ANNOUNCING: MUSIC BC’S JUMPSTART FORUM!
Join us on the heels of our Let’s Hear It Fest for a fun and educational day of panels, keynotes, and networking. This event features a dynamic lineup of industry professionals from all walks of the industry, including artist managers, label representatives, talent buyers, live stage coaching professionals, community builders, and more. Attendees can expect a full day of learning and engaging with seasoned experts on topics such as finding your audience, building your team, accessing new markets, leveraging live performances, and creating Prism Prize-worthy video content.
This event takes place on Friday, March 1st, 2024, and is open to all members of the music community.
Forum tickets start at $22.50 for Music BC members (a 25% discount), $30.00 for non-members and include one (1) lunch ticket and refreshments.
Ensuring accessibility to music education is a top priority for Music BC. As such, we are pleased to offer a limited number of “Pay-What-You-Can” tickets to this event. For any inquiries, feel free to reach out to us at info@musicbc.org.
Event Itinerary:
9:30 AM
Beyond Barriers: Cultivate Community & Find Your Audience
Join us for an engaging panel discussion exploring the nuances of artist development, and the transformative power of cultivating and connecting with community. In this session, you’ll hear examples and strategies from our panelists on community building, finding and growing an audience, expanding your team, and networking best practices. Attendees will leave with the inspiration and tools to confidently foster their artistic communities and leverage opportunities to propel them to their next level of success.
Panelists:
· Elysse Cloma – Label Manager, Mint Records
· Floetic – DJ & Event Organizer
· Richard Smallboy (Pîsim Sb) – COO, Land Back Records
· Teon Gibbs – Artist & Label Owner, 100 Collective
· Moderated by: Kristina Lao – Artist & Artist Advocate
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11:00 AM
The Landscape of Live Music
Embarking on your first tour in a new market, seeking to leverage export showcasing opportunities, or aspiring to break into the festival circuit can be daunting. Join our panelists as we delve into discussions on the present landscape of performance opportunities in both Canada and internationally. Uncover the current climate of live performance opportunities in North America, explore best practices, learn how to maximize the potential of these opportunities, and learn tips on building a team that will pave the way for a sustainable live music career across multiple markets.
Panellists:
· Austin Santiago – Artist Manager & Marketing Executive, Buildstrong Co. (LA)
· Matt Maw – Director & Lead Artist Manager, Red Music Rising (Toronto)
· Nick Middleton – Senior Talent Buyer, Rifflandia Festival (Victoria) / CEO & Co-Founder, Midnight Agency
· Nicole Auger – Manager of Programming & Community Engagement, International Indigenous Music Summit
· Moderated By: Savannah Wellman – Co-Founder, Tiny Kingdom Music
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1:15 PM
Stage Coaching Masterclass with Olivier Laroche of “Pimp Your Show” (Montreal)
“Long before going on stage, even before rehearsals, it is crucial to have a clear vision for your show. This vision allows artists to project themselves into the future and imagine their actions on stage. They learn how to develop a personal approach to better meet the audience’s expectations and win over new fans.”
This is, in a nutshell, Olivier Laroche’s distinctive personal prerogative and approach, cultivated over 25+ years of coaching bands at various levels. Through his company, “Pimp Your Show”, Olivier is dedicated to guiding artists in optimizing their live stage performances through a comprehensive evaluation and review of their show from multiple angles:
· Strategy to conquer the audience
· Creating moments
· Highlighting the main performer
· Repertoire and song order (setlist)
· Stage presence
· Stage tools
· Communicating with the audience
· Music arrangements for the stage
· Promotional strategy and merchandise sales
· Leaving the comfort zone
· Stage layout
· Effective rehearsal
Join Olivier in his highly acclaimed Stage Coaching Masterclass; only at Jumpstart Forum!
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3:15 PM
Behind the Lens: Music Video Innovation & the Content Revolution
As attention spans continue to shrink, the question becomes: How do we captivate our audience while showcasing our best work? Join our panel of industry experts, featuring Prism Prize winners, music video producers, and creative directors, as they navigate the delicate balance between self-promotion and genuine creation. Gain insights into standing out amidst the perpetual exposure to video content in today’s dynamic landscape.
Panellists:
· Natasha Dion – Creative Director & Producer, Seven Studios
· Mayumi Yoshida – Director, Writer & Actor
· Sabine Kahwaji – Director, Producer
· Sterling Larose – Music Video Director
· Moderated By: Brandon William Fletcher – Director & Photographer, Faked Potatoes
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4:45 PM
Nardwuar’s Video Vault
Doot doola doot doo .. doot doo! Our Jumpstart Forum keynote speaker is none other than Vancouver’s own Nardwuar The Human Serviette!
Join punk rock journalist Nardwuar the Human Serviette from CiTR Radio in Vancouver live as he talks as he transports you, through video clips and stories, to the front lines of the many video interviews he has conducted over the years. Ranging from Snoop Doggy Dogg, to Michael Gorbachev, from Destiny’s Child to Lil Uzi Vert, the ‘Nard’ has compiled a huge catalog of “video vignettes” of the 20th Century and beyond.
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Venue Accessibility: This venue has wheelchair-accessible seating and washrooms. Please contact info@musicbc.org if we can do anything to make your attendance more comfortable.
Music BC always takes pride in being an inclusive and safe space for everyone. Please let us know if you have any questions prior to the event.
Music BC acknowledges that this event will be celebrated on the unceded and ancestral territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səl̓ilwətaɁɬ / sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.
This event is supported by Creative BC and the Province of British Columbia, FACTOR and the Government of Canada.