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Metallica, Simple Plan managers speak to class about careers in music industry

Learners in Algonquin College’s Music, Media and Film Foundations program are getting career inspiration directly from industry insiders — including the manager behind Metallica. 

Recent guest speakers include Peter Mensch, who previously managed Metallica, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Muse and Josh Groban; Rob Lanni, Co-Founder of Coalition Music, who helped launch and guide the success of Our Lady Peace and now represents acts like Simple Plan, Amanda Marshall and Preston Pablo; and Devi Ekanand, Vice President, Marketing, Promotions, and New Media at Coalition Music.

Rob Lanni and Devi Ekanand of Coalition Music join the Music, Media and Film Foundations class on Apr. 3, 2025.

Rob Lanni and Devi Ekanand of Coalition Music join the Music, Media and Film Foundations class on Apr. 3, 2025.

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Culinary learners prep 2,000 meals for Shepherds of Good Hope & Ottawa Food Bank

Culinary learners pose for a group photo with the chilli they prepared.

Culinary learners pose for a group photo with the chilli they prepared.

On Feb. 24, 2025, 40 learners from the Bachelor of Culinary Arts and Food Science, Culinary Management, Culinary Skills, Baking and Pastry Arts, and Baking and Pastry management programs volunteered their time during their mid-term break week to prepare 2,000 meals for food security in Ottawa, in partnership with Tablée Des Chefs: The Solidarity Kitchen – Next Generation Edition project (SKNG).

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