power, and can fuel a wide array of pedals while lasting over 6 hours on a single charge. A deluxe carrying bag, velcro and cables are included.
Andy Timmons’ mysterious sounding “Halo” effect is a modulated dual echo sound that has long been kept a secret by the tone wizard himself. Notes from the HALO dance rhythmically, almost creating a reverb diffusion. Those notes are held together with tape-style effects like modulation, saturation and compression. The pedal comes loaded with his signature delay tone and you can program your own sounds and save them as presets.Generously donated by SFM. Visit booth 29 on event day to enter. RSVP before May 26 for a bonus entry.
Cosmo Music Vinyl - Booth #29
Save BIG on Legendary Vinyl Records Vinyl records are outselling CDs in the Canadian market for the first time since 1987. You could call it a vinyl revival, with records being dusted off and placed front-and-center in home displays. CosmoFEST is the perfect time to stock-up on your favourite band's material while saving some serious bucks in the process. With over 400 records in stock from AC/DC to the Zombies, find a tune or an album to inspire, relax, or rock out.
- Up to 15% OFF Vinyl Records
- 20-70% OFF Select Super-Duper Sale Items
- Over 400 Records to Choose From!
Enter to Win: Prize Package #3 Pioneer DJ DDJ-REV1 Controller & Pioneer DJ HDJ-CUE1BT On-Ear Bluetooth Headphones
$488 Total Value
See DJ Controller | See Headphones You could win the DDJ-REV1 - it matches perfectly with the free Serato DJ Lite software, boasting a battle-style layout that’s easy to use and perfect for playing like a pro. The design of this 2-channel DJ controller emulates a professional DJM-S mixer + PLX turntable setup, including specialized features for open-format and scratch DJs.
This prize also includes HDJ-CUE1 headphones. These styled DJ headphones are built on DNA from Pioneer's pro models but are available at a much more modest price. While these entry-level cans are their most affordable pair yet, they match many of the feature and quality benchmarks set by our professional headphones range.
Generously donated by SFM. Visit booth 29 on event day to enter. RSVP before May 26 for a bonus entry.
4 Things to Help Plan Your Day
Festival Day Schedule
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Before 9 AM - Opening Lineup Giveaway
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9 am - Retail Store and EXPO Tent
Festival Day Parking
Neighbourhood streets will be permitted all day parking:
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Via Renzo Drive
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Sofia Court
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Princeton Avenue
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Performance Drive
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Ultimate Drive
Do not park: within 6m of intersection, within 5 m of a fire hydrant, or overnight.
Festival Day Map
EXPO TENT Map
See EXPO Tent brands.
10 Via Renzo Drive
Richmond Hill, Ontario L4S 0B6
Canada
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