Folk Music Ontario

September 27 to 29, 2019
Hilton Toronto Airport Hotel & Suites (5875 Airport Road, Mississauga, ON)

MMF Canada will be at the Folk Music Ontario conference - the key event for Ontario’s folk, roots, and traditional music community. We’ll be co-presenting a panel on management as well as hosting a Managers’ Huddle.

MANAGERS’ HUDDLE - FRI, SEP 27, 2019 | 4:00pm to 5:00pm | Suite 350 - North Tower

The Managers’ Huddle is a chance for managers and self-managed artists to step away from the hustle and bustle of the conference for a moment to connect with each other and discuss issues relevant to profession of music management. Come and learn from each other's experiences and build relationships that will help you grow. This is a free event but space is limited. RSVP early to info@mmfcanada.ca to secure your space.

PANEL - FRI, SEP 27, 2019 | 2:30pm to 3:30pm | Ontario B - Conference Level

JUST WHAT I NEEDED?
Have you been burning the candle at both ends trying to keep both the creative and business sides of your career going smoothly? Are you thinking that it might be time to find a manager to help guide the direction of your career so you can focus on the creative side of things? How do you find a manager? Are your expectations realistic? This panel will discuss the role of a manager, their expectations of you, and when and how to begin expanding your team.

MODERATOR: Amie Therrien (Music Managers Forum Canada)

PANELISTS: Alexis Normand (Artist, Rosie & the Riveters), D.O. Gibson (Artist, Northstarr Entertainment), Susan de Cartier (Manager, Starfish Entertainment), Laurie Lee Boutet (Manager, Wednesday Management)

A conference registration is required to attend the panel.