Our Team

Scott Johnson

Executive Director

Scott previously served as Music BC Board President and brings more than 20 years of music industry experience across artist development, partnerships, and industry relations. Most recently, he held senior commercial and partnership roles at Warner Music Canada, where he supported Canadian artists and helped grow the company’s digital business nationally.

A longtime advocate for the BC music community, Scott has played an active role in industry development initiatives including the BC Music Fund and previously served as Vice Chair of the Western Canadian Music Alliance (BreakOut West). As both a music industry professional and musician, he brings a deep understanding of the opportunities and challenges facing BC artists and music businesses.

As Executive Director, Scott will work closely with Music BC’s Board of Directors, staff, members, funders, and partners to continue advancing the province’s music industry through advocacy, programming, industry development, and strategic partnerships.

Nicolle Dupas

Program and Operations Manager

Nicolle Dupas has been a dedicated member of the Music BC team since January 2023. A passionate BC-bred musician and industry professional with over a decade of experience, Nicolle’s journey started early: she applied for her first arts grant at just 13 years old, quickly recognizing the wealth of opportunities available to Canadian artists.

After years of navigating the independent music scene as an artist while working various administrative positions, Nicolle combined her skills to launch Raincity Artist Administration (2019-2023). Since then, she has successfully guided numerous Canadian acts with crucial career tools, including expert grant writing, project administration, marketing plans, and more. Nicolle is deeply passionate about the BC music scene and its “do-it-yourself” ethos, and is devoted to providing support to diverse underground acts and export-ready artists alike. As a proud member of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, she is also a strong advocate for underrepresented groups within the industry.

Kentya Kurban

Community Manager

Kentya is a community champion and previous artist with over eight years of experience in music administration, event planning, and production. Originally from Saskatchewan, she moved to Vancouver in August 2015 to study Studio Production and has been actively involved in the industry since.

At Music BC, Kentya manages membership, community engagement, Jumpstart Consultations, events, and social media content, helping to elevate and connect the province’s artistic community. She also mentors emerging creatives, particularly those from under-represented groups. Kentya is the regional co-chair for Advance Music Canada, where she supports Vancouver’s Black professionals with networking events and job opportunities.

Kentya is proud to be part of the Music BC team, sharing in their commitment to supporting and celebrating the province’s music community.

Mike Noble

Program Coordinator

Mike Noble first worked at Music BC as Program Administrator from 2015 to 2016. Since then, he has spent the past decade touring internationally and gaining deep experience in the many moving parts of the Canadian music industry that help artists thrive. His wide-ranging experience includes stage managing major festivals such as the CCMAs and Phillips Backyard, providing artist mentorship to many emerging artists in BC, as well as songwriting and music production, having writing credits on multiple top 5 alt rock songs, and production credits on a song that was in the top 15.

Mike is excited to be back at Music BC after ten years of applied, hands-on practice. He brings a true 360° understanding of the industry and is eager to help celebrate and elevate the incredible, still-untapped well of artists that BC has to offer.

Kelli Rothwell

Communications & Administrative Specialist

Kelli brings an extensive background in creative agency project management, where she’s worked alongside creative teams, clients, and partners to manage the details, timelines, and moving pieces that bring a project to life. From branding and digital organizing to national multi-channel campaigns, she focuses on the big picture to accomplish the little details.

Since 2019, Kelli has also been a live music photographer, photographing artists and shows throughout Vancouver and Victoria. Spending so much time in music venues and behind the camera has given her a deep appreciation for the people and creativity that make BC’s music community so special. It’s also given her the chance to connect with artists, photographers, promoters, and other members of the industry along the way.

Kelli is excited to be applying her creative and project management experience to Music BC and to be part of an organization supporting the artists and industry she’s spent years documenting and getting to know.