Join MMF Canada and MMF UK for a virtual networking session as we build transatlantic bridges! This is an opportunity for you to meet with peers from across the pond and build on your international contacts across Canada and the United Kingdom. Artist managers and self-managed artists of all experience levels are encouraged to join us for this casual networking event.
This event will feature a Fireside Chat between eminent artist manager Paul Crockford (Mark Knopfler / Dire Straits and Crockford Management) and international music artist and author John Orpheus.
Registration is free - MMF Canada and MMF UK welcome the attendance of non-members.
THIS PROGRAM IS SUPPORTED BY A CONTRIBUTION FROM GLOBAL AFFAIRS CANADA’S CANEXPORT ASSOCIATIONS PROGRAM.
EVENT ACCESS
This event will be taking place in Remo, a virtual conference and presentation platform, and will include time for casual networking after the presentation and Q+A.
HOW TO ACCESS THE EVENT:
1. CLICK THE REMO EVENT LINK ( this is available by logging into your Eventbrite Account in the "Online Event Page" for this event, and will also be emailed to you prior to the event start).
2. CLICK “SAVE MY SPOT!” and enter your email address as prompted.
2. SET UP YOUR PROFILE - click on the circle with your initials in the top right corner of the screen, select “My Profile”, click Edit Profile, and enter any info you wish to include.
3. TEST YOUR GEAR - visit https://geartest.remo.co/ to ensure your browser is compatible and that your camera and mic work. Here is a list of supported browsers.
(LAPTOP/DESKTOP IS RECOMMENDED - however you can access Remo via mobile (see above for testing link and supported browsers). Some notes for Using Remo on mobile.)
You will be able to click “JOIN EVENT” on the Remo event page when the event has started.
*** Remo works best on a laptop or desktop using the Chrome browser. Mobile users will experience limited functionality. ***
SPEAKERS:
Paul Crockford // Crockford Management
Paul went to Southampton University in 1976 to study environmental economics, where he became the youngest ever social secretary in the history of the National Union of Students. During the early part of his career he was promoting around 650 concerts a year, and became the largest independent concert promoter in the UK with acts including Dire Straits, Genesis, The Police, Eric Clapton, The Cure, The Smiths, and Echo and Bunnymen, whilst simultaneously developing a management roster for Teardrop Explodes, Tears for Fears, and Level 42. Since 1986, he has been the promoter on behalf of the Prince of Wales' Prince’s Trust. In 1987, he started Paul Crockford Management with clients Level 42, The Blow Monkeys, The Blessing, and Brendan Croker, and in 1990 joined forces with Jolyon Burnham managing The 60FT Dolls, Pete Wylie, 4 of Us, abd Corduroy. Since 2000, Paul has managed Mark Knopfler/Dire Straits. During his management career he has overseen major tours in every territory in the world and has also found time to be a consultant for Manchester United, RFU, and all the major record labels, as well as acting as management advisor for Mike Tyson. Paul is currently managing Mark Knopfler, Danny Thompson, and co-managing Paul Simon, and 'The Australian Pink Floyd Show.'
John Orpheus
Born and raised in South-Central Trinidad, John Orpheus is a multi-cultural musical artist and published author. For the past year and a half, he had been writing his memoir called SAGA BOY which was published by Penguin Random House Canada on January 19, 2021 and will be launched by Milkweed Press in the US on September 14, 2021. With the book done, John decided to return to music and release a companion album also entitled SAGA BOY. Both the book and the album are based on the same themes: searching for home, family, love and a fly coat to wear when you get there. His recently released single FELA AWOKE (I WILL MISS YOU) is the beginning of this new phase and introduces you to his deeply personal story.
John Orpheus’ musical journey has taken him from the Caribbean bush to festivals across Canada and the US to opening for Liam Gallagher on a UK tour. He combines hip-hop swagger, Afrobeat energy and dancehall charisma to create a sound built on big catchy hooks. John is known for his rabble-rousing live shows filled with audience participation, chanting and impromptu dance-offs that feel more like Caribana road parties than concerts. In September 2019, he released his album WEY YA CALL DAT TING, the culmination of a three year, four mixtape project that he used to develop and hone his unique sound. Produced and co-written by Mike Schlosser, the album and the standalone single ELECTRIC released in 2020 fulfilled his early promise with a noticeably more pop and upbeat vibe. “Our attitude is that, if we don’t see it, we create it!”