Watch 50Th Anniversary Anthem Press Conference Highlights
Mississauga Arts Council (MAC), Metalworks Studios, and SoundsUnite are pleased to announce the 50th Anthem Anniversary Contest winner, an emerging rapper who grew up in Mississauga, Mikey Bloom with his anthem “Mississauga”.
“I am truly honoured and thankful for this opportunity to be a part of Mississauga’s history,” says Mikey Bloom, 50th Anthem Anniversary Contest Winner. “This song is our collective celebration and is shared by us all. To those hearing my music for the first time, this is the greatest introduction I could ask for and I’m glad we could meet this way. Mississauga made me and now I made “Mississauga”.
“Some time ago, I had a vision to do something exceptional and special to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the City of Mississauga, this is where the 50th Anniversary Anthem Contest idea came to life,” says Ward 1 Councillor, Stephen Dasko, “My initiative was received with open arms by Metalworks Studios, SoundsUnite, Mississauga Arts Council, and the creative industries at the City of Mississauga, who collectively came together to host this song contest. I am very excited with the song selected and my heartfelt congratulations to the artist Mickey Bloom who will now be a part of Mississauga’s history.”
“As we mark five decades of growth and unity in Mississauga, our 50th Anniversary Anthem stands as a testament to the city’s evolution,” notes Gil Moore, Founder and CEO of Metalworks Studios, “By weaving the unique narratives of each neighbourhood into a dynamic composition, Mikey Bloom’s song is a timeless reflection of our shared history. This anthem is a musical celebration and a statement of Mississauga’s boundless potential.”
Jurors Murray Daigle, Music Producer, Songwriter, and Mixer; Demetrius Nath, Owner of antiskeptic entertainment and Mississauga Music, and Liberty Silver, Juno-award winning singer, were collectively impressed with Mikey’s demo, stating that it had clever songwriting, a great hook and that they can see audiences singing along to it.
“Mikey Bloom has connected many Mississauga neighbourhoods and even the spelling into a story song that represents our city’s new era at 50 years young,” says Mike Douglas, Executive Director MAC,” Congratulations Mikey if this is just the beginning of your introduction to Mississauga, we can’t wait to see where your career goes from here!”
“Mississauga” by Mikey Bloom is available on all streaming platforms as of January 20, 2024.
About Mikey Bloom
Mikey Bloom is an emerging musician who grew up in Mississauga. He creates a diverse range of music, including pop, dancehall, R&B and hip-hop, with his main focus being a rapper. Mikey is also a producer and songwriter, crafting all of his music and writing for others. He was inspired to write music after it helped him through difficult times in his life and he aims to create music that can help others in the same way it has helped him. Learn more: instagram.com/mikeybloom
About 50th Anthem Anniversary Contest
In 1974, the year of the City of Mississauga’s incorporation, the great Country singer/songwriter Tommy Hunter wrote and recorded “Mississauga”, a song to celebrate and uplift the newly formed city. On the occasion of the 50th Anniversary of the City of Mississauga, the 50th Anniversary Anthem contest searched for an iconic anthem for a new era to celebrate community pride. Inspired by a vision by Ward 1 Councillor Stephen Dasko, it was hosted by Mississauga Arts Council (MAC) in partnership with Metalworks Studios and SoundsUnite. Juried by a panel of music business peers, winner, Mikey Bloom, received a free recording and mixing session at the prestigious Metalworks Studios and had his anthem named “Mississauga’s 50th Anniversary Anthem”. Learn more: macarts.ca/anthem
Leave your mark on Mississauga’s music history!
Mississauga songwriters, submit an original anthem about Mississauga to Mississauga Arts Council and SoundsUnite in honour of the City’s 50th anniversary for your chance to win a recording and mixing session from Metalworks Studios and have your song named “Mississauga’s 50th Anthem”!
“On the upcoming 50th anniversary of the City of Mississauga, I had a vision to create an anthem for Mississauga,” Ward 1 Councillor Stephen Dasko says. “My initiative was received with open arms by Metalworks Studios, Mississauga Arts Council and the creative industries at the City of Mississauga, who collaboratively came together to host this song contest for the most unique and fitting song to help celebrate the City of Mississauga’s milestone.”
“Mississauga’s 50th anniversary is a milestone that should be celebrated and what better way than recording a new city anthem,” mentions Gil Moore, Founder and CEO of Metalworks Studios, “Metalworks and SoundsUnite are excited and proud to record the winner and share the joy of music with our community.”
“A winning local singer-songwriter can make themselves a part of our history. Write the anthem heard across the city in 2024, and be part of every celebration of our City’s 50th Anniversary. The legendary Tommy Hunter wrote the first one, now who will write the next one?” asks Mike Douglas, Executive Director of MAC
The deadline to apply is Monday, November 13 at 11 AM.
Lakeshore Road will be closed from Hurontario to Stavebank on Saturday September 9th from 12 noon-6pm for the 25th Annual Southside Shuffle.
Please plan accordingly.
During this event, the following stops will not be serviced by route:
Route 2 North
Last serviced stop – #0345 Elizabeth Street at Park Street
#0311 – Elizabeth/High
#0326 – Lakeshore/Elizabeth
#0336 – Hurontario/Park
Returns to regular routing at #0324 Hurontario Street at Inglewood Drive
Route 2 South
Last serviced stop – #0335 Hurontario Street at Inglewood Drive
#0337 – Hurontario/Park
#0339 – Hurontario/Lakeshore
#0341 – Ann/Park
Returns to regular routing at #0348 Port Credit GO Station
Route 8 North
Last serviced stop – #0345 Elizabeth Street at Park Street
#0311 – Elizabeth/High
#0326 – Lakeshore/Elizabeth
#0336 – Hurontario/Park
Returns to regular routing at #0324 Hurontario Street at Eaglewood Boulevard
Route 8 South
Last serviced stop – #0335 Hurontario Street at Inglewood Drive
#0337 – Hurontario/Park
#0339 – Hurontario/Lakeshore
#0341 – Ann/Park
Returns to regular routing at #0342 Port Credit GO Station
Route 23 East
Last serviced stop – #0222 Lakeshore Road, east of Benson Ave
#0223 – Lakeshore/Mississauga
#0224 – Lakeshore/Front
#0325 – Lakeshore/Stavebank
#0326 – Lakeshore/Elizabeth
#0341 – Ann/Park
#0311 – Elizabeth/High
#0323 – Lakeshore/Hurontario
Returns to regular routing at #0353 Lakeshore Road at Elmwood Avenue
Route 23 West
Last serviced stop – #0881 Lakeshore Road at Rosewood Avenue
#0363 – Lakeshore/Ann
#0341 – Ann/Park
#0311 – Elizabeth/High
#0302 – Elizabeth/Lakeshore
#0377 – Lakeshore/Stavebank
#0378 – Lakeshore/Port Credit Library
#0267 – Lakeshore/John
#0268 – Lakeshore/Mississauga
Returns to regular routing at #0637 Lakeshore Road at Wesley Avenue
The City of Mississauga presents free outdoor concerts at Port Credit Memorial Park on Sundays evenings from 6:30 – 8 pm this Summer.
Events are weather permitting and subject to change. Events may be delayed or cancelled due to extreme weather.
Concert Schedule:
- July 9 – Mississauga Symphony Orchestra
- July 23 – Junior Santos
- July 30 – Jeff Scott & SHOUT! The British Invasion
- August 6 – Melissa Lauren
- August 13 – Tall Order
- August 27 – Heather Christine Quintet with special guest Matt Zaddy
- September 3 – Jay Boehmer Trio & Friends
The City of Mississauga presents free outdoor concerts at Port Credit Memorial Park on Sunday evenings this Summer.
Sunday’s from 6:30-8 pm starting July 9 and running until September 3.
Events are weather permitting and subject to change. Events may be delayed or cancelled due to extreme weather.
Concert Schedule:
- July 9 – Mississauga Symphony Orchestra
- July 23 – Junior Santos
- July 30 – Jeff Scott & SHOUT! The British Invasion
- August 6 – Melissa Lauren
- August 13 – Tall Order
- August 27 – Heather Christine Quintet with special guest Matt Zaddy
- September 3 – Jay Boehmer Trio & Friends
For more information click here.