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Colin Mills

Biography

Colin Mills is the Program Coordinator and Professor of Music Business in the Music Industry Arts Diploma Program at Algonquin College in Ottawa, Canada. Throughout his extensive career in the music industry, he has held various executive roles in audio production, media manufacturing, and private music education. He has also been involved in the promotion and management of numerous Canadian artists. In 2021, he received the prestigious Victor Tolgesy Arts Award from the City of Ottawa and the Ottawa Arts Council for his contributions to the city's cultural life.

Colin is actively involved in several committees within Algonquin College. As a founding board member of the Ottawa Music Industry Coalition (OMIC), he served as Executive Treasurer (2015-2019). Secretary (2020-2024) and is currently President of the Board of Directors. Additionally, he was a member of the Ottawa 2017 JUNO Awards Host Committee and co-produced the After the Storm benefit concert in 2018, which drew over 5,000 attendees and raised money for the United Way tornado relieft efforts in the Ottawa region.

A lifelong musician, Colin continues to showcase his talents on stage and in the studio with a diverse array of Canadian performers.

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My old 1974 Gibson SG

My old 1974 Gibson SG

Masterclass with Jay Ruston at Algonquin College

Masterclass with Jay Ruston at Algonquin College

Ottawa Life magazine article on MIA!

Ottawa Life magazine article on MIA!

With Big Wreck at Distortion Studios

With Big Wreck at Distortion Studios

Tour busses and sunrises in Winnipeg

Tour busses and sunrises in Winnipeg

Playing Nathan Phillips Square (Toronto) in -28C weather

Playing Nathan Phillips Square (Toronto) in -28C weather

"B" benefit show

"B" benefit show

After playing The Bitter End in NYC

After playing The Bitter End in NYC

One of my mentors and fellow Prof Terry McManus

One of my mentors and fellow Prof Terry McManus

My trip to Cleveland for the opening of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum with Peter Quaife (The Kinks) September 1995

My trip to Cleveland for the opening of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum with Peter Quaife (The Kinks) September 1995

Playing my Nash S-63

Playing my Nash S-63

With Jay Ruston, Brian Slagel (Metal Blade) & Vaughn Lewis (Strong Management) watching hockey at Dodger Stadium (Los Angeles)

With Jay Ruston, Brian Slagel (Metal Blade) & Vaughn Lewis (Strong Management) watching hockey at Dodger Stadium (Los Angeles)

Playing Canada AM.

Playing Canada AM.

Barrymores - Ottawa

Barrymores - Ottawa

Session work with Jay Ruston

Session work with Jay Ruston

More gigs with Tammy Raybould

More gigs with Tammy Raybould

I bought my first Dobro 3 days before this show

I bought my first Dobro 3 days before this show

Grand opening of HMV Merivale (Ottawa) with Tammy Raybould.

Grand opening of HMV Merivale (Ottawa) with Tammy Raybould.

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