ABOUT%20SUPERNOVA

For over a decade, Supernova.com has set out to help Indie bands grow from garage to emerging, empower listeners to explore new music, and provide the music industry with the next wave of emerging artists. It is the only online music community which actively promotes its artists by producing over 250 live Battle of the Bands® concerts to showcase their music and talents. By joining the Supernova.com social network and uploading their music and video, bands can easily find new listeners and gain limitless exposure.

As a thriving destination for the latest musical talent, Supernova.com brings fans the ultimate music discovery experience, while giving listeners the power to elevate their favourite bands to the top of the charts. Users can log in to explore music from any artist in the Supernova community, share their favourite music and videos, plus vote to help determine the Battle of the Bands® winners. The result is a musically immersive and interactive community for bands, fans and listeners, all focused on their passion for new music.

Supernova.com is the only social network that brings their artist and listener community together both online and on the concert stage. Sign up to find gigs and play live shows, discover new bands and listen to new music.

News and Press

Shure To Title Sponsor Supernova's "Band On The Run 2009" Shure Canada Website - January 28th, 2009 Supernova.com as our new Featured Publisher Right Media Blog - December 6th, 2007 Monthly Guide Live Music Guide - November 2004< Logging on to the Indie-Net Young People’s Press - September 27th, 2003 SUMMIT PARK MALL GETS READY TO ROCK The Buffalo News - July 11th, 2003 Street Cents CBC - Street Cents - February 3rd, 2003

LEADERSHIP

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Elliott Hurst Founder, Shareholder and CEO

As CEO of Supernova, Elliott strategizes and oversees Supernova’s direction for both online and offline operations. In 1999, he co-founded the World University Consortium and the Online World Library, an online distance learning co-operative and an aggregator of library resources. Elliott managed educational content and business development information and sales presentations. He also created and managed partnerships with the United Nations, University of Waterloo, and Lloyd’s of London. For three years, Elliott ran the Casino Club of Canada, a charity fundraising company, to help raise funds for several charities such as Epilepsy Canada, Senior Care, Big Brothers of Canada, and Israel Cancer Research Fund. He obtained charity contracts, hired staff, and produced events. Elliott is passionate about the arts. He appreciates film, theatre, and music. Elliott holds an MBA from Schulich School of Business, York University, with a diploma in Arts and Media Management and a BFA in Film and Video from York University.

Sandy Hurst Founder, Shareholder and COO

At Supernova, Sandy’s responsibilities include business operations and development. In 2000, the Canadian Booksellers Association brought Sandy on board to spearhead the re-launch of their corporate website. His in-depth analysis of the firm’s organizational structure led to a management restructuring while his strategic plan, for a value-added website membership system, grew the business by 25%. In 2002, Sandy became the owner of a commercial property in downtown Toronto and transformed the property into a branded building with live event capabilities. Sandy was involved in every detail of the project, from inception to the launch of Club Rockit. After establishing the club as a fully operational and profitable live room, the property was sold at an increased value of 35%. For fours years, Sandy ran several events per year in support of Mazon Canada, the Jewish response to hunger. He continues to help raise funds to battle hunger and poverty and create awareness within the youth community. A passionate hockey fan, Sandy enjoys watching his favorite hockey team, The Toronto Maple Leafs. He holds an MBA from Schulich School of Business, York University and a BA in Psychology, York University.

Sanford Liu Shareholder and Director of Interactive

Sanford brings to Supernova over 10 years of experience in the Interactive industry. As Director of Interactive, Sanford is responsible for planning and executing all of Supernova’s online objectives. Sanford began his career in the Communication and Public Affairs Department at Toronto District School Board. While there, he planned and executed content delivery platforms, participated in the development of the corporate website, and launched over a dozen web initiatives. Sanford diversified his portfolio of experience by joining Henderson Bas, Canada's most acclaimed interactive agency. Sanford’s work on notable accounts such as Nike and Molson earned him accolades from Marketing Magazine, Applied Arts Magazine, ADCC Directions, and the London International Awards. In his downtime, he takes clubs by storm partying it up in downtown Toronto. Sanford holds an Honors Bachelor for Computer Science from the University of Toronto where he specialized in information systems.

CONTACT

 

Toronto Head Office

860 Richmond St. W., Suite 100
Toronto, ON M6J 1C9, Canada
P: 416.635.8885 / 1.888.777.0767
F: 416.638.6333

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Concert and Tour Bookings

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Advertising and Business Affairs

Sandy Hurst
P: 416.635.8885 x.233
E: advertising@supernova.com

Public Relations

Corina Newby
P: 416.635.8885 x268
E: press@supernova.com

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