Hi, I’m
Dustin Space
Songwriter, Producer, Performer
Toronto,ON
Summary
(They/Them)
Belief in the power of art to create positive change. Extensive performance experience and deep understanding of music theory, production and songwriting. Proven versatility in musical style and instrumentation. Ready to launch solo career.
Overview
11
years of professional experience
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Building RootsToronto, ON
Director of Creative Programming
04.2018 - Current
Job overview
- Developed and delivered arts, creative and educational programming to marginalized communities in Downtown Toronto East.
- Provided paid performance opportunities for 70+ performing artists since March 2020, with over 90% from equity-seeking groups.
- Co-facilitated Opera Makers program in 2021, empowering ~30 youth in Regent Park to write and perform an original short opera, in partnership with Canadian Opera Company.
- Located and developed funding for programming, and most recently $100,000 grant from City of Toronto towards the construction of a new creative learning centre in Moss Park.
Various ProjectsToronto, ON
Recording and Performing Artist
07.2011 - Current
Job overview
- Multi-instrumentalist with 100+ performances at clubs, theatres and festivals for over a decade.
- Bands include JUMPLE (Klezmer/Pop-Punk), Chartreuse (Live Electronic), Nightshades (Experimental Rock), and Dustin Space (Live Electronic - solo project).
- Performed in supporting slots for notable acts such as the B-52's, Protest the Hero, Funk and DeFunk.
- Invited to sit-in and perform with notable acts such as Lemon Bucket Orkestra, Allen Aucoin (of the Disco Biscuits), and Particle.
- In 2021, was accepted to participate in Community Songbook Project alongside Canadian producer Anthony Wallace.
- Composed, arranged and recorded 25+ original songs; most recently a five-song EP for new solo project (available upon request).
Education
University of Western OntarioLondon, ON
Bachelor of Arts from Philosophy
09.2009 - 04.2013
Humber Institute of Technology And Advanced LearningToronto, ON
Post-Graduate Certificate from Event Management
09.2014 - 08.2015
Skills
Mixing skills
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