Applications are now open for the Global Export Music (GEM) Program.
A member365 portal orientation session for new, long-standing, and those interested-in-becoming MMF Canada members.
Join us for a focused mentorship opportunity in New Brunswick.
Applications are open now for the Manager Buddies: ADE in Netherlands. Aimed at building professional connections between managers from different countries, Manager Buddies sees selected managers from these organizations connected in small group ahead of a major music conference for professional development.
Applications are open now for the Manager Buddies: SWSW 2025 in Sydney, Australia. Aimed at building professional connections between managers from different countries, Manager Buddies sees selected managers from these organizations connected in small group ahead of a major music conference for professional development.
Join us for a casual networking event while in town for BreakOut West in Winnipeg.
Meet up with us at BreakOut West in Winnipeg!
Applications are open now for the Manager Buddies: Reeperbahn Festival edition in Germany. Aimed at building professional connections between managers from different countries, Manager Buddies sees selected managers from these organizations connected in small group ahead of a major music conference for professional development.
Applications are now open for MMF Canada Germany Export Mission for Canadian managers and self-managed artists.
MMF Canada and Polaris Music Prize are co-presenting a Salon that uncovers the mysteries of Polaris.
All MMF Canada members who may be heading along to BIGSOUND in Brisbane this September are officially invited to join the AAM BIGSOUND Managers Breakfast!
A member365 portal orientation session for new, long-standing, and those interested-in-becoming mmf canada members
The Association of Artist Managers (AAM) Australia, MMF UK, European Music Managers Alliance (EMMA), MMF Canada and MMF Aotearoa invite any manager members who are attending NXNE 2025 (Canada, June 11-15) to submit an expression of interest before May 1st, 2025 if they wish to be part of the 2025 Manager Buddies: NXNE initiative.
Join us in Brighton for the International Managers Brunch with MMF UK, Association of Artist Managers (AAM) Australia, and Tixel
Applications are open now for the MMF Canada UK Export Mission
A member365 portal orientation session for new, long-standing, and those interested-in-becoming mmf canada members
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 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 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/
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/
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.
MMF CONNECT - NORTH AMERICA
Tuesday, Dec 3, 2024, 1:00 to 2:30pm ET
Online
co-hosted by MMF Canada, MMF-US, and MMF Mexico
Join us and connect with managers, self-managed artists, and music industry professionals from across North America at this virtual networking event.
The session will kick off with a short presentation titled “Taking Control: How to Protect Your Music in the Age of AI” followed by networking time to chat with the presenters as well as the other attendees. The presentation will cover how creators can turn AI from a threat into an opportunity to protect, control, and monetize their work.
**This event will take place on a virtual conference platform called Remo. You will find instructions for how to access the event once you register and in event email reminders. You may wish to test your gear per the instructions BEFORE the event so you don’t have issues during.
This event is for artist managers, self-managed artists, and industry professionals who are looking to grow their networks and to learn more about AI. Registration is free and non-members are welcome.
SPEAKERS:
Tamay Aykut - Founder & CEO Sureel AI
Tamay earned his PhD with distinction in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the TU Munich in 2019, receiving the Nokia Bell Lab’s Best Student Award and the Kurt-Fischer Doctorate Award. Selected for Stanford's Junior Research Group Program, he became the youngest visiting assistant professor since the program's launch and led the Visual Computing and AI group at the Max-Planck Center. His AI work includes peer-reviewed publications and multiple AI patents. As CTO at CareX.ai and Snowcrash, he built and led teams developing advanced AI platforms. He also served on the AI Subcommittee at Harvard’s Wyss Institute. In 2022, he founded Sureel.ai, pioneering explainable AI with patented attribution technology.
Aileen Crowley - Co-President Sureel AI, Partner Lark42
Aileen Crowley is a data driven innovator with expertise in streaming and digital strategy, with a record of success in new entertainment models. She was on the ground floor of building a new model record label, DigSin, then the first playlist promotion company in the industry, and then the first global streaming team within Universal Music Group. Aileen was the VP of Global Streaming Marketing at UMG, creating and implementing global streaming innovations. Aileen’s breadth of experience from artist management to music startup to major label, positions her in a unique way to help artists and the industry adopt new ideas and continuously innovate in an ever evolving business. Aileen has been recognized on the Billboard 40 under 40 list. And has spoken on industry panels internationally.
Benji Rogers - Co-President Sureel AI, Partner Lark42
Benji Rogers is a British-born, New York-based entrepreneur technologist who co-founded multiple companies, including Verifi.Media, Lark42, Radiary Creations & PledgeMusic, the first direct-to-fan music platform to acquire 4.5mm users and 50k artists as its then CEO. PledgeMusic was listed in Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies list in 2015.
Straddling the worlds of technology and music, Rogers sits on the board of and advises a range of tech and music companies on bridging the divide between their industries. Benji has been recognized on the Billboard 40 Under 40 list and Awarded Digital Executive of the Year. He recently joined Sureel AI as co-president.
Sureel AI - Protection, Control & Monetization Solutions for Creators, Media Rights Owners & AI Companies (http://www.sureel.ai/)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
