MMF CANADA LOS ANGELES SYNC MISSION 2025
Feb
3
to Feb 7

MMF CANADA LOS ANGELES SYNC MISSION 2025

APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Sunday, December 1, 2024 at 11:59 ET

Apply now to be part of our next MMF Canada Export Mission in Los Angeles on February 3 to 7, 2025!

This opportunity is for managers and self-managed artists and is a SYNC-FOCUSED mission with an emphasis on connecting with professionals from the film, tv, commercial, and gaming industries who are looking for music.

Schedule:
Mon Feb 3 - Evening - Group Meetup/Dinner (Optional - at own cost)
Tue Feb 4 / Wed Feb 5 / Thu Feb 6 - Attend Sync Summit (activities all day plus evening events)
Fri Feb 7 - Recover & Travel Home

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

  • You must be a voting MMF Canada member. Not yet a member? Click here to join MMF Canada.

  • You must be a registered business (i.e. have a provincial or federal Business Number or Corporation Number)

  • Applicants must be Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident, and you must be working for a Canadian company, or for yourself.

    FUNDING INFORMATION:

  • MMF Canada Mission delegates will be eligible to receive:

    • 50% of their flight costs reimbursed (direct route economy flights only)

    • $300 CAD per day for meals, accommodations, and incidentals

    • Sync Summit registration

  • Eligible dates for per diems are Sunday, February 2 to Saturday, February 8, 2025 - for a maximum of 7 days. Must be travelling to/from or attending mission events to claim per diem. Must attend activities on Feb 4, 5, and 6 to be eligible for funding.

  • Reimbursement will take place AFTER the event. Delegates must provide MMF Canada with an expense claim along with flight and accommodation receipts.

  • Delegates will also be required to complete a post-event survey, including details regarding the number of new foreign contacts gained throughout the mission, and will be required to report on current and future business developments coming from mission participation.

  • See this General Info for Export Missions document for more details.


Contact Amie Therrien with your export mission related questions.

READY TO APPLY?
APPLICATION DEADLINE - Sunday, December 1, 2024 at 11:59 ET

MMF Canada Members can access the application form in the member portal on the Forms page.

Applicants will be contacted in mid December.

Thank you to our funders:

This program is supported by a contribution from Global Affairs Canada’s CanExport Associations Program.

Made possible with the support of Ontario Creates.

We acknowledge the financial support of FACTOR, the Government of Canada, and Canada’s private radio broadcasters.

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MMF Connect: BreakOut West Saskatchewan Edition
Sep
26
6:00 PM18:00

MMF Connect: BreakOut West Saskatchewan Edition

 
 

Thursday, September 26, 6:00PM - 7:00PM PCT

Amigos Cantina, 806 Dufferin Avenue Saskatoon, SK, Canada, S7H 2B8.

An in-person social and networking event for artist managers and music industry professionals in the Saskatoon area and in town for BreakOut West, hosted by MMF Canada. Join us for some drinks and snacks, reconnect with friends, and make new connections!

*Please note that there will also be BOW showcases later that evening.

**RSVP is required. Entry is subject to capacity.

REGISTER HERE

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MMF CANADA GERMANY EXPORT MISSION 2024
Sep
16
to Sep 21

MMF CANADA GERMANY EXPORT MISSION 2024

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APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED!

The deadline was July 21, 2024 at 11:59 ET

Apply now to be part of our next MMF Canada Export Mission in Germany from Sep 16 to 21, 2024!

This opportunity is for managers and self-managed artists and will feature B2B meeting sessions and networking mixers in Hamburg during the Reeperbahn Festival.

Mission delegates will also have the opportunity to participate in business events at the Canadian Embassy in Berlin on Sep 16, 2024 and Reeperbahn’s Berlin Experience, a day of round tables, networking, and office visits on Sep 17, 2024.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

  • You must be a voting MMF Canada member. Not yet a member? Click here to join MMF Canada.

  • You must be a registered business (i.e. have a provincial or federal Business Number or Corporation Number)

  • Applicants must be Canadian Citizen or Permanent Resident, and you must be working for a Canadian company, or for yourself.

  • You MUST take part in the B2B meetings in Hamburg during the Reeperbahn Festival. You are encouraged to take part in the business activities in Berlin on Sep 16 and 17, 2024.

  • You MUST be a registered delegate for the Reeperbahn Festival.


    FUNDING INFORMATION:

  • MMF Canada Mission delegates will be eligible to receive:

    • 50% of their flight costs reimbursed (direct route economy flights only)

    • $300 CAD per diem for meals, accommodations, and incidentals

  • Eligible dates for per diems are Saturday, September 14 to Sunday September 22, 2024, for a maximum of 9 days. Must be attending mission events and/or the Reeperbahn Festival. Travel days are also eligible.

  • Reimbursement will take place AFTER the event. Delegates must provide MMF Canada with flight, accommodation, and conference registration receipts.

  • Delegates will also be required to complete a post-event survey, including details regarding number of new foreign contacts gained throughout the mission, and will be required to report on current and future business developments coming from mission participation.

  • See this General Info for Export Missions document for more details.


Contact Amie Therrien with your export mission related questions.

READY TO APPLY?
APPLICATION DEADLINE - July 21, 2024 at 11:59 ET

MMF Canada Members can access the application form in the member portal on the Forms page.

Applicants will be contacted in late July / early August.
SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO CONFIRM THEIR SPOT BY AUGUST 7, 2024.

Thank you to our funders:

This program is supported by a contribution from Global Affairs Canada’s CanExport Associations Program.

Made possible with the support of Ontario Creates.

We acknowledge the financial support of FACTOR, the Government of Canada, and Canada’s private radio broadcasters.

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MMF Connect: Annual General Meeting & Virtual Networking
Sep
12
3:00 PM15:00

MMF Connect: Annual General Meeting & Virtual Networking

MMF Canada AGM (*Members Only)
Thursday, September 12, 2024 - 3:00 PM ET - 3:30PM ET

MMF Canada members, please join us for the first half an hour to exercise your vote. We’ll be approving last year’s minutes and audited financial statements as well as the newly elected board directors. Watch your email for the Notice of AGM sent out August 22, 2024. This will include the agenda and documents for review.

REGISTER IN THE MEMBER PORTAL IN THE EVENTS CALENDAR.
You will not need to register separately for the post-AGM networking. You will automatically have access to the whole event.

MMF CONNECT (All are welcome!)
Thursday, September 12, 2024 - 3:30 PM ET - 5:00PM ET

Catch up with colleagues and make new connections at our virtual networking event! Also, learn more about what MMF Canada has been up to and meet our new board of directors. Please note this online meet-up will directly follow our members-only Annual General Meeting. You’ll be in the waiting room until the AGM is over.

INTERESTED IN BECOMING A MEMBER? Learn more about what MMF Canada Membership offers here.

This event will take place in a platform called Remo. You will receive access instructions prior to the event start via email.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Be sure to create an account on REMO and login prior to Sep 12 to ensure a smooth connection on the day of the event. There will be limited support available for troubleshooting your connection on the day of the meeting.

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GERMAN MARKET ONLINE WORKSHOP
Sep
4
12:00 PM12:00

GERMAN MARKET ONLINE WORKSHOP

 
 

As part of MMF Canada's Germany Mission and CIMA's Business Events in Germany, join us for a free online workshop to learn more about the German/Berlin Market. This is a great opportunity to gain a deeper understanding whether or not you’ll be heading to the Reeperbahn Festival this year.

The session will be presented by Steffi von Kannemann (Better Things Berlin), alongside Claudia Seeber, the Trade Commissioner at the Embassy of Canada to Germany.

To register and receive the Zoom link, email jenia@cimamusic.ca.

Note: Applications for the MMF Canada Export Mission in Germany 2024 have now closed but follow us on social media and sign up for our newsletter to stay in the loop for future export missions.

Thank you to our funders:

This program is supported by a contribution from Global Affairs Canada’s CanExport Associations Program.

Made possible with the support of Ontario Creates.

We acknowledge the financial support of FACTOR, the Government of Canada, and Canada’s private radio broadcasters.

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MMF CANADA ONLINE | REAL TALK SERIES: Live Performance and Touring Realities
May
29
1:00 PM13:00

MMF CANADA ONLINE | REAL TALK SERIES: Live Performance and Touring Realities

 MMF Canada Online | REAL TALK SERIES: Live Performance and Touring Realities

Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Online on the REMO platform
Panel: 1PM to 2PM ET
Networking: Between 2PM and 3PM ET


Free for Members
$30 for Non-Members

We've been seeing some big changes in the live sector these past few years. Artists, promoters, festival buyers, agents, and others in the industry have had to adjust significantly to the changing global environments. Our panelists will chat about topics such as the rising demand for festival and tour dates, the complex world of visa applications, shifts in fan engagement, performance sustainability, what the future of touring holds, and much more.

Speakers:

Eleanor McGuinness 
Agent/partner, Playbook Artists

Eleanor first immersed herself in the Dublin music scene in 2002, promoting acoustic nights & booking national tours for Irish artists.

Soon thereafter advancing to promoter & booker for POD Concerts which included bookings for Electric Picnic among other festivals, and alongside live bookings for a premier music venue in Dublin.

Finally joining Pitch & Smith Agency in 2011 helping to develop their roster and strategy across Europe before leaving and setting up PlayBook Artists Agency in 2021.

Her roster includes Andy Shauf, Arooj Aftab, Leith Ross, Son Lux and Beverly Glenn Copeland among others.


Gilad Carroll
Artist, Living Hour
Composer & Community Organizer
Founder, Real Love Winnipeg and First Date Touring

Gil Carroll is a Winnipeg born musician, booking agent, concert promoter, composer, and community organizer. Carroll is a founding member and guitarist of Winnipeg based bands Living Hour and Palm Trees and is the co-founder of Real Love Winnipeg, Real Love Summer Fest, and Slow Shine Records. Carroll is an owner and booking agent at the Winnipeg-based boutique booking agency, First Date Touring - he has booked tours for bands and solo artists all over Canada, USA, and the UK. He has toured extensively in the US, Canada, UK, and Europe with Living Hour. He was the editor of Manitoba’s only music magazine, Stylus Magazine, and is a volunteer DJ for the show Space Cadet and former staff member with CKUW 95.9 FM. Gil was the 2018 recipient of the Kevin Walter’s Legacy Award presented by Manitoba Music.


Merv xx Gotti
Artist, Merv xx Gotti, Samurai Champs, GHOSTFORM
Artistic Director, Trifecta Sound Co.

Merv xx Gotti is the Canadian, award-winning multi-genre artist behind solo singer-songwriter dream-pop project, "Guitar Songs”. He is also the singer of hip-hop/R&B duo, Samurai Champs, as well as indie-emo band, GHOSTFORM.

Additionally, he is the Founder and Artistic Director of Canadian DJ & artist collective, Trifecta Sound Co, as well as Archivist of Toronto’s ISO Radio.


Tao-Ming Lau
Founder of Blue Crane Agency
Agent with Paquin Artists Agency

Tao-Ming Lau is the founder of Blue Crane Agency (@bluecraneagency) and an Agent with Paquin Artists Agency. Blue Crane is a music booking platform centred on elevating women, artists of colour, and LGBTQ2S+ musicians on stage in North America and abroad. Tao’s roster currently includes Mustafa, Tanya Taqaq, Tegan and Sara, Ash, Wild Rivers, Priyanka, Begonia, Kiesza, Tia Wood, Billianne, Logan Staats, Ikky, and more. She founded Blue Crane with artists like Zaki Ibrahim, Shay Lia, Clerel, DJ NDN (Co-Founder of A Tribe Called Red), Vivek Shraya, BAMBII, and more. The agency has programmed festivals such as Pride Toronto and curated events for Nuit Blanche, Royal Ontario Museum, Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), and more. Tao is a board director at Polaris Music Prize and Canadian Live Music Association and was chosen as a Rising Star in Toronto Life Magazine’s 50 Most Influential Torontonians of 2018.  Previously, she was at Chicago-based touring agency Billions, Universal Music Canada, and originally from Vancouver, on the traditional and unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. Tao is a queer woman of colour seeking to open more doors and establish better infrastructure for underrepresented talent.


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MMF CANADA ONLINE | REAL TALK SERIES: Exploring Revenue Avenues in Music
May
15
1:00 PM13:00

MMF CANADA ONLINE | REAL TALK SERIES: Exploring Revenue Avenues in Music

 MMF Canada Online | REAL TALK SERIES: Exploring Revenue Avenues in Music

Wednesday, May 15, 2024
Online on the REMO platform
Panel: 1PM to 2PM ET
Networking: Between 2PM and 3PM ET


Free for Members
$30 for Non-Members

Join us for an engaging panel and networking mixer to discuss embracing different avenues of revenue in order to sustain ourselves as music industry professionals and artists. Learn from our panelists who have carved out ways to expand their skill sets and network through their numerous roles. We will hear their insights on the realities, challenges, and enjoyment of wearing so many hats in this day and age.

SPEAKERS:

  • Label Manager, Musician, Producer, Marketer and Director

    Bee Ramesh, aka Eboshi, is a director, producer, marketing strategist, and multidisciplinary artist. Bee is one half of the experimental hip-hop group, Cartel Madras, and a founding member of interdisciplinary art and production house, FOREIGNERZ. She is passionate about platforming artists and developing their brand so they can share their stories with authenticity. 

    Signed to Sub Pop Records in 2019, Bee has toured North America and Europe, performing in major festivals; SXSW, Reeperbahn, Pop-Kultur Berlin, and Barcelona Acció Musical (BAM). Cartel Madras has been featured in Billboard, GQ India, and NME and has had their music in the soundtracks of Hulu's "Shrill", EA Games FC24 and UFC4, and Netflix's "Trinkets". Bee has also hosted many notable events such as Boiler Room Toronto, The Otherworld: A Fashion Experience, She Rocks - a South Asian Women in Music Showcase, and the 2023 Calgary Pride Gala. FRNRZ Media is currently developing a new scripted series.

    At Birthday Cake Records, Bee works on the label side for marketing, sales, publicity and PR. Developing unique approaches for release rollout, social media, and running internal publicity. At Birthday Cake, a love of music fuels everything we do. We cultivate and champion music careers guided by integrity, compassion, and perseverance. Some of our artists include The Bros. Landreth, Begonia, Field Guide, and Slow Leaves. 

  • Co-founder of FOREIGNERZ Multidisciplinary Art & Production House, Producer, Talent Manager and Strategist

    Eman Safadi is a talent manager based in Calgary, AB. She has a proven track record in corporate business development, nonprofit management and fund development across different continents. As co-founder of FOREIGNERZ, an art and production house, Eman oversees production and operations, leading various film projects and music videos.

    In addition to her work as a manager and co-founder of FOREIGNERZ, Eman is actively involved in the arts community. Eman’s industry leading workshops and panel discussions are hosted by notable Calgary institutions, such as Arts Commons, The GRAND, and Sled Island Music Festival. Her commitment to inclusivity and accessibility in film, music and art making reflect her values and dedication to community service.

  • Project Manager at Secretly Group, Community builder with Imaginary Millions, Corporate Copywriter, Social Media Manager, Radio Presenter with Melatrois and Imaginary Millions Show on Soho Radio

    Joy’s taken the last few years to embed herself in the UK music industry. Currently, if she’s not at a gig or festival, she’s working as a European Project Manager at Secretly Group or building a community with Imaginary Millions. At Secretly Group, she oversees projects for artists such as Jamila Woods, Faye Webster, Baby Rose, MUNA, Khruangbin and more. Within the community at Imaginary Millions she’s able to dig deeper into the grassroots of performers’ careers and ultimately tries to shine a spotlight on everyone’s creativity.

    She also has experience in corporate copywriting, research, social media management, and radio presenting as one third of radio collective, Melatrois, or on the Imaginary Millions show on Soho Radio. All these things and more make up the Joy we see today – your friendly neighbourhood music nerd.

  • Multi-disciplinary Artist, Songwriter, Film Composer, Artistic Director, Educator, Voiceover Artist, Cultural Curator and Energy Healer

    TIKA makes a lasting impression on everyone she encounters and is a strong advocate for female & musicians, artists and creatives. TIKA added film scoring to her repertoire in 2019 after going to the Canadian Film Centre in 2021. To date she has scored 6 short films, 2 cartoon series, 2 feature films and is the 2022 Canadian Academy Award Winner alongside Casey MQ for best original song in the film “Learn To Swim.”

    As a singer, TIKA has opened for major R&B heavyweights like John Legend + NAO and is listed by Complex Magazine as “One of the most prolific creatives in Toronto.” TIKA’s debut album was released in Spring of 2021. Aptly titled “Anywhere But Here,” it serves as a brilliant indication of her unique voice, as well as her distinctive resonance and personality as a developed artist, with many critics internationally hailing “Anywhere But Here” as one of the most powerful releases of 2021. In addition, TIKA was the only Canadian musician to model for Sephora 2 years in a row. 

    While her vocation as an ambassador and creator of music has been well established, her image and sound as a new artist is being unleashed to make a very durable impression in order to gracefully provide what this generation has been missing musically. 2024 will see the relaunch of the artistic side of TIKA and will also see her releasing her sophomore album, “All About Love.”

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MMF CANADA ONLINE: Transcending Boundaries - Exploring the Experiences of Trans Artists and Industry in Music
Apr
3
1:00 PM13:00

MMF CANADA ONLINE: Transcending Boundaries - Exploring the Experiences of Trans Artists and Industry in Music

MMF Canada Online: Transcending Boundaries - Exploring the Experiences of Trans Artists and Industry in Music

WEDNESDAY APRIL 3, 2024 - 1:00pm to 2:00pm ET

(via Zoom)

Join us for this panel discussion sharing and exploring the experiences of trans artists and industry in the music industry.

TICKETS:
Registration is free.
MMF Canada welcomes the attendance of non-members.

SPEAKERS:

Saskhia Menendez (she/her) - Equality and Diversity Researcher & Activist
Saskhia Menendez's story is one of breaking barriers, fostering inclusion, and championing diversity in the music industry. Celebrated for her innovative contributions as an Innovator at Keychange and a Previous Board Member at The F List Music. With over a decade of experience, Saskhia is a LiVE Diversity Expert Panel Member, passionately advocating for improved representation, equity, and inclusion.

As a multi-racial trans woman who transitioned 14 years ago, Saskhia brings a unique perspective to her advocacy efforts, tirelessly working to reshape the music industry landscape. In addition to her impactful work, Saskhia is a devoted parent of two children and is currently in the process of creating brand-new tracks set for release in 2024. Her commitment to academic excellence is evident as she prepares to undertake a PhD in gender equality in music, with a primary focus on trans and non-binary inclusion. She recently completed her MA in Music Marketing in 2021, building upon a musical education that began at the age of 8. She is also the host for the awesome podcast, Music Industry Insights Worldwide, voting member for the Brit Awards and Roll of honour inductee Women in Music, Agent of Change 2024 nominee and Inspirational global diversity role model 2023.

T. Thomason (he/him) - Artist
T. Thomason has captured audiences with high energy, emotional indie pop performances in Canada & beyond since his teenage years. A passionate advocate for queer/trans rights, T. aims to create life affirming, joyful experiences for his community (& everyone else) through music. He approaches songwriting as a commitment to “Say tough things tenderly,” a practice revealing an impressive depth of wisdom, clarity & courage in the young artist. Collaborating with Sarah McLachlan, opening for Carly Rae Jepsen, & touring with Collective Soul are only some highlights of T.’s exciting career to date. Recently signed with Six Shooter Records, 2024 promises to usher in T.’s best work yet.

Satch Satchell (he/him) - Songwriter
Small town born and fled, Joshua ‘SATCH’ Satchell migrated to Brighton to pursue his songwriting career, eventually forming and fronting the band ‘‘Frankie Furlow’, with long time collaborator Will Nash. The project enjoyed early success and performed at major festivals such as Glastonbury, The Great Escape and Reeperbahn and at venues across the UK and Europe, but something was missing.

After coming out as Trans, his voice breaking and the lowering of the keys of many songs, it was time to write some new ones.

With lyrical candor, genre-queer pop arrangements, and a band of talented friends alongside him, SATCH began sharing his story at Pride festivals all over the country, including headlining the first ever trans led stage at Pride in London.

Simultaneously, the devout songsmith was inspired to help others to tell their stories, and started co-writing with artists and producers around the globe, while also interviewing various trans voices on his esteemed podcast ‘Satch and Leo’s Transmission’.

His ground-breaking, autobiographical debut album “Present In The Post'' was released in October 2023. Launched to a packed out Phoenix arts club in London, one music journalist remarked ‘Satch is one of the most impressive new songwriters of this year. He speaks from the heart and stands out from the crowd’.

Sonically connecting with the marginalized, SATCH isn’t a project aiming to change the music industry. SATCH is a project aiming to change the world.

Laura Nagtegaal (she/her) - Tour, Stage & Merch Manager, Guitar & Keys Technician
Laura Nagtegaal is a self-employed tour & stage manager, guitar & keys technician, and merchandise manager with 25+ years experience across the globe. From intimate single digit audiences to headlining in front of 100k+ audiences, Nagtegaal specialises in providing the much-needed safety net for the artist.

SESSION ACCESS

The event will take place online via Zoom. The access link will be emailed to you after registration.


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