MusicWorks

Manitoba Film & Music Info Session

Catalyst Music Conference Videos

MONITOR MIX Peer Mentor Groups

Catalyst Music Conference

• Adam Lewis, Planetary Group
• Aileen Valencia, Reservoir
• Andrew Sannie, The Lytics/BPM Facilitator
• Anthony Sannie, Artist
• Crystal Shawanda, New Sun Music/True North Records
• Debbie Patterson, Artistic Director of Sick + Twisted Theatre
• Elliot Walsh, Nestor Wynrush
• F. Reid Shippen, Robot Lemon
• Felix Idigbe, Zuki
• Geoff Goddard, Frontside Group
• J. Riley Hill, No Fun Club Studio
• Jamelia Campbell, Sony Music/ADVANCE
• Jen Doerksen, Birthday Cake Media/BNB Studios
• Jeremy Haywood-Smith, JayWood
• Josephine Cruz, Jayem Kayem > DJ/Creative Consultant
• Joanna Hawkins, Deaf actor, 100 Decibels
• Joanne Pollock, Producer/Artist
• Jonathan Li, Prosody Digital
• Jordan Howard, CCS Rights Management
• Kara Purto, 604 Records/Light Organ Records
• Kayla Fernandes, Vagina Witchcraft
• Kelly Bado, Artist
• Kim Temple, Six Shooter Records/High Priestess Publishing
• Lana Winterhalt, Artist/Producer
• Matt Berry, Music Director - X92.9
• Matt Maw, Red Music Rising
• Matthew Monias, Mattmac
• Nathan Stein, Dine Alone Records
• Rayannah
• Rich Kidd Beats
• Ryan Chung, Broadcaster/Radio Personality/Producer
• Matt Peters, Royal Canoe / deadmen
• Sara Franczyk, ZYK Marketing
• Sarah Burke, Sirius XM
• Sarah Tudzin, Producer/Engineer
• Simone Torres, Vocal Producer
• Stefanie Blondal Johnson, Mise en Scene
• Sun Sun, Producer
• Tao-Ming Lau, Blue Crane Agency
• Tracy Bone, Artist
• Vivian Barclay, GM, Warner Chappell Music Canada

MONITOR MIX Peer Mentor Groups

February Fundamentals

• Byron Pascoe, Edwards Creative Law
• Heather Bishop
• Alan Greyeyes, Ogichidaa Arts / sākihiwē festival

Soirée d’artistes Francophones émergents

• Andrina Turenne
• Gen & Tonic
• Dr. Henry
• Sala

February Fundamentals

• Byron Pascoe, Edwards Creative Law
• Heather Bishop
• Alan Greyeyes, Ogichidaa Arts / sākihiwē festival

February Fundamentals

• Byron Pascoe, Edwards Creative Law
• Heather Bishop
• Alan Greyeyes, Ogichidaa Arts / sākihiwē festival

MONITOR MIX Peer Mentor Groups

ALL ACCESS | Music Clearances, Copyright and Funding Opportunities – Producers, filmmakers, composers and musicians working together

• Adèle Ho, Music Supervisor
• Brian Clasper, Manitoba Film & Music

Grant Writing Incubator: MFM Recording Production Fund | Commercial Release

ALL ACCESS | Les autorisations pour la musique, les droits d’auteur et les possibilités de financement — Les avantages de la collaboration entre producteurs, cinéastes, compositeurs et musiciens

• Adèle Ho, superviseure de musique
• Musique et Film Manitoba
• Jacques Richer, Coordonnateur du développement de la musique francophone, Manitoba Music

Grant Writing Incubator: MFM Recording Production Fund | Commercial Release

Grant Writing Incubator: MFM Recording Production Fund | Commercial Release

Grant Writing Incubator: MFM Recording Production Fund | Commercial Release

Grant Writing Incubator: MFM Recording Production Fund | Commercial Release

Grant Writing Incubator: MFM Recording Production Fund | Commercial Release

Grant Writing Incubator: MFM Recording Production Fund | Commercial Release

MONITOR MIX Peer Mentor Groups

Radio Readiness Panel

• David McLeod, NCI FM / Indigenous Music Countdown
• Sarah Burke, Siruis XM

inNOVate Series: Modifying the Music Experience

• Flara K
• Athena Demos + Doug Jacobson, BRCvr
• Benoit Morier
• Lisa LeBlanc
• Alysha Brilla
• Zaki Ibrahim

Présentation virtuelle de Musique et Film Manitoba

• Stephen Carroll, Musique & Film Manitoba

inNOVate Series: Modifying the Music Experience

• Flara K
• Athena Demos + Doug Jacobson, BRCvr
• Benoit Morier
• Lisa LeBlanc
• Alysha Brilla
• Zaki Ibrahim

inNOVate Series: Modifying the Music Experience

• Flara K
• Athena Demos + Doug Jacobson, BRCvr
• Benoit Morier
• Lisa LeBlanc
• Alysha Brilla
• Zaki Ibrahim

Grant Writing Incubator: FACTOR Artist Development Program

Grant Writing Incubator: FACTOR Artist Development Program

Manitobans Making Movies, Music & More Presents: “Building Creative Independence”

• 48 Film Group

inNOVate Series: Modifying the Music Experience

• Flara K
• Athena Demos + Doug Jacobson, BRCvr
• Benoit Morier
• Lisa LeBlanc
• Alysha Brilla
• Zaki Ibrahim

Grant Writing Incubator: FACTOR Artist Development Program

Grant Writing Incubator: FACTOR Artist Development Program

Royalty Review Month

• Andrew Karis, ACTRA-RACS
• Rebecca Webster, CMRRA
• Houtan Hodania, SOCAN
• Tiara Guy, SoundExchange

Royalty Review Month

• Andrew Karis, ACTRA-RACS
• Rebecca Webster, CMRRA
• Houtan Hodania, SOCAN
• Tiara Guy, SoundExchange

Royalty Review Month

• Andrew Karis, ACTRA-RACS
• Rebecca Webster, CMRRA
• Houtan Hodania, SOCAN
• Tiara Guy, SoundExchange

Info Session: FACTOR Artist Development Program

Royalty Review Month

• Andrew Karis, ACTRA-RACS
• Rebecca Webster, CMRRA
• Houtan Hodania, SOCAN
• Tiara Guy, SoundExchange

Manitobans Making Movies, Music & More w/ The 48 Film Festival

• 48 Film Group
• ACTRA

Breaking Down Racial Barriers: Retention & Succession (Part 1) - The Role of Education, Mentorship & Succession Planning

• Ebonnie [RoweShe/Her] | Executive Director, PhemPhat Entertainment Group
• Randell Adjei [He/Him] | Director/Booking Agent, R.I.S.E Edutainment Inc
• Jamelia Campbell [She/Her] | Publicist, Sony Music & Member of ADVANCE
• Rick Kidd Beats [He/Him] | Rapper, Producer, Arts Educator | Rich Kidd Beats | The Remix Project
• Alica Hall [She/Her] | Executive Director, Nia Centre for the Arts |
• Stephen “Zip-Loks” Hennessy [He/Him] | Radio Show Host/DJ CKUT 90FM & Psychoeducator
• Ian Andre Espinet [He/Him] | Iconic Arts & Entertainment x Black Star Graphic Design
• David "Click" Cox [He/Him] | Artist Manager & Consultant - CLK Creative Works

Info Session: Manitoba Film & Music Programs Overview

• Bonnie Seidel, Manitoba Film & Music
• Stephen Carroll, Manitoba Film & Music

Call for Participants: Manitoba Film & Music Grant Writing Incubator

Arts Fundamentals: Web + Social Media Asset Reviews

• Alyson Shane, Starling Social
• Joy Balmana, Synonym Art Consultation
• Morgan Coates, Six Shooter Records

Arts Fundamentals: Web + Social Media Asset Reviews

• Alyson Shane, Starling Social
• Joy Balmana, Synonym Art Consultation
• Morgan Coates, Six Shooter Records

Arts Fundamentals: Web + Social Media Asset Reviews

• Alyson Shane, Starling Social
• Joy Balmana, Synonym Art Consultation
• Morgan Coates, Six Shooter Records

Arts Fundamentals: Web + Social Media Asset Reviews

• Alyson Shane, Starling Social
• Joy Balmana, Synonym Art Consultation
• Morgan Coates, Six Shooter Records

Arts Fundamentals Webinar: Reddit: How Artists Are Using It

• Patrick Hansen, The Treble

Arts Fundamentals: Facebook + Instagram: Ads, Analytics, and Audience

• Kristen Einarson, Starling Social
• Lor Brand, Freelance Marketing

Arts Fundamentals: Brand Development

• Alexa Dirks, Begonia
• Anthony Sannie, Anthony OKS

Arts Fundamentals: Content Creation

• Heidi Hunter, Runs With Scissors
• Jen Doerksen, Mighty Cypress Talent

Arts Fundamentals: Practical Tools for Digital Marketing

• Morgan Coates, Six Shooter Records

Arts Fundamentals: Brand Development

• Alexa Dirks, Begonia
• Anthony Sannie, Anthony OKS

Arts Fundamentals: Content Creation

• Heidi Hunter, Runs With Scissors
• Jen Doerksen, Mighty Cypress Talent

Arts Fundamentals: Practical Tools for Digital Marketing

• Morgan Coates, Six Shooter Records

Arts Fundamentals: Facebook + Instagram: Ads, Analytics, and Audience

• Kristen Einarson, Starling Social
• Lor Brand, Freelance Marketing

Arts Fundamentals: Practical Tools for Digital Marketing

• Morgan Coates, Six Shooter Records

Arts Fundamentals: Facebook + Instagram: Ads, Analytics, and Audience

• Kristen Einarson, Starling Social
• Lor Brand, Freelance Marketing

Arts Fundamentals: Content Creation

• Heidi Hunter, Runs With Scissors
• Jen Doerksen, Mighty Cypress Talent

Arts Fundamentals: Brand Development

• Alexa Dirks, Begonia
• Anthony Sannie, Anthony OKS

Info Session: Manitoba Film & Music Program Updates

• Stephen Carroll, Manitoba Film & Music
• Bonnie Seidel, Manitoba Film & Music

DIY Series: Building a Following in the Midwest Music Market - POSTPONED

• Andrew Harper, Rocky Road Touring
• Ayisha Jaffer, 88Nine Radio Milwaukee
• David Safar, The Current
• David Silbaugh, Summerfest
• Kellen Abston, Klassik

Zoom Session: How to Write Strong Grant Applications

• Alan Greyeyes, Ogichidaa Arts (on Manitoba Arts Council)
• Andrina Turenne, Artist Entrepreneur (on Canada Council for the Arts)
• Bonnie Seidel, Manitoba Film & Music
• Eryka MacLean, FACTOR
• Julien Boumard Coallier, SOCAN Foundation
• Stephen Carroll, Manitoba Film & Music

Zoom Session: Getting Started as a Grant Writer

• Andrina Turenne (Artist Entrepreneur
• Leanne Goose, Artist Entrepreneur
• Stu Anderson, Mighty Cypress Talent

Monitor Mix: Peer Mentor Groups

Indigenous Is Not a Genre: Indigenous Perspectives on the Music Industry

• Alethea Beetson, BIGSOUND
• Chelsey June + Jaaji, Twin Flames
• Curtis Running Rabbit-Lefthand, Indigenous Resilience in Music (IRIM)
• David McLeod, NCI FM
• Elaine Bomberry, Artist Manager

January Music Meeting

• Alethea Beetson, BIGSOUND
• Andrea Kessler, MROC
• Ashley Au, Bassist / Composer, / Teacher / Musician
• Beth Cavanagh, What's the Story
• Chelsey Jodoin, Twin Flames
• Curtis Running Rabbit-Lefthand, Indigenous Resilience in Music (IRIM)
• Darryl Hurs, CD Baby / Indie Week
• David Amar, Covey Law
• David McLeod, NCI FM
• Elaine Bomberry, Artist Manager
• Gilad Carroll, First Date Touring / Real Love Winnipeg
• Jaaji, Twin Flames
• Jeff Leake, Sirius XM Canada Inc
• Jheanelle Henry, Jarjour Co
• Julia Ryckman, Pitblado LLP
• Malcolm-Jamal Wilson, Artist
• Matt Gorman, Ocean Town Music
• Morgan Coates, Six Shooter Records
• Sam Rayner
• Sara Franczyk, ZYK Marketing
• Stephen Carroll, Manitoba Film & Music
• Vanessa Kuzina, Six Shooter Records

Grant Writing Incubator: MFM Recording Production Fund | Commercial Release

Why You Need A CAVCO ID: Special Session for Musicians + Composers at All Access 2020

• Scott White, The Canadian Audio-Visual Certification Office (CAVCO)
• Luc Larivière, Quality Assurance Officer

Grants & Funding Info Session for Indigenous Artists

• David Landreth, The Bros. Landreth / Birthday Cake
• Stephen Carroll, Manitoba Film & Music
• Tracey Longbottom, Manitoba Arts Council

Fonds disponibles pour les artistes francophones

• Nathalie Parent, Musicaction
• Stephen Carroll, Musique & Film Manitoba

DIY Series: Crowdfunding

• Don Amero
• Madeleine Roger
• Andrew Sannie, The Lytics
• Jesse Marr

Musician x Filmmaker Meet + Greet

• Ben Williams, Winnipeg Film Group
• Charlene Moore, Winnipeg Film Group
• Claire Boning, Manitoba Music
• Dylan Baillie, Winnipeg Film Group

Arts Fundamentals: Safer Spaces Policies

• Angie Hutchinson, Sweetgrass Trails
• Lana Adeleye-Olusae, CMOE
• Stephanie Strugar, Difinity Dance Studio & Productions
• Terence Fuller, IATSE
• Uzoma Asagwara, Moderator

Manitoba Country Music Meeting

• Jason McCoy
• Jill Snell, Jayward Artist Group Inc.
• Karen Kosowski
• Marghie Evans, Do Write Music
• Rebecca Szymkow, Paquin Artist Agency

Arts Fundamentals: SEO and Google Analytics

• Alyson Shane

Intro To the Music Business + MFM Music Funding Programs + One-on-Ones: Brandon

• Claire Boning, Manitoba Music
• Elise Roller, Manitoba Music
• Stephen Carroll, Manitoba Film & Music

Equalizer: Audio-Production Workshops for Women and Non-Binary People | Mixing Basics

• Joanne Pollock

Intro To the Music Business and MFM Music Funding Programs: Dauphin

• Claire Boning, Manitoba Music
• Stephen Carroll, Manitoba Film & Music

Equalizer: Audio-Production Workshops for Women and Non-Binary People | Recording Basics

• Joanne Pollock

Arts Fundamentals: How to Market and Monetize YouTube Videos

• Alyssa Petru, Manager, Much Studios and YouTube Strategy, Bell Media

Equalizer: Audio-Production Workshops for Women and Non-Binary People | Synthesis Basics

• Joanne Pollock

The Road to BreakOut West: Exporting Music to Global Markets

• Augustin Sérès, Mélodyn
• Gabriela Urquiza, Glamrock Agency (Argentina)
• Goc O'Callaghan, Ubiqu Live
• Kiana 'rookz' Eastmond, Standbox Studios
• Rachel “Rachie” Jackson, Roc Nation (US)
• Simeon Pranger, Tree Top Agency (Netherlands)

The Road to BreakOut West: Exporting Music to Global Markets

• Augustin Sérès, Mélodyn
• Gabriela Urquiza, Glamrock Agency (Argentina)
• Goc O'Callaghan, Ubiqu Live
• Kiana 'rookz' Eastmond, Standbox Studios
• Rachel “Rachie” Jackson, Roc Nation (US)
• Simeon Pranger, Tree Top Agency (Netherlands)

The Road to BreakOut West: Exporting Music to Global Markets

• Augustin Sérès, Mélodyn
• Gabriela Urquiza, Glamrock Agency (Argentina)
• Goc O'Callaghan, Ubiqu Live
• Kiana 'rookz' Eastmond, Standbox Studios
• Rachel “Rachie” Jackson, Roc Nation (US)
• Simeon Pranger, Tree Top Agency (Netherlands)

Arts Fundamentals: How to Write a Press Release

• Erin Lebar, Winnipeg Free Press
• Olivia Michalczuk, Arts + Culture Reporter/Papercut Podcast

Decipher: Roundtable Lunch for Professional Artists

• Ashley Au, Moderator
• Zaki Ibrahim

Decipher: The Art of Your Story ft. Cartel Madras

• Ashley Au, Moderator
• Bhagya Ramesh (Eboshi), Cartel Madras
• Priya Ramesh (Contra), Cartel Madras

Decipher Week: One-on-One Mentor Meetings

• Mark Cwajna, Rock Paper Management
• Skratch Bastid
• Eboshi (Bhagya Ramesh), Cartel Madras
• Contra (Prima Ramesh), Cartel Madras

Decipher Week: One-on-One Mentor Meetings

• Mark Cwajna, Rock Paper Management
• Skratch Bastid (Paul Murphy)
• Eboshi (Bhagya Ramesh), Cartel Madras
• Contra (Prima Ramesh), Cartel Madras

Decipher Case Study: Bastid’s BBQ

• Paul Murphy (Skratch Bastid)
• Anthony Carvalho, Moderator

Decipher Week: One-on-One Mentor Meetings

• Mark Cwajna, Rock Paper Management
• Skratch Bastid (Paul Murphy)
• Eboshi (Bhagya Ramesh), Cartel Madras
• Contra (Prima Ramesh), Cartel Madras

Decipher Week: One-on-One Mentor Meetings

• Mark Cwajna, Rock Paper Management
• Skratch Bastid
• Eboshi (Bhagya Ramesh), Cartel Madras
• Contra (Prima Ramesh), Cartel Madras

DIY Series: Music Funding & How to Prepare Applications

• Cathleen Enns, Manitoba Arts Council
• James Missen, Canada Council for the Arts
• Jennifer McKerral, Canada Council for the Arts
• Megan Jones, FACTOR
• Stephen Carroll, Manitoba Film & Music
• Tessa Giro-Gooden, SOCAN Foundation

Musician x Filmmaker Meet + Greet

Manitoba Music Takeover in Brandon: Social Media, Branding, and Fan-Engagement in Music & Art

• Jen Doerksen, BNB Studios
• Joy Balmana, Synonym Art Consultation
• Sheena Rattai, Red Moon Road

Manitoba Music Takeover: One-on-One Consultations

• Elise Roller, Manitoba Music
• Stephen Carroll, Manitoba Film & Music

DIY Series: Making Noise in the Media

• Ben Rayner, Toronto Star
• Claudia McNeilly, XXL Contributor + Freelance Writer
• Olivia Michalczuk, Papercut Podcast + Arts & Culture Reporter
• Matt Williams, Freelance Writer and Photographer
• Steve Jordan (moderator), Polaris Music Prize

DIY Series: The Business of Songwriting

• Heather Longstaffe, Artist/Songwriter
• Josiah Rosen, Artist/Songwriter

Equalizer: Audio Production Workshops for Women & Non-Binary People | Performing Live

• Joanne Pollock
• Rayannah
• Mirror Frame

DIY Series: Financial Management & Music Law

• Heather Bishop, Artist/Writer/Entrepreneur
• Safwan Javed, TOML LLP

Health & Wellness: Mindfulness in Music

• Jacob Pasterfield, Artist/ Sound Healing
• Jón Olafson, Clinical Therapist
• Tiffany Ponce, Artist/Registered Nurse (RN, BN)/Entrepreneur

Decipher: Venue x Performer Meet + Greet

Roundtable Lunch: The Midwest as a Gateway to the U.S.

• David Safar, The Current 89.3
• Jade, The Current 89.3
• Aaron Mader, Lazerbeak
• Symone Wilson, Minnesota Music Coalition/Artist
• Tyler Rehm, TR Agency
• Brian Lynch, Backline Milwaukee

DIY Series: Publishing & Licensing

• Emily Haffenden, Red Brick Songs
• Heather Guibert, Francium Enterprises

Musician x Filmmaker Meet + Greet

DIY Series: How to Access Funding and Write Grant Applications

• Bonnie Seidel, Manitoba Film & Music
• Cathleen Enns, Manitoba Arts Council
• Elise Roller, Manitoba Music
• Stephen Carroll, Manitoba Film & Music
• Stu Anderson, Mighty Cypress Talent

Equalizer: Audio Production Workshops for Women & Non-Binary People | How To Mix Your Own Music

• Joanne Pollock

Equalizer: Audio Production Workshops for Women & Non-Binary People | How To Make A Great Sounding Recording

• Joanne Pollock

Info Session with ACTRA RACS

• Bonnie Fedrau, ACTRA RACS

January Music Meeting 2019

• Alex Bonenfant, Sleepless Records
• Amanda Schweers, The Feldman Agency
• Ayo Leilani, Witch Prophet
• Brooke Morgan, Graceless Lady Management
• Cai Trefor, Gigwise
• David Amar, CoveyLaw
• Dougie Bohay, Deckstar Management
• Elliott Walsh/Nestor Wynrush, Studio 393
• Erin Kinghorn, eEk! Productions
• Geoff Goddard, Frontside Group
• Hill Kourkoutis, producer/songwriter/artist
• Jamie Sitar, Outta Town Sound
• Jörg Tresp, DevilDuck Records
• Julia Train, MROC
• Kiana 'Rookz' Eastmond, Sandbox Studios
• Racquel Villagante, SOCAN
• Uzoma Asagwara, QPOC Winnipeg / RPN BScPN

January Music Meeting 2019

• Alex Bonenfant, Sleepless Records
• Amanda Schweers, The Feldman Agency
• Ayo Leilani, Witch Prophet
• Brooke Morgan, Graceless Lady Management
• Cai Trefor, Gigwise
• David Amar, CoveyLaw
• Dougie Bohay, Deckstar Management
• Elliott Walsh/Nestor Wynrush, Studio 393
• Erin Kinghorn, eEk! Productions
• Geoff Goddard, Frontside Group
• Hill Kourkoutis, producer/songwriter/artist
• Jamie Sitar, Outta Town Sound
• Jörg Tresp, DevilDuck Records
• Julia Train, MROC
• Kiana 'Rookz' Eastmond, Sandbox Studios
• Racquel Villagante, SOCAN
• Uzoma Asagwara, QPOC Winnipeg / RPN BScPN

January Music Meeting 2019

• Alex Bonenfant, Sleepless Records
• Amanda Schweers, The Feldman Agency
• Ayo Leilani, Witch Prophet
• Brooke Morgan, Graceless Lady Management
• Cai Trefor, Gigwise
• David Amar, CoveyLaw
• Dougie Bohay, Deckstar Management
• Elliott Walsh/Nestor Wynrush, Studio 393
• Erin Kinghorn, eEk! Productions
• Geoff Goddard, Frontside Group
• Hill Kourkoutis, producer/songwriter/artist
• Jamie Sitar, Outta Town Sound
• Jörg Tresp, DevilDuck Records
• Julia Train, MROC
• Kiana 'Rookz' Eastmond, Sandbox Studios
• Racquel Villagante, SOCAN
• Uzoma Asagwara, QPOC Winnipeg / RPN BScPN

Representation & Intersectionality in Music

• Uzoma Asagwara, QPOC Winnipeg / RPN BScPN
• Elliott Walsh, Studio 393 / Artist
• Jason Burnstick, JUST TV at the BNC / Artist
• Joy Balmana, Synonym Art Consultation
• Kiana 'rookz' Eastmond, Sandbox Studios
• Witch Prophet, Artist

January Music Meeting 2019

• Alex Bonenfant, Sleepless Records
• Amanda Schweers, The Feldman Agency
• Ayo Leilani, Witch Prophet
• Brooke Morgan, Graceless Lady Management
• Cai Trefor, Gigwise
• David Amar, CoveyLaw
• Dougie Bohay, Deckstar Management
• Elliott Walsh/Nestor Wynrush, Studio 393
• Erin Kinghorn, eEk! Productions
• Geoff Goddard, Frontside Group
• Hill Kourkoutis, producer/songwriter/artist
• Jamie Sitar, Outta Town Sound
• Jörg Tresp, DevilDuck Records
• Julia Train, MROC
• Kiana 'Rookz' Eastmond, Sandbox Studios
• Racquel Villagante, SOCAN
• Uzoma Asagwara, QPOC Winnipeg / RPN BScPN

Equalizer: Audio Production Workshops for Women & Non-Binary People | Basic Studio Set-Up

• Joanne Pollock

DIY Series: How to Access Funding & Write Grant Applications

• Elise Roller, Manitoba Music
• Stephen Carroll, Manitoba Film & Music
• Tessa Gooden, SOCAN Foundation/ Artist/ Producer
• J. Riley Hill, Artist / Producer / Grant Writer

IMDP Artist Bootcamp

• Elise Roller, Manitoba Music
• Stephen Carroll, Manitoba Film & Music
• Taiwo Bah, FACTOR Canada

Meet + Greet: More Than Film and Music

Health & Wellness: Validation & Managing Expectations

• Jón Olafson, Clinical Therapist
• Nicky Mehta

Decipher: Hip Hop Professional Development Workshops | How to Be Heard

• Dalton Higgins
• Drezus
• Jheanelle Henry, Rebel Wailer Inc.

Manitoba Country Music Meeting

• Anna Weisband, THiS Music
• Amber Bell, RGK Entertainment
• Carla Hackman, Sakamoto Agency
• David James, Artist
• Mike Denney, MDM Recordings Inc.
• Emma-Lee, Songwriter

DIY Series: Mastering Social Media

• Shaun Gibson, Straight & Narrow Artist Management

Equalizer: Audio Production Workshops for Women & Non-Binary People | Synthesis Basics

• Joanne Pollock

DIY Series: Becoming Export-Ready

• Alastair Burns, Heartstop Music
• Caroline Borolla, Clarion Call Media
• Clemence Godard, Bird on the Wire
• Danny Simons, Grand Hotel Van Cleef
• Mark Weld, Songwriter

Full DIY Series Registration | Sep 19 - Dec 8

DIY Series: Inside the Listening Room

• Britters, CFox FM
• Jess McCauley, Audiotree
• Kiana 'rookz' Eastmond, Sandbox Studios
• Lisa Patterson, Imaginit Music

DIY Series: Touring Without Breaking the Bank

• Gil Carrol, First Date Touring
• Miesha Louie, Miesha & The Spanks

Info Session: FACTOR & Manitoba Film & Music

• Stephen Carroll, Manitoba Film & Music
• Elise Roller, Manitoba Music

MEME 2018 Producer Workshops

• Phil Western | Download, Plateau, the Record Company
• Dunmore Park (aka Andrew Williams) | Night Vision Music Academy
• Kloves | OBSKUR MUSIC / Alleanza / FLASH
• Esette (aka Isis Graham) | Substation Recordings
• Nathan Jonson | Hrdvsion
• Noah Pred | Thoughtless Music

Northern Touch Music Festival Conference

• Murs, Paid Dues Festival
• Chris "Kato" Ju, Katoon The Track
• Dai Burger, Dai Burger World
• DJ Miss Brit
• Toki Wright, Soul Tools Entertainment
• Sharath Cherian, Hip Hop DX
• Elise Roller, Manitoba Music
• Tessa
• Stephen Carroll, Manitoba Film and Music
• Andrew Yankiwiski, Into Music
• Ashley Au
• Morgan "MJ" James, 204 The Vibe
• Jeff Hayward, Factor
• Lisa Muswagon, Pink Party/Native Model Studio
• Anthony Carvahlo
• Erin Lowers
• Kilma, Don't Kilma Vibe
• Alexa Potashnik, Black Space Winnipeg
• Nathalie Kleinschmidt, Prairie Mix
• Pauline Leung, Leung & Co.
• Les "More or Les" Seaforth, $5 Dollar Rap Show
• Jawn Taboika, 40oz Heroes
• Greg Struiken, New Skool Rules
• Andrew Kilgour, Fresh Kils
• Brian "Frost" Gamble, Frost Gamble
• Genie Baffoe, B.O.S.S. Dance Crew
• Yusuf Muhummad, A3C Festival

Northern Touch Music Festival Conference

• Murs, Paid Dues Festival
• Chris "Kato" Ju, Katoon The Track
• Dai Burger, Dai Burger World
• Dj Miss Brit
• Toki Wright, Soul Tools Entertainment
• Sharath Cherian, Hip Hop DX
• Elise Roller, Manitoba Music
• Tessa
• Stephen Carroll, Manitoba Film and Music
• Andrew Yankiwski, Into Music
• Ashley Au
• Morgan "MJ" James, 204 The Vibe
• Jeff Hayward, Factor
• Lisa Muswagon, Pink Party/Native Model Studio
• Anthony Carvahlo
• Erin Lowers
• Kilma
• Alexa Potashnik, Black Space Winnipeg
• Nathalie Kleinschmit, Prairie Mix
• Pauline Leung, Leung & Co.
• Les "More or Les" Seaforth, $5 Dollar Rap Show
• Jawn Toboika, 40oz Heroes
• Greg Struiken, New Skool Rules
• Andrew Kilgour, Fresh Kils
• Brian "Frost" Gamble, Frost Gamble
• Genie Baffoe, B.O.S.S. Dance Crew
• Yusuf, Muhummad, A3C Festival

TD Jazz Labs

• The Heavyweights Brass Band
• Manitoba Music
• Moon Hooch
• Hilario Duran
• Gorilla Mask

TD Jazz Labs

• The Heavyweights Brass Band
• Manitoba Music
• Moon Hooch
• Hilario Duran
• Gorilla Mask

TD Jazz Labs

• The Heavyweights Brass Band
• Manitoba Music
• Moon Hooch
• Hilario Duran
• Gorilla Mask

TD Jazz Labs

• The Heavyweights Brass Band
• Manitoba Music
• Moon Hooch
• Hilario Duran
• Gorilla Mask

TD Jazz Labs

• The Heavyweights Brass Band
• Manitoba Music
• Moon Hooch
• Hilario Duran
• Gorilla Mask

Info Session: Copyright and Royalties

• Stephen Carroll, Manitoba Film & Music

Decipher: Hip Hop Professional Development Workshops | Release and Revenue Strategies

• David “Click” Cox, CLK Creative Works
• Kyle Kraft, Battle Axe Music/ Krafty Entertainment
• Mel Boogie, DJ
• Melissa MacMaster, 902 HipHop

DIY Series: Presenting the Artist Story

• Erin Lebar, Winnipeg Free Press
• Tim Jones, Pipe & Hat Music Group

Digital Strategies for Musicians - Brandon University

Intro to the Music Biz - Brandon, MB

• Elise Roller, Manitoba Film & Music
• Stephen Carroll, Manitoba Film & Music

Digital Strategies for Musicians - Brandon University

Digital Strategies for Musicians - Brandon University

DIY Series: Navigating Showcases and Festivals

• Oriane Rosner, AIM
• Mike Falk, TD Winnipeg International Jazz Festival
• Robyn Stewart, BreakOut West

Decipher: Hip Hop Professional Development Workshops | Songwriting, Collaborating, and Production

• Blimes Brixton
• Boogey the Beat
• Steve Teixeira, 3PEAT

Health & Wellness: Work/Life/Creative Balance in Music

• Yes We Mystic

Equalizer: Audio Production Workshops for Women & Non-Binary People | Performing Live

• Joanne Pollock

Decipher: Hip Hop Professional Development Workshops | Booking Shows, Festivals, and Tours

• Anthony Carvalho, Artist Manager
• Chelsie Grobins, Where It’s At Entertainment
• Shea Malcolmson, Northern Touch Music Festival
• Alan Greyeyes, Manitoba Music

DIY Series: Strategic Planning & Goal Setting

• Nathalie Kleinschmit, Prairie Mix

Equalizer: Audio Production Workshops for Women & Non-Binary People | Basic Studio Set-Up

• Joanne Pollock

Info Session: FACTOR and Manitoba Film & Music

• Elise Roller, Manitoba Music
• Stephen Carroll, Manitoba Film & Music

RAME À LA RENCONTRE AU FESTIVAL DU VOYAGEUR

• Catherine Mercier / Coyote Records
• Fabrice Martin / La Mission
• Fanny Lambotte / Bilboquet Booking
• Gabrielle Gauthier-Durand / L'Équipe Spectra
• Guillaume Moffet / Spotify
• Leonardo Calcagno / Culture Cible
• Marjolaine Morasse / Torpille
• Natalie Bernardin / APCM
• Philippe Gaudreault / 7e Ciel Records
• Sébastien Charest / Gestion de droit d'auteur

RAME À LA RENCONTRE AU FESTIVAL DU VOYAGEUR

• Catherine Mercier / Coyote Records
• Fabrice Martin / La Mission
• Fanny Lambotte / Bilboquet Booking
• Gabrielle Gauthier-Durand / L'Équipe Spectra
• Guillaume Moffet / Spotify
• Leonardo Calcagno / Culture Cible
• Marjolaine Morasse / Torpille
• Natalie Bernardin / APCM
• Philippe Gaudreault / 7e Ciel Records
• Sébastien Charest / Gestion de droit d'auteur

RAME À LA RENCONTRE AU FESTIVAL DU VOYAGEUR

• Catherine Mercier / Coyote Records
• Fabrice Martin / La Mission
• Fanny Lambotte / Bilboquet Booking
• Gabrielle Gauthier-Durand / L'Équipe Spectra
• Guillaume Moffet / Spotify
• Leonardo Calcagno / Culture Cible
• Marjolaine Morasse / Torpille
• Natalie Bernardin / APCM
• Philippe Gaudreault / 7e Ciel Records
• Sébastien Charest / Gestion de droit d'auteur

RAME À LA RENCONTRE AU FESTIVAL DU VOYAGEUR

• Catherine Mercier / Coyote Records
• Fabrice Martin / La Mission
• Fanny Lambotte / Bilboquet Booking
• Gabrielle Gauthier-Durand / L'Équipe Spectra
• Guillaume Moffet / Spotify
• Leonardo Calcagno / Culture Cible
• Marjolaine Morasse / Torpille
• Natalie Bernardin / APCM
• Philippe Gaudreault / 7e Ciel Records
• Sébastien Charest / Gestion de droit d'auteur

DIY Series: Creative Video Content

• Anders Erickson, Attica Riots
• Ben Williams, Winnipeg Film Group
• Matt Schellenberg, Royal Canoe

Health & Wellness: Staying in Love with Music

• Andrina Turenne
• Micah Erenberg

Equalizer: Audio Production Workshops for Women & Non-Binary People | Intro to Ableton Live

• Laura Dickens

January Music Meeting

• Alexa Dirks, Begonia
• Dan Hawie, Last Gang Records
• David Schellenberg, Big Fun Festival/The Good Will Social Club
• Denholm Whale, Beeswax Booking
• Esra Firatli, Sleepless Records
• Jon Weisz, Indie Montreal
• Karen Kosowski, Producer/Songwriter
• Lauren Swan, Big Fun Festival
• Marni Wandner, Sneak Attack Media
• Melissa Cameron, SOCAN
• Rebecca Webster, Webster Media Consulting
• Sam Rayner, CIMA
• Stefan Braun, Big Fun Festival
• Stu Anderson, Mighty Cypress Talent
• Tao-Ming Lau, Programmer/Touring agent
• Taylor Knox, Songwriter
• Vivian Barclay, Warner Chappell Music

January Music Meeting

• Alexa Dirks, Begonia
• Dan Hawie, Last Gang Records
• David Schellenberg, Big Fun Festival/The Good Will Social Club
• Denholm Whale, Beeswax Booking
• Esra Firatli, Sleepless Records
• Jon Weisz, Indie Montreal
• Karen Kosowski, Producer/Songwriter
• Lauren Swan, Big Fun Festival
• Marni Wandner, Sneak Attack Media
• Melissa Cameron, SOCAN
• Rebecca Webster, Webster Media Consulting
• Sam Rayner, CIMA
• Stefan Braun, Big Fun Festival
• Stu Anderson, Mighty Cypress Talent
• Tao-Ming Lau, Programmer/Touring agent
• Taylor Knox, Songwriter
• Vivian Barclay, Warner Chappell Music

January Music Meeting

• Alexa Dirks, Begonia
• Dan Hawie, Last Gang Records
• David Schellenberg, Big Fun Festival/The Good Will Social Club
• Denholm Whale, Beeswax Booking
• Esra Firatli, Sleepless Records
• Jon Weisz, Indie Montreal
• Karen Kosowski, Producer/Songwriter
• Lauren Swan, Big Fun Festival
• Marni Wandner, Sneak Attack Media
• Melissa Cameron, SOCAN
• Rebecca Webster, Webster Media Consulting
• Sam Rayner, CIMA
• Stefan Braun, Big Fun Festival
• Stu Anderson, Mighty Cypress Talent
• Tao-Ming Lau, Programmer/Touring agent
• Taylor Knox, Songwriter
• Vivian Barclay, Warner Chappell Music

Mental Health in Music

• Uzoma Asagwara, RPN BScPN
• Jón Olafson, M.Ed, CCC
• The Red Tent

January Music Meeting

• Alexa Dirks, Begonia
• Dan Hawie, Last Gang Records
• David Schellenberg, Big Fun Festival/The Good Will Social Club
• Denholm Whale, Beeswax Booking
• Esra Firatli, Sleepless Records
• Jon Weisz, Indie Montreal
• Karen Kosowski, Producer/Songwriter
• Lauren Swan, Big Fun Festival
• Marni Wandner, Sneak Attack Media
• Melissa Cameron, SOCAN
• Rebecca Webster, Webster Media Consulting
• Sam Rayner, CIMA
• Stefan Braun, Big Fun Festival
• Stu Anderson, Mighty Cypress Talent
• Tao-Ming Lau, Programmer/Touring agent
• Taylor Knox, Songwriter
• Vivian Barclay, Warner Chappell Music

INFO SESSION: FACTOR and Manitoba Film & Music

• Elise Roller, Manitoba Music
• Stephen Carroll, Manitoba Film & Music

EQUALIZER: Audio Production Workshops for Women & Non-Binary People | Beginner Drum Machine

• Joanne Pollock

Decipher: Hip Hop Professional Development Series | Session 1

• Andrew Sannie, The Lytics
• Hellnback
• Tasha the Amazon
• Daniel Bennett, Transit22
• Alan Greyeyes (moderator)

DIY SERIES: Fan Engagement & Social Media Strategies

• Chloe Chafe, Synonym Art Consultation
• Daniel Bennett, Transit22
• Steve Sladkowski, PUP

Manitoba Country Music Meeting

• Anya Wilson, Anya Wilson Promotion & Publicity
• Chris Burke-Gaffney, CBG Artist Development
• Mike Denney, MDM Recordings
• Rob Cyrynowski, Invictus Entertainment Group
• Tim Hunze, Parallel Entertainment

DIY SERIES: Brand & Image… How Much Does it Matter?

• Jared Falk, Killbeat Music
• Stefanie Blondal Johnson, Mise en Scene

DIY SERIES: Publishing & Sync Licensing 101

• Amy Eligh, Arts & Crafts
• Rich Brisson, Cadence Music

DIY SERIES: Booking & Managing a Tour

• Elise Roller, Manitoba Music
• Gil Carroll, First Date Touring

ROUNDTABLE LUNCH: The Midwest as a Gateway to the American Music Market

• David Safar, The Current 89.3
• Jade, The Current 89.3
• Jesse Stensby, Vitriol Independent Promotion
• Jesse Wiza, The Current 89.3
• Jim McGuinn, The Current, 89.3
• Tom Loftus, Modern Radio Record Label

EQUALIZER: Audio Production Workshops for Women & Non-Binary People | Beginner Synth

• Joanne Pollock

DIY SERIES: Strategic Planning & Goal Setting

• Mike Falk, Head In The Sand
• Nathalie Kleinschmit, Prairie Mix

DIY SERIES: Breaking Borders | Becoming an Export-Ready Artist

• Ben Mench-Thurlow, Agent, APA
• Desiree Vach, Snowhite Records
• Jörg Tresp, DevilDuck Records
• Tim Dellow, Transgressive Records

Full DIY Series Registration | Sep 12 - Nov 22

Info Session: FACTOR and Manitoba Film & Music

• Stephen Carroll, Manager of Music Programs, Manitoba Film & Music
• Jeff Hayward, Project Coordinator, FACTOR

MEME 2017 Workshops

• Kloves
• Isis Graham (Esette/Substation)
• Luke McKeehan (Nordic Tax)
• Rennie Foster

100 NONS | Atelier - Organiser une tournée

• Eric Lemoine / Morning Noise Records

100 NONS | Atelier - Comment se préparer pour une vitrine

• Daniel Péloquin Hopfner / Red Moon Road
• Joel Couture / Manitoba Music
• Sarah Labelle / Festival Vue sur la Relève

100 NONS | Atelier - Comment se vendre

• Nathalie Kleinschmit / Prairie Mix

Northern Touch Music Festival

• Alan Greyeyes, Manitoba Music
• Alexa Potashnik, MC Woke / Black Space Winnipeg
• Andrew Yankiwski, Presursor Productions
• Anthony Carvalho, manager/promoter
• Ashley Au
• Damien "Dame" Ritter, Still Movin
• Forest Blakk
• Haviah Mighty
• Hellnback
• Lisa Muswagon
• Morgan "MJ" James, 204 The Vibe
• SHEA
• Stephen Carroll, Manitoba Film & Music
• Tessa
• Vanessa Cito, Coalition Music

Northern Touch Music Festival

• Alan Greyeyes, Manitoba Music
• Alexa Potashnik, MC Woke / Black Space Winnipeg
• Andrew Yankiwski, Presursor Productions
• Anthony Carvalho, manager/promoter
• Ashley Au
• Damien "Dame" Ritter, Still Movin
• Forest Blakk
• Haviah Mighty
• Hellnback
• Lisa Muswagon
• Morgan "MJ" James, 204 The Vibe
• SHEA
• Stephen Carroll, Manitoba Film & Music
• Tessa
• Vanessa Cito, Coalition Music

100 NONS | Atelier - Branding

• Rayannah

TD Jazz Labs | Manitoba Music: Your Jazz Career

• Manitoba Music

Aboriginal Day Live Music Meeting

• Ryhna Thompson, Founder & President, Envision Management & Production
• Max Merrifield, Executive/Artistic Director, Northern Lights Festival Boréal
• Karen Bliss, Canadian Correspondent, Billboard
• Stephen McGrath, Media and Artist Development Manager, Massey Hall and Roy Thomson Hall
• Julien Bidar, publishing, sync and copyrights, management, Outloud
• Chris Frayer, Artistic Director, Winnipeg Folk Festival
• Julien Desaulniers, Artistic Producer, Festival du Voyageur
• David McLeod, General Manager, NCI

Aboriginal Day Live Music Meeting

• Ryhna Thompson, Founder & President, Envision Management & Production
• Max Merrifield, Executive/Artistic Director, Northern Lights Festival Boréal
• Karen Bliss, Canadian Correspondent, Billboard
• Stephen McGrath, Media and Artist Development Manager, Massey Hall and Roy Thomson Hall
• Julien Bidar, publishing, sync and copyrights, management, Outloud
• Chris Frayer, Artistic Director, Winnipeg Folk Festival
• Julien Desaulniers, Artistic Producer, Festival du Voyageur
• David McLeod, General Manager, NCI

100 NONS | Atelier - Demandes de subvention

• Eric Lemoine / Morning Noise Records
• Nathalie Parent / Musicaction
• Stephen Carroll / Manitoba Film and Music

Roundtable Discussion: Health and Wellness on the Road

• Sala
• Don Amero
• Jessica Rae Ayre, Sweet Alibi
• JP Hoe
• Nicky Mehta, The Wailin' Jennys

Info Session: FACTOR and Manitoba Film & Music

• Stephen Carroll, Manager of Music Programs, Manitoba Film & Music
• David Landreth, Professional Development Coordinator, Manitoba Music

DIY Series: Social Media 201

• Vanessa Cito, Coalition Music

Case Study: Film & Music - Lovesick

• Matt Schellenberg, Royal Canoe
• Tyson Caron, Writer/Director Lovesick

Artist in Residence: Keri Latimer

• Keri Latimer

DIY Series: Pre-Production Discussion

• Andy Stochansky
• Brian West

Roundtable Discussion: Hip Hop in Manitoba

• Taiwo Bah, FACTOR (moderator)

MMF Manager's Huddle: Exploring the Manager - Artist Relationship

• Stu Anderson, Mighty Cypress Talent
• Begonia

DIY Series: How to Get Your Music to Campus and Community Radio

• Eric Lemoine, Morning Noise Records

Dollars and Sense: Tax and Accounting for the Music Business

• Shane Matthewson, CPA, CA, MKM Management Services

Rame à la rencontre de l’industrie de la musique francophone au Festival du Voyageur

• Nicolas Plommée / Neutra Production
• William Sineux / WAG Series
• Nathalie Kleinschmit / Prairie Mix
• Fanny Lambotte / Bilboquet Booking
• Jérémy Spellanzon / attaché de presse

Rame à la rencontre de l’industrie de la musique francophone au Festival du Voyageur

• Martin Véronneau / local 9
• Fanny Lambotte / Bilboquet booking, Sound Diplomacy
• Jérémy Spellanzon / attaché de presse
• Jon Weisz / Indie MTL
• Magalie Pleau / Simone Records
• Marc-André Sarault / Festival de la Chanson de Tadoussac
• Nicolas Plommée / Neutra Production
• Pomeline Delgado / Indie MTL
• Sandra Butel / Regina Folk Festival
• William Sineux / WAG Series

Rame à la rencontre de l’industrie de la musique francophone au Festival du Voyageur

• Martin Véronneau / local 9
• Fanny Lambotte / Bilboquet booking, Sound Diplomacy
• Julien Desaulniers / Festival du Voyageur
• Marc-André Sarault / Festival de la Chanson de Tadoussac
• Sandra Butel / Regina Folk Festival

January Music Meeting

• Maud Salvi, Sled Island
• Joanne Setterington, Indoor Recess
• Joe Clark, Feldman
• Duncan McKie, FACTOR
• Lindsey Van De Keere, FACTOR
• Andreas Rizek, SOCAN
• Vivian Barclay, Warner/Chappell Music
• Stu Anderson, Mighty Cypress
• Teghan Beaudette, CBC Manitoba
• Vel Olmazic, Canada's Music Incubator
• Julia Train, MROC
• Jared Falk, Killbeat Music
• Erin Kinghorn, eEK! Productions
• Jeremy Giacomin, Paquin Artist Agency
• Andrew Roach, Cadence Music

Creating Safer Spaces in the Music Community

• Alexa Potashnik, Black Space
• Ashley Au
• Jodie Layne, Safer Spaces Winnipeg
• Jen Zoratti, Winnipeg Free Press / Screaming In All Caps
• Leonard Sumner
• Tyler Sneesby, The Good Will
• Uzoma Chioma, QPOC

Artist in Residence: Joe Silva

• Joe Silva

Inside the Listening Room

• Alex Bonenfant, Sleepless Records & Nightmare Management
• Kyle Merkley, Arpix Media
• Matt R. Fisher, CBC Music
• Emily Haffenden, Aporia

DIY SERIES: Creating Demand Through Music Marketing

• Stu Anderson, Mighty Cypress Talent
• Ashley Sperling, Manager, Events & Programs, MusiCounts

Gateway to the Midwest

• Jim McGuinn, 89.3 The Current, Minnesota Public Radio
• David Safar, 89.3 The Current, Minnesota Public Radio
• Tamsen Preston, Talent Buyer, Sue McLean & Associates
• Kelsey Brannan, 89.3 The Current, Minnesota Public Radio

DIY SERIES: Publicity from Three Perspectives

• Teghan Beaudette, CBC Manitoba
• Jared Falk, Killbeat Music
• Adam Fuhr, Yes We Mystic

DIY SERIES: Through The Videographer’s Lens

• Janelle Wookey, Wookey Films
• Terry Proveda, Winnipeg Folk Festival

Manitoba Showcase 2016: Touring Rural Manitoba

• Crystal Kolt, Flin Flon Arts Council
• Heitha Forsyth, Musician

Intro to the Music Business & Funding Your Career

• Stephen Carroll, Manitoba Film & Music
• David Landreth, Manitoba Music

DIY SERIES: Social Media Strategies

• Kristin Pauls, The Forks

DIY SERIES: Marketing Plans as Roadmaps to Success

• David Landreth, Manitoba Music

Songwriter In Residence: Murray Pulver

• Murray Pulver

Full DIY Series Registration | Sep 14 - Nov 16

DIY SERIES: Sharpen Your Co-Writing Chops

• Murray Pulver, Musician/Producer/Songwriter

INFO SESSION: FACTOR and Manitoba Film & Music

• Stephen Carroll, Manitoba Film & Music
• David Landreth, Manitoba Music

DIY SERIES: Strategic Planning

• Liam Killeen, Coalition Music

Tax Prep Info Session

• Shane Matthewson, CPA, CA, MKM Management Services, KEN mode

DIY SERIES: EPKs & Promo Videos

• Chris Gaudry, Videographer/producer

DIY SERIES: PR & Publicity

• Angie Lamirande, POP Entertainment & Management

DIY SERIES: Bookkeeping & Music Business Admin

• Ruben Ramalheiro, Manitoba Music

DIY SERIES: Intro to the Music Business

• Roland Deschambault, Manitoba Music

Full DIY SERIES Registration | Feb 10 - Apr 6

JANUARY MUSIC MEETING | Jan 29 - Jan 31

• Andrew King, Norris-Whitney (Canadian Musician Magazine)
• Andy Stochansky, LA-based songwriter/producer
• Angie Lamirande, POP Entertainment & Management
• Brooke Morgan, Paper Bag Records
• Dondrea Erauw, Instinct Entertainment
• Eric Blouw, Pitblado Law, Winnipeg
• Jared Falk, Killbeat Music
• Jason Burns, Arts & Crafts
• Jen Fritz, Fritz Media
• Julia Train, MROC
• Julien Desaulniers, Festival du Voyageur
• Lisa Whynot, L.A.-based Entertainment Lawyer and Consultant
• Michael Gorman, Pandyamonium Management
• Rob Wright, The Feldman Agency
• Rodney Murphy, SOCAN
• Russell D. Dufault, Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP
• Stu Anderson, Mighty Cypress Talent
• Tim Jones, Pipe & Hat
• Tyler Tasson, ole
• Rosalyn Dennett, CIMA
• Melissa Kaminsky, Breakout West

FACTOR in Winnipeg

• Duncan McKie, President, FACTOR

THE DIY SERIES: Planning a Successful Album Release

• Jesse Matthewson, KEN mode
• Bucky Driedger, Royal Canoe

MANITOBA FILM & MUSIC Info Session

• Stephen Carroll, Manager, Music Programs, MFM
• Bonnie Seidel, Program Administrator, Music Programs, MFM

UNDERSTANDING A&R: Demo Listening Derby

• Melissa Mowat, Watchdog Management
• Mike Nash, Montreal-based producer/songwriter
• Sara Stasiuk, Six Shooter Records
• Heather Gardner, Vapor Music

THE DIY SERIES: Rights Management

• Roland Deschambault, Professional Development Coordinator, Manitoba Music

THE DIY SERIES: Touring Canada

• Steven Himmelfarb, The Billions Corporation

Full DIY SERIES Registration

ARTS INNOVATION LAB | MANITOBA SHOWCASE 2015 | Flin Flon, MB

• Joan Stephens, Director of Marketing and Communications, Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre

PICK THE BRAIN OF AN ARTIST, FUNDER, AGENT, OR EXPERT | MANITOBA SHOWCASE 2015 | Flin Flon, MB

THE DIY SERIES: Getting Spins on Campus and Community Radio

• Jordon Ottenson, Yes We Mystic
• Adam Fuhr, Yes We Mystic

THE DIY SERIES: Effective Use of Social Media

• Rachel Stone, Association & Communications Manager, Manitoba Music

THE DIY SERIES: How to Write an Effective Artist Biography ** POSTPONED **

• Andrew King, Editor-in-chief, Canadian Musician Magazine

Feedback Loop

• Andrew Ryce, Resident Advistor
• John Norman
• LAMBO

Aboriginal Day Industry Meetings

• Adele Boychuck, Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority
• Helen Britton, Six Shooter Records/Interstellar Rodeo
• Mike Denney, MDM Recordings
• Eric Lawrence, Coalition Music
• Stephen Manuszak, Arts Midwest
• Rachel Ornelas, New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
• Gavin Sheppard, The Remix Project

Aboriginal Day Industry Meetings

• Adele Boychuck, Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority
• Helen Britton, Six Shooter Records/Interstellar Rodeo
• Mike Denney, MDM Recordings
• Eric Lawrence, Coalition Music
• Stephen Manuszak, Arts Midwest
• Rachel Ornelas, New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
• Gavin Sheppard, The Remix Project

Polaris Panel

• Steve Jordan, Polaris Music Prize
• Jenny Henkelman, CKUW 95.9 FM's The Book of Right-On
• Michael Elves, 101.5 UMFM

Spotify: Marketing Your Music on Streaming Services

• Nathan Wiszniak, Head of Label Relations, Spotify Canada

FACTOR Info Session

DIY SERIES: How to Become a Professional Freelance Musician

• Murray Pulver, Guitarist, performer, songwriter, and producer
• Meg Dolovich, Bassist and performer
• and more...

DIY SERIES: EPKs & Promo Videos

• Tyler Funk, Filmmaker and Photographer
• Samanta Katz, Portraits, Editorials and Videos

DIY SERIES: PR & Publicity

• Rob Wozny, Sound Strategy Music
• Anthony Augustine, Manitoba Music

DIY SERIES: Bookkeeping & Music Business Admin

• Ruben Ramalheiro, Manitoba Music

Rame à la rencontre - Panel de discussion

• Caroline Guaine, Living en Mars
• Catherine Jacques, 9e Vague
• Charles Pirnay, Les Productions Virago
• Florent Clavel, Third Side Music
• Jean-François Cardin, Indica Records
• Jérémy Spellanzon, Attaché de presse
• Suzie Hamel, Tryskell communication

DIY SERIES: Intro to the Music Business

• Stu Anderson, Mighty Cypress Talent (The Bros. Landreth)

Full DIY SERIES Registration

JANUARY MUSIC MEETING

• Tim Des Islets, Bumstead Productions
• Heather Gardner, Vapor Music
• Matt Safran, Core Music Agency
• Liam Killeen, Coalition Music
• Michelle Szeto, Paquin Entertainment Group
• Darcy Gregoire, The Agency Group
• Julia Train, MROC
• Robyn Stewart, BreakOut West
• Jill Snell, RGK Entertainment Group/Road Angel Entertainment
• Barbara Sedun, SOCAN
• Russell Dufault, Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP
• Tim Jones, Pipe & Hat
• Bucky Driedger, Royal Canoe
• Michael P. Falk, Head in the Sand/Paintbox Recording/Les Jupes
• Stephen Carroll, Manitoba Film & Music
• and more...

JANUARY MUSIC MEETING

• Tim Des Islets, Bumstead Productions
• Heather Gardner, Vapor Music
• Matt Safran, Core Music Agency
• Liam Killeen, Coalition Music
• Michelle Szeto, Paquin Entertainment Group
• Darcy Gregoire, The Agency Group
• Julia Train, MROC
• Robyn Stewart, BreakOut West
• Jill Snell, RGK Entertainment Group/Road Angel Entertainment
• Barbara Sedun, SOCAN
• Russell Dufault, Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP
• Tim Jones, Pipe & Hat
• Bucky Driedger, Royal Canoe
• Michael P. Falk, Head in the Sand/Paintbox Recording/Les Jupes
• Stephen Carroll, Manitoba Film & Music
• and more...

JANUARY MUSIC MEETING

• Tim Des Islets, Bumstead Productions
• Heather Gardner, Vapor Music
• Matt Safran, Core Music Agency
• Liam Killeen, Coalition Music
• Michelle Szeto, Paquin Entertainment Group
• Darcy Gregoire, The Agency Group
• Julia Train, MROC
• Robyn Stewart, BreakOut West
• Jill Snell, RGK Entertainment Group/Road Angel Entertainment
• Barbara Sedun, SOCAN
• Russell Dufault, Thompson Dorfman Sweatman LLP
• Tim Jones, Pipe & Hat
• Bucky Driedger, Royal Canoe
• Michael P. Falk, Head in the Sand/Paintbox Recording/Les Jupes
• Stephen Carroll, Manitoba Film & Music
• and more...

WINTER MENTOR MEETINGS: Jeremy Giacomin

• Jeremy Giacomin, Paquin Artists Agency

MUSIC COMPOSITION FOR VIDEO GAMES

• Kenley Kristofferson, Composer

WINTER MENTOR MEETINGS: Andrea Burgoyne

• Andrea Burgoyne, Artistic Associate, Winnipeg Folk Festival and Festival Producer, BreakOut West 2014

MANITOBA FILM AND MUSIC Info Session

• Stephen Carroll, Manager, Music Programs, MFM
• Bonnie Seidel, Program Administrator, Music Programs, MFM

DIY SERIES: Planning a Successful Album Release

• David Landreth, The Bros. Landreth

Full DIY Series Registration

UNDERSTANDING A&R: Demo Listening Derby

• Mike Denney, MDM Recordings
• Dondrea Erauw, Instinct Entertainment
• Jordan Howard, Independent Artist Manager

DIY SERIES: Rights Management

DIY SERIES: Effective Use of Social Media

*Postponed* SOUND ADVICE: Music Management

CALL TO ARTISTS: Maximizing Showcases and Conferences | MANITOBA SHOWCASE 2014 | BRANDON, MB

• Darcy Gregoire, The Agency Group
• Stu Anderson, Paquin Entertainment Agency
• Skip Taylor, Organization of Saskatchewan Arts Councils (OSAC)

REGIONAL TOURING ROUNDTABLE | MANITOBA SHOWCASE 2014 | BRANDON, MB

• Darcy Gregoire, The Agency Group
• Kevin Korchinski, Organization of Saskatchewan Arts Councils
• Stu Anderson, Paquin Entertainment Agency

DIY SERIES: Touring

• Darcy Gregoire, The Agency Group

DIY SERIES: How to Write an Effective Artist Biography

• Michelle Szeto, Paquin Entertainment Group

DIY SERIES: Getting Spins on Campus and Community Radio

• Tim Jones, Pipe & Hat

Singers Performance Workshop with The Nylons' Micah Barnes

• Micah Barnes

Indigenous Artist Presenters

• Andree Gracie, Grey Sea Artist and Event Management Inc.
• Elaina Martin, Westfest
• Janis Montour, Planet IndigenUs/Harbourfront Centre
• Karoline S. T. Trollvik, Riddu Riddu (Norway)

FACTOR Info Session

• Angela Kozac, FACTOR

NASHVILLE vs. LA: A Songwriter's Perspective

• Chris Burke-Gaffney, songwriter/producer, CEO, CBG Artist Development
• Heather Longstaffe, singer/songwriter, Sony/ATV Music Publishing

SONGWRITER IN RESIDENCE: Heather Longstaffe

• Heather Longstaffe, singer/songwriter, Sony/ATV Music Publishing

SONGWRITER IN RESIDENCE: Heather Longstaffe

• Heather Longstaffe, singer/songwriter, Sony/ATV Music Publishing

SONGWRITER IN RESIDENCE: Del Barber

• Del Barber

SONGWRITER IN RESIDENCE: Chris Burke-Gaffney

• Chris Burke-Gaffney, songwriter/producer, CEO, CBG Artist Development

FACTOR Info Sessions

FACTOR Info Sessions

IN CONVERSATION: 2014 JUNO Award Nominees for Producer and Engineer of the Year

• Ben Kaplan
• David Travers-Smith
• Eric Ratz
• Kevin Churko
• Randy Staub
• Ryan Guldemond

DIY SERIES: PR & Publicity

• Kat Stewart, Webster Media Consulting

DIY SERIES: Viral Video

• Chris Gaudry, PocketGigs

COMPOSING FOR FILM AND TELEVISION

• Ari Wise, Core Music Agency
• Larissa Giroux, Executive In Charge Of Acting & Music Programs, Canadian Film Centre

DIY SERIES: Music Licensing

• Phil Deschambault, Producer/songwriter/artist, Sony/ATV Music Publishing, Nettwerk/Sony

Rame à la rencontre de l'industrie de la musique francophone

WINTER MENTOR MEETINGS: Tim Jones, Pipe & Hat

• Tim Jones, Pipe & Hat

DIY SERIES: Crowdfunding

• Cole Stephenson, PledgeMusic

ADS AND APPS: Online Marketing Tools

• Dennis Yu, Blitz Metrics

WINTER MENTOR MEETINGS: John Paul Peters, Private Ear Recording

• John Paul Peters, Private Ear Recording

DIY SERIES: Intro to the Music Business

• Michael P. Falk, Head in the Sand Records / Les Jupes

JANUARY MUSIC MEETING - Sunday

• Ashley Moran, Halifax Pop Explosion
• Ben Rayner, Toronto Star
• Helen Britton, Six Shooter Records
• Jake Gold, The Management Trust
• Ken Beattie, Killbeat Music
• Mike (Parkside) Renaud, Hidden Pony Records | Upper Management
• Neville Quinlan, peermusic
• Rob Zifarelli, The Agency Group
• Tom Dertinger, Fusion Arts Management

JANUARY MUSIC MEETING Full Weekend Registration

• Ashley Moran, Halifax Pop Explosion
• Ben Rayner, Toronto Star
• Helen Britton, Six Shooter Records
• Jake Gold, The Management Trust
• Ken Beattie, Killbeat Music
• Mike (Parkside) Renaud, Hidden Pony Records | Upper Management
• Neville Quinlan, peermusic
• Rob Zifarelli, The Agency Group
• Tom Dertinger, Fusion Arts Management

JANUARY MUSIC MEETING - Saturday

• Ashley Moran, Halifax Pop Explosion
• Ben Rayner, Toronto Star
• Helen Britton, Six Shooter Records
• Jake Gold, The Management Trust
• Ken Beattie, Killbeat Music
• Mike (Parkside) Renaud, Hidden Pony Records | Upper Management
• Neville Quinlan, peermusic
• Rob Zifarelli, The Agency Group
• Tom Dertinger, Fusion Arts Management

JANUARY MUSIC MEETING - Friday

• Ashley Moran, Halifax Pop Explosion
• Ben Rayner, Toronto Star
• Helen Britton, Six Shooter Records
• Ken Beattie, Killbeat Music
• Mike (Parkside) Renaud, Hidden Pony Records | Upper Management
• Neville Quinlan, peermusic
• Rob Zifarelli, The Agency Group

WINTER MENTOR MEETINGS: Todd Jordan, Paquin Entertainment Group

• Todd Jordan, Vice-President, Paquin Entertainment Group

DIY SERIES: Planning a Successful Album Release

• Tim Jones, Founder/Head, Label Relations & Artist Development, Pipe & Hat

I STREAM, YOU STREAM: Releasing Music in the Post Album Age

• Heather Kelly, Founder/Artist Manager, MUSI Artist Development; Label & Artist Manager, Pirates Blend Records
• Maureen Spillane, Marketing Manager, Maple Music / Fontana North;

DIY SERIES: Rights Management

• Aaron Edgar, Editor In Chief, Drums Etc Magazine; Host, Drumeo
• Stephen Carroll, Empirical Artist Services (Imaginary Cities, The Weakerthans, Paper Lions)

DIY SERIES: Touring

• Adam Countryman, Agent, The Agency Group (Arkells, Hannah Georgas, Lights)

SOUND ADVICE: Music Management

• Franz Schuller, President, Indica Records;
• Liam Killeen, Manager, Coalition Entertainment Management
• Meghan Symsyk, SRO Management/Anthem Entertainment Group

MANITOBA SHOWCASE CONTACT 2013: Music Licensing for Film, TV, Advertising, and Video Games

• Marco DiFelice, Silent Joe;
• Phil Deschambault, Producer/songwriter, Sony/ATV Music Publishing, Sony Music

DIY SERIES: Effective Use of Social Media

• Tyler Tasson, SRO Management/Anthem Entertainment Group

FACTOR Info Session

• Brent Bain, Manager, Client Services, FACTOR

WRITERSCONNECT: A Guided Introduction to Songwriting and Production

• Murray Pulver, Producer/songwriter, formerly of Doc Walker
• Keri Latimer, Singer/songwriter, Nathan;
• Bobby Desjarlais, Singer/songwriter, Attica Riots, The Bokononists;
• Jaylene Johnson, Singer/songwriter;

DIY SERIES: Getting Spins on Campus and Community Radio

• David Tymoshchuk, Music Director, CKUW Winnipeg;
• Myke Atkinson, Station Manager, CJSW Calgary

UNDERSTANDING A&R: Demo Listening Derby

• Evan Newman, Director of Label and Management, Outside Music;
• Florent Clavel, Creative & Sync Licensing, Third Side Music;
• Heather Gardner, Head of Music Supervision, Vapor Music Group

DIY SERIES: How to Write an Effective Artist Biography

• Michelle Szeto, Head of PR & Marketing, Paquin Entertainment Group

SUMMER MENTOR SESSIONS: One-on-one Consultation Opportunities

• Grant Paley | Friday, June 7
• Michael P Falk | Friday, May 31
• Stephen Carroll | Friday, June 21

Attack the Charts: Getting Played on Campus Radio

• Michael Elves, Program Director, UMFM, Winnipeg
• Gianna Lauren, Station Coordinator, CKDU, Halifax
• Justin Lanoue, Music Director, CFUV, Victoria

SUMMER MENTOR SESSIONS: One-on-one Consultation Opportunities

• Grant Paley | Friday, June 7
• Michael P Falk | Friday, May 31
• Stephen Carroll | Friday, June 21

FACTOR Info Session

• Brent Bain, Manager, Client Services, FACTOR

SUMMER MENTOR SESSIONS: One-on-one Consultation Opportunities

• Grant Paley | Friday, June 7
• Michael P Falk | Friday, May 31
• Stephen Carroll | Friday, June 21

Patches and Plugins: Introduction to Logic and Pro-Tools

• Andrew Yankiwski, Precursor Productions

Why Make a Record: New Artists Guide to the Biz - Winnipeg

• Grant Paley, Paquin Entertainment Group
• Jeremy Hiebert, Comeback Kid
• Keri Latimer

Why Make a Record: New Artists Guide to the Biz - Brandon

• Grant Paley, Paquin Entertainment Group
• Jeremy Hiebert, Comeback Kid
• Keri Latimer

Going the Distance: Indie Career Sustainability

• David "Click" Cox, CLK Creative Works (Emma-Lee, Saidah Baba Talibah)
• Michael Gorman, Pandyamonium Management (Serena Ryder)
• Tim Potocic, Sonic Unyon (Young Rival, Teenage Head)

The Royalty Couple: SOCAN/MROC Info Session

• Julia Train, MROC
• Rodney Murphy, SOCAN

Local Songwriters in Residence

• Bucky Driedger (Royal Canoe, The Liptonians)
• Rusty Matyas (Imaginary Cities)
• Vanessa Kuzina (Oh My Darling)

Passport Please: International Development Info Session

• Mar Sellars, UK and Europe booking agent, Moutique (Jason Collett, Buck 65, Ra Ra Riot)
• Michael Petkau Falk, Head in the Sand (Rococode, Les Jupes, Demetra)

Hook, Line, and Singer: Song Listening Session

• Julian Tuck, CBC Radio 2
• Justin West, Secret City Records (Patrick Watson)
• Neville Quinlan, peermusic (Hawksley Workman, Kathleen Edwards)
• Steven Himmelfarb, The Billions Corporation (St. Vincent, Tokyo Police Club, Shad)

Building Bridges: To Nashville and Back

• Marc-Allen Barnette, Nashville-based songwriter/producer

Sound Advice: Music Management

• Gourmet Delice, Bonsound (Malajube, Les Breastfeeders, DJ Champion)
• Jason Burns, Sonic Entertainment Group (Rich Aucoin, Hey Rosetta!, Old Man Luedecke)
• Paul Quigley, Upper Management/Hidden Pony Records (Said the Whale, Rah Rah)
• Stephen Carroll, Empirical Artist Services (Imaginary Cities, The Weakerthans)

March to Your Own Beat: DIY Touring

• Eric Lemoine, The F-Holes
• Lindsey Collins, Flying Fox and the Hunter Gatherers
• Flying Fox and the Hunter Gatherers
• The F-Holes

Media Blast: Indie Radio and Press Campaigns

• Ken Beattie, Founder, Killbeat Music (Dan Mangan, Yukon Blonde, The Deep Dark Woods)

Writing Pros: Compelling Bios and Press Releases

• Karen Bliss, Music Journalists (Billboard, Rolling Stone, MSN, AOL)

Creative Licensing: Capitalizing on Sync Placements

• Chris Budd, President, Bearsuit Publishing (Grey's Anatomy, Adidas, West 49, Rogers)
• Michael Perlmutter, Music Supervisor, Instinct Entertainment (Arbitrage, Beauty and The Beast, CTV Olympic Games, The LA Complex, Degrassi)

Aboriginal Funding Information Session

• Gerri Trimble, Canada Council for the Arts
• Noel Habel, Canada Council for the Arts

Case Study: Taking Your Music Global with Library Voices

• Eli Klein, The Agency Group (Islands, Young Empires, Kele)
• Michael Dawson, Library Voices
• Nick Bernal, Owner, Nevado Records (Library Voices, Yukon Blonde, Bahamas)

Be Sociable: Fan Interaction from Blogs to Twitter

• Dave Cool, Bandzoogle and davecoo.ca

FACTOR Info Session: Last Minute Questions Answered for Recording Grants

*POSTPONED* Sound Advice: Music Management

Point of Views: Viral Videos

• James Rewucki
• 4/4 Films

Manitoba Showcase Contact 2012: Virden, MB

WritersConnect: A Guided Introduction to Co-Writing

• Bryce Pallister
• Chris Burke-Gaffney, Songwriter/Producer, CBG Artist Development (Chantel Kreviazuk, The Keats)
• Jaylene Johnson/Josephine Lily Music

Break a Record: Marketing an Album Release and Beyond

• Joanne Setterington, Owner, Indoor Recess (Arcade Fire, Band of Horses, Fleet Foxes, Metric)
• Tonni Maruyama, Canadian Publicity, Anti-/Epitaph Records (Tom Waits, Weakerthans, Pennywise)

*POSTPONED* Don't Lose Your Shirt: Band Merchandise

• Jeremy Hiebert, Comeback Kid
• Randy Ortiz, Illustrator

Take the Stage: Singers Performance Workshop with The Nylons' Micah Barnes

• Micah Barnes

FACTOR: Info Session

• Brent Bain, Manager, Submissions Department, FACTOR
• Duncan McKie, President, FACTOR

Aboriginal Music Live: Festivals, casinos, and performance theatres

• Adele Boychuk, Entertainment Program Coordinator, Saskatchewan Indian Gaming Authority
• Patti Shaughnessy, Festival Director, Odemin Giizis Festival
• Shawn Termin, Program Producer and GGHC Cultural Arts Manager, National Museum of the American Indian (NYC)
• Sky Bridges, COO, APTN (Aboriginal Day Live)

Up Your Status: Social Media Metrics with Brian Thompson

• Brian Thompson, Managing Partner, Thorny Bleeder Records; Founder and Editor, The DIY Daily

Waving Flag: Self Promotion for Artists with Brian Thompson (Brandon, MB)

• Brian Thompson, Managing Partner, Thorny Bleeder Records; Founder and Editor, The DIY Daily

Build Your Base: Regional Touring

• Rob Zifarelli, Vice-President, The Agency Group Canada (Broken Social Scene, Feist, City and Colour, Dan Mangan, Bloc Party, Hey Rosetta!)

Join the Crowd: Festival Talent Buyers

• Ashley Moran, Event Coordinator/Programmer, Halifax Pop Explosion
• Kerry Clarke, Artistic Director, Calgary Folk Music Festival
• Lindsay Shedden, Sled Island

Albums vs. Singles: A Music Marketing Debate

• Sabrina Carnevale, reporter and radio host, FAB 94.3 & 99.9 BOB FM
• Steve Jordan, Executive Director of Polaris Music Prize

Catapult Your Catalogue: Music Publishing

• Amy Eligh, Creative Manager, Casablanca Media Publishing (Winter Gloves, Tupelo Honey, You Say Party)
• Lysandra Woods, Licensing for Television and Film, Third Side Music (Amelia Curran, Rich Aucoin, Yeasayer)
• Neville Quinlan, General Manager, peermusic Canada (Hawksley Workman, Kathleen Edwards, The Tragically Hip)

SONGPOSIUM

• Brian Thompson, Managing Partner, Thorny Bleeder Records; Founder and Editor, The DIY Daily Bobby Gale, Owner, plug (MUSIC) Inc.
• Keri Latimer, songwriter/composer (Nathan)
• Phil Deschambault, songwriter/producer (Ash Koley, Michou)
• Suzie McNeil, singer/songwriter

Defining Success in Canadian Music: Ralph James Keynote

• Ralph James, President, The Agency Group Canada (Billy Talent, Nickelback, Three Days Grace, The Trews, Marianas Trench)

The Art of the Schmooze: Maximizing Showcases and Conferences

• Rick Fenton, Executive Director, Western Canadian Music Alliance
• Stephen Carroll, Manager, Empirical Artist Services (Imaginary Cities, The Weakerthans)

Build Your Business: Entrepreneurship in the Music Industry

• Helen Britton, co-owner, Six Shooter Records (Jenn Grant, Luke Doucet)
• Shannon Coughlin, Canada Manitoba Business Centre
• Susan de Cartier, Starfish Entertainment (Blue Rodeo, The Sadies)

Sound Advice: Music Management

• 'Parkside' Mike Renaud, Upper Management, Hidden Pony Records (Said the Whale, Odds, Brandon Pacheco)
• Liam Killeen
• Nick Blasko, co-owner, Nick Blasko & Piers Henwood Artist Management (Tegan & Sara)

Stop Marketing! Start Engaging

• Martin Atkins

The Business of Music with Juilliard's Business of Jazz Professor Antonio Ciacca

• Antonio Ciacca

Case Study: Chad Brownlee

• Carmen Choney, tour manager, publicist, merchandising, Trixstar Productions
• Chad Brownlee, recording artist, MDM Recordings/EMI
• Mike Denney, owner, MDM Recordings
• Mitch Merrett, producer, co-manager, MDM Recordings

Understanding A&R: Demo Listening Derby

• Chad Richardson, Creative Manager, ole Music Publishing
• Holger Peterson, founder, Stony Plain Records (Corb Lund, Ian Tyson)
• Jen Rogers, management, music licensing, Six Shooter Records (Jenn Grant)
• Ken Beattie, Killbeat Music (The Deep Dark Woods, Dan Mangan, Yukon Blonde)

Lights, Sound & Stage: Manitoba Showcase Contact 2011

• Martin Hébert

POSTPONED: The Business of Music with NYC Jazz Drummer Ravish Momin

• Ravish Momin

Street Date: Planning for a Release

• Jason Smith, Music Programs Manager, Manitoba Film & Music and former co-owner, Smallman Records (Comeback Kid, Propagandhi)
• Kat Stewart, Director of Media Relations, Webster Media Consulting (Arcade Fire, F*cked Up, Plants and Animals)

WritersConnect: A Guided Introduction to Co-Writing

• Chris Burke-Gaffney
• Jaylene Johnson
• Keith MacPherson

Producer in Residence: Howard Redekopp

• Howard Redekopp (The New Pornographers, Tegan and Sara, Mother Mother, Said the Whale)

Producer in Residence: Howard Redekopp

• Howard Redekopp (The New Pornographers, Tegan and Sara, Mother Mother, Said the Whale)

Producer in Residence: Howard Redekopp

• Howard Redekopp (The New Pornographers, Tegan and Sara, Mother Mother, Said the Whale)

MusicWorks - Professional Development Workshops for the Music Industry

Info Session: FACTOR and MANITOBA FILM & MUSIC

• Jason Smith, MANITOBA FILM & MUSIC; Sean McManus, Manitoba Music; Roland Deschambault, Manitoba Music

Tour Smart and Break the Band with Martin Atkins

• Martin Atkins, Invisible Records/Tour:Smart

FACTOR Juried Sound Recording Program Q&A

• Rachel Stone, FACTOR Regional Evaluation Coordinator; Sean McManus, Program Manager - Manitoba Music; Roland Deschambault, Training Coordinator - Manitoba Music

Breaking Into the UK and Europe

• Shain Shapiro

Future Watch: Indie Record Labels

• Arts & Crafts
• Boompa
• Hidden Pony
• Last Gang Entertainment
• Profound Lore