Welcome delegates and participants to the 5th annual Canadian Song Conference. Music PEI is honoured to have you join us for this unique conference. The focus of the CSC has been to assist artists in exploring the development of multiple revenue streams in the music industry to create sustainable careers.

2019 will mark a slight twist to our annual event as we have partnered with the East Coast Music Association to collaborate and combine the two events. We are excited for this opportunity.

“It is always especially rewarding when organizations can work collaboratively. This year, the ECMA is thrilled to partner with Music PEI to bring the 2019 Canadian Song Conference to Charlottetown during the same time period as the 31st ECMAs, May 1-5, 2019. Collectively, both events will enjoy a bigger overall impact and generate more advancement opportunities for East Coast Artists.” Andy McLean, ECMA CEO

You will have an opportunity to discover new music during our Listening Sessions, meet one on one with members of our music industry, network with fellow delegates and be the first to hear new music created during the 2019 Music PEI Canadian Songwriter Challenge. Through our partnership with ECMA our delegates will be able to participate in the exciting ECMA Conference and Export Buyers Program.

Music PEI is grateful to our funders for their ongoing investment including the Government of Prince Edward Island through Innovation PEI and Skills PEI, the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) and FACTOR (through the financial support of the Government of Canada and Canada’s private radio broadcasters). We also wish to thank Bell Media for their tremendous support of the Canadian Songwriter Challenge.

These organisations have allowed Music PEI to develop a slate of ongoing activities, programs and events. Showcase PEI, held in the autumn each year, has been hailed as the “best little music conference” by many of the previous delegates and presents the best live performance artists of PEI. The Music PEI Investment Program provides PEI artists and industry professionals with financial support for their projects and unique programs like the Golden Ticket helps artists launch singles to radio.

We know you will have an opportunity to explore the friendly sights, sounds and food of this great city, known as the birthplace of Canada’s Confederation, while you are here. The music culture runs deep on our Island, producing numerous internationally and domestically touring artists in multiple genres. Walking the streets of Charlottetown in the summer, you can find music around every corner. From dozens of ceilidhs to weekly jazz sessions, festivals and concerts, PEI comes alive with our sound of music!

We hope you enjoy your time in Charlottetown and come away with many new discoveries, business opportunities and new friends!

Rob Oakie | Executive Director, Music PEI

2019 CANADIAN SONG CONFERENCE Canadian Song Conference 2019 – Message from FACTOR President, Duncan McKie

FACTOR, with the support of the Government of Canada and Canada’s Private Broadcasters, has been supporting artists, songwriters, and the overall Canadian music industry for over 30 years. In 2018-2019, with our largest budget ever, approximately $20 million in grants was dispersed across Canada for over 5,000 separate projects.

FACTOR has been proud to support songwriters at various stages of their careers, but especially in the beginning as they are starting to hone their craft. It’s important for young songwriters to have access to funding in order to help propel themselves to a point where they’ve developed a sustainable career.

With the changes in the music industry business model we’ve seen in the last 20 years, songwriting as a revenue stream has become a more important component of music career building. Recognizing this, in the summer 2019, FACTOR will be launching two new programs, Songwriter Development and Songwriter Support for Music Publishers (coordinated with the Canadian Music Publishers Association). These programs combined will contribute $250,000 nationally to individuals or companies to promote songwriter activities both in Canada and abroad.

We congratulate Music PEI for organizing the Canadian Song Conference and we are very pleased to support it. It’s obviously more than critical that artists who are self-managed and those who work with larger teams understand the multiple revenue streams that exist for musicians. Whether through streaming, syncs or other royalty streams, managing your output and maximizing your returns will be critical for anyone hoping to create a sustainable music career.

Have a great conference.

FACTOR, with the support of the Government of Canada and Canada’s Private Broadcasters, has been supporting artists, songwriters, and the overall Canadian music industry for over 30 years. In 2018-2019, with our largest budget ever, approximately $20 million in grants was dispersed across Canada for over 5,000 separate projects.

FACTOR has been proud to support songwriters at various stages of their careers, but especially in the beginning as they are starting to hone their craft. It’s important for young songwriters to have access to funding in order to help propel themselves to a point where they’ve developed a sustainable career.

With the changes in the music industry business model we’ve seen in the last 20 years, songwriting as a revenue stream has become a more important component of music career building. Recognizing this, in the summer 2019, FACTOR will be launching two new programs, Songwriter Development and Songwriter Support for Music Publishers (coordinated with the Canadian Music Publishers Association). These programs combined will contribute $250,000 nationally to individuals or companies to promote songwriter activities both in Canada and abroad.

We congratulate Music PEI for organizing the Canadian Song Conference and we are very pleased to support it. It’s obviously more than critical that artists who are self-managed and those who work with larger teams understand the multiple revenue streams that exist for musicians. Whether through streaming, syncs or other royalty streams, managing your output and maximizing your returns will be critical for anyone hoping to create a sustainable music career. Have a great conference.

Duncan McKie | FACTOR President 2019 ECMA CANADIAN EXPORT SONG BUYERS CONFERENCE PROGRAM Music PEI is proud to partner with ECMA to bring the 2019 The East Coast Music Association is proud to announce Canadian Song Conference (CSC) to ECMA 2019. This year, that over 75+ music industry delegates from the United the CSC will focus on creating opportunities for artists and States, Europe, Canada and Australia will join us at the industry professionals in relation to developing multiple 2019 ECMAs to participate in the Export Buyers Program revenue streams from songs. This includes licensing for and international marketplace. These international and film, TV, video games, commercials and special projects, Canadian guests will include booking agents, talent publishing, royalties and more. buyers, venue and festival programmers, promoters, presenters, music supervisors, sync agents, publishers, The CSC has a unique program called the Canadian Song- digital experts and media from the music industry around writer Challenge, which is supported by Bell Media funding. the world. The event brings together songwriters from across Canada to collaborate on creating new songs. These songwriters 2019 EXPORT BUYERS PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS will be given an opportunity to present their new material - Canadian Music. East Coast Style Export Buyers to the CSC delegates in a unique Listening Session during Presenters Showcases ft. the ‘ROOTS’ and ‘ELECTRIC’ which the artists introduce and present the new songs as stages (daily) recorded demos. - Canadian Music. East Coast Style Live Performance Pitching Interactive Sessions (daily) Another CSC highlight includes the Music PEI Listening - Welcome Export Buyers Program Orientation Sessions, which gives PEI songwriters and composers an - One-On-One Business Meetings opportunity to present samples of their catalogue to the - Business Development Export Sessions/Workshops delegates. These listening sessions began in 2017 with great - Networking Receptions success and this year features some of PEI’s top artists -Daily, Evening and Late Night Showcases showcasing a wide variety of original music. - East Coast Music Awards Show - International Business Lounge to connect and network The Canadian Songsmith Sessions concert returns, with program delegates featuring all 12 Canadian songwriters participating in the 2019 Canadian Songwriter Challenge. This exceptional The ECMA Export Buyers Program is renowned as one songwriters circle introduces brand new songs to the public of Canada’s premiere incoming buyers trade events and for the first time, along with repertoire highlights from each creates export business development opportunities for songwriter. the Atlantic Canadian music industry.

The Canadian Song Conference would like to acknowledge The East Coast Music Association would like to acknowl- the financial support from the Government of Canada edge the financial support from the Province of Prince through the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, the Edward Island and the City of Charlottetown, FACTOR, Province of Prince Edward Island, FACTOR (through financial MUSICACTION and the Government of Canada through support of the Government of Canada and Canada’s private the Department of Canadian Heritage (Canada Music radio broadcasters), Bell Media, and the City of Charlotte- Fund) and Canada’s private radio broadcasters. town. For a full list of daily events please refer to your ECMA Export Buyers Program Guide, or visit www.ecma.com SCHEDULE WEDNESDAY THURSDAY May 1st May 2nd

Delegate Luncheon Listening Sessions: Music PEI Artists 12:30pm – 1:30pm Rodd Charlottetown, Provinces Room 9:00am - 11:30am The Guild Listening sessions are always better on a full stomach! Selected artists will present samples of their music to delegates in 10 minute sessions. Listening Session: Canadian Songwriter Challenge Export Buyers Welcome Mixer Presented by Music PEI 1:30pm – 4:00pm Rodd Charlottetown, Provinces Room 4:30pm – 5:30pm Delta Hotel: Henry & Johnson Rooms The 2019 Canadian Songwriter Challenge participants Kick off the ECMA Export Buyers activities present their new collaborations as well as some of their with your fellow delegates! own original music.

Canadian Song Conference Reception 4:30pm – 6:00pm HopYard FRIDAY A chance to mingle with your fellow delegates and artists (and May 3rd the food is pretty tasty, too!). One-on-One Meetings (pre-registration required) 1:30pm - 2:30pm Delta Hotel: Johnson Room Canadian Songsmith Sessions 7:00pm – 9:30pm The Guild 12 songwriters from across Canada have been chosen to SATURDAY collaborate on new songs and demos during this year’s Canadian Song Conference, a special partnership with 2019 ECMA. Join May 4th us for a one-night-only concert, Canadian Songsmith Sessions, One-on-one Meetings (pre-registration required) where the songwriters will come together to present their new 9:30am - 10:30am Delta Hotel - Johnson Room material as well as songs from their own catalogue.

For a full list of performances by Music PEI artists at the ECMAs, please see the detailed schedule in the back of this guide. 2019 DELEGATES ALEX HANCOCK Music Supervisor Alex Hancock Music – London, England, UK www.imdb.com/name/nm3255820

Alex Hancock is a London, England based music supervisor and A&R scout. As a supervisor, Alex works across TV, Film and Film Trailers; key credits include Skins, Misfits, The Missing and Clique. He is currently working on productions for the BBC, C4 and MTV as well supervising trailers for several London based trailer houses. He has been an A&R scout for Warp Music Publishing for over ten years and has signed many artists including Oneohtrix Point Never, Anna Meredith, James Holden and Hanni El Khatib.

ANNE BOOTY Head of Sync/ Music Supervisor Hummingbird Music/ Sixty-Four Music – London, England, UK www.sixtyfourmusic.com www.hummingbirdmusic.uk

Anne Booty is the Head of Sync for Hummingbird Music, an independent label, publisher and synchronization company. Anne joined Hummingbird from Audio Network, where she worked for three-and-a-half years on music synchronisation in UK television and film. As Head of Sync, Anne looks after existing artists and sourcing new talent for the catalogue as well as spearheading business development with a particular focus on film and TV.

AVERY SCHWARTZ Music Supervisor Seismic Productions - Hollywood, CA, USA www.seismicproductions.com

Avery Schwartz joined the music supervision team at Seismic Productions in 2017, where he helps place music in theatrical campaigns for Disney, Universal, Amazon Studios, Paramount, Lionsgate, and Warner Bros. Schwartz attended The University of Miami and earned degrees in Music Engineering and Creative American Music. It was there where he honed his skills as songwriter and composer, and wrote an original song for Relativity Media’s Earth To Echo in 2014. Recently, Schwartz helped found Seismic’s internal music production company, Revved Up, and works part time as an in-house composer. Schwartz’s compositions have recently been placed in campaigns for Disney and Lionsgate.

BRIAN NAGUIT Creative Director, Music CBS Television Studios - Los Angeles, CA, USA www.cbs.com

Brian is the Creative Director and in house music supervisor for CBS Television Studios. His current music supervision projects include Crazy Ex Girlfriend, NCIS New Orleans, FAM, Happy Together, and Salvation. In addition to overseeing the day to day music supervision of the aforementioned shows, Brian has played a key role in securing musical guest appearances on a number of CBS productions. Brian has a background in sound engineering and has worked on projects that included Mark Batson, Raheem Devaughn, Glen Ballard, Josh Groban, Fantasia, Nas, and the Backstreet Boys.

2019 CANADIAN SONG CONFERENCE BRENDAN MCCARNEY Manager/Owner Garment District Records & Double Denim MGMT - Toronto, ON www.doubledenimmgmt.com | www.grmntdstrct.com

Brendan McCarney started his professional career in the music industry in 2005 while working at Vapor Music in Toronto, ON. After spending a year in a studio, he decided to get out and on the road as a tour manager. This led to numerous tours across North America with bands such as Wildlife, Fast Romantics, Hollerado, and many others. After a near-death car accident in rural Quebec while on tour in 2014, Brendan quickly refocused his attention to management and founded Double Denim Management a few months later. The company has grown substantially over the last 5 years and now represents a roster of 10 artists/bands from across Canada, including Art d’Ecco, Walrus, Fast Romantics, WHOOP-Szo, and Devarrow. Brendan also founded Garment District Records in late 2017 to function as a small indie label with the sole mandate of giving amazing new artists the opportunity that other, more established labels won’t.

CHRIS BRAGG Founder/ Music Publishing Ghostwriter Music - Los Angeles, CA, USA www.ghostwritermusic.com

Nova Scotia born Los Angeles-based composer and entrepreneur Chris Bragg is the founder of Ghostwriter Music, a production and publishing company that creates custom music and sound design for film campaigns, brand advertising, video games and television promos. Notable Ghostwriter clients include Marvel, Disney, Sony, Paramount, 20th Century Fox, Warner Bros. A24, HBO, and Netflix. Chris is also the co-founder of Sonic Ritual Recordings, a newly established artist centric record label with a focus on generating lasting income for artists in the modern music industry working actors in film and television.

DAVID FISH Co-Founder/ Music Supervisor Redfive Creative - London, England, UK www.Red-fivecreative.com

David is a music supervisor and co-founder of Redfive Creative, a creative music agency from London, UK, specialising in film and various projects across TV, advertising and gaming. David’s film credits have featured Golden Globe and Bafta winning projects alongside 2019 Oscar nominations for The Wife. His work in advertising covers clients such as Lego, Greenpeace, PGA and Conservation International. 2019 see’s Redfive move into the original content space with the inception of Redfive Films, with multiple projects in conception for 2020.

DONDREA ERAUW Music Supervisor Instinct Entertainment – Los Angeles, CA, USA www.instinctentertainment.ca

Dondrea is a music supervisor at Instinct Entertainment founded by Michael Perlmutter. Originally from Toronto, but now residing in Los Angeles, Dondrea has had the miraculous opportunity of working on a number of television shows such as, Netflix’ ‘Spinning Out’, Beauty and the Beast (Showcase/CW), Degrassi (Netflix/Family Channel), Ten Days in The Valley (CTV/ABC), Private Eyes (iON/Global) and indie films, Kiss and Cry, Firecrackers and The New Romantic. In May of 2018, Dondrea won a Canadian Guild of Music Supervisors Award for Best Music Supervision in a Feature Film for her work in Kiss and Cry. She has also played a large and active role in producing the Canadian Music Café during the Toronto International Film Festival. (2014 – 2018) and is a member of the Television Academy of Arts and Sciences and the Guild of Music Supervisor. EMILY APPLETON HOLLEY Music Supervisor Air-Edel - London, England, UK www.air-edel.co.uk

Emily is a London-based music supervisor and composer agent at Air-Edel. She is currently working across film, advertising and video games, with recent credits including Julien Temple’s feature documentary ‘Ibiza: The Silent Movie’ and campaigns for Playstation, McDonald’s and Royal Botanic Gardens. She also represents Air-Edel’s talented roster of composers and songwriters for advertising and video games, and oversees Air-Edel’s live concert work arm and manages the Irish artist Sibeal. She previously worked as an assistant to Maggie Rodford, with whom she worked on several features including ‘Paddington 2’, Richard Eyre’s ‘The Children Act’, Kenneth Branagh’s ‘Murder On the Orient Express’ and Mick Jackson’s ‘Denial’. She also worked on Todd Haynes ‘Carol’ and Channel 4’s ‘Fresh Meat’ as an assistant to Matt Biffa.

ERIC KNAPP Music Publishing Partnerships YouTube – New York, NY www.youtube.com

Eric Knapp works in Music Publishing Partnerships and Relations for YouTube in North America. His primary focus is on engaging the publishing and songwriting communities, growing partnerships with publishers and those who control publishing rights, and improving the YouTube product for music partners overall. Eric is a former touring musician with prior work experience at Universal Music Group and The Orchard. Eric was later one of the original employees of music tech startup RightsFlow, which was acquired by YouTube in 2011. In his free time, Eric is the co-founder of non-profit dog rescue organization Animal Lighthouse Rescue, where he sits on the board and acts as an adoption counselor, helping find forever homes for dogs in need.

GARRETT MCELVER Music Supervisor SuperMusicVision - Los Angeles, CA, USA www.supermusicvision.com

Garrett McElver is part of the Los Angeles based music supervision team at SuperMusicVision. He is currently music supervisor on the television comedy ‘THE TICK’ for Amazon and the military drama series ‘SEAL Team’ for CBS, as well as a variety of independent feature and short films. Additionally, he is music coordinator on AMC’s ‘Better Call Saul’, Netflix’s ‘Grace and Frankie’, and Amazon’s ‘Sneaky Pete’. Throughout each of these projects, Garrett is frequently looking for a wide variety of music to license. He also teaches ‘Music Supervision’ and ‘Music Licensing’ courses at the Los Angeles College of Music. In his spare time, he plays guitar loud and fast, and will bond with you over any pop punk recommendations.

GREG TORRINGTON Content Manager/Music Programmer Stingray Music - Ottawa, ON www.stingray.com

Greg Torrington is a music programmer for the Stingray Group’s music streaming service, available via digital cable and on-line throughout North America. Greg curates a spectrum of 24/7 Roots programming channels covering Folk, Blues, Bluegrass, and Americana as well as all of Stingray’s English language Country music channels in the US and Canada. Currently Greg is setting up programming for Stingray’s Country Video channel in the US, launching this spring. He’s served on and sits on committees for the Canadian Country Music Association, Folk Music Canada, and Folk Alliance International (FAI) boards of directors.

2019 CANADIAN SONG CONFERENCE HEATHER GARDNER Head of Music Supervision + Licensing Vapor Music – Toronto, ON www.vapormusic.com

Heather lives and breathes music. With professional training in piano performance and arts management, her ears intimately understand the relationship between song and picture, and how to harmoniously capture that magic within any budget parameters. Heather balances her right brain creativity with extensive left brain attention to detail, allowing for a seamless licensing process from concept to contract to cue sheet. Her credits include work on television series, feature films, video games and advertising campaigns that have been seen worldwide.

JULIE BLAKE General Manager Erased Tapes Music – London, England, UK www.erasedtapes.com

Julie Blake is a hugely respected pioneer in the media industry. As former VP Licensing and co-founding partner at Third Side Music, Julie supported a diverse roster of independent artists, and led North American sync operations for labels including Ninja Tune, Warp, and Rough Trade. She now works as General Manager at Erased Tapes Music in London, where she represents some of the most exciting film and TV composers in the world.

KAYA PINO Music Supervisor Supergroup Sonic Branding Co. - Toronto, ON www.wearethesupergroup.com

Kaya Pino is the newest member of the Supergroup family. Kaya grew up amongst music, culture and the arts in downtown Toronto. She incorporates this diverse background in her work providing her with a unique perspective. Beginning her career in advertising Kaya worked on tier one Canadian brands learning different aspects of media, new technology and branding. Leaving advertising to pursue a more creative space Kaya found her dream job with Supergroup Sonic Branding Co. In her two years with the company Kaya has worked on independent films featured at various film festivals across North America and a multitude of advertising campaigns for brands across numerous categories.

KRISTEN AGEE Founder/CEO/Sync Agent 411 Music Group - Burbank, CA www.411musicgroup.com

Kristen Agee is a songwriter, composer and Founder of 411 Music Group. 411 provides synchronization licensing, custom score, publishing, administration and digital distribution for music rights holders. Agee secures global partnerships for 411 and oversees creative and strategic business development. After writing for various publishers, Agee started 411 Music Group in September 2012 and launched an indie song catalog in January 2014. In March 2017, Agee was called to run the music department at All3Media America where she was the Executive In Charge of Music from April 2017 to August 2018. Agee curates writing teams and composes music for television shows, trailers, advertisements and promos. LARRY HEATH Music Publishing Heath Media/Embassy Music Publishing - Melbourne, AUS www.heathmedia.com.au

Larry Heath is the Director of Heath Media, an Australian publishing and events company who run the National Live Music Awards in Australia, curate a series of live music events and founded the AU review in 2008. Having recently celebrated their 10th Birthday, the website is one of Australia’s most popular and longest running music & lifestyle publications. In addition, Larry is the A&R Manager for Australia & New Zealand of Music Sales / Embassy Music Publishing, signing and working with an international roster of songwriters.

LILAH OBREGON-WILSON Music Supervisor Disco Cha Cha - Los Angeles, CA, USA www.discochacha.com

Lilah Obregon-Wilson began her music career in 2003, opening the The Lucky Cat venue, in Williamsburg, Brooklyn featuring artists such as: Sharon Jones, Reggie Watts and TVOR, as well as a top underground DJ’s. She brought her music relationships and legal expertise (JD, Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law) into advertising as a music supervisor, ultimately ascending to head of the Music department at J. Walter Thompson. She moved on to freelance, developing a roster of clients including: Coach, Michael Kors, Vogue and Sephora. In 2011, Lilah kicked off her film career with “We Are Young” and Sundance’s Audience Award winner, “Sleepwalk with Me”. She has since worked on numerous films iincluding: Berlinale’s 2nd place Audience Award winning music doc, “Chavela” (‘17) and more recent, Annie nominated VR film, “BattleScar” (‘18), which premiered at Sundance’s new VR theatre, The Ray. In addition, she is a producer on the “Bros” web series.

MICHAEL PERLMUTTER Owner/ Music Supervisor instinct entertainment – Toronto, ON www.instinctentertainment.net

Michael is the owner of instinct entertainment, an independent entertainment company specializing in music supervision for all filmed media. Some of their most recent projects include: TV Series: Altered Carbon, Spinning Out, Diggstown, The Handmaid’s Tale, Condor, Ten Days In The Valley, Mary Kills People, Private Eyes, Good Witch, Houdini & Doyle, Degrassi, Vikings, Penny Dreadful, Haven; Feature films: Little Italy, The Cuban, The Weekend, The New Romantic, Grizzlies, Firecrackers, Love Jacked, Kiss & Cry, HEVN, Arbitrage, and Across The River; Documentaries about Bob Guccione, Garth Drabinsky and Harvey Weinstein and curation of highlight reels for CTV Olympic broadcasts for Vancouver and London. instinct also works with The National Music Centre, SOCAN, The Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame and is the curator and producer of The Canadian Music Cafe during TIFF.

MICHELLE STODDART Owner/ Sync Agent Stoddart Music - London, England, UK www.stoddardmusic.com

As a teenager, Michelle got her dream job working in a record shop. It was clear to her that she must pursue a career in music and has not looked back. With 25 years experience in the music industry and a focus on synchronisation, MIchelle founded Stoddart Music in January 2018 and represent artists, songwriters, labels & publishers for creative synch placement in Adverts, Film, TV, Trailers and Games. Stoddart Music can provide music for any project, all genres and decades from 1920s to present: iconic global hits through to trendy new bands and everything in between.

2019 CANADIAN SONG CONFERENCE NATHAN STEIN A&R Manager Arts & Crafts – Toronto, ON www.arts-crafts.ca

Nathan brings respected expertise in scouting, signing and developing acts; having previously worked in artist management and A&R roles with Bedlam Music Management / Dine Alone Records and the Drake Hotel as Head Music Programmer. He has had a hand in signing and managing acts such as The Sheepdogs, Arkells, Monster Truck, as well as record deal signings like The Civil Wars.

RICK CLARK Music Supervisor Rick Clark Productions - Columbia, TN, USA www.rickclarkproductions.com

Rick Clark’s Music Supervision credits include Oprah Winfrey’s Greenleaf, AMC’s Hell On Wheels and Hap And Leonard for which he was nominated for Best Music Supervision in a Television Drama at this year’s Guild of Music Supervisor Awards. Clark’s music supervision work also includes, Billy Bob Thornton’s Jayne Mansfield’s Car, Jason Reitman’s Up In The Air and Big Star: Nothing Can Hurt Me. Clark also produced the award-winning Oxford American Magazine Southern Music issues and CD anthologies. His music production credits include Los Super Seven and Death Cab For Cutie.

RILEY MACKINNON Performance Data Administrator Re:Sound Music Licensing - Toronto, ON www.resound.ca

Riley is a graduate of the Ryerson University RTA School of Media Master of Arts program, where she published a major research paper and project hybrid concerning gender stereotyping against female producers in electronic music. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music from Acadia University. Riley’s area of interests are: musicology, music production, music licensing, and achieving gender parity within the music industry. She is currently working at Re:Sound Music Licensing Company as a Performance Data Administrator, responsible for receiving and processing radio and music streaming logs from multiple service providers.

SAMANTHA SCHILLING Senior Director of Creative and Business Development Songtradr - Santa Monica, CA, USA www.songtradr.com

Samantha Schilling Robinson earned one of her degrees in International Business and Commerce from UCLA School of Business. She exercises her international expertise as the Director of Creative and Business development at Songtradr, Inc, a full rights management company with a strong international reach. Samantha has years of strong industry experience - specifically in the global Ad/Film/TV ecosystem with a special focus on creative pitching, clearance, negotiation and execution. SERGE SAMSON Music Publishing Sonic Entertainment Group, Halifax, NS www.sonicentertainmentgroup.com

Serge Samson is the General Manager of Sonic Publishing, a newly launched division of the Sonic Entertainment Group, based in Halifax, NS. Serge is responsible for the overall administration of the business, including A&R, licensing, and royalty administration. Prior to joining the team at SEG, Serge spent 8 years as a staff member of Music Nova Scotia; initially as Event and Member Training Manager (2010-2016) before moving to Investment Program Manager/FACTOR Regional Coordinator (2016-2018). He has also worked as a part-time instructor at the Nova Scotia Community College (2013-2017), where he taught copyright and music publishing. Sonic Publishing provides boutique rights administration services to Sonic Entertainment Group artists and select songwriters. The company administers a substantive catalogue of works by Adam Baldwin, Alan Doyle, Dave Sampson, Matt Andersen, and Matt Mays.”

STUART ONGLEY Music Publishing, Owner SGO Music – Salisbury, England, UK www.sgomusic.com

Stuart Ongley set up SGO Music Publishing Ltd. In 1991 following an apprenticeship in the early 80’s at Sir Cliff Richard’s, Patch Music, where we went on to become Managing Director. The next phase of his musical education was a successful 3 year run as MD of Peermusic (UK) Ltd. finishing up on a high note with Rozalla’s worldwide hit, the Rave anthem “Everybody’s Free” and Cliff Richard’s #1 UK Single “Saviour’s Day” .

SUZETTE BISHOP Music Publishing Partnerships YouTube - New York, NY www.youtube.com

Suzette Bishop is a Music Publishing Partner Manager at YouTube based in New York. Her main focus is currently working with US Performing Rights Organizations and Canadian Collection Societies. Her role also encompasses publisher and songwriter engagement, to maximize their impact on the platform. Prior to YouTube, Suzette worked for EMI Music Publishing and Sony/ATV Music Publishing in Royalties Management. Outside of work, Suzette is a bassoonist and volunteers with the Children’s Orchestra Society.

SCOTT VELASQUEZ Music Supervisor Music Supervisor Inc. - Los Angeles, CA, USA www.musicsupervisor.com

Scott Velasquez has an extensive background in music, starting in A&R at 18 years old, via Universal-Motown. He was a member of the team that helped produce Grammy award winning albums “Tha Carter III” and “Tha Carter IV” (Lil’ Wayne), and Chamillionaire’s “Ridin’”. He signed and co-wrote SoMo’s “Ride”. Scott owns his own Artist Development/ Management company, Rukus Management, dedicated to developing indie and breaking artists.

2019 CANADIAN SONG CONFERENCE TIM HARDY Co-Owner Sound of Pop / Aspenway Music - Halifax, NS www.soundofpop.ca

Tim Hardy is the co-owner of Sound of Pop, an ECMA award-winning music publishing & master/sync representation company, operates an independent rights management / music consulting company based in Halifax, Nova Scotia (Aspenway Music) and previously worked with SOCAN for over 22 years in Toronto and Halifax. Sound of Pop Publishing currently represents 3000+ songs in a one-stop capacity for sync representation and/or publishing. The catalogue includes East Coast artists Chris Kirby, Tomato/Tomato, FM Berlin, Quote the Raven, Brittany McQuinn, Keith Mullins, Chris Ryan, Fairgale, Brianna Gosse, Sherry Ryan, Andrew Waite and more. Other Canadian acts represented include Coco Love Alcorn, Candice Sand, The LYNNes, Andi, Runaway Angel and Jesse Peters. SOP also represents international acts Ume & Hydrogen Child (United States), Bettie Serveert (Netherlands), Voltaire Twins (Australia) and is the Canadian sub-publisher for the US-based company Figure and Groove.

VICTORIA BEARD Music Supervisor Rock Steady Music - Toronto, ON www.wearerocksteady.com

Victoria is an Australian born, Toronto based Music Supervisor at Rock Steady Music, an Entertainment One Company founded by Chris Taylor and Sean Mulligan. Victoria has worked on various television shows including Slasher (Netflix), Let’s Get Physical (Pop TV), Back In Time For Dinner (CBC) and Ice seasons 1 & 2 (DirecTV/ Audience Network) as well as indie films, Puppy Love, Brittany Runs A Marathon, Drunk Parents, Molly’s Game and Haunt. She also works to find sync placement opportunities for artists on the eOne, Last Gang and Rock Steady music catalogues.

VINCE DEGIORGIO Music Publishing/Owner Cymba Music Publishing – Toronto, ON, Canada www.cymbamusic.com

Vincent Degiorgio is the President and CEO of Cymba Music Publishing, which was nominated for SOCAN’s 2017 Publisher of the Year Award. He also serves as the Chair of the Board of Directors of the Canadian Music Publisher’s Association. Vince is a former A&R VP, having worked in New York for RCA Records with N*Sync being his most notable signing. Vince is also a multi million selling songwriter, and has worked with Dutch superstar Caro Emerald for a decade selling in excess of two million albums. Vince also serves on the board of the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame.

ZOË HART Sync & Composer Manager Faber Music - London, UK www.fabermusic.com

Zoë has recently joined Faber Music, representing Faber’s roster of award-winning film and television composers, Faber’s newly launched alternative pop and non-classical publishing division Faber Alt, and assisting on film and television music supervision projects. Before joining Faber, Zoë spent the last five years at A&G Sync, an international sync agency based in London, representing independent artists, labels and publishers. During her time there, she helped secure placements within global campaigns such as Google, Adidas, Uber, Gatorade, Samsung, Porsche, Toyota as well as multiple film, TV, trailer and gaming placements. CANADIAN SONGWRITER CHALLENGE PARTICIPANTS

Collaborating with: Madison Olds Recording Studio: The Studio At The Guild

Brittany McQuinn is a singer/songwriter creating electronic music, bringing her pop sensibility to a wide range of electronic genres. She uses music for mental health advocacy and has partnered on many occasions to do this work alongside the Canadian Mental Health Association. In 2016 she won a Toronto Independent Music Award, and opened for k.d.lang & released an EP, Bold in 2017. 2018 brought recognition of this release when she received two Music New Brunswick Awards: Solo Recording of The Year and Pop BRITTANY Artist of The Year. She is part of a duo named Bleum. A believer in collaboration, she performs and writes MCQUINN with DJ/producers, at times under the alias lytbryt. Many of these tracks have been released on labels, New Brunswick including Armada Music. www.brittanymcquinn.com

Collaborating with: Mike Harmel Recording Studio: Crabbe Road Productions

Hailing from Canada’s East Coast, Newfoundland’s Chris Ryan has been entertaining crowds for over a decade. With his gritty voice, stellar guitar playing and high energy stage presence, Chris has become a mainstay in the Atlantic Canadian entertainment scene. Chris has had the opportunity to perform at the prestigious Halifax Urban Folk Festival and Newfoundland & Labrador Folk Festival, as well as share the stage with country music legends Toby Keith and Deana Carter, Canadian royalty Blue Rodeo, Canadian CHRIS country artist Dallas Smith, Great Big Sea’s Alan Doyle and Newfoundland folk favorites Fortunate Ones. RYAN Newfoundland www.chrisryanmusic.ca

Collaborating with: Sierra Noble Recording Studio: The Sound Mill

Dave Sampson writes heart-on-your-sleeve folk/pop songs, delivered with a captivating and authentic voice that could blow down a brick house. His knack for crafting simple ear-worms and his high-energy shows have been winning him fans across Canada. Collaborating and sharing the stage with some of Canada’s top exports such as Classified, Alan Doyle and Donovan Woods, as well as being chosen as one of Canada’s Top 5 emerging artists by Canada’s Walk of Fame emerging program in 2016, Dave is sure to DAVE make waves with his anticipated 2019 Nashville recorded release, produced by Grammy award winning SAMPSON songwriter Gordie Sampson. Nova Scotia www.davesampson.ca

2019 CANADIAN SONG CONFERENCE Collaborating with: Teresa Doyle Recording Studio: The Hill Sound Studio (Studio A)

Greyson Gritt was born on the Canadian Shield, raised on a dirt road, and lives as a sub-arctic folk- blues musician in Yellowknife, NWT. With a mouthful of soul and a truckload of blues, this queer Anishinaabe-Métis songster was nominated for Best Blues Album at the Indigenous Music Awards in 2017 and is a member of the JUNO award-winning group Quantum Tangle. GREYSON GRITT Northern Ontario www.greygritt.com

Collaborating with: Nuela Charles Recording Studio: The Hill Sound Studio (Studio B)

Growing up in Stratford, PEI, music was always a driving force for Logan. After picking up the guitar at the age of 10, he quickly became known throughout the local blues scene as a force to be reckoned with. At age 12, Logan formed the blues group Ripped Paper with some friends, and the band played venues all over Prince Edward Island such as The Guild, The Confederation Centre of the Arts, and Cloggeroo Folk Festival. Since then, Logan has been a part of other groups such as LOGAN The Elusive Kings, and Generator. Logan has now decided to go solo. Drawing from his past in blues bands, and experimental rock bands, he is taking these sounds and using them in developing his RICHARD own sound. Prince Edward Island www.loganrichard1.bandcamp.com

Collaborating with: Brittany McQuinn Recording Studio: The Studio At The Guild

Madison Olds is a Canadian-based acoustic pop singer-songwriter who writes and performs in the styles of Julia Michaels and Ed Sheeran. In 2016, she was featured with her band in a national competition which led to their song being featured on CMT’s Chevy Top 20. Her single “Moments In The Mountains”, written for Kamloops’ 2018 BC Winter Games, caught the interest of tourism and television and has almost 300K streams on Spotify. Her latest single, “Thank You”, launched to MADISON national Canadian radio in Fall 2018. OLDS British Columbia www.madisonolds.com

Collaborating with: Chris Ryan Recording Studio: Crabbe Road Productions

Mike Harmel is the lead singer of Regina’s, Government Town, who describe themselves as Celtic- tinged, country-flavoured, alt rock, folk, pop and Canadiana. They’re OK with that. With deeply personal stories, his songs ring with hope and love and truth. There’s a certain welcome gravitas in Government Town, that comes with a songwriter who’s a little older, a little wiser, turning kind attention to those shared experiences that shape us all – losing a loved one, finding a passion, MIKE trying to live a full life. The imagery of Mike’s songs remain after the last chord of the gorgeous HARMEL arrangements has faded. Saskatchewan www.governmenttown.com Collaborating with: Logan Richard Recording Studio: The Hill Sound Studio (Studio B)

Nuela Charles is an alternative soul singer/songwriter based in Edmonton, Canada, known for her soulful vocals and captivating stage presence. Noted as “one to watch” by the legendary SoulTrain.com, Nuela has become an indie synch darling, landing 11 TV placements off of her debut album “Aware” alone! NUELA CHARLES Alberta www.nuelacharles.com

Collaborating with: Tessa Gooden Recording Studio: The Nest

Prince Edward Island singer-songwriter Rachel Beck is already making her mark on the national scene with a hit debut release. Beck’s self-titled, multi award-winning album came out on March 2, 2018. On March 8, its first single, Reckless Heart, hit #1 on the CBC Music Top 20 after having the most online votes for 6 weeks straight. Beck’s hook-driven, emotive piano pop melodies captivate. And whether you see her live, hear her on the radio, or press play on one of her songs, the experience is just as impactful: RACHEL you are not only brought under her vocal spell, but are an instant fan. BECK Prince Edward Island www.rachelbeckmusic.com

Collaborating with: Dave Sampson Recording Studio: The Sound Mill

Sierra Noble has been a well known part of the Canadian music scene since a very young age, beginning her touring career when she was only 14 years old as a solo Old-Time fiddle player. Her evolution as an artist brought her to trying her hand at singing and songwriting debuted by a song called “Possibility” which went on to be featured on television shows such as “One Tree Hill” and “Switched at Birth.” She credits that song to be what opened the door to her opening for international legends Bon Jovi, and SIERRA Paul McCartney. NOBLE Manitoba www.sierranoble.ca

Collaborating with: Greyson Gritt Recording Studio: The Hill Sound Studio (Studio A)

Teresa Doyle is a vocal explorer with a lifelong passion for pushing the boundaries of her voice. She’s endlessly experimenting with new vocal colours, extended vocal techniques, and vocal textures from other cultures. Her exploration has taken her around the world singing with Kenyan farm women, a Japanese lute player, Tibetan overtone singers, Soca musicians from Tobago, improvisers in New York, South Indian yogis, traditional Gaelic singers from Ireland, and folk musicians from the Yukon Territory TERESA to the Blue Ridge Mountains. Her repertoire reflects her journey but is always firmly rooted in the Celtic DOYLE music and stories of her native Prince Edward Island. Prince Edward Island www.teresadoyle.com

2019 CANADIAN SONG CONFERENCE Collaborating with: Rachel Beck Recording Studio: The Nest

Symphony cellist, actor and powerful RnB singer and producer, Tessa definitely knows how to multitask. She has released music through Universal Music Group as well as independently, and has toured internationally. She is the also the current Digital Media and Outreach co-ordinator at SOCAN Foundation and is leading their new TD Artist Incubator Program. TESSA released a new album entitled “Fool Love” in the fall 2018. TESSA GOODEN Ontario www.tessa-music.com

PARTICIPATING STUDIOS

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2019 CANADIAN SONG CONFERENCE MUSIC PEI LISTENING SESSION PARTICIPANTS ALICIA TONER www.aliciatoner.ca A child of the East Coast, Alicia Toner writes songs that tell the truth. Her americana blend of rolk, pop and country-rock offers a unique melody driven sound built around her eloquently emotive voice.

ASHLEY CONDON www.ashleycondon.com Ashley Condon is the grandchild of Bill Leblanc, a Canadian country pioneer who once spent the night in jail with Hank Snow. Like pecan pie – sweet and nutty – Ashley has won audiences over with her larger-than-life stage presence and down-to-earth charm. Growing up on everything from old-time country to folk, blues and soul, her music resonates.

ATLANTIC STRING MACHINE www.atlanticstringmachine.com The Atlantic String Machine is made up of five musicians with considerable professional experience in a number of musical genres, having performed worldwide with internationally recognized symphony and chamber orchestras, ensembles, bands and individual artists. They have joined together to present a wide range of music from classical to jazz, pop, world music and their own compositions. DOC LANDRY www.doclandrymusic.com Tony “Doc” Landry is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who first discovered his voice and a passion for songwriting in his late-thirties. As a songwriter, Landry meanders through musical styles like a river without a passport. He borrows from any musical style or era – weaving together elements of pop, folk, dance, country and soft rock into a seamless sound that is mature and personal

LAWRENCE MAXWELL www.lawrencemaxwell.com With classic country influences of Merle Haggard and George Jones, Maxwell cherishes and revives the “old soul” of country music. That being said his songs cover a lyrical landscape of heartfelt storytelling and whimsical philosophy. In short, Lawrence Maxwell will tell it to you like it’s folk and sing it to you like it’s country

LITTLE CITIES www.littlecitiesband.bandcamp.com Little Cities are 5 energetic goofballs who collectively write music that charges the flux capacitor and takes you back to the 2000’s. With the gun still smoking from releasing their debut EP, they’ve set their sights on bringing their shiny, steadfast, soaked-in-synth pop-punk collective nationwide. LONELY KID www.lonelykid.bandcamp.com Electronic musician/producer Mark Skinner may be known by his musical moniker “Lonely Kid,” but lately he’s been making a lot of friends. He was recently picked up by an American label, and was nominated for two 2017 Music PEI and one ECMA award.

MEAGHAN BLANCHARD www.meaghanblanchard.com Meaghan Blanchard is a two time ECMA award winning songwriter, a gifted guitarist, with her own blend of claw hammer/finger picking style, and she pairs that with a crystal pure voice and a unique ability to write and tell stories through charming character driven songs.

NIKKIE GALLANT www.nikkie.ca To date, Nikkie Gallant has released two full-length albums and has been nominated for several Music PEI Awards, including Songwriter of the Year. Nikkie’s music is about communion and shared experiences. She likes to make people feel things and crafts her songs with a focus on touching people deeply.

SCOTT MACKAY www.scottmackay.ca “When snow falls in hell you’ll come around you’ll put the bottle down.” With one line you are introduced to the simple, elegant music of singer & songwriter, Scott MacKay. Although Scott has the ability to write captivating music in all genres, it’s MacKay’s country-ish songs that standout; riddled with one-liners that sparkle like rhinestones on a Nudie suit.

SORREY www.sorrey.bandcamp.com Sorrey’s music delivers an unapologetic reminder of how the heart pulses strongly during our fading romances. Vocalist/Rhythm Guitarist, Emilee Sorrey’s direct-to-the-heart lyricism never loses its conviction. The band layers analog synthesizers, nylon-string guitars and vintage drum machines, all borrowed from sentimental 80s records, to cultivate a sound that is uniquely stylish and contemporary. THE EAST POINTERS www.eastpointers.ca There’s a reason, beyond their dazzling musicianship and wildly entertaining live shows, that The East Pointers have connected with audiences right across the globe, making new, original roots music the hippest, most vibrant thing going. You’ll soon experience that for yourself.

2019 CANADIAN SONG CONFERENCE EVENT STAFF

Cynthia MacLeod Joee Adams (Team Lead) (Delegate Coordinator) MUSIC PEI STAFF

Rob Oakie Steve Love Maggie Clarkin (Executive Director) (Office and Program Manager) (Bookkeeper)

MUSIC PEI BOARD OF DIRECTORS (2018–2019)

EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS Emilee Sorrey (President) Al Douglas Catherine MacLellan (Vice President) Brett Sanderson Jennifer Campbell (Past President) Liam Corcoran Jessica Smith (Treasurer) Max Knechtel Tanya Gallant (Secretary & Francophone Rep) Nathan Hood DAILY SCHEDULE WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY May 1st May 2nd May 3rd

Canadian Song Conference Listening Session: One-On-One Meetings Delegates Lunch Music PEI Members Pre-registration required 12:30-1:30 PM 9:00-11:30 AM 1:30-2:30 PM Rodd Charlottetown - Provinces Room The Guild Delta: Johnson Room

Listening Session: Meaghan Blanchard - 1:30 PM Music PEI at Radio ECMA Canadian Song Challenge EBP: Delta Harbourview Room 3:00-5:30 PM Participants Water’s Edge Lounge in the Delta lobby 1:30-4:00 PM Export Buyers Welcome Live performances and interviews Rodd Charlottetown - Provinces Room Mixer presented by Music PEI with Music PEI artists 4:30-5:30 PM Canadian Song Delta: Henry/Johnson Rooms Conference Reception Lennie Gallant - 4:00 PM 4:30-6:00 PM EBP: Delta Harbourview Room East Coast Music Awards Show HopYard Featuring PEI artists: Lennie Gallant Gordie MacKeeman - 4:30 PM Canadian Songsmith Sessions Vishtèn EBP: Delta Harbourview Room 7:00-9:30 PM Rachel Beck The Guild Catherine MacLellan Grahame Rhodes Quintet - 5:15 PM 8:00-10:30 PM Fishbones Oyster Bar & Grill Delta: Confederation Ballroom Tara MacLean - 8:30 PM Paper Lions - 12:00 AM Trinity United Church Charlottetown Beer Garden Logan Richard - 8:50 PM Sorrey - 12:45 AM John Brown Grille Charlottetown Beer Garden Rachel Beck - 9:30 PM The Burning Hell - 1:30 AM John Brown Grille Charlottetown Beer Garden Catherine MacLellan - 10:00 PM Trinity United Church

Meaghan Blanchard - 10:00 PM Delta: Confederation Ballroom

Lennie Gallant - 10:45 PM Trinity United Church

Lonely Kid - 10:50 PM PEI Brewing Company

Death Valley Driver - 12:50 AM Fishbones Oyster Bar & Grill

2019 CANADIAN SONG CONFERENCE SATURDAY SUNDAY May 4th May 5th

One-On-One Meetings Tara MacLean - 2:30 PM Pre-registration required Delta: Confederation Ballroom 9:30-10:30 AM Delta: Johnson Room Tim Chaisson - 4:00 PM Delta: Confederation Ballroom The Song and the Sorrow Screening with Q&A 3:00-4:00 PM The Guild

Vishtèn - 3:30 PM EBP: Delta Harbourview Room

Logan Richard - 4:45 PM John Brown Grille

The Burning Hell - 5:20 PM EBP: Delta Confederation Ballroom

Lawrence Maxwell - 8:40 PM Delta: Harbourview Room

Gordie MacKeeman & His Rhythm Boys - 9:05PM Trinity United Church

Dennis Ellsworth - 9:45 PM Charlottetown Beer Garden

Vishtèn - 9:50 PM Trinity United Church

Amanda Jackson Band - 10:30 PM John Brown Grille

Rachel Beck - 11:00 PM St. Paul’s Church

The East Pointers - 12:45 AM Delta: Confederation Ballroom

Calm Baretta - 1:10 AM Delta: Harbourview Room