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MMF Connect at the JUNOs, Co-Hosted by DMCL
Mar
29
12:00 PM12:00

MMF Connect at the JUNOs, Co-Hosted by DMCL

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/

 
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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
* DEADLINE HAS PASSED *

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 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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