MMF Connect at the JUNOs
Presented by DMCL
Saturday, March 29, 2025 | 12 PM – 2 pm (PT)
And-Co (1575 W Georgia St, Vancouver)
We are bringing our in-person networking series to the West Coast! Join MMF Canada and DMCL’s Entertainment Group for Managers + Mimosas! *including a spirit-free option
The event will include a fireside chat with Mauricio Ruiz, the visionary founder of The Manager’s Playbook (TMP) and an award-winning music manager. Hosted by MMF Canada board chair and co-founder of Tiny Kingdom Music, Savannah Wellman.
Followed by a managers mixer, you’ll be able to connect with other artists, managers, and music industry professionals based in the Vancouver area or in town for the JUNO Awards.
**Registration is FREE and open to non-members. RSVP required. Entry is subject to capacity.**
Mauricio Ruiz
Mauricio Ruiz is the visionary founder of The Manager's Playbook (TMP) platform, a newsletter and podcast dedicated to sharing deep industry insights, expert advice, and candid conversations with top music professionals, including Troy Carter, T-Minus, Natalie Prospere, Tyler Henry and more. TMP serves as an essential resource for artists, aspiring managers, and anyone curious about the inner workings of the music industry.
With over 16 years of experience in music and entertainment, Mauricio has built a remarkable track record of success. As the founder of 8 Til Faint, an innovative artist management company, he has driven over 8 billion audio and video streams while managing multi-platinum-selling artists, sold-out tours, and high-impact visual content.
The collaborative portfolio includes esteemed clients such as Grammy Award-winning, Juno Award-winning artists like Jessie Reyez, The Weeknd, Eminem, Daniel Caesar, Calvin Harris, Avicii, Skratch Bastid, and Celine Dion, along with renowned brands like Nike, Pernod Ricard, Canon, NBA, and more.
In 2021, Mauricio received the Music Managers Forum Banner Year Award for outstanding achievements in music management.
https://www.mngrsplaybook.com/
Savannah Wellman
Savannah is a co-founder of Tiny Kingdom Music, a record label and artist management company based in Vancouver, BC, representing artists including Skye Wallace and Ben Rogers. Her 15+ years in the music industry started with a BFA in music performance, and developed at Music BC where she was the project manager for artist development initiatives including the PEAK Performance Project for 8 years. Her musical and industry knowledge have been called upon as a juror for the JUNO Awards, Prism Prize, SOCAN Songwriting Prize, FACTOR, and was selected as a participant in the 2020 Keychange initiative program. Tiny Kingdom also administers the Women in Music - BC chapter, a non-profit organization fostering gender equality in the BC music industry.
https://www.tinykingdommusic.com/
DMCL Chartered Professional Accountants
At DMCL, we can help you manage the business side of your career so you can concentrate on the creative side. Whether you’re just starting out or already well established, our entertainment accounting team can work with you to tailor our services to fit your unique needs.
What sets DMCL apart from other business management providers is that as a Chartered Professional Accounting firm, we are professional and accountable. From basic bookkeeping to international taxation, all of our services are provided in-house.
https://www.dmcl.ca/industries/entertainment/