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CONFERENCE PROGRAM 2017

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2016/17 President Katharine Partridge................... katharine.a.partridge@gmail.com

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Vice President Preetam Sengupta........................ preetam.sengupta@gmail.com

DIRECTORS

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Treasurer Jan Cody.............................................. janicecody@rogers.com

Darin Addison........................................... darin@homecounty.ca

Secretary Amie Therrien................................ amie@balsampiermusic.com

James Keelaghan.............................................. jkinfo@mac.com

Christa Couture.................................. christacouture@gmail.com Jani Lauzon.................................................jani@janilauzon.com

Member-at-Large Dave Cool..............................................dcool@bandzoogle.com

Max Merrifield....................................................director@nlfb.ca Liz Scott................................................. lizscott555@gmail.com

STAFF

Alex Sinclair...............................................pmsinc@interlog.com

Membership Services Coordinator and Export Development Coordinator Carolyn Sutherland...............................edp@folkmusicontario.ca

PAST PRESIDENTS

Executive Director Alka Sharma................................ asharma@folkmusicontario.ca

Rachel Barreca Alex Sinclair Scott Merrifield Paul Mills Aengus Finnan

Office Management being filled in by Lianne Ricard and Irenee Wright Volunteer Coordinator Shelley Ann Morris......................... register@folkmusicontario.ca

Doug McArthur Warren Robinson Carolyn Bigley Bill Marshall Magoo Jim McMillan

Youth Program Coordinator Treasa Levasseur..............................youth@folkmusicontario.ca

Sam Baijal

Art Beat Coordinator Jennifer Holub.......................... community@folkmusicontario.ca

PAST EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS Peter MacDonald Erin Benjamin

Conference Coordinators Copperworks Consulting Inc. Dennis Landry................................... dennis@copperworksinc.ca Tara Levesque....................................... tara@copperworksinc.ca Mike Large...........................................mike@copperworksinc.ca

PAST ESTELLE KLEIN AWARD RECIPIENTS

Bookkeeper................................................................. Lynne Rae

Anne Lederman Sadie Buck Harvey Glatt Mike Stevens Arthur McGregor Paul Mills Grit Laskin Sharon, Lois & Bram

Office Manager (on leave) Jennifer Ellis.......................................jellis@folkmusicontario.ca Phone: 1-866-292-6233 or 613-560-5997 Fax: 613-560-2001 www.folkmusicontario.ca Mailing address: 508-B Gladstone Avenue, Ottawa, ON K1R 5P1

Stan Rogers Richard Flohil Ken Whiteley Sylvia Tyson The Friends of Fiddlerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Green Ian Tamblyn Jackie Washington

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table of contents Executive Director’s Message..........................................................................................................................7 The President’s Message..............................................................................................................................10 Music is Powerful Medicine: Keynote Speaker Jesse Wente...........................................................................12 Estelle Klein Award Recipient Magoo ............................................................................................................14 2016/17 Board of Directors...........................................................................................................................18 The FMO Taylor Mitchell Bursary....................................................................................................................19 Panelist Photos and Bios...............................................................................................................................21 2017 Silent Auction Items – Partial List.........................................................................................................25 Colleen Peterson Award................................................................................................................................28 Stingray Rising Star Award ...........................................................................................................................29 Recording Artist of the Year ..........................................................................................................................29 Official Showcase and Songs From the Heart Jury and Stingray Rising Star Jury............................................33 Songs from the Heart Winners......................................................................................................................33 Volunteers.....................................................................................................................................................36 Export Development Program........................................................................................................................37 Export Development Delegates......................................................................................................................39 Official Showcase Jury..................................................................................................................................42 FMO Official and Alternate Showcase Artists.................................................................................................43 New Members..............................................................................................................................................48 Youth Program Participants and Mentors.......................................................................................................48 Hilton Toronto Airport Hotel Floor Plans.........................................................................................................49 Conference Schedule Grids...........................................................................................................................51 Conference Schedule of Events (text)............................................................................................................59 Annual Report Section..................................................................................................................................72 About FMO....................................................................................................................................................73 Year in Review...............................................................................................................................................74 President’s Annual Report.............................................................................................................................75 Executive Director’s Annual Report................................................................................................................76 Audited Financial Statements.........................................................................................................................78 Draft 2016 Minutes.......................................................................................................................................83

Bronson Centre - Tickets are $35 + convenience fee per night for the Awards Concerts or $60 for a wristband (access to both concerts). Daytime activities include workshops, sessions and a songwriter's circle. Centre Bronson - Le coĂťt des billets est de 35 $ + les frais de service pour chaque concert-gala ou 60 $ pour un bracelet donnant accĂ¨s aux deux concerts. Les activitĂŠs de jour incluent des ateliers, des sessions musicales et un cercle de chansons.

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Executive director’s MESSAGE by Alka Sharma

I would like to begin by acknowledging that the land on which we gather is the traditional territory of the Haudenosaunee, and most recently, the territory of the Mississaugas of the New Credit First Nation. As I write this note, the United States and Canada are being bombarded with rightwing / white supremacist rhetoric. This is very disheartening and yet, not surprising. Unfortunately, racism manifests itself in many ways. This is one extreme method in how it has made itself known and it’s an ugly truth that exists in our society. This is where folk music and the community can come together to promote love over hate and it’s up to all of us to challenge not only the extreme, but to challenge each other in some of the ways in which we think. Music is therapeutic and a way for our collective voices to be heard. I challenge everyone at the conference and beyond to have dialogues with one another to be ‘armed with information’

as we educate each other and challenge the extremes that exist outside of this conference. Now, on to the Folk Music Ontario (FMO) 2017 Conference! I am excited to welcome you to the Hilton Toronto Airport Hotel & Suites. It is with great pleasure that I let you know that we are presenting a second Indigenous showcase featuring Cody Coyote, Leela Gilday, Tara Williamson and Twin Flames. All the artists will also be involved with the Export Development Program. It is an amazing opportunity for many of the artists to meet festival artistic directors, presenters and buyers. FMO will also be presenting a panel, moderated by ShoShona Kish, entitled, Resurgence and Resistance. Of course, don’t forget to check out the Keynote Address that will be presented by Jesse Wente. We are excited and honoured to have Jesse present the Address this year where he will be talking about inclusion for success and Indigenous people in pop culture. Diversity and inclusion are a part of FMO’s Strategic Plan and you will notice various themes around this through-out the conference. FMO will be back in the same hotel in 2018. Next year’s dates for the conference will be taking place from September 27 to 30. The earlier dates should accommodate both English Folk Expo and

WOMEX, which many of you attend and which take place in October, and typically coincided with the FMO Conference. Every year the Board of Directors seems to exceed my expectations as they continue to work tirelessly on all the committees and working groups for the organization. They are a very dedicated group of volunteers that should be congratulated for all the hard work that they do for Folk Music Ontario. Please thank the Board Members that you see during the conference. The Conference Working Group – James Keelaghan, Rachel Barreca, the FMO staff and Copperworks Consulting Inc. – have been diligent in putting together this year’s conference with great panels/workshops and a funfilled four days. Copperworks Consulting, made up of Dennis Landry, Tara Levesque and Mike Large have been great to work with, but also know FMO inside/out in moving the organization forward. As most of you know, Jennifer Ellis, FMO’s Office Manager, has been on leave for three months as she recovers from her surgery of hip replacement. She will be back in the FMO office on Monday, November 6, but you will see her around here at the conference enjoying the music. In Jennifer’s place we hired, Lianne Ricard, who picked

up where Jennifer left off and did an amazing job in making sure that we were organized and on the right path while Jennifer was away. As well, I would like to thank the Canadian Folk Music Awards for allowing FMO to use their JCP person, Irenee Wright to also help fill in for Jennifer. Shelley Anne Morris has been the Volunteer Coordinator and she comes through the Ontario governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Job Creation Partnership (JCP) program. I will take this opportunity to thank all our hardworking volunteers! Shelley Anne has been a tremendous asset in organizing the volunteers and will be extremely helpful in guiding them over the days of the conference. This year, we hired on a part-time basis the position of

Membership Services Coordinator where Carolyn Sutherland has taken on these duties along with being the Export Development Program Coordinator. She has done an amazing job on both fronts. Jill Zmud this year will be having twins at the end of this month (October) and FMO has been lucky enough to have hired Jennifer Holub to coordinate Art Beat. This year, FMO changed the name of the Youth Program to the

Artist Development Program. This change is to reflect the maturity of many of the youth that come through the Program and how they have progressed in their musical careers by being a part of the Program. Treasa Levasseur has been doing an outstanding job of developing the Program and has made strides in moving it forward. Thank you, members and delegates. Please enjoy the conference and the music!

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The president’s message

Welcome to Folk Music Ontario’s 31st annual conference! As singers and songwriters, players and promoters, presenters, managers and agents — professionals and volunteers alike — we are here to celebrate our work, create more of it, form new friendships and rekindle old, and get gigs. Since we last gathered, the world has become increasingly unruly. Now more than ever, folk music is vital. Together this weekend, among the many meetings, stairwell conversations, songs offered and received, and beers, I urge you to raise your voices to share your stories of our messy world; a world that is not black and white as some would have us believe, but one coloured with anger and sorrow, and equally with love, hope and occasionally outright joy. FMO’s vision is a thriving, inclusive folk music community with local and international impact, and so we are here as well to expand our community, to welcome diversity and build inclusivity. This is the overarching

aim of FMO’s strategic plan. In FMO’s Year in Review (in the Annual Report), we highlight some of the ways we are doing this, including presenting Jesse Wente, our keynote speaker on Friday afternoon. The Year in Review also highlights progress towards FMO’s other strategic priorities: to expand member value, be the advocate, maximize collaboration, and increase and diversify revenue. Among the important work undertaken in the past year, I’d like to acknowledge three initiatives: • The Awards Committee under Jani Lauzon’s leadership has revamped and added to FMO’s Awards program including a new award for Recording of the Year sponsored by ACTRA RACS. You’ll see the results of this significant work at the FMO Awards Showcase that opens the Conference on Thursday evening and the Awards Brunch on Sunday morning • The Finance and Revenue Generation committees under the leadership of Jan Cody and Dave Cool with considerable staff support expanded revenue generation and member services to include spring “ice-breaker” concerts and silent auction • The Personnel, Policy and Governance Committee under Alex Sinclair’s direction introduced FMO’s Respectful Workplace Policy to support our Equality Statement These and the other achievements outlined represent the efforts of FMO’s 10

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smart, experienced, congenial and pretty darn funny Board of Directors. It has been an honour to work with this engaged and passionate group. Please visit the Voting Booth before it closes at 3 p.m. on Saturday in order to ensure a strong FMO Board continues! The achievements are also possible because of our equally smart, experienced, congenial and funny staff: Alka Sharma, executive director, Jennifer Ellis, office manager, and Carolyn Sutherland, member services, as well as Lianne Ricard, Irenee Wright and Lynn Rae, who provide office support. Our Board committees have also profited from the input of FMO members: Mike Ford, Derek Andrews and Nicole Colbeck. Keeping us afloat at the Conference, please join me in thanking Shelley Anne Morris, volunteer coordinator, Jennifer Holub who leads Art Beat, Treasa Levasseur heading up the Artist Development Program, Carolyn Sutherland harnessing the Export Development cohort, and Copperworks staff for logistical support. Finally I’d like to applaud our funders and sponsors, featured at the front of the program, who recognize our work through their financial support. It is invaluable. This weekend is rich in opportunities! Just a few on my dance card: • The Awards Showcase on Thursday evening, Awards Brunch on Sunday morning and the interview with Estelle Klein Award winner Magoo

• Voting in the Board elections and sharing the year’s results at FMO’s AGM • Checking in on the cool stuff on display in the Exhibit Hall • Bidding in the Silent Auction • Meeting you! Let me share a last thought: A recent article in The Washington Post (“When you watch a live performance, astonish-

ing things happen to your brain”, Sarah L. Kaufman, September 18, 2017) described research underway to understand the connection between art and the brain. It concludes that, “one secret yet to be discovered is how the fragile folds of matter locked inside our skulls cannot only conceive art, create it and contemplate it, but can also experience being transported by it, out of the head, out of the

body, out of space and time and reality itself.” I think this reflects our work, and I personally look forward to being transported by the art you all are conceiving, creating and sustaining this weekend. Make music, make gigs, make friends, make laughter, make love. Have a wonderful weekend, Kathy

Folk Music Ontario’s Respectful Workplace Policy Folk Music Ontario (FMO) is a harassment free zone. We want everyone to have a safe and productive conference. If you see or experience any language or activity that is unsafe or hurtful to any of our participants we ask you to report it to our Executive Director, Alka Sharma. She can always be contacted through the registration desk. FMO’s Respectful Workplace Policy is available on our website: http://www.folkmusicontario.ca/respectful-workplace-policy-2/

KEYNOTE SPEAKER - JESSE WENTE

Well known as a film critic and broadcaster in Toronto and across Canada, Jesse was the first nationally syndicated Indigenous columnist for the CBC, covering film and pop culture for 20 local CBC Radio programs. He has also been a regular guest on CBC Newsworld’s News Morning and Weekend Edition, as well as Q. Jesse is Ojibwe, and his family comes from Chicago and the Serpent River First Nation in Ontario. He is an advocate for Aboriginal Arts, most notably on screen. He draws attention to the imagery used by Hollywood in portrayals of indigenous peoples and stresses the need for a culture to have influence on their own depiction. His pieces on The Revenant, Beyonce and sports mascots were among the most shared on CBC.ca As the former Director of Film Programmes at TIFF Bell Lightbox, Jesse oversaw New Releases, series

and TIFF Cinematheque programming and scheduling. Some of his contributions to TIFF Bell Lightbox in programming include retrospectives on Roman Polanski, Paul Verhoeven, Ousmane Sembène, Oscar Micheaux, Studio Ghibli and Robert Altman. His first major curatorial project at TIFF Bell Lightbox was the landmark film programme First Peoples Cinema: 1500 Nations, One Tradition and its accompanying gallery exhibition, Home on Native Land. In the summer of 2013 he curated TOGA! The Reinvention of American Comedy, which brought cast and crew members of Animal House together for an onstage reunion. In 2014, Jesse co-organized the Canadian premiere of the

immensely popular travelling exhibition Stanley Kubrick. Prior to his appointment as Director of Film Programmes, Jesse served as one of the Canadian features programmers for the Toronto International Film Festival, and also programmed for the imagineNATIVE Film and Media Festival. Jesse has been featured in documentaries such Reel Injun, Nightmare Factory and Why Horror? Jesse served as president of Native Earth Performing Arts, Canada’s oldest Indigenous Performing Arts Company for a decade. Jesse is the first recipient of the Toronto Reelworld Film Festival’s Reel Activist Award. As well, he has been appointed to the Canada Council for the Arts.

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Magoo, aka Kenneth Bruce McGregor Estelle Klein Award by Alex Sinclair

If I had to pick one thing that Magoo does better than anyone else, it’s represent the friendly face of Ontario folk music. Everybody is nice to somebody; Magoo is nice to everybody. And personally, I think that in itself deserves an award. But it’s probably not really enough to justify an Estelle Klein Award. So let’s look at some of the other things he has done, and continues to do, that have an impact on the Ontario folk community. He’s a musician, a songwriter, a teacher – he’s taught hundreds of people to play guitar and ukulele. He’s probably the best host that any event could find. He’s funny, well-informed, and he’s got the best wardrobe in the province – I bet he has more suits than Jory Nash has hats. And he can change in and out of those suits in rather spectacular, and public, fashion. And speaking of fashion, he offers weekly Fashion Tips For Tuesday

on Facebook that after 346 postings must surely have changed the sartorial lives of countless Ontario folkies. His performance career includes a lengthy stint as a children’s entertainer. His album with Kirk Elliott (Kirk and Magoo) - ‘Mars Rocks!’ - was Canadian Indie Children’s Album of the Year 2003. He really likes kids, which is why he’s such a good performer for young audiences, and he has been a joyful participant in the annual Blues Skies children’s parade since its inception. But Magoo is more than a performer, more than an entertainer; he’s a man who is keenly interested in both performers and audiences. Magoo has worked for years at the Blues Skies Festival. He started there as a performer in 1978, became its full-time Master of Ceremonies in 1979 and he still wears the MC hat in the inimitable consensusbased structure of that event. Someday someone is going to do a doctoral thesis on Blue Skies; it has a structure unlike any other festival I can think of, and although its democracy means that Magoo hasn’t had any more to do with developing it than any other member it also means that he hasn’t had any less. When Magoo first wandered onto the Blues Skies site he felt like he had come home, and 14

he tries to bring that feeling to everyone who attends one of his performances. With Blues Skies he’s been a major force within Folk Music Ontario – he was there at the very first meeting that led to the founding of the OCFF, he has attended every conference since 1987, and he served on our board as director, and President from 1991 -94. He is indeed an architect and builder of this very organization. And he has consistently brought to FMO the perspective that the voices and ears of festivals really matter. Magoo has also chaired the board of the Artscan Circle since 2004 and, in addition to all the work just keeping the organization running, he has made more than 20 trips to remote communities in Northern Ontario, Labrador, and the Arctic, helping to bring music and the gift of creativity to hundreds of students. In the end though, I come back to the reason why I like the folk scene – with all its talent and hard work and endless driving to get to those all-too-sparse gigs, it’s still built on being friendly and supportive. And Magoo is the very epitome of friendly and supportive. And so he sits as a cornerstone of our community.

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Board of Directors Katharine Partridge (President)

Darin Addison

Katharine has been attending and suppor ting folk festivals since the ‘70s. She became actively involved in the community in 2003 as one of the founders of Shelter Valley Folk Festival. She has given presentations on governance, strategic planning, and green initiatives at FMO and Folk Alliance conferences. Katharine is a communications and stakeholder engagement specialist, managing a Toronto-based boutique consultancy advising international clients on sustainability issues. In past lives, she was a journalist and prior to that a production stage manager for Canadian theatres.

Darin J. Addison has over 20 years of music industry experience. He has worked in artist management, booking, publicity, and promotion with independent and major label artists including Olenka and the Autumn Lovers, The Ashgrove, Sara Craig, Crash Test Dummies and The Pursuit of Happiness. Darin spent two years as Publicity Manager for London Ontario Live Arts (LOLA) Fest and hosted a weekly radio show at 94.9 CHRW (Western University) for seven years. He worked as Production and Marketing Coordinator at London’s Aeolian Hall before taking over as Artistic Director for London Ontario’s Home County Music & Art Festival in 2013.

Preetam Sengupta (Vice-President)

Christa Couture

Preetam runs a company called Letting Artists Make Art (LAMA), dedicated to helping (predominantly folk-roots) musicians make a living through their music. LAMA fills in gaps on the business side so artists can focus on creativity. Preetam is a singer/songwriter, balancing the business and the stage. He writes and sings solo and in a band called Crash Bamboo, and works closely with Northstarr Entertainment, a leader in Canadian Urban music.

Christa Couture is an award-winning performing and recording artist, a non-fiction writer, a digital producer, a cyborg and a halfbreed. Her fourth album “Long Time Leaving” was released in 2016 on Black Hen Music; she has toured across Canada and Europe; her writing has been published in Room Magazine, Shameless, and the anthology “The M Word;” and as a speaker and storyteller, she has addressed audiences for CBC’s DNTO, Moses Znaimer’s conference ideacity, and Imaginate in Port Hope, Ontario. She is currently an associate producer for CBC Digital, and she also manages the Indigenous music platform, label, and performance series Revolutions Per Minute.

Jan Cody (Treasurer)

Jan has been a part of the arts and music industries for many years, developing programming, marketing and outreach programs for clients and organizations. As Executive Director of the Canadian Country Music Association for a decade, and recently with Shelter Valley Folk Festival, she has sought roles that help support and grow organizations and knowledge for membership.

James Keelaghan

For over 25 years James Keelaghan has been a touring singer songwriter. Born and raised in the folk music hothouse of Calgary, he writes about the history of working people, ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances and the landscape that forms such a large part of the Canadian artistic psyche. James is also the Artistic Director of the venerable Summerfolk Music and Crafts Festival in Owen Sound, Ontario.

Amie Therrien (Secretary)

Amie Therrien is the owner of Balsam Pier Music in Toronto, Ontario. She manages award-winning roots act The Young Novelists (New/Emerging Artist, 2015 Canadian Folk Music Awards) and folk/celtic/bluegrass band The Bombadils. She also provides freelance artist services including strategic planning, marketing, publicity, grant writing, tour booking to a variety of artists from different genres.

Jani Lauzon

Jani is a three-time Juno nominated singer/songwriter and also a Canadian Aboriginal Music Award nominee. She served on the Board of Directors for the Toronto Blues Society where she was instrumental in helping to envision both the Rez Blues series and the Women’s Blues Revue. Although Jani took time away from touring and recording to raise her daughter, she has continued to compose and design for theatre, collaborate with a variety of artists and lend her talents as a vocalist and traditional Native flutist to many recordings. Proud of her Métis heritage, she also teaches music and singing to Aboriginal youth.

Dave Cool (Member-at-Large)

Dave Cool is the Director of Artist & Industry Outreach at musician website platform Bandzoogle. From 20072011, Dave was the Program Director at the St-Ambroise Centre where he booked over 300 shows featuring folk artists from across Canada, helped to found the Montreal Folk Festival, and gave away over $15,000 in bursaries to musicians. In 2006, Dave directed the NFB documentary film “What is INDIE? A look into the World of Independent Musicians”, which featured interviews with Penny Lang, Ember Swift, Matt Large and many leading industry experts. From 2009 until the association was dissolved in 2016, Dave served on the Board of Directors of CIRAA (Canadian Independent Recording Artists’ Association).

Board of Directors presents shows in soft-seat theatres in Meaford, Owen Sound and Collingwood and helps books acts into Blue Mountain Resort. Through Serendipitous Music she has provided support for booking, publicity and promotion. In 2013 Liz partnered with Fred Eaglesmith to build and promote his Ontario shows in small town, unconventional venues and now organizes Fred’s annual Charity Picnic. She has been a judge for the Junos and Songs From the Heart, FMO panelist, Folk Alliance mentor, and Summerfolk Media Liaison.

Max Merrifield

By day (and sometimes nights) Max Merrifield is the Executive Director of Northern Lights Festival Boréal, one of Canada’s original music and arts festivals. The 3 day festival presents an eclectic blend of roots, indie, world and modern music, as well as other art forms. By night, Merrifield is a hip-hop and spoken word artist by the name of Silvertongue, as well as a show promoter with Cage Call Underground Hip-Hop. Merrifield is also the current chair of Myths & Mirrors Community Arts and a board member of Folk Music Canada. He is a lover of diversity and innovation as well as tradition in music and art.

Alex Sinclair

Alex is a long-time musician and songwriter with deep roots on the Ontario folk scene, both as a solo artist and with the folk group Tamarack. Alex also works as an administrator/ bookkeeper for the likes of Borealis Records, and sits on the board of the ArtsCan Circle.

Liz Scott

Liz has hosted Irish Mountain House Concerts since 2001, a life-changing decision that has been integral in feeding her passion for live music. She spent four years as Artistic Director at Eaglewood Folk Festival. Liz

THE FMO TAYLOR MITCHELL BURSARY

In 2010, in memory of her daughter, Canadian songwriter Taylor Mitchell, Emily Mitchell established The OCFF Taylor Mitchell Bursary for participants in the Youth Performer program. Initially funded for five years (2010-2014 inclusive), the

bursary received additional funding, allowing it to be awarded through the 2019 conference. One young performer is chosen to receive up to $500 towards costs associated with attending the conference and participating in the performer stream of the Folk Music Ontario Developing Artists Program. All candidates chosen by jury to participate in the program are eligible for the bursary. The recipient is determined according to need by a group of musical mentors. The award was renamed the Folk Music Ontario Taylor Mitchell Bursary in 2013. This year’s recipient of the FMO Taylor Mitchell

Bursary is singer-songwriter Ben Heffernan of London, ON. Ben and the other youth performers will be performing in the Ticketpro Developing Artist Showcase on Saturday, October 21, 2:30-4:30 pm in the Erin Mills room of the Hilton Toronto Airport Hotel. Developing Artists participants and alumni will also be performing in their own private showcase room on Friday and Saturday night in Room 008. If you are interested in contributing to the FMO Taylor Mitchell Bursary fund, please contact the Folk Music Ontario office at 1-866-2926233.

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Brampton-born alt-folk songwriter AHI (pronounced “eye”) has independently toured over 100,000 miles, armed with an acoustic guitar and a voice like “gravel on silk”. As the winner of FMO’s 2017 Stingray Rising Star Award and one of NPR’s favourite discoveries of the year, this soulful troubadour is one to watch.

Angie is a singer / songwriter who combines humour, vulnerability, and artistry with messages of empowerment. After many years struggling with depression, Angie began transcending down the path of self-actualization and now shares her stories and songs as a way of promoting compassion and self-acceptance. www.angienssey.com

Alex Sinclair has performed for many years with the folk group Tamarack, touring extensively throughout Canada, the USA, and the UK. With Tamarack he has released 14 CDs and three television specials, plus he has four solo albums,. He was also an occasional songwriter for CBC Radio for a dozen years, writing some 300 songs of political satire for various programmes, until Canadian politics became too absurd to satirize.

Brent Barootes is President of Partnership Group – Sponsorship Specialists®, a national sponsorship consulting firm. Over 25 years, Brent has worked with hundreds of organizations selling or buying sponsorships to realize better ROI and revenues. Brent is also the author of Canada’s #1 book on sponsorship - Reality Check – Straight Talk About Sponsorship Marketing. As vice-president of communications for Planet Bluegrass (Telluride Bluegrass, RockyGrass, Rocky Mountain Folks Festival) since 2006, Brian has navigated a variety of issues after Colorado’s 2012 cannabis legalization including: health and safety concerns, education and messaging, consumption and smoking areas, and sponsorships, all while protecting the festivals’ family-friendly atmosphere.

Twice Juno Award nominated artist, producer and community organizer Alysha Brilla is a critically acclaimed Indo-Tanzanian Canadian multidisciplinary artist whose fourth self produced album, “Rooted”, is out Sept 2017. Alysha’s new music draws on the influences of her unique background; blending Indian & East African sounds with a contemporary aesthetic. Brilla is an arts educator; conducting music and social justice workshops in elementary schools around the world.

Byron Pascoe

Byron Pascoe is a music lawyer. He works with musicians to help them review, understand and negotiate music agreements, including record label, publishing, producer, remixer, band and management agreements. Byron also prepares agreements that his musician clients want others to sign, and he enjoys being one of many players on a musician’s team.

Amanda Lowe

Amanda Lowe is a singer-songwriter, open mic host and wearer of many hats within the music industry. She started her grant writing journey 4 years ago at Partick Artists as their Grant Coordinator, and also deals with many components of Artist Support. She is currently the Social Media Coordinator at Ottawa Beat, a founding member of Babely Shades Artist Collective, & on the Board of Girls+ Rock Ottawa.

Charlie C. Petch

Charlie Petch is a spoken word artist, playwright, lighting technician, actor and musician. They tour their vaudeville show and album “Mel Malarkey” all over Turtle Island. Petch is the creative director for “Hot Damn It’s A Queer Slam” and works internationally with organizations around inclusive policy and language. www.charliecpetch.com

Amanda Power

Unison Benevolent Fund provides free counselling and emergency relief services to the Canadian music community in times of crisis. In her current role with Unison as Development Manager, Amanda brings over fifteen years of music industry experience and extensive knowledge of event management, sponsorship, marketing, promotions, and industry relations to the organization.

Christine Butchart

Christine is an acoustic sound tech, working hard to continually improve her skills since taking her first sound course in 2000. Chris loves folk and acoustic music. She works 6-10 music festivals per year, either mixing or stage managing, and does sound for local folk music events.

Amanda Lynn Stubley

Londoner Amanda Lynn Stubley is a folklorist, multiinstrumentalist and DJ whose music combines original material with Canadian and American string band repertoire. She has hosted “For The Folk” on Radio Western, 94.9 CHRW for the past 7 years. She has organized London’s Old North House Concerts out of her home since 2013.

Darin Addison

Artistic Director at Home County Music & Art Festival (London ON) – has 20 years of music industry experience in publicity, radio tracking, concert promotion, tour booking and artist management. Darin has also worked as Marketing & Production Coordinator at London’s Aeolian Hall and Publicity Manager for LOLA Fest.

Amir Epstein

Dave Lang

A 25 year music industry veteran, Amir is an accomplished musician, songwriter, artist manager and entrepreneur. In addition to sharing the stage with Rush & Stone Temple Pilots Amir has also written songs appearing on Billboard’s Top 10 list. Epstein Management is also building the careers of many artists across many genres.

As one of Toronto’s premier live sound engineers, Dave Lang has mixed both local and international touring acts at Toronto’s venerable Hugh’s Room, The Mariposa Folk Festival, and many other esteemed venues. He also plays upright bass for several Toronto Bluegrass and Roots bands including: The Hit Pickers, Houndstooth, The Wanted. 21

Denis Bertrand

Jani Lauzon

Denis has been involved in the arts as a consumer, volunteer, board member, administrator and consultant. Using his marketing and communications expertise, his work-related experience, personal interests and ongoing research in the field, he has developed a practical and proven approach to audience development. He is a member of Arts Consultants Canada and a mentor of the artsVest program.

Elisapie

Ambassador for Inuit culture, Elisapie represents the wild and rough beauty of the North. Given up for adoption, Elisapie great up in Salluit then moved to Montreal, where she started a family and forgot about the extremes of the North. Elisapie is now reconnecting with her origins, offering her soulful down-home folk music as she tenderly looks back on her heritage. Her style is direct as she tells her story and makes aboriginal musical classics shine.

Jen McKerral

Over 10 years, Jen has been a performer, presenter, consultant, artist manager, and is now working at launching Deadpan Studios with audio engineer/producer Matt Wiewel. Jen is a staunch advocate for Northern Ontario’s music industry and a big fan of her cats, Barb and Wally, when they’re not barfing on the staircase.

Elsa Mirzaei

Jerod Rivers

Eric Alper

Jesse Wente

Jerod is the Membership & Technology Manager for Folk Alliance International. He manages all technology and data for the organization, its members, and its related events. He has also worked extensively as a musician in multiple bands throughout the years, as a bandleader, multi-instrumentalist, producer, writer and recording engineer.

Elsa Mirzaei is a silly and sensitive community-educator and musician based in Ottawa. In addition to being a long-time advocate for safer music spaces, they are currently working with Project Soundcheck to provide bystander intervention training to prevent sexual violence at music festivals.

Eric Alper is the founder of Eric Alper PR and is Canada’s foremost music correspondent. He’s been named to Billboard Magazine, Paste Magazine and The National Post’s best on social media, and has handled the PR for Randy Bachman, Merle Haggard, John Prine, Ringo Starr, Steve Earle, Snoop Dogg, The Smashing Pumpkins, Ray Charles over his 20 year career.

Erin Benjamin

Jory Nash

Formerly the first Executive Director of FMO and a touring singer/songwriter, Erin now leads Music Canada Live – the voice of Canada’s live music industry. She sits as board member of the Unison Benevolent Fund and Ottawa Bluesfest, previously enjoying roles as vice-chair of the 2017 Ottawa Juno’s and co-chair of Canadian Music Week.

Jory Nash is an award-winning singer songwriter who blends elements of folk, jazz, blues and soul. He has released 8 CDs and begins work on his 9th in Fall, 2016.

Kristian Roberts

Kristian is a Partner at Nordicity’s Toronto office. Kristian is a skilled researcher and writer with expertise in economic policy and significant experience conducting research studies for Canada’s creative and cultural sector. Mr. Roberts is recognized in Canada and beyond as a leading expert in digital media, the use of public support for the creative industries and the (continuing) impact of digital technologies on the creative economy.

Eve Goldberg

Eve Goldberg is a compelling writer and interpreter with deep roots in American folk music traditions. She helps organize The Woods Music and Dance Camp, runs the Parkdale Ukulele Group, and performs with the duo Gathering Sparks. She is also the Canadian Vice President of Local 1000, the travelling musicians’ local of the American Federation of Musicians. www. evegoldberg.com

Kayla McGee

Kayla McGee is Small World Music’s Managing Director, Polyphonic Ground’s Community Lead and an Ontario Live Music Working Group member. To date Kayla has produced over 500 concerts and festivals including the Small World Music Festival and in/future at Ontario Place. Social activism, collaboration and (Ethno)musicology inform her work and values.

Heather Gibson

Heather Gibson started in the music industry over 17 years ago. Over that time she has been the general manager of Halifax’s legendary Khyber Club, the Executive Director of the Halifax Jazz Festival, managed musicians such Amelia Curran, Jenn Grant, Erin Costelo, Don Brownrigg, and Ria Mae, co-owned the Company House in Halifax, was the founder and director of the In the Dead of Winter Music Festival, and was the chair of the East Coast Music Association. In September 2016 she relocated to Ottawa to take on the role of Executive Producer, NAC Presents and Variety Programming at the National Arts Centre. Heather is responsible for all music programming, except orchestral, at the NAC.

Leela Gilday

A passionate singer/songwriter and soulful performer, Leela Gilday has a voice that comes straight from the heart. Confessing her stories to her audiences with a gutsy voice and open stage presence, Gilday weaves her experiences as a northerner, a member of the Dene nation, and a traveler into a beautiful world that transports the listener.

Liz Scott

Raven Kanatakta

The new Artistic Director at Mariposa Folk Festival in Orillia, Liz is a former AD at Eaglewood Folk Festival, the Fred Eaglesmith Picnic and Village Vibes at Blue Mountain Resort. She is also a concert promoter, house concert presenter, tour manager and agent. Liz sits on the FMO Board of Directors.

Raven Kanatakta is a musician, songwriter, producer, engineer and a rez kid at heart. Raven, with his partner ShoShona Kish under their music group ‘Digging Roots’ have toured in Europe, the US, Mexico, Australia, and most of the corners of Canada multiple times. A JUNO winning artist, Digging Roots latest release is ‘The Hunter and The Healer’.

Magoo

Rebecca Jesseman

As a working singer/songwriter, Magoo aka K. Bruce McGregor; discovered the Blue Skies Music Festival , made award winning children’s recordings, went on to work with the OCFF (now FMO) and ArtsCanCircle. He is an in demand stage host, performer and sartorially splendiferous fellow.

Rebecca Jesseman is a Director and Senior Policy Advisor with the Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction, where she has given trusted counsel on cannabis policy for over a decade. Rebecca is currently examining the potential mechanisms for cannabis regulation with an emphasis on a public health approach.

Max Merrifield

Rosalyn Dennett

Max Merrifield is a board member of FMO and is Executive Director of Sudbury, Ontario’s Northern Lights Festival Boréal. He is also a musician, dabbling in hip-hop, spoken word, and beyond, under the moniker ‘Silvertongue’. He dislikes writing bios about himself but understands the necessity.

Rosalyn has spent nine years on the international folk scene through her role as one of the founding members of the award-winning roots quartet Oh My Darling. Her passion for the music industry lead her to work for MusicOntario, the Canadian Independent Music Association, and Music Canada Live, OntarioLiveMusic.ca (Music Canada), and is currently in licensing and outreach at the Canadian Federation of Musicians.

Mila Dechef-Tweddle

Mila is a Senior Consultant at Nordicity’s Toronto office. Building on her background in the cultural and heritage sector, Mila’s work at Nordicity focuses primarily on policy assessment, impact assessment, and strategy development in the arts, cultural and creative industries. Mila has worked with a wide variety of clients, applying her expertise in the design and implementation of both qualitative and quantitative research methodologies.

Si Kahn

The grandson of a pick-and-shovel laborer on the Canadian Pacific Railway, Si Kahn is in his 52nd year as a civil rights, labour and community organizer and musician. His songs of family, community, love, peace and freedom have been recorded in multiple languages by hundreds of artists around the world.

Partick Artists

ShoShona Kish

Partick Artists is a small Canadian booking agency/ management company. One of their core beliefs is that in order to succeed in the modern music industry, individuals today must be multifaceted in their skills and knowledge of the industry. They specialize in concert booking, grant writing, social media/grassroots marketing, & video/audio editing.

ShoShona is an Anishinabekwe community organizer, producer, activist, & musician with the Juno award winning band, DIGGING ROOTS. Currently, she is collaborating on productions with Canada’s National Art Centre, the Sydney Opera House; and touring internationally. Their new album “The Hunter and The Healer” will drop in early 2018.

Paul Loewenberg

Steafan Hannigan

Paul Loewenberg has been a music presenter for 25 years. He teaches Music History, dabbles in social democratic politics, tries to play as much as possible and was the Artistic Director for Northern Lights Festival from 1999 to 2016. He continues to present live music every night at The Townehouse Tavern.

Steafan Hannigan is Irish and a freelance technical director, audio engineer, stage manager, composer and multi-instrumentalist now in in Ontario. He works in TV, radio, live and recorded sound and tours globally. Credits include “Friends,” “Relic Hunter,” Oliver Schrorer, Michael Flatley, Depeche Mode, Jeff Martin, Lorenna McKennit & David Newland.

Quentin Burgess

Quentin Burgess is the Manager of Digital Media for Music Canada, a non-profit trade organization that represents the major record companies in Canada. In this role, he is responsible for managing the organization’s online presence, including developing content strategies and managing campaigns aimed at assisting the music community through advocacy at all levels of government.

Susan Wheeler-Hall

Susan Wheeler-Hall is an author/educator on topics related to access and chronic health. Her approach to accessibility is simple, and respectful, “Access is a right, not a privilege”. Susan shares her expertise with many folk festivals and authored of an on-line training course for Sixthman’s Cayamo roots music cruise.

Rachel Barreca

Tara Williamson

Randi Fratkin

Winona Wilde

Rachel is a community builder and educator with a passion for transformative learning through the arts. She has twenty-plus years of experience in the world of music as a performer, producer, promoter, academic, volunteer, broadcaster, and administrator, and is a past President of FMO’s Board of Directors.

Tara Williamson is a First Nations singer-songwriter from Manitoba. Her newest album, Songs to Keep Us Warm (produced by Jim Bryson) was nominated for Best Pop Album at the 2017 Indigenous Music Awards. Described as a poet and provocateur, her songs are tributes to love, loss, and land.

Randi is a former board member of OCFF/FMO and has also served on the board of Folk Alliance twice, including a year as vice-president. She has been the artistic director of Mariposa, Kingfest, and Winterfolk; co-chairs the two Juno Roots categories; and fills in time by maintaining a paediatric dental practice in Toronto.

Winona Wilde is singer/songwriter Noosa Al-Sarraj. Over 4 years of gruelling solo travel and a third studio album released this October, she has established herself as a proficient songwriter and genuine soul. She is a 2017 Kerrville New Folk winner and weas 2015 BC Magazine Songwriter of the Year. www.winonawilde.com 23

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SILENT AUCTION Thank You to this year’s growing list of supporters of our annual fundraising event. 1. Long & McQuade

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2. 29th SOCAN Awards Gala

Two VIP Tickets plus official SOCAN swag

3. Babes4Breasts

Ultimate CD collection

4. Mariposa

Two Weekend Passes plus official CDs

5. Women’s Blues Revue

Two Tickets plus official CDs

6. Northern Lights Festival Boréal

Two Weekend Passes plus official merchandise

7. Jane Harbury Publicity

Ultimate CD Collection

8. Hugh’s Room Live

Two Tickets to Guy Davis Concert

9. Hugh’s Room Live

Two Tickets To Stan Rogers Tribute

10. Borealis

Collector’s Music Package

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Sustainable Gardening Package Backyard to Balcony

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15. Tune Up Your Knowledge

Historic Toronto Island Private Tour plus Gourmet Picnic

16. Master Session: Yes Yes Marsha

Years of Pitching Techniques for you and/your music

17. FMO

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2018 Conference Registration

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21. Stony Plain Records

Current CD Collection plus Holger Petersen Release

22. Fest Pak!

A sampler of summer fests to kick start 2018

23. Master Session: Music Law

Lawyer Byron Pascoe customizes a one on one session to your needs

24. Master Songwriter Session

Multi Awarded Graydon James (Young Novelists) shares songwriting wisdom with you

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colleen peterson songwriting award The Colleen Peterson Songwriting Award was established to help support and promote the work of Ontario-resident emerging singer/songwriters in the genres of roots, traditional, folk and country music. The annual recipient is chosen by an Ontario Arts Council (OAC) selection panel from nominations put forward by the Folk Music Ontario’s Songs From the Heart competition jury. The Ontario Arts Council (OAC) is pleased to announce Winona Wilde (Noosa Al-Sarraj) as the recipient of the 2017 Colleen Peterson Songwriting Award for her song, “Pincushion Soldier”. Congratulations Winona!

Winona Wilde

A child of Iraqi parents, Noosa Al-Sarraj and became infatuated with playing classical music on piano at a young age. At the same time, her country music-loving nanny planted the seeds for her future devotion to artists like John Prine, Hank Williams and Loretta Lynn, and by her teens she discovered a natural ability to write songs in a similar style. On her third album, Wasted Time, the much-travelled Canadian singer/songwriter continues to redefine the image of the troubadour, documenting her life and observing the world with both biting wit and heartbreaking honesty. Winona Wilde will be performing her winning song at the Folk Music Ontario Awards Showcase on Thursday, October 19, 6 – 8 pm in the Erin Mills Room

RECORDING ARTIST OF THE YEAR Bombadils

Classically trained, but brought together playing Irish pub songs, The Bombadilsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; create enchanting melodies by reconfiguring old-time music, bluegrass, sea shanties and even jazz into a new folk framework. His guitar, mandolin and well-placed harmonies are the ideal counterpoint to her sweet-yet-powerful vocals, lyrical fiddle playing and claw-hammer banjo.

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Katharine Partridge

Kathy attended her first folk festival on Toronto Island in a long-ago life. She became actively involved in the folk music community in 2003 as one of the founders of Shelter Valley Folk Festival, where she volunteered until 2014. Kathy is President of FMO Board of Directors. In her other life, she leads a Toronto-based consultancy advising international clients on sustainability issues.

Ken Whiteley

Ken Whiteley is a folk music renaissance man. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s received everything from the Estelle Klein, Canadian Folk Music and Genie awards to 7 Juno and 15 Maple Blues nominations. Ken is also a much sought after Juno and Grammy winning record producer. Freedom Blues is his most recent solo release.

Mike Ford

Mike Ford is a CFMA and Juno-nominated troubadour whose bilingual rabble-rousing repertoire has been welcomed by Folk Fests all over North America. He really wishes he could play flamenco guitar. He is also co-leader of the greatest British Invasion band that never existed, The Cocksure Lads.

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stingray Rising Stars Program Stingray Musique est fier de contribuer au développement de la musique émergente canadienne grâce au programme Prix Étoiles Stingray. L’objectif de ce programme est de soutenir les artistes d’ici, dans tous les genres musicaux, et de contribuer à l’avancement de leurs carrières en leur offrant de la visibilité, des bourses et une diffusion potentielle sur les chaînes Stingray Musique. Depuis sa création en 2000, le programme Prix Étoiles Stingray a récompensé le talent de plus de 1000 artistes.

Stingray Music is proud to support emerging Canadian music talent through its Stingray Rising Stars program. The objective of this program is to contribute to the careers of up-and-coming musicians in all genres through showcase opportunities, bursaries and potential airplay on Stingray Music channels. Since its introduction in 2000, over 1,000 artists have directly benefited from the Rising Stars Program. Stingray Music is available in over 11 million households across Canada. It offers over 2,000 music channels in a variety of genres curated by experts music programmers around the world.

Stingray Musique est disponible dans plus de 11 millions de foyers au Canada. Le service offre plus de 2000 chaînes dans une variété de styles musicaux, programmées par des experts du monde entier.

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stingray Rising Star winners Guillaume Jabbour

Born from a french Canadian mother and a Palestinian father and raised in Lachute, QC, Guillaume Jabbour fronts original music band Jabbour (Bill Collier, Carl Rufh) and provides guitar and vocal accompaniment in other musical projects, such as Montreal Cajun band, Les Flâneurs (Harlan Johnson, Bill Gossage). He credits his bi-ethnic childhood home for the development of his musical tastes and songwriting abilities.

AHI

Brampton-born alt-folk songwriter AHI (pronounced “eye”) has traveled 100,000 miles, armed with an acoustic guitar and a voice like “gravel on silk”. As winner of the 2017 Stingray Rising Star Award and one of NPR’s favourite discoveries of this year, this soulful troubadour is one of Canada’s most promising new voices.

SPARC 2018 THURSDAY MAY 24TH - SUNDAY MAY 27TH | COBALT, ONTARIO The SPARC (Supporting Performing Arts in Rural Communities) Symposium 2018, a fully bilingual event, will provide attendees with a range of practical tools that will translate to the ignition of performing arts in their own rural communities. Le Colloque SPARC 2018, un évènement complètement bilingue, est une opportunité pour une rencontre de face à face des créateurs, présentateurs, producteurs, animateurs communautaires et fondateurs de SPARC qui sont impliqués dans les arts de la scène dans de communautés rurales à travers l’Ontario et le Canada.

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We will explore the idea of reconciliation as movement, and how the performing arts can be a means of translating culture and language. We will also delve into the concepts of performing arts as they translate to well-being, the translation of ideas to reality, and rural performing arts as they translate to sustainable communities, economic development, and making a living as creators, presenters, and performers.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT Felicity Buckell, SPARC Symposium 2018 Coordinator felicity@sparcperformingarts.com (705) 672-2008

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songs from the heart jury Jani Lauzon

Christa Couture

Christa Couture is an award-winning performing and recording artist, a non-fiction writer, a digital producer at CBC, a cyborg and a halfbreed.

Katharine Partridge

Kathy attended her first folk festival on Toronto Island in a long-ago life. She became actively involved in the folk music community in 2003 as one of the founders of Shelter Valley Folk Festival, where she volunteered until 2014. Kathy is President of FMO Board of Directors. In her other life, she leads a Torontobased consultancy advising international clients on sustainability issues.

Nick Sherman

Born in the small Canadian town of Sioux Lookout, ON, and raised even further north on his family’s trapline in the northern boreal forest, singer-songwriter Nick Sherman gives new meaning to “the voice in the wilderness,” or rather, the voice from the wilderness. Nick’s songs are characterized by an uneasy, yet always fluid transition between unabashed joy and sorrow. His gentle voice is rich with honesty and the vitality of youth, but tempered with world-weariness, atop his strong, simple guitar.

stingray Rising Star jury Yao

Funk/soul/hip-hop fusion artist YAO, is a very active member of the francophone scene, as performer and managing director of Intello-Productions Inc. He also sits on the Board of Directors of the Association des Professionnels de la Chanson et de la Musique (APCM), the Alliance Nationale de l’Industrie Musicale (ANIM) and the Ottawa Music Industry Coalition (OMIC).

Greg Torrington

Greg Torrington has worked in the music business as a radio programmer, artist manager, and A&R. He’s currently Stingray’s roots and country channels’ music curator. He’s a constant attendee and panelist at FAI, NERFA, Americana, MapleBlues, and FMO conferences and sits on the boards for CCMA and Folk Music Canada.

Emy Stantcheva

Emy Stantcheva is Manager of MusicOntario, a non-profit, provincial music industry association (MIA). MusicOntario’s mandate is to provide opportunities, resources and support for Ontario’s independent artists and emerging music industry professionals by developing and executing educational, business, networking and market access programs. Previously, Emy worked in music PR/marketing, artist management, and served as the Canadian Independent Music Association (CIMA) and MusicOntario’s Marketing & Events Coordinator.

FOLK MUSIC ONTARIO SONGS FROM THE HEART WINNERS Benjamin Dakota Rogers

for the song, The Soldier Song for Roots and Blues Award Benjamin Dakota Rogers is a multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter and composer. Using his captivating voice, guitar and explosive fiddle, he is creating music that draws you in with stories and spoken-word poetry. Benjamin’s sound is hard-driving powerful folk with a contemporary edge.

Preetam Sengupta

for the song, Dream a Little for Children’s Award “Melodic storytelling” describes his music best, and Preetam Sengupta’s live show is built around simple performance, playful stage banter, and very little pyro. The comparison often goes the other way, but Preetam’s niece has said that Paul Simon sounds like him. We’re pretty sure Mr. Simon is unaware of this.

Doris Folkens

for the song, Lonesome in the Grave No More for Humorous Award Doris Folkens paints songs with the careful detail of an artist capturing deep feelings and profound narratives. She holds a Professional Singer/Songwriter Certificate from Berklee College of Music. She lives in Guelph, where she performs, writes, and teaches as much as possible. Her first album is currently being recorded! Chris McKhool and Kevin Laliberté for the song, Road to Kfarmishki for Instrumental Award Chris McKhool and Richard Bona for the song, Sing for Kwanzaa for Folk Music from Around the World Award

Chris McKhool

Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal recipient Chris McKhool has performed violin with Sultans of String, Jesse Cook, and the TSO. McKhool’s productions have received the SIRIUSXM Music Award, three CFMAs, four JUNO Award nominations, and hit #10 on Billboard World Music Charts. Interestingly, he created the World’s Largest Bicycle Bell Ensemble.

Kevin Laliberté

Laliberté’s compositions from his self-produced hit CDs can also be heard globally on radio and satellite music services, melding flamenco guitar rhythms, jazz improvisation, and pop melodic sensibility. A founding member of JUNO-nominated Sultans of String, he has also performed with Amanda Martinez, Jesse Cook and The Chieftains

Richard Bona

A melodist of rare elegance and sensuality, Cameroon’s Richard Bona is also a poignant singer, and a member of that exclusive club, “the world’s best bassists.” Dubbed “The African Sting,” has been displaying his smile, humour, serenity and grace wherever he’s travelled while accompanying Paul Simon, Joni Mitchell, and others.

Kate Weekes

for the song, Sing it to the Hills for Political Award Northern wilderness adventurer Kate Weekes captures the landscape of her travels in song. Dog mushing above the Arctic Circle on a Norwegian fjord in the winter of 2017 has influenced her most recent body of work. Kate’s live performance is laden with candid stories of beatnik travel and time in the bush.

THANK YOU TO OUR VOLUNTEERS! Folk Music Ontario gratefully acknowledges the time, effort, talent and enthusiasm of our volunteer team. They are the mainstay of our conference, fulfilling numerous roles and helping to ensure our success. We just couldn’t do it without them! Thank you so much. Albert Bisschop

Doug Bayley

Jeremi Caron

Piper Hayes

Ali Eisenhammer

Dylan McMullin

John Muirhead

Rachel Missy Bauman

Alice Sellwood

Elayne Windsor

Jon Farmer

Ragnar Paulson

Andrew Nunno

Elizabeth Scriven

Jordan Leech

Randelle Ashley

Anita Cazzola

Elvira (Liv) Cazzola

Kate Weekes

Rebecca Campbell

Annie Orvis

Emily Mountjoy

Kathleen Dorner

Sam Boer

Bill Marshall

Erik Bleich

Katrina Urquhart

Samuelle Desjardins

Bill Milligan

Erin Hamadaya

Kevin Galloway

Sandy Irvin

Braden Phelan

Frank Lacobucci

Kim Fry

Sandy Stubbert

Brenna MacCrimmon

Gareth Auden-Hole

Kim Orchard

Saskia Tomkins

Campbell Woods

Gary Eisenhammer

Kit Paulson

Steven Buchko

Carol Goodman

Gautam Subra

Lauren Jewell

Susan Robinson

Carson Ritcey-Thorpe

Georgia Hathaway

Mary-Anne Davis

Sytske van der Veen

Cassie Norton

Gisele Kashul

Megan Worthy

Tim Jackson

Chris Marino

Heather Kilner

Michael Kerr

Tony Wohlfarth

Christophe Elie

Ivan Stille

Mollie Fisher

Tristan Murphy

Collette Savard

James Walters

Oisin Hannagan

Wendy Galloway

Darlene Cuevas

Japheth Sullivan

Pascal Desgagne

Will Gillespie

Denise Sheedy

Jennifer Arima

Paul Fortune

Don Bird

Jennifer Scriven-Jonk

Peter Woods

Ticketpro Developing Artists Showcase Schedule THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19 11:00pm – 1:30am MENTOR SHOWCASE 11:00pm – 11:20pm Leonard Sumner 11:30pm – 11:50pm AHI 12:00am – 12:20am Kaia Kater

1:00am – 1:20am Yao

3:10pm – 3:25pm Rachel Barber

Saturday October 21

3:30pm – 3:45pm Madison Galloway

2:30pm – 4:30pm YOUTH SHOWCASE 2:30pm – 2:45pm Moscow Apartment 2:50pm – 3:05pm Ben Heffernan

12:30am – 12:50am Cindy Doire

3:50pm – 4:05pm Greg Smith 4:10pm – 4:25pm Sara Gougeon

eXPORT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

As part of its mandate to foster and develop Ontario’s folk music industry, Folk Music Ontario presents the 2017 Export Development Program. The program involves inviting Export Delegates - key buyers and music industry people - to attend the FMO conference. We are very pleased this year to welcome delegates from across Canada as well as the United States, England, Scotland and India. The goal of the program is to get the right Export Delegate connected with

artists performing at the conference, particularly artists who are considered export-ready. There are three key Export Development Program initiatives that help connect the delegates, mentors and artists: ● Meet & Greet on Thursday: this event provides an opportunity for delegates and artists in the program to meet early in the event ● One-on-one business meetings: we matchmake more than 700 meetings over two days, ensuring that artists are meeting

with delegates who fit their music and career goals ● CD Library: Export Delegates browse a library of CDs so they can easily access the music of artists taking part in the Export Development Program. In addition to these inviteonly activities, our 30 Export Delegates also participate in panels and take in showcase performances throughout the weekend. The Export Development Program is managed by Carolyn Sutherland with Folk Music Ontario.

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2017 Export Development Delegates Andrea Vincent Dawson City Music Festival Dawson City, YT

Danna Strong Americana Music Association Hermitage, TN David Hayman Supergroup Toronto, ON

Andy Hillhouse Harrison Festival of the Arts Harrison, BC

Dawn Beaton Celtic Colours International Festival Sydney, NS

Bradford First SXSW Austin, TX

Devin Latimer Trout Forest Music Festival Ear Falls, ON

Brian Eyster Telluride/Rocky Grass Lyons, CO

Divya Bhatia Jodhpur Rajasthan International Festival Mumbai, India

Brigid Wilkinson Classic Theatre Cobalt Cobalt, ON

Doug Cox Vancouver Island Music Festival Comox, BC

Brodie Metcalf Toronto Pride Toronto, ON

Heather Daley Alianait Festival Iqaluit, NU

Bryan Power NL Festival/ Lawnya Vawnya St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, NL

Heather Gibson NAC Presents Ottawa, ON

Carly Bradley Folk on the Rocks Yellowknife, NT

Jason Williams Wild Mountain Festival Edmonton, AB

Carol Wood Sioux Hudson Entertainment Series Sioux Lookout, ON

John Payne Tour de Fort Fort Frances, ON

Daniel Gillespie Showcase Scotland Glasgow, Scotland

Matthew Smith Club Passim Boston, MA

Sue Panning Canmore Festival Canmore, AB

Michelle Demers Mission Folk Festival Mission, BC

Stan Laevans Wilderness Entertainment Series, Red Lake, ON Tim Osmond Home Routes Winnipeg, MB

Neil Pearson Sounds Just Fine London, England

Valerie Denn Val Denn Agency Halifax, NS

RIchard Dunn Muddy Water Group Atlanta, GA

NEW MEMBERS Folk Music Ontario welcomes the following new members who joined us since the last issue of Folk Addison, Darin

Dunn, Ken

Lederman, Anne

Schmidt, Simone

Albino, Jeremie

Evenchick, Jon-Rhys

Lefaive, Kelly

Shannon, Tara

Andrews, Jay

Fillatre, Brad

Luft, Bradley

Sheffield, Bill

Bachand, Qristina

Fortune, Paul

Major, Charlie

Skinner, Sarah

Beddall, Steven

Froese, Ellen

Markov, Jonathan

Sloan Yip, Jasper

Benson, Leslie

Fry, Brighid

McGregor, Arthur

Smith, Greg

Biggar, Mike

Giguere, Chris

O’Connor, Corey

Smith, Peter

Bignell, Craig

Gostling, Chris

O’Heare, Dave

Spensley, Corbin

Bourque, Laurent

Gougeon, Sara

Okpik, Jaaji

Stacey, Dan

Brown, Dale

Graham, Peter

Orson, Jeff

Temple, Pat

Buttle, Kenneth

Greco, Matt

Pearson, Jessica

Thompson, Chris

Charette, Denis

Hill, Lacey

Penny, Dave

Verhulst, Aaron

Chatten, Glenn

Hughes, Andy

Perkovic, Irena

Veroni, Marshall

Collins, Michael

Hughes, Arley

Persaud, Lydia

Wallace, Skye

Connell, Matthew

Ivanich, Kyle

Pike, David

Wedden, Jessica

Cuevas, Darlene

June, Chelsey

Pollmann, Jay

Wellman, Savannah

Davidson, Meagan

Kaduck, Ray

Rogers-Wardle, Jeffrey

Westman, Joëlle

DeMaeyer, Carrie-Lynn

Kavka, Naomi

Rufh, Carl

Zadkovich, Matt

Dlugokecki, Sam

Kingscote, Edward

Ryerson, Hayley

Doucet, Erica

Kirstein, Lea

Santoro, Benny

official showcase jury Syma Shah

As the Director of Programming and Special Events for Union Station, Syma has been part of the revitalization of Union Station project with Osmington, since 2013. Syma has been a passionate arts and cultural producer for more than 10 years. She has had many years experience with multidisciplinary arts festivals, with a strong passion for diversity and world music.

Nik Ives-Allison

Nicole (Nik) Ives-Allison is the General Manager of the Ottawa Music Industry Coalition (OMIC), the only trade association specifically dedicated to local music in the province of Ontario. She joined OMIC in May 2017 and brings to the role a background in artist management and business development.

Sarah Anne La Combe

Communications officer at APCM (Association des professionnels de la chanson et de la musique), Sarah works for the promotion of Franco-Canadian artists and participates in the organisation of various cultural projects such as the national music industry event Trille Or.

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FRANCOPHONES IN ONTARIO Musique francophone de l’Ontario showcases Room 4 Gabrielle Goulet Joanne Morra LGS JOLY Geneviève RB & Alain Barbeau Sugar Crush Les Rats d’Swompe Céleste Lévis

FMO OFFICIAL showcase artists

Andrew Collins trio

5x JUNO nom./7x CFMA winning mando-maestro Andrew Collins (Foggy Hogtown Boys, Creaking Tree String Quartet) is joined by fellow Trio string-meisters Mike Mezzatesta/James McEleney to showcase a popular collision of folk, new acoustic roots, chambergrass and jazz, not to mention a dizzying number and energetic interplay of instruments on stage.

Andy Griffiths

ANDY GRIFFITHS & FRIENDS is a children’s / family music show promoting audience participation. While the show is aimed at children up to 7 yrs old, adults will find themselves drawn in to the festivities as well.

Anne Lederman

Fiddler, singer, composer, storyteller, multi-instrumentalist, Anne is known for her explorations into Canadian/World traditions, and for bringing them to life through words, songs and tunes. A founding member of Muddy York, The Flying Bulgar Klezmer Band, Fiddlesong, and Eh?!, she has a new solo show to present: Stick Tales

Annie Sumi

Dana Sipos

Annie Sumi is an ethereal-folk artist that takes inspiration from everyday life, and the hidden stories written upon the Canadian landscape. With the support of her fan base, the Ontario Arts Council and FACTOR, Sumi will be releasing her new album, “In The Unknown”, in October, 2017.

Dana Sipos inhabited the far north before going nomad. Her captivatingly nuanced songs are filled with a wild wind. She tours by bicycle, tall ship, canoe and train. Receiving a CFMA nod for her last album and she is currently in the studio for an early 2018 release.

Barbara Lica

Del Barber

Del Barber is a singer-songwriter whose winsome, lonesome balladry leaves dusty footprints on the floor, with traces of countryfolk traditions that guide back to the late greats of song-writing history. On the JUNO Awardnominated Prairieography, Del highlights the unique relationship between struggle, hard work and love of prairie life.

Barbra Lica is a Toronto-based jazz singer-songwriter. Since winning runner-up in the 2013 Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition in NYC, Barbra has been billed as an opening act for Christian McBride, Pat Metheny, and Terence Blanchard. Her latest album, “I’m Still Learning”, was nominated for a JUNO in 2017.

Elage Diouf

Master percussionist, Senegalese born singer-songwriter and performer Elage Diouf settled in Canada in 1996, to pursue a musical career that is still growing today. His music – a blend of pop, world, blues, folk and asiko - thrives at the artistic crossroad of artists like Carlinhos Brown and Peter Gabriel.

Elisapie

Ambassador for Inuit culture, Elisapie represents the wild and rough beauty of the North. Her next album, The Ballad of the Runaway Girl (coming out in 2018), is the musical tale of an expatriate Inuk.

Erin Costelo BEYRIES

Donnell Leahy

BEYRIES’ songs are without pretension, and tend to bring people together with their universal and timeless themes. Her music is captivating and takes us back to what is essential: the heart.

Donnell Leahy is one of Canada’s foremost fiddlers. A professional musician his entire life, Donnell’s musical skill is remarkable, but it’s his obvious love of playing that endears him to audiences worldwide.

ECMA winner, Erin Costelo’s latest album Down Below, the Status Quo is a protest album. It is a magical, moonlight-soaked reverie, filled with drama and intensity; in one moment a defiant cry and in the next a desperate whisper. It has been described as “embodying the spirit of Nina Simone”

FMO OFFICIAL showcase artists

Gabrielle Goulet

Winner of SOCAN’s « song of the year” award at the Gala Country 2016 with the song: “Juste Toi” and recipient of “Best female Artist” award at the Gala Trille Or 2015, Gabrielle Goulet charms the audience wherever she goes. Her album « Elle sait » was released March 31st.

Justin Rutledge

Jason Bajada

Winner of 2014 Roots Album of the Year Juno Award and Canadian Folk Award for Contemporary Album of the Year, Justin Rutledge returns with new album EAST, out now on Outside Music/Redeye. Twice long-listed for the prestigious Polaris Prize, Rutledge has become one of the most acclaimed singer-songwriters in Canada.

Jason Bajada’s song lyrics are all written in invisible ink and appear only to unicorn eyes. Coming from Montreal, Jason’s inspired by The Smiths and the sound of of cats purring. His upcoming double LP will pull onto your heart strings and pinball it’s way into your soul.

Lonesome Ace Stringband

This seasoned, professional trio mixes Appalachian songs and dance tunes into a potent cocktail of original sound and music, and serves them up with joyful abandon and reverent love that will draw you into the groove of the Lonesome Ace Stringband.

Georgian Bay

Polaris prize nominated bilingual folk duo Georgian Bay entices audiences with haunting harmonies and poignant lyricism. Inspired by the mysterious beauty of natural spaces and the possibilities of bilingualism in music, the voices of Kelly Lefaive and Joëlle Westman intertwine to spin tales of modern Canadiana.

Jeremie Albino

Jeremie Albino is a man that plays the kind music that can get your feet tapping and your heart crying all at once. While rooted in a classic folk-country-blues style, his sound is constantly evolving and to bring a slice of modernity to a style that is slowly slipping away.

Ken Yates

Since first planting roots within the Canadian music scene in 2011, Ken Yates has steadily grown a reputation as one of the country’s brightest singer/songwriters. His sound offers the complete package—unforgettable melodies, emotionally charged storytelling, and top-notch guitar chops—all gloriously displayed on Yates’ new album, Huntsville.

Jon Brooks Ian Sherwood

Ian Sherwood is a guitar-playing, crowd-pleasing looping singer/ songwriter. He was named Contemporary Singer of the Year by the 2013 Canadian Folk Music Awards. Sherwood’s fifth studio album “Bring The Light”, produced by Daniel Ledwell (Justin Rutledge, Jenn Grant, The Fortunate Ones, The Once) will be released in fall, 2017.

Mama’s Broke

Mama’s Broke is a unique and powerful folk duo that both honours and defies tradition with their original compositions. Two strong voices blend to create haunting harmonies, while they artfully juggle fiddle, banjo, guitar and mandolin, and incorporate traditional dance and foot percussion as part of their performance.

Marky Weinstock & Friends

Since 2006 I have released 5 albums I remain wholly proud of; been blessed to perform for thousands; nominated for ‘English Songwriter of the Year’ CFMAs (2007/2009/2012/2015); and in 2010, won the prestigious Kerrville (Texas) Folk Festival ‘New Folk Award.’ In this mournful world The Song ascends with purpose, force, and love and so I stay seeking it more or less blindly.

Les Deuxluxes

Hailing from Montreal, Les Deuxluxes are armed to the teeth with powerful vocals, primal rhythms and two raging guitars. The duo’s sensual, wild performances are guaranteed to shake you to the core.

Marky is a popular children’s entertainer and respected educator. His concerts, workshops and parades are festival favourites, filled with interactive singing and dancing. He combines awardwinning original songs with family classics and world instruments from his travels. It will put a smile on your face and song in your heart!

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Max Marshall

Based in Harrow, Ontario, Max Marshall is a newcomer to the Canadian folk music scene, yet a torchbearer for ragtime/country blues/ fingerstyle guitar. In a performance that extends from soft introspection to a boisterous frenzy , Marshall gives audiences a heartfelt, personal performance featuring a guitar style that is largely underexposed.

Noah Derksen

Ryan McNally

With a self-described genre of “contemplative folk”, Noah uses the acoustic guitar to convey his thoughts, experiences, and emotions in a mellifluous manner. Just 23 years old, he has two commercial releases under his belt, along with having toured the width of Canada and select regions of the United States.

Whether he’s playing with his own solo band or other various outfits, he can’t be kept off Canadian stages. Ryan puts most of his energy in his passion for studying acoustic traditional blues, jazz and old time music.

Slow Leaves

Slow Leaves calls to mind a 1970s California country-folk record newly discovered in your parent’s attic. The project of JUNO Master Class songwriter Grant Davidson, Slow Leaves’ songs reflect on an ordinary life where meaning is invented and comfort is found in the realization that there are no answers.

Si Kahn Megan Bonnell

Toronto-based singer/songwriter Megan Bonnell released her sophomore album, Magnolia, in April 2016 and has been touring North America and Europe supporting it including stops at Barcelona Jazz Festival, The End Festival (London, UK), and Field Trip Music Festival. Megan will be releasing a new album in Spring 2018.

Si Kahn’s history includes 17 CDs of original songs; a CD of civil rights and union songs with Pete Seeger & Jane Sapp; the songs and/or scripts for seven musicals; and, from Folk Alliance, a Triple Crown Award (#1 Artist, #1 CD, #1 Song) and a Spirit of Folk Award.

Pierre Kwenders

Pierre Kwenders’ music is a response to a world that so often asks people who fit comfortably in multiple boxes to pick only one. While Pierre’s music ranges from icy R&B to futuristic hip-hop, his style is rooted in Congolese rumba, the ubiquitous sound of The Democratic Republic of Congo.

The Small Glories

Folk-roots powerhouse pair The Small Glories are Cara Luft & JD Edwards, a partnership that could almost make you believe in fate. Straight out of the gate these two veteran singer/songwriters built an international buzz around their tight harmonies, authenticity, explosive live performances and equally well-matched guitar prowess.

Folk Music Ontario Awards Showcase Program Thursday October 18 6:00pm - 8:00pm - Erin Mills

Murder Murder

Northern Ontario’s Murder Murder are a string band with suitcase percussion who create a unique blend of bluegrass and outlawcountry. Functioning exclusively within the murder ballad tradition, the band makes a concerted effort to subvert the genre’s clichéd narrative tropes and approach songwriting from a modern social landscape.

Qristina Brooke

6:00pm Welcome 6:10pm Benjamin Dakota Rogers 6:20pm Winona Wilde 6:30pm Chris McKhool & Kevin Laliberté 6:40pm AHI

Born on Canada’s West Coast, with its signature embrace of experimentation and improvisation, fiddler Qristina Brooke (aka Qristina Bachand) has developed her own ‘voice’, exploring various musical traditions and fusing styles such as Traditional Irish, Old-Time American and French Canadian to create her own distinctive sound.

6:50pm Doris Folken 7:00pm Bombadils video 7:10pm Guillaume Jabbour 7:20pm Chris &Richard Bosa 7:30pm Preetam Sengupta 7:40pm Kate Weekes

FMO OFFICIAL showcase artists

The Young Novelists

Urban Highlanders

Union Duke

The Young Novelists craft contemporary folk songs with harmonies reminiscent of Simon & Garfunkel or The Civil Wars. This husband-and-wife duo balance tender harmonies with darkly poetic lyrics. When their songs go to their heaviest depths, they are always balanced by their obvious enjoyment for making music.

The Urban Highlanders are five crack players using bagpipes, soprano saxophone, 6-string violin, guitar & mandolin, hand drums, and percussion, creating a unique sound. They fill houses and have people dancing in various venues across Ontario. The band is planning to take their music across Canada and Scotland in 2018.

Union Duke is a Toronto folk quintet with an explosive live show. Bridging soulful indie rock with bluegrass and country, the group belts out soaring harmonies over rambling banjos and fast-pickin’ guitars. Union Duke is perhaps best described as two fifths city, two fifths country, and one fifth whiskey.

William Prince

JUNO Award-winner William Prince is singer-songwriter from Peguis First Nation who sidesteps clichés and creates emotionallycharged experiences that linger in memories. His rich baritone vocals and acoustic melodies offer warmth and hope so that we might forgive life’s shortcomings, as he relates them through his songs.

FMO indigenous artists SHOWCASE

Cody Coyote

Cody Coyote was born on April 17th, 1992, was raised in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada and is Ojibwe from Matachewan First Nation. He is a Hip-Hop/Experimental recording artist, a songwriter, public speaker and a workshop facilitator. Cody Coyote’s upcoming album “Mamawi” (pronounced mama-away) is set to be released in Fall 2017 and will be available on all platforms.

Cris Derksen

2016 Instrumental Album Juno Nominee Cris Derksen is an Indigenous cellist/composer known for building layers of sound into captivating performances. Originally from Northern Alberta, there is a line of chiefs from North Tall Cree reserve on her father’s side and a line and a line of strong Mennonite homesteaders on her mother’s side. Her music braids the traditional and contemporary in multiple dimensions.

Leela Gilday

Tara Williamson

Twin Flames

Multi award winning duo, Twin Flames combines very unique singer songwriters Jaaji an Inuk Mohawk man from Nunavik and Chelsey June métis Woman from Ottawa. Despite polar opposite backgrounds Twin Flames found a common musical language. Twin Flames takes the audience on a musical journey across Canada and the Arctic.

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Abigail Lapell

Toronto’s Abigail Lapell draws freely from folk-roots, indie and punk rock traditions. Lapell received the 2016 Colleen Peterson Award, and NOW Magazine called her a “musician to watch” in 2017. A fluid lyricist and multi-instrumentalist, she’s toured across North America, Europe and the U.K.. Her sophomore CD/LP is out now.

Andrew Queen

The Campfire Crew are a family folk band that sings their hearts out, crafting interactive musical storytelling performances that kindle the magic and memories of summer camp. Andrew Queen is joined by his partner Karen Stille on washboard and their sons Ivan (14) and Lewis (11) on ukulele and percussion.

Juulie Rousseau

Nicholas Pellerin et Les Grands Hurleurs

Born in Quebec, Canada, Juulie Rousseau is a talented singersongwriter and composer whose career is marked by her travels to distant contries. After making impressive collaborations world wide, Juulie comes back to us as she comes back to her roots : Once voice, one guitare and many stories to share.

Nicolas Pellerin et les Grands Hurleurs’s trio plays music that is deeply anchored in tradition and steeped in numerous crisscrossing influences. Their music may not be traditional in the strictest sense, but it undeniably hails from trad. This is original, openminded music, very much alive yet respectful of its roots.

Kristine Schmidt

Hang onto your hats: Kristine Schmitt will knock you off your feet, then pick you up again and make you dance.” Exclaim Magazine.

Preetam Sengupta

“Melodic storytelling” describes his music best, and Preetam Sengupta’s live show is built around simple performance, playful stage banter, and very little pyro. The comparison often goes the other way, but Preetam’s niece has said that Paul Simon sounds like him. We’re pretty sure Mr. Simon is unaware of this.

The Fitzgeralds

The Fitzgeralds consists of awardwinning fiddling and step dancing siblings, whose roots are in Canada’s unique Ottawa-Valley music and dance styles. It is the rare combination of exceptional musicianship, incomparable step dancing, and genuine sibling connection that resonates with audiences of all ages.

The Fugitives

The Fugitives are a Vancouver based modern folk band known for traditional instrumentation, vocal harmonies, and contemporary storytelling. Career highlights include four full length albums, tours to twelve countries, opening across Western Canada for Buffy Sainte-Marie (2014), and playing Glastonbury (2015).

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Madeline Roger

Madeleine Roger is a contemporary folksinger from Winnipeg, Canada. While accompanying herself on acoustic guitar, it is her artistry as a songwriter that can silence a room, uniting her captivating voice with vivid lyricism and maturity beyond her years.

Saturday, October 21 Vista Salon

12:10PM

Scott Nolan

12:40PM

Madeleine Roger

1:10PM

Slow Leaves

1:40PM

Del Barber

developing artists participants

Ben Heffernan

Ben Heffernan is a 16 year old singer-songwriter based out of London, Ontario. He released his first EP, “Different Wars”, in March 2017. His writing has drawn comparisons to John Mayer and U2, while his live performances have drawn comparisons to Ed Sheeran due to his use of a loop station. Heffernan has a very exciting future ahead, with more music and gigs on the way.

Madison Galloway

Moscow Apartment

17-year- old songstress, Madison Galloway, takes the stage with guitar, harmonica, ukulele, and her signature style of folk-rock and blues. She captures the ears and hearts of her audience with a performance that is riveting for its energy; imagine Janis Joplin jamming with Neil Young while Joni Mitchell looks over proudly.

Moscow Apartment is an acoustic duo whose close, sweet harmonies and exquisite song craft has led them to play at festivals across Canada and get play on CBC. Influenced by Big Thief, Feist, Joni Mitchell, among others, Moscow Apartment love to sideways slide from more traditional folk to pop and electronic inspired indie rock.

Sara Gougeon

Sara Gougeon is an Indie-folk singer-songwriter from Sudbury, Ontario. At fourteen Gougeon moved to Interlochen Arts Academy, a boring school in Michigan where she would spend her high school career studying music. Following Interlochen, Gougeon relocated to Boston where she now studies Songwriting and Music Business at the prestigious Berklee College of Music.

developing artists MENTORS AHI

Brampton-born alt-folk songwriter AHI (pronounced “eye”) has traveled over 50,000 miles, armed with an acoustic guitar and a voice like “gravel on silk”. Delivering heartfelt stories with the ease of an old friend, comparisons to Richie Havens, Ray LaMontagne and Tracy Chapman are common for this soulful troubadour.

Greg Smith

Greg Smith writes songs with entire life stories wrapped inside and delivers them with the eye of a cinematographer. Known for in depth song cycles and inventive guitar work, a Greg Smith concert mixes the best parts of reading a favourite book and a folkie serenade.

Cindy Doire

Cindy Doire is an award winning bilingual singer songwriter with a foot- loose wandering soul that has seen her living and performing in Canada, the United States, India, The United Kingdom, Europe and Mexico. Cindy will launch her sixth studio album at the end of September 2017 entitled “Cindy Doire presents Panorama.”

Kaia Kater

Few are more conscious in their journey through Appalachian histories and the Canadian musical landscape than Kaia. Born in Montreal, Kaia has lived Winnipeg, Wakefield and, most recently, West Virginia – she now resides in Toronto. Her old-time banjo-picking skills, deft arrangements, and songwriting abilities have landed her in the spotlight in North America and the UK, garnering critical acclaim from outlets such as Rolling Stone, CBC Music and The Roots Music Report. Often praised for her capacity to sound ‘new’ and ‘old’ at the same time, Kaia anchors her music the space where tradition and innovation intersect.

Leonard Sumner

Anishinaabe MC/Singer/Songwriter Leonard Sumner’s storytelling flows directly from the shores of Little Saskatchewan First Nation, located in the heart of the Interlake of Manitoba. Sumner’s self-determined sound is evidence of his ability to simultaneously occupy landscapes of multiple musical genres including; Hip-Hop, Spoken Word, Country, and Rhythm and Blues. With every vibration of the strings on his guitar, Leonard rattles the dust off truths that have been buried for far too long. In this era of unsettling history and healing wounds of the past, Sumner’s music is an expression of medicine that walks the line between fortitude and fragility.

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CONFERENCE BASICS

SHOWCASE

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THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2017 Rooms

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All-Night Jamming

Registration and FMO Board Voting (2PM - 10PM)

FMO Awards Showcase & Welcome Reception

Erin Mills Vista Salon A&B Mississauga Ballroom Foyer Mississauga Ballroom B&C

EDP Pitch Training

(3-4:30PM) (Closed Session)

Mississauga Ballroom A&D York Ballroom

FMO Presents Official Showcases (8PM-11PM)

Mavis

FMO Presents Official Showcases (8:15PM-11:15PM) Instrument Lockup & Drop Boxes (7PM - 10PM)

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Ticketpro Developing Artists PGM Meet and Greet Supper (Closed Session) (4PM-6PM)

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Volunteer Green Room ***Folk Music Ontario Conference Schedule - SUBJECT TO CHANGE - Updated September 29, 2017***

Ticketpro Developing Artists Mentor Showcase

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Erin Mills Vista Salon A&B Mississauga Ballroom Foyer Mississauga Ballroom B&C Mississauga Ballroom A&D

Ottawa Music Industry Coalition Showcase

EDP One-on-One Sessions (Closed Session)

Export Development Program Lounge (Closed Session)

Breakfast (8:30AM - 10:30AM)

York Ballroom Mavis Arista Dundas Cawthra

Instrument Lockup & Drop Boxes (9AM - 11PM)

FMO Marketplace Do’s and Don’ts for Artists Marketing Themselves to Presenters and ADs

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FACTOR One-on-Ones Ticketpro Developing Artists Workshops DIY Touring

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Volunteer Green Room ***Folk Music Ontario Conference Schedule - SUBJECT TO CHANGE - Updated September 29, 2017***

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Registration and FMO Board Voting (9AM - 10PM) / Silent Auction (10AM - 8PM)

Indigenous Music Showcase

Export Development Program Lounge (Closed Session) Long & McQuade Keynote Address (6-6:45PM) Artists In Motion Reception & Showcase (7-7:45PM)

Northern Presenters Meet and Greet

All-Night Jamming

FMO Presents Official Showcases (8PM-11:30PM) FMO Presents Official Showcases

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Instrument Lockup & Drop Boxes (9AM - 11PM)

FMO Marketplace SOCAN, Sound Exchange, Connect Music, MROC, Re:Sound & You! The Wide World of Airplay Tariffs and Who Pays Whom for What

How To Cultivate Accessible Music Events With EASE

Audience Development & Youth Engagement Ticketpro Developing Artists Program One-on-Ones (Closed Session)

MUSIC ONTARIO Presents: Self-care & Mental Health: Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle in the Arts

Grassroots Strategies for Artists

Friends of Bill W.

Folk Alliance Presents: Music as Activism

The Group of Seven Guitar Project Film Screening & Q&A

Ticketpro Developing Artists Workshop Performance Coaching

How To: Economic Impact Study

Volunteer Green Room ***Folk Music Ontario Conference Schedule - SUBJECT TO CHANGE - Updated September 29, 2017***

PRIVATE SHOWCASES ON MUSIC FLOOR 11:30PM - 3:15AM

FMO Song Swap Campfire

Quick Dinner On Your Own (or with friends!)

SOCAN Songwriting Masterclass

CONFERENCE BASICS

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Vista Salon A&B Mississauga Ballroom Foyer Mississauga Ballroom B&C Mississauga Ballroom A&D

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Manitoba Music Brunch

Export Development Program Lounge (Closed Session)

EDP One-on-One Sessions (Closed Session) Breakfast (9:30AM - 11:30AM)

FMO AGM

York Ballroom Mavis Arista

Instrument Lockup & Drop Boxes (9AM - 11PM)

Dundas Cawthra Lakeshore Eglinton

Ticketpro Developing Artists Workshops Creative Writing

Ticketpro Developing Artists Program Lounge

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Volunteer Green Room ***Folk Music Ontario Conference Schedule - SUBJECT TO CHANGE - Updated September 29, 2017***

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Borealis Reception

All-Night Jamming

FMO Presents Official Showcases (8PM-11:30PM) FMO Presents Official Showcases

(8:15PM-11:15PM)

Instrument Lockup & Drop Boxes (9AM - 11PM)

FMO Marketplace

Coming Up Queer

Indigenous Panel: Resugence & Resistance*

Determining Your Sponsorship Marketing Assets (2:15PM - 3:30PM)

In the Studio and On the Stage: Perspective from Canadaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Live and Recorded Music Sectors

Ticketpro Developing Artists Program Lounge Are We Speaking the Same Language? Tech vs Artists

The Music Law Session: Music Publishing

Friends of Bill W. Meeting of FMO Festival Artistic Directors (ADs Only, Closed Session)

How to Make Your Festival More Inclusive & Safe

Pot Talk

What Funders Need to Know

FMO Festival Board Chairs Mtg (Closed Session)

Volunteer Green Room ***Folk Music Ontario Conference Schedule - SUBJECT TO CHANGE - Updated September 29, 2017***

PRIVATE SHOWCASES ON MUSIC FLOOR 11:30PM - 3:15AM

Export Development Program Lounge (Closed Session)

Quick Dinner On Your Own (or with friends!)

Campfire

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Gospel Sing-Along EDP Wrap-up for Artists (Closed Session) FMO Awards Brunch

EDP Wrap-up for Delegates (Closed Session) Estelle Klein Award Interview

York Ballroom Mavis

Arista

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Instrument Lockup (9AM - 1PM) DROP BOX PICKUP ONLY! (9AM - 1PM)

Lakeshore

Eglinton

Ticketpro Developing Artists Program Wrap-up (Closed Session)

Dixie

Pearson

Festival Administrators Round Table (Closed Session)

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schedule of events THURSDAY, OCTOBER 20 2:00pm - 10:00pm Registration & FMO Board Voting Vista Foyer This is the first stop and favourite meeting place for conference delegates. Pick up your badge and say hi to the staff of Folk Music Ontario! Members are strongly encouraged to exercise their franchise by casting a ballot in the FMO board elections. 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDP Pitch Training (closed session) Mississauga Ballroom B & C 6:00pm - 8:00pm FMO Awards Showcase & Welcome Reception Erin Mills Come and meet all of the other delegates who have arrived for the conference weekend! 4:00pm - 6:00pm Ticketpro Developing Artists Program Meet and Greet Supper (closed session) Eglinton 7:00pm - 10:00pm Instrument Lock-up & Drop Boxes Arista Tired of lugging that stand-up bass around? Artists are welcome to check their instruments in for the evening. IMPORTANT: This room does NOT stay open all night, so be sure to pick up your instrument before closing time. Once locked the room is NOT re-opened. If you want to make sure that ADs, radio DJs, and other presenters hear your music, be sure to drop off a CD and one-pager in each of the drop boxes. 7:00pm - 11:00pm Volunteer Green Room Britannia 8:00pm - 11:00pm FMO Presents Official Showcases York Ballroom

8:15pm - 11:15pm FMO Presents Official Showcases Mavis Room

your music, be sure to drop off a CD and one-pager in each of the drop boxes.

11:00pm - 2:00am All-Night Jamming Vista Foyer

9:00am - 11:00pm Volunteer Green Room Britannia

11:00pm - 1:30am Ticketpro Developing Artists Mentor Showcase York Ballroom

10:00am - 11:00pm Ticketpro Developing Artists Workshops PANEL #1 – Cindy Doire – DIY Touring Eglinton

Friday October 19 8:30am - 10:30am Breakfast Mississauga Ballroom A & D Breakfast items will be available for delegates while quantities last. 9:00am - 10:30am FMO Marketplace Dundas 9:00am - 10:00pm Registration and FMO Board Voting Vista Foyer This is the first stop and favourite meeting place for conference delegates. Pick up your badge and say hi to the staff of Folk Music Ontario! Members are strongly encouraged to exercise their franchise by casting a ballot in the FMO board elections. 9:00am - 12:00pm Export Development Program Oneon-One Sessions (closed session) Mississauga B & C 9:00am - 11:00pm Instrument Lockup & Drop Boxes Arista Tired of lugging that stand-up bass around? Artists are welcome to check their instruments in for the day. IMPORTANT: This room does NOT stay open all night, so be sure to pick up your instrument before closing time. Once locked the room is NOT re-opened. If you want to make sure that AD’s, radio DJs, and other presenters hear

10:00am - 8:00pm Silent Auction - Viewing & Bidding Vista Foyer Check out a wide selection of goods and services that have been generously donated for auction and put in your (hopefully) winning bid! A partial list of the items up for auction can be found in this conference program. 10:30am - 11:30am Do’s and Don’ts for Artists Marketing Themselves to Presenters and ADs Cawthra Events like conferences and networking groups are a great chance to sell yourself to Festival Artistic Directors and presenters right? Totally! But what if you’re terrible at it??? Did you awkwardly hand an A.D a giant press kit with 5 cds in it? Or maybe you presented a handshake, a quick intro and nothing more? While there aren’t “rules” in how to approach presenters and ADs, there are definitely some do’s and don’ts in terms of marketing yourself to the decision makers. Panelists: Amir Epstein (Moderator), Amanda Lynn Stubley, Darin Addison, Liz Scott 10:30am - 11:30am FMO Board of Directors Panel: Best Canadian Folk Song Ever Ontario A Each year Folk Music Ontario board members, past and present, gather to discuss a hotly debated topic. This year’s topic -- the folk song. We know the folk song takes many forms. Join our panelists as they defend the

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folk song they think is or should be recognized as the most influential – based on its connection to a social movement, a time in history, our diverse heritage, or even a personal memory. Panelists will be encouraged to defend their choices in words and in song. Audience members are invited to share and defend their own choices. Panelists: Alex Sinclair (moderator), Eve Goldberg, Magoo, Jani Lauzon 10:30am - 11:30am MusicOntario Presents: Programming Equality & Diversity Ontario B Folk music is one of the most richly diverse genres, and among the most inter-connected globally. It celebrates cultures and traditions from all roots and walks of life, and weaves a common thread through the universal language: music. Still, diversity in live music programming is a hot topic issue even in 2017. Our panel draws from the insight and expertise of some of those working to identify, address and bridge those gaps through their work in the arts. Panelists: Kayla McGee – Moderator, Jerod Rivers, Max Merrifield 10:30am - 12:30pm FACTOR drop-in session. Preregistration required. 11:00am - 12:00pm Ticketpro Developing Artists Workshops PANEL #2 – Kaia Kater – Building a Team Eglinton 12:00pm - 2:00pm Ottawa Music Industry Coalition (OMIC) Showcase Vista Salon A & B 12:00pm - 4:00pm Export Development Program Lounge (closed session) Mississauga Ballroom B & C 1:00pm – 2:30pm Ticketpro Developing Artists Workshops Peer Mentor Speed Panels – Hosted by John Muirhead

2:30pm - 3:30pm SOCAN, Sound Exchange, Connect Music, MROC, Re:Sound & You! The wide world of airplay tariffs and who pays whom for what Cawthra Panelists: Jory Nash 2:30pm - 3:30pm How To Cultivate Accessible Music Events With EASE Lakeshore An inclusive music event or festival is one where the accessibility needs of people with various physical challenges are built into the core planning. This is a requirement of the AODA (Accessible Ontario Disability Act) and it can be achieved in a cost-efficient manner. Environmental barriers can be effectively removed, to a large degree, when access supports and services are adequately implemented.In this seminar, music venues and festival planners will learn the importance difference between accessible supports and services and how they can be manipulated and work together to creatively remove environmental physical barriers. Attendees will leave with simple, actionable take-aways that can be implemented immediately and will elevate their existing standard of accessibility. As a bonus for those in attendance, one festival, or music venue will receive via random draw, the EASE (accessible customer service) online training course to provide to staff and or up to 200 volunteers. A one-year license for this course is valued at $1500.00. Panelist: Susan Wheeler 2:30 - 3:30pm MUSIC ONTARIO presents: Selfcare & Mental Health: Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle in the Arts Dixie The importance of de-stigmatizing mental health and sharing access to support and resources is more relevant than ever, and it’s just as necessary in the music industry. Whether it’s the pressure of lengthy stints of life on the road, managing creative expectations, or balancing the business of the industry with artistic demands, there are many ways to struggle with physical and

mental health – especially in a career path that thrives on late nights and high stakes. This open forum discussion strives to highlight some resources and methods to apply toward balancing this lifestyle. Panelists: Rosalyn Dennett - Moderator, AHI, Amanda Power, Angie Nussey, Winona Wilde 2:30pm - 4:30pm Indigenous Artists Showcase Erin Mills 2:30pm - 4:30pm SOCAN Songwriting Master Class Vista Salon SOCAN is excited to present an interactive songwriting “Masterclass” workshop at the 2017 Folk Music Ontario Conference on the process of songwriting. Our host will lead the group through the process of songwriting (including co-writing, structure, writing within and out of the folk genre, finding inspiration, etc.), allowing participants to gain valuable insight into the craft of writing a good song. This workshop is part of SOCAN’s A&R strategy in craft development created in effort to help members improve their songwriting and reach new heights in their careers. 3:00pm - 4:30pm Song Swap Campfire Come to the campfire and play another FMO member’s song. The only rule is that you don’t sing one of your own! Mississauga Ballroom Foyer Host: Eve Goldberg 3:30pm - 4:30pm Audience Development & Youth Engagement Lakeshore As a festival you live and breathe by your audience. You obviously have to keep them happy so they keep coming back, right? Seems simple enough but the task of audience development is a much more complicated beast. Are you interested in learning more about how to harness the power of the youth movement as well? Could your festival use an injection of young blood to rejuvenate your programs or even your audience? Professional Audience Development consultant Denis J. Bertrand will take us through the good, the bad and the ugly of how to grow and cultivate your audience.

Panelist: Denis J. Bertrand 3:30pm - 4:30pm Grassroots Strategies for Artists Dixie Today you have to be a jack-of-alltrades AND a master of all of them to make it in this industry. So many of us are acting as our own managers, bookers, promoters, etc. - but are we doing any of them well? Partick Artists is a group of five people under the age of 25 who are kicking ass at all of these things. This session will work as a case study of some of Partick Artists’ most successful grassroots initiatives: how they make the business work for their artists using all their collective brainpower, and how you as an artist can adopt some of their tips and tricks. Panelists: Craig Cardiff, Jesse Harding, Amanda Lowe 3:30 - 4:30pm Folk Alliance Presents: Music as Activism Ontario A The connection between music and political expression is undeniable. Whether the songs protest war or social inequality, or sing the praises of a people united, these messages have been embraced by cultures everywhere. And in this digital age, social activism in music is taking on a bigger role than ever. With the help of technology, people are using music and song to drive movements than span the globe. Come out and be inspired by some of these stories! Panelists: Rachel Barreca - Moderator, Alysha Brilla, Eric Alper, Elisapie, Si Kahn 3:30-4:30pm How To: Economic Impact Study Ontario B Join Nordicity to learn how to undertake an impact study of your event. Rather than focusing on the mechanics of measuring impact, this session will focus on a practical discussion of the implications of undertaking an impact study for your organization. What resources are required? What can your organization do to prepare? The session will also explore how you can leverage

them to illustrate the positive effects your event has on your community – and prepare to navigate any possible negative impacts that are identified. Panelists: Mila Dechef-Tweddle, Kristian Roberts 3:30pm - 6:00pm FMO Marketplace Dundas 4:00 - 5:30pm Northern Presenters Meet & Greet Mississauga Ballroom A & D Have you ever wondered what’s involved in touring throughout Northern Ontario? Come and meet the people who run vibrant Northern venues! 4:30pm - 5:30pm Friends of Bill W Dixie This is a safe, supportive twelve-step session for our delegates. 4:30pm - 5:30pm The Group of Seven Guitar Project Film Screening & Q&A Ontario A Using documentary footage, interviews, archival recordings and original performances,this film tells the story of two parallel groups of artists: Canada’s famous Group of Seven painters, and seven luthiers who have come together to honour their work through seven original guitars inspired by the paintings. When they first met in an industrial Toronto studio in the early ‘70’s, these guitar makers - Linda Manzer, William “Grit” Laskin, Tony Duggan-Smith, Sergei de Jonge, George Gray, David Wren and Jean Larrivée - had no idea that their work would develop the craft of guitar building into an art form itself. But, much like the original painters, they have gone on to impact much more than just their own field. 4:30pm – 6:00pm Ticketpro Developing Artists Program One-on-Ones (closed session) Eglinton 6:00pm - 6:45pm Long & McQuade Keynote Address Mississauga Ballroom A & D All delegates are invited to listen to keynote speaker Jesse Wente. 6:00pm - 7:30pm Ticketpro Developing Artists Workshop

PANEL #3 – Treasa/AHI/Leonard Sumner – Performance Coaching Eglinton 7:00pm - 7:45pm Artists In Motion Reception & Showcase AIM: Artists In Motion is thrilled to sponsor the Friday evening reception at FMO this year. New agent, Joe Day, will be on site to meet and mingle with FMO delegates throughout the event. Reception Guests will also have a chance to enjoy songs and stories by Winona Wilde - the latest recipient of the prestigious ‘Kerrville New Folk Songwriter Competition”. www.aimbookingagency.com @AIMBookings 8:00pm - 11:30pm FMO Presents Official Showcases York Ballroom 8:15pm - 11:15pm FMO Presents Official Showcases Mavis 11:30pm - 2:00am All Night Jamming Mississauga Ballroom Foyer 11:15pm - 3:15am Private Showcases Music Floor Saturday October 21 9:00am - 10:00pm Registration and FMO Board Voting Vista Foyer This is the first stop and favourite meeting place for conference delegates. Pick up your badge and say hi to the staff of Folk Music Ontario! Members are strongly encouraged to exercise their franchise by casting a ballot in the FMO board elections. 9:00am - 12:00pm Export Development Program Oneon-One Sessions (closed) Mississauga Ballroom B & C 9:00am - 11:00pm Instrument Lock-up & Drop Boxes Arista Tired of lugging that stand-up bass around? Artists are welcome to

check their instruments in for the day. IMPORTANT: This room does NOT stay open all night, so be sure to pick up your instrument before closing time. Once locked the room is NOT re-opened. If you want to make sure that AD’s, radio DJs, and other presenters hear your music, be sure to drop off a CD and one-pager in each of the drop boxes. 9:00am - 11:00pm Volunteer Green Room Britannia 9:30am - 11:30am Breakfast Mississauga Ballroom A & D Breakfast items will be available for delegates while quantities last. 10:00am - 8:00pm Silent Auction - Viewing & Bidding - Winning Bidders! Pick Up Saturday 8:00pm! Vista Foyer Check out a wide selection of goods and services that have been generously donated for auction and put in your (hopefully) winning bid! A partial list of the items up for auction can be found in this conference program. 10:30am - 12:00pm FMO Annual General Meeting Mississauga Ballroom A & D The AGM is the annual opportunity for FMO members to gather and hear about the activities of the past year and look to the future together. The Board of Directors and Executive Director present reports, the audited financial statement and the results of the board elections. This is also a public opportunity for members to present FMO business. 11:00am - 12:00pm Ticketpro Developing Artists Workshops PANEL #4 – YAO – Creative Writing Eglinton 12:00pm - 2:00pm London Music Office Showcase Erin Mills 12:00pm - 2:00pm Manitoba Music Showcase Vista Salon

12:00pm - 4:00pm Export Development Program Lounge (closed session) Mississauga Ballroom B & C 2:30pm - 3:30pm Determining Your Sponsorship Marketing Assets Lakeshore Do you truly know what you have to sell that a brand or sponsor might want? Hint: it’s not that logo and link on your website! This breakout session will help you think creatively about what you can sell to sponsors. It will push you beyond your comfort zone to think about what you have that others want. The more of these desirable assets that you own, the more money you can make! The session will be interactive and look at examples of successful (and not so successful) sponsorships as examples. Come learn about how to build your own inventory of sponsorable assets so you can generate additional revenue! Panelist: Brent Barootes 2:30pm - 3:30pm Women in Music presents: Are We Speaking the Same Language? Tech vs Artists Dixie As artists we need our sound technicians to make us sound like the songbirds we are. But what’s an “aux bus?” And what the heck do they mean when they say, “I’m getting too much bleed?” Gross! Come out and learn just what kind of space language the sound techs are really using and how you can get the most out of your tech/artist relationship. Panelists: Randi Fratkin (moderator), Christine Butchart, Steafan Hannigan, Raven Kanatakta, Dave Lang 2:30pm - 3:30pm How To Make Your Festival More Inclusive & Safe Ontario A As a festival organizer, do you feel like you are struggling to make marginalized groups feel safe and included at your event? Are there strategies you could be implementing that would help to both grow your audience and ensure everyone’s needs are being met? Learn how to address these issues head-on as well as work to increase awareness of safety and inclusivity.

Panelists: Elsa Mirzaei - Moderator, Amanda Lowe, Charlie C. Petch, Jen McKerral, 2:30pm - 4:30pm Ticketpro Developing Artists Showcase Erin Mills 2:30pm - 4:30pm What Funders Need to Know This session will feature the opportunity for you as an artist or as an arts organisation to feed into the culture of change taking place in public sector funding programs. Following brief presentations by representatives of various funding bodies including the Ontario Music Fund, FACTOR, Ontario Cultural Attractions Fund, Ontario Arts Council and Canadian Heritage, the floor will be opened up to hear your questions, observations and needs. To finish, you’ll have the chance for face-to-face meetings with the funding representatives to deepen the conversation. Ontario B 2:30pm - 3:30pm Coming Up Queer Cawthra Does being out and queer in the music industry matter? Jacyln (Jax) Irwin and Heather Gibson will discuss their successful careers working in the music industry as out queer women; what roles they play in elevating queer artists and peers, mentorship, social constructs within the industry, and the real role of allies. Panelists: Jaclyn Irwin, Heather Gibson 3:00pm - 4:30pm Campfire Mississauga Ballroom Foyer Just a casual spot to join up for a jam! 3:30pm - 4:30pm The Sounds of Resistance and Resurgence Cawthra Indigenous peoples are leading the way in inspiring and creating discourse around decolonizing our relationships to each other and reconstructing our sense of belonging to land, water and community. This discussion will explore Indigenous music as a tool for decolonization, resurgence and

resistance. Artists are reclaiming and re-imagining diverse ways of knowing, doing and being by sharing stories that voice, articulate, and assert their identity, culture and sovereignty through song. Panelists: ShoShona Kish – Moderator, Jesse Wente, Leela Gilday, Tara Williamson

3:30pm - 5:30pm FMO Marketplace Dundas

3:30pm - 4:30pm In the Studio and On the Stage: Perspective from Canada’s Live and Recorded Music Sectors Lakeshore In Canada’s music ecosystem, the live music industry and the recorded music sector have a symbiotic relationship. What are the current issues and opportunities for each branch of the music industry, and how are they adapting to changes in the music sector environment? Representatives from Music Canada and Music Canada Live will share their perspectives in this moderated panel discussion. Panelists: Erin Benjamin, Quentin Burgess

4:30pm - 5:30pm FMO Festival Board Chairs Meeting (closed session) Ontario B In this annual gathering, FMO member festival Board chairs share best practices, challenges and successes in their organizations.

3:30pm - 4:30pm The Music Law Session: Music Publishing Dixie Being a musician means finding many ways to earn a living from your music and lyrics. One piece of the puzzle is getting other people to record your music, and another is having your music used in films, TV series, advertisements, games and other video content. Music lawyer Byron Pascoe will discuss these revenue streams, the related agreements (including those between indie artists and publishers), and what you can do now to prepare for future opportunities. Panelist: Byron Pascoe 3:30pm - 4:30pm Pot Talk Ontario A Alright everyone -- it’s time for pot talk!! With the government’s recent decision to legalize marijuana by July 2018, festivals now need to wade their way through all the different ways this will affect their event. Find out if there’s anything you should be doing besides adding more snack vendors! Panelists: Paul Loewenberg (moderator), Bryan Eyster, Rebecca Jesseman

4:30pm - 5:30pm Friends of Bill W Dixie This is a safe, supportive twelve-step session for our delegates.

4:30pm - 6:00pm Meeting of FMO Festival Artistic Directors (ADs only) Pearson In this annual gathering, FMO member festival ADs share best practices, challenges and successes in their organizations. 5:30pm - 7:00pm Borealis Reception Mississauga Ballroom A & D Open to all conference delegates, this year the Borealis reception presents a dazzling photo display featuring The Group of Seven Guitar Project. 8:00pm - 11:30pm FMO Presents Official Showcases York Ballroom 8:15pm - 11:15pm FMO Presents Official Showcases Mavis 11:30pm - 2:00am All Night Jamming Mississauga Ballroom Foyer 11:15pm - 3:15am Private Showcases Music Floor Sunday October 22 9:00am - 1:00pm Instrument Lockup Arista Tired of lugging that stand-up bass around? Artists are welcome to check their instruments in until the end of the

conference this afternoon. IMPORTANT: Be sure to pick up your instrument before closing time. Any instruments still in this room at 1:00pm will be left at the hotel reservations counter. 9:00am - 1:00pm Drop Boxes - PICK UP ONLY Arista Anyone who requested a drop box MUST pick it up during this time. 9:30am - 11:00am Folk Music Ontario Awards Brunch Mississauga Ballroom A & D Delegates are welcome to enjoy brunch and honour the recipients of the 2017 Estelle Klein Award, Songs From the Heart prizes, Colleen Peterson Award, Taylor Mitchell Bursary, and Recording Artist of the Year. Host: Grit Laskin 10:00am - 11:00am Export Development Program Wrapup -- ARTISTS (closed session) Mississauga Ballroom B & C 11:00am - 12:00PM Export Development Program Wrapup -- DELEGATES (closed session) Mississauga Ballroom B & C 10:00am - 12:00pm Festival Administrators Round Table Pearson In this annual gathering, festival administrators share best practices, challenges, and successes in their organizations. 11:00am - 12:00pm Estelle Klein Award Interview Mississauga Ballroom A & D Join Estelle Klein Award recipient Magoo and interviewer Richard Flohil as they chat together. 11:00am - 12:00pm Ticketpro Developing Artists Program Wrap-up (closed session) Eglinton 12:00pm - 1:30pm Gospel Sing-a-long Mississauga Foyer It’s the end of the weekend and almost the end of the conference. Come and enjoy some gospel music as you say goodbye to friends old and new, and the hit the road for home.

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ABOUT FMO Vision A thriving, inclusive folk music community with local and international impact

Purpose Supporting the growth and development of the folk music community and industry

Strategies Embed Inclusivity and Diversity: By everyone in everything, every day 1. Increase & Diversify Revenue: Strengthen existing and develop new and innovative revenue streams 2. Expand Member Value: Deliver services year-round targeted to evolving member needs 3. Maximize Collaboration: Create collaborative opportunities to achieve our vision 4. Be the Advocate: Raise the profile of FMO and champion folk music

Equality Statement Equal opportunity is based on the fundamental value that all Folk Music Ontario members and colleagues are equal and deserve mutual respect. Any conduct that undermines the dignity of any individual or group hurts us all. Folk Music Ontario is committed to strengthening the organization by building a culture that is founded on the tenets of mutual respect, cooperation, inclusiveness and understanding. These tenets will bind our community and strengthen our relationships within the music industry to increase our joint capacity and willingness to work together on shared concerns. Folk Music Ontario activities are discrimination and harassment-free zones. Folk Music Ontario will not tolerate harassment, preferential treatment or discrimination in any form arising as a consequence of a memberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s disability, age, gender, religion, race, language, physicality, sexual orientation, ethnicity, or national origin. Folk Music Ontario will not condone behavior or any form of communication that may undermine the stated fundamental value that each individual or group is entitled to. Folk Music Ontario undertakes to ensure that its governing by-laws, policies and practices reflect our commitment to equality, respect and dignity for all.

YEAR IN REVIEW Here are key highlights of the activities of the past year achieved through the efforts of FMO staff, committees and Board of Directors.* Embed Inclusivity and Diversity • Published Safe Workplace Policy http://www.folkmusicontario.ca/respectful-workplace-policy-2/ to support the organization’s Equality Statement • Executive Director Alka Sharma moderated panel at Folk Alliance International (FAI) on diverse audience development and joined panel at Canada Music Week (CMW) on gender parity • Presented Jesse Wente as keynote speaker at 2017 Conference • Continued collaboration with Manitoba Music to present FMO Indigenous Artist Showcase and the FMO Indigenous Panel Resurgence & Resistance at 2017 Conference, with sponsorship from FACTOR • Increased accessibility at 2017 Conference hotel Increase & Diversity Revenue • Presented successful FMO fundraising concerts, in Toronto and Ottawa, and a silent auction in March • Secured new sponsors to support conference and year-round activities: Bandzoogle, Gig Salad, London Music Office, Ottawa Music Industry Coalition, ACTRA RACS Expand Member Value • Hired dedicated member services staff • Redesigned FMO Awards program, including adding new award for Recording Artist of the Year sponsored by ACTRA RACS • Achieved grant revenue from Ontario Arts Council to present singer-songwriter workshops in Timmins and London in Fiscal ’18 • Achieved Ontario Media Development Corporation (OMDC) grant to undertake economic impact study of Ontario member festivals • Held 4th annual Canada Heritage-sponsored Festival Retreat in Sudbury with 12 member festivals attending Maximize Collaboration • Co-sponsored FAI private showcases with Folk Music Canada and MusicOntario featuring eight FMO members on each of three nights • Continued collaboration with APCM (Association des professionnels de la chanson et de la musique) with a Francophone youth taking part in FMO Developing Artist Program and collaborating with APCM for upcoming singer-songwriter workshops • For third year, sponsored showcase during Ottawa’s Megaphono festival Be the Advocate • Promoted FMO member interests at The Visit in Glasgow, The ExChange in Ireland, East Coast Music Week, CMW, Mundial Montréal, FAI and at eight-member festivals • Alka Sharma joined the Executive Committee of FAI Board of Directors as Treasurer; continues to sit on the Boards of Canadian Folk Music Awards, Ottawa Music Industry Coalition, and Arboretum Festival; and is a member of the OMDC’s music advisory committee *FMO’s Year in Review covers activities from November 1, 2016 to October 31, 2017 to align with the election cycle of board members. FMO’s financial statements report on the fiscal year April 1 to March 31.

PRESIDENT’S ANNUAL REPORT It’s been another busy year at Folk Music Ontario, as staff and board have worked hard to advance our vision of a thriving, inclusive folk music community with local and international impact. In the Year in Review, we outline some of the important work staff and board have undertaken since we all last met a year ago. As I remark in my Welcome Note to conference delegates earlier in this program, I think three initiatives are particularly noteworthy: • The energized and expanded Awards program, accomplished by the Awards Committee with considerable staff support and under the leadership of Jani Lauzon • The release of FMO’s Respectful Workplace Policy in support our Equality Statement, the work of the Personnel, Policy and Governance Committee under Alex Sinclair’s direction • The introduction of spring “ice-breaker” concerts and silent auction to expand our revenue streams and to increase member value, achieved through the leadership of Jan Cody and Dave Cool The latter is particularly important as we missed our revenue target in fiscal 2017 and recorded a deficit. Increasing and diversifying revenue streams is one of our five strategic priorities and is key to eliminating our deficit over time. We remain determined to address this frustrating challenge. We have a smart, experienced and passionate board, each of whom contributed with distinction over the past year. It has been a pleasure it grown FMO with them. Please join me in thanking Alex Sinclair, Preetam Sengupta, James Keelaghan and Jani Lauzon, who are completing their three-year terms. Please also join me in thanking our wonderful staff, Alka Sharma, executive director, Jennifer Ellis, office manager, and Carolyn Sutherland, member services, as well as Lianne Ricard, Irenee Wright and Lynn Rae, who provide office support. At the conference Shelley Anne Morris is coordinating volunteers, Jennifer Holub leads Art Beat, Treasa Levasseur heads up the Artist Development Program, Carolyn Sutherland manages the Export Development program, and Copperworks staff are keeping us all heading in the right direction. Let me also join Alka in thanking our funders and sponsors. These include the Department of Canadian Heritage, the Ontario Arts Council, Ontario Media Development Corporation for the Ontario Music Fund and FACTOR. I encourage you to turn to the front of your program to recognize all of the organizations that support the work that FMO does for you. And finally, let me thank you, our members. It has been an honour to serve our community and industry over the past year and I thank all of you for your ongoing support. Very warm regards, Katharine (Kathy) Partridge President

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S ANNUAL REPORT Public funding from our government partners has been stable for this year. We are particularly grateful for the ongoing operational funding provided by the Department of Canadian Heritage and the Ontario Arts Council. As well, thanks to Ontario Media Development Corporation for the Ontario Music Fund and FACTOR for providing funding for the Export Development Program and the conference. We have brought in some private funding through sponsorships and hope to continue to grow the private funding that we receive. Folk Music Ontario is in its third of a five-year plan addressing FMO’s original deficit of approximately $104,000. The fourth year did not meet projections with revenues falling short. The deficit is now at $75,000. As of the beginning of the conference, year-five has strong conference registrations along with new revenue achievement and the cautious expectation of further deficit reduction at year end. The Board of Directors has been diligent and amazing in providing support to FMO. Unfortunately, Jani Lauzon has completed her term as Board Member and will not be re-running to sit on the Board. I would like to thank Jani for her dedication to the Board. She is a busy woman and she still found time to overhaul the Awards process and really guide the Awards Committee in making some very great and important changes. Thankfully for FMO, she will continue to sit on the Awards Committee as the Chair and will continue to see the changes that have been made, move forward for the organization. Preetam Sengupta, James Keelaghan and Alex Sinclair have completed their terms on the Board, but they are re-running. They have all made outstanding contributions to the Board. Please make sure that you research the candidates that are running for the FMO Board of Directors and vote! They are all dedicated and willing to move FMO forward as an organization. Over this past summer, the FMO staff and Board attended several member festivals, including: RBC Bluesfest in Ottawa, Mariposa Folk Festival in Orillia, Stewart Park in Perth, Blue Skies Music Festival in Clarendon, Kingsville Folk Music Festival in Kingsville, Summerfolk Music & Crafts Festival in Owen Sound, Shelter Valley Folk Festival in Grafton and CityFolk in Ottawa. Unfortunately, Shelter Valley Folk Festival will no longer be a member as they celebrated their last year. It has been great to be able to attend our member festivals. We will continue to attend other conferences and events to promote Folk Music Ontario. FMO has once again partnered with APCM (Association des professionnels de la chanson et de la musique) to have one of their youth members, Rachel Barber join our Youth Program at the FMO Conference, who will be mentored by Yao. The Taylor Mitchell Bursary, which started in 2010, goes a long way to help a young musician to accomplish their dreams and further their career by attending the conference. I would like congratulate Ben Heffernan on being this year’s recipient of the FMO Taylor Mitchell Bursary. Folk Music Ontario has come a long way and we hope that you will have a great time at this year’s conference. We are also looking forward to continuing to reduce our deficit in the upcoming year. Alka Sharma Executive Director

Equity

Liabilities

Assets

? Our accumulated net worth

? Any debts or obligations we must fulfill in the future

? How much we owe

? How much people owe us (receivables)

? What things we own of significant value (buildings, equipment etc)

? How much money we have (cash in bank, GICs etc)

Key information on a balance sheet:

It answers the question: as of March 31, 2017, how much is the organization worth and how much does it owe? Do we owe more than we are worth? Therefore, financial activity after March 31st is not included with these statements.

This offers a snapshot of our financial position at a specific point in time, in this case, March 31, 2017, as that represented Folk Music Ontario's "end of year".

1. Statement of Financial Position (aka Balance Sheet)

What do these statements really mean?

At the end of each fiscal year, a designated accountant (called "auditor") reviews all of Folk Music Ontario’s financial activities. They make sure that the statements prepared by Folk Music Ontario management reflect the true picture of the finances of the organization. As well, the auditor performs a few "random" checks of various transactions. At the end of the audit process, the accountant issues financial statements that they, by virtue of their professional designation, assure are accurate.

Introduction

(or All I needed to know about fiduciary responsibility I learned from Folk Music Ontario)

Board Primer for Understanding Audited Financial Statements

10. Adjournment

9. Election of Directors – Preetam Sengupta, Nominating Committee Chair

8. Adjournment to Awards Brunch

7. New Business

6. Appointment of Auditors for Fiscal Year Ending March 31, 2018 – Janice Cody

5. Treasurer’s Report and Audited Financial Statements – Janice Cody

4. Executive Director’s Report – Alka Sharma

3. President’s Report – Katharine Partridge

2. Approval of 2016 AGM Minutes – Preetam Sengupta, Vice President

1. Adoption of the Agenda – Katharine Partridge, President

AGENDA FOR THE 2017 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING:

MINUTES OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Folk Music Ontario Delta Ottawa City Centre, Ottawa, ON Saturday, October 22, 2016 10:30am to 12:00pm EST 1.

Adoption of the Agenda The President, Rachel Barreca assumed the chair and the Secretary, Amie Therrien acted as the Secretary of the meeting. The meeting was called to order at 10:36 am ET. Rachel Barreca declared that quorum was met. MOTION: Moved by Paul Mills and seconded by Gary Waterfield that the agenda be accepted. Motion Carried.

Approval of 2015 AGM Minutes Draft minutes of the October 17, 2015 AGM of Folk Music Ontario were distributed via paper copy to members during the meeting. An amendment to correct the spelling of Malcolm Byard's name in item number 6 was proposed. MOTION: Moved by Paul Mills and seconded by David Warren that the 2015 AGM Minutes be approved with the amendment proposed above. Motion Carried.

President's Report The President's Report was presented in the printed 2015 conference program distributed to all conference delegates as well as verbally presented by Rachel Barreca. The verbal presentation included: â&#x20AC;˘ Notification of the new Annual Report and Year In Review printed in the conference guide. â&#x20AC;˘ Thank you to board members whose terms are expiring: Brad McEwan, Jerry Switzer, Nicole Colbeck, and Rachel Barreca who are not returning and Amie Therrien who is running again.

Oct 22, 2016

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FMO AGM Minutes

Executive Director's Report The Executive Director's Report was presented in the printed 2016 conference program distributed to all conference delegates as well as verbally presented by Alka Sharma, FMO Executive Director. The verbal presentation included: • Conference registrations at 720 delegates • Current membership numbers: 305 individuals, 25 Ontario organizations, 10 Non-Ontario organizations , 27 festivals • Thank you to funders including FACTOR, Department of Canadian Heritage, and Ontario Music Fund

Treasurer's Report and Audited Financial Statements The Treasurer's Report was presented verbally by Jan Cody and the audited financial statements were included in the printed 2016 conference program and sent by earlier email to all members. The verbal report included: • A five year deficit reduction plan began after a $107,000 deficit was recorded in 2013, which was reduced to $86,000 in 2014, and to $57,000 in 2015. This year was $8,000 off of target but we feel optimistic that we will continue moving in the right direction with the deficit reduction. • The main reason for not achieving the deficit reduction target was not achieving revenue targets. • Increased office costs were related to the creation of the Strategic Plan. • Increased conferenced expenses were show but were balanced by a new grant. A member asked if there is a policy about short term loans. The board responded yes. MOTION: Moved by Joel Leblanc and seconded by Malcolm Byard that the Audited Financial Statements be accepted. Motion Carried.

Appointment of Auditors for Fiscal year Ending March 31, 2017 MOTION: Moved by Sandra Stubbert and seconded by Shawna Caspi that David Burke Auditing Firm be appointed as the auditors for fiscal year ending March 31, 2017. Motion Carried.

New Business Questions were raised related to timing of showcases at the conference, getting member input about showcase room in the post-conference survey, and the use of social media.The Board committed to review and respond to the new business raised.

Oct 22, 2016

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Adjournment to Awards Brunch Rachel Barreca the meeting adjourned on Oct 22, 2016 @ 11:31am to be called back to order at the Awards Brunch.

Election of Directors Meeting was called back to order by Rachel Barreca on Oct 23, 2016 @ 11:00am. Nicole Colbeck, Chair of the FMO Nominating Committee announced that the Board members elected by the membership were: • Darin Addison • Dave Cool • Sage Paul • Liz Scott • Amie Therrien (returning) MOTION: Moved by Shawna Caspi and seconded by Candace Shaw that the election results be accepted. Motion Carried. MOTION: Moved by Rachel Barreca and seconded by Sandra Stubbert that the ballots be destroyed. Motion Carried.

10.

Adjournment Rachel Barreca declared the meeting adjourned on Oct 23, 2016 at 11:43 am. The next regular meeting will be held during the 2017 Annual Conference and AGM.

Amie Therrien, Secretary FOLK MUSIC ONTARIO

Date of Approval

Oct 22, 2016

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