Item - 2015.CA4.3

Appointees' biographies:

Eric Alper

Eric Alper is Director of Media Relations for eOne Music Canada, and the host of SiriusXM's ThatEricAlper show. He is also CTV's music correspondent and a regular contributor to CBC Radio, Country 92.9 in Chatham-Kent, DAWG FM in Ottawa, and CJBK AM in London among others. He has been named to Billboard Magazine, Paste Magazine and The National Post's "best on social media", with over 500,000 followers on Twitter and over 25,000 fans on Facebook.

Derek Andrews

Derek Andrews is an independent arts consultant, Music Curator at Toronto's Luminato Festival, artistic director of Mundial Montreal, and is the music programmer for North York's Cultural Festival. As an Associate Member of the European Forum of Worldwide Music Festivals, Derek is an internationally recognized authority on "world music" and a passion advocate for creative approaches in music as a tool for breaking down cultural barriers.

Vivian Barclay

Vivian Barclay, General Manager of Warner Chappell Music Canada Ltd., has worked as a radio programmer and on-air host, in artist management, publicity and promotion and as a programmer for conferences and festivals. A Ryerson University Graduate with a degree, Vivian joined Warner Chappell in 2001, and rose through the ranks with stints in royalties, copyright, song plugging.  Vivian is on the boards of the CMPA, the CMRRA, SOCAN and Phemphat Entertainment Group (Honey Jam Showcase).

Mary An Blom

A 21-year veteran of the industry, Mary An Blom is currently Director of Corporate Strategy and Insights at Sony Music. Her role includes assessing new business ventures, which has allowed her to work with stakeholders in diverse aspects of the Toronto entertainment community.  She also works closely with the executive team on strategic planning, and is known for her ability to distil complex problems and deliver creative and collaborative solutions.  She is a classically trained flutist.

Dan Broome

Daniel Broome has spent the last 21 years working in the Canadian Music Business. A marketing, media, culture, arts, and entertainment professional, he started in the industry in 1993 at True North Records / The Finkelstein Management Company as the company's VP of Operations and Administration. Currently, Daniel is the Acting Executive Director at the Toronto Musicians' Association representing the over 3,000 professional musicians working and living in the Greater Toronto Area.

Jeff Cohen

Jeff Cohen (JC) is co-owner of iconic Toronto live music venues the Legendary H-Shoe Tavern and Lee's Palace. He also co-owns Toronto based Collective Concerts and The Toronto Urban Roots fest

Jeff Craib

Twenty-five year music industry veteran Jeff Craib has a career that spans hundreds of artists, thousands of shows and international recognition and respect from his peers. As President of The Feldman Agency, Jeff's enthusiasm has always stemmed from his work as an agent. Jeff's vast industry knowledge, passion for artist development, keen eye for marketing, and touring expertise gives him the advantage and ability to plan and execute any type of live event for any type of audience.

Sari Delmar

Sari founded AB at the age of 18. Sari's time is spent on handling business development and strategic partnerships for the company and travelling the world. Sari has been invited to speak at international conferences, sit on the Toronto Music Advisory Council and the Toronto Austin Alliance Council, and in 2014 was awarded with an International Women Achievers' Award in the Entertainment category. Her blog is a hotbed for emerging artist and entrepreneur advice.

Jay Douglas

Jay Douglas first took to the stage in Montego Bay, Jamaica many years ago as a youth. Having over 45 years of showmanship, Jay has developed a wide-ranging repertoire of American blues, West Indian rhythms, jazz standards, fancy footwork, and plenty of stage charisma. In the early '60s, Jay fronted tough R&B band "The Cougars," who, lit up Toronto and Montreal bars in the late 70's with Soul, Funk and Reggae music.

Justin Erdman

Currently consulting, Justin recently led Canada for Deezer, the global streaming music service. He began his career at MuchMusic.com, managing digital production for live TV broadcasts and major events. He has also led digital production and emerging tech for Canada's largest record label Universal Music Canada. He has spoken at NXNE, Canadian Music Week, and in front of the Committee on Canadian Heritage in Ottawa. Billboard has twice named him to the Top 140 music biz personalities on Twitter.

Murray Foster

Murray Foster grew up in Thornhill Ontario. While earning an English degree at University of Toronto, his band Moxy Fruvous became a national sensation. When that band ended in 2000 Murray joined Newfoundland band Great Big Sea. Murray founded a green-energy company in 2007 and the Toronto Songwriting School in 2013. He teaches songwriting at Seneca College, is Executive Director of non-profit organization Our Place Initiative and just finished writing/directing his first feature film, "The Cocksure Lads Movie"

Adam Gill

Born and raised in Toronto, Adam Gill founded Embrace in 2002 while at university with the vision of creating a leading independent live music and entertainment company.

Since its inception, Embrace has expanded to include artist management, consumer brand partnerships/sponsorships, venue management and the presentation of over 500 live events, concerts and festivals per year throughout North America.

Graham Henderson

Graham Henderson is President of Music Canada, an association that promotes the interests of the Canadian music community. Graham has been working with artists for more than 25 years, first as one of Canada's leading entertainment lawyers and later as Senior VP, Business Affairs and eCommerce at Universal Music Canada. Graham contributes his time on the Boards of Directors of The Corporation of Massey Hall and Roy Thomson Hall, Invest Toronto, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce and Re:Sound.

Derek "drex" Jancar

Over the years, Jancar himself has led a colourful life rich in experience. He has been a recording artist, a social entrepreneur, a youth leader, a talent manager, a marketing director for a luxury car company, a co-founder of several award-winning grassroots youth-led initiatives and a co-founder of NHL star Dave Bolland's charitable foundation. Currently Drex's portfolio consists primarily of management responsibility towards Drake's OVO Fest and OVO Clothing, Majid Jordan and Remix

Andreas Kalogiannides

Andreas Kalogiannides is a Toronto lawyer practising in corporate and intellectual property law, focusing on music and entertainment.  His firm, Kalogiannides Law, provides to musicians and other creative professionals the tools to create, protect and monetize their work. Prior to practising law, Andreas gained experience in a variety of music industry roles, including at Re:Sound, the Future of Music Coalition (Washington, D.C), and Universal Music Canada.  Andreas is a Toronto native.

Che Kothari

Che is the Founding Director and Chairman of Manifesto Community Projects whose mission is to unite, inspire and empower diverse communities of young people through arts and culture. Che is a member of the Toronto Arts Council Advocacy advisory, the Steering Committee for ArtReach Toronto, Daniel's Spectrum Arts & Cultural Centre's Programming Advisory Committee, and the 2015 Pan Am Games Cultural Advisory Committee. Che has been recognized as Marketing Magazine's One-To-Watch, a Toronto Community Foundation's 'Vital People' and most recently being awarded the Mayor's Cultural Leadership award.

Jesse Kumagai

Jesse Kumagai is the VP, Talent for Live Nation Canada and was Director of Programming for The Corporation of Massey Hall & Roy Thomson Hall for more than a decade. In addition to his professional duties, Jesse has been an active volunteer currently serving as the Chair of Music Canada Live and a member of the Unison Benevolent Fund Board.  He is the former Vice-Chair of the Yonge Dundas Square Board of management, a former board member of CAPACOA and the Small World Music Society.

Robert Lanni

Rob Lanni (with Eric Lawrence) co-founded Coalition Music in the late '80s - a full-service management company.  The current client roster includes artists Our Lady Peace, Simple Plan, Finger Eleven, USS, Justin Nozuka, The Balconies, Andee and Ben Caplan.  In 2010, Coalition Music purchased and renovated a 12,000 square foot building in Scarborough (a former convent) that is home to Canada's Music Incubator (not-for-profit) and TEMPO (Through Education Music Provides Opportunity) charity.

Alexander Mair

Mr. Mair committed his entire career to the support of Canadian artists.  After managing Gordon Lightfoot for eight years, he launched Attic Records. Attic earned 114 gold, platinum and multiplatinum records.  Successful Canadian artists included Triumph, the Nylons, Lee Aaron, Downchild Blues Band, Haywire and many more.  Attic invested over $30 million in developing and marketing Canadian artists, and generate over $30 million in foreign royalty revenue that flowed back to Canada.

Amanda Martinez

Amanda Martinez is a Toronto-based singer/songwriter whose music exultingly blends her unique Mexican and South African roots with flamenco soul.  Her solo CDs have garnered her multiple nominations for Latin Jazz Performer of the Year, and her songs have appeared on three Putumayo world music collections: Bossanova Around the World, Latin Dreamland and most recently, Cafe Latino. Her third and latest CD "Mañana" helmed by GRAMMY-winning producer Javier Limón.

Mervon Mehta

Mervon Mehta's career in the arts has seen him on both sides of the curtain as an actor and music executive. He has performed around the world programmed for some of the most significant music venues in the US and Canada.

Noah Mintz

Noah Mintz is the owner of and a Senior Mastering Engineer at Lacquer Channel Mastering. Since 1975, Lacquer Channel Mastering has been one of Canada's premier mastering studios. Combining the best of vintage and state-of-the-art technology, Lacquer Channel currently has Canada's only operating record lathe. Previous to Mastering, Noah was the singer and guitar player of the influential 90's indie rock band, hHead.

Miranda Mulholland

Classically trained on violin and in voice, Miranda is a versatile performer and in high demand as a fiddler and singer covering a wide range of styles. She is a member of Great Lake Swimmers and Belle Starr and released her debut solo album in 2014. She is the owner of a boutique record label, Roaring Girl Records.

Rodney Murphy

Rodney Murphy is the Education and Outreach Manager for SOCAN - the Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada. He has been working on behalf of Canadian songwriters with SOCAN for the past 12 years providing extensive copyright and music industry education in an effort to maximize their performance royalties and music revenue. Before joining SOCAN, Rodney worked for CKCU FM in Ottawa, Sony Music Canada and BBC Radio One in the UK.  He has a Master's degree in Media Studies.

Errol Nazareth

Errol has been playing with words professionally for nearly 30 years.  He began writing about the city's diverse music scenes for the Scarborough Mirror and went on to cover them for The Toronto Sun, CBC Radio and various local and national music publications. Errol is a regular contributor to CBC's Metro Morning - the city's top rated morning show - as well as Big City Small World - which focuses on the local music and culture scenes.

Jeffrey Remedios

Jeffrey is the Toronto based president and co-founder of Arts & Crafts, one of the top independent music companies with office in Toronto, Los Angeles and Mexico. Jeffrey oversees all aspects of the company's business, establishing A&C as a global music brand.  Rolling Stone Magazine recently cited Jeffrey as a key insider shaping the future of the music business. Jeffrey is the promoter and founder of the Toronto's Field Trip Music & Arts Festival.

Roberta Smith

Roberta Smith is the Chief Operating Officer at the Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Ms. Smith has been with the TSO for 20 years and, most recently, provided leadership as Interim President & CEO. Ms. Smith spent the early part of her career developing education programs for young people in the GTA. She was awarded the John Hobday Award in Arts Management in 2009 by the Canada Council for the Arts. Ms. Smith holds a Masters in Musicology from University of Toronto, and an MBA from the Schulich School of Business.

Spencer Sutherland

R. D. Spencer Sutherland is an innovative entrepreneur in the entertainment and media sector.  His work has been showcased in Science centres and museums around the world.  He currently serves as Chairman of the Queen St West BIA since 2010, also member of the TABIA Board of Directors since 2011, and member of the Toronto Music Advisory Council since 2014.  He also owns Nocturne, a live electronic music venue in downtown Toronto, and has co-produced over 1200 events since 2009.

Patti-Anne Tarlton

Current Chief Operating Officer Ticketmaster Canada, Patti-Anne has a deep understanding of the North American Live Entertainment Industry having spent her career as a concert promoter, venue operator and sports and entertainment executive in Vancouver, Montreal and Toronto.  Most recently, Tarlton headed up Live Entertainment Division for Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment.

Andrew Weir

Andrew currently serves as Executive Vice President of Tourism Toronto, responsible for global marketing and communications to elevate Toronto as a destination for leisure and business travelers. Andrew has also served as a Communications Director for an Ontario Cabinet Minister and was a communications consultant in the health care industry.

Candidates' biographies:

Eric Alper

Eric Alper is Director of Media Relations for eOne Music Canada, and the host of SiriusXM's ThatEricAlper show. He is also CTV's music correspondent and a regular contributor to CBC Radio, Country 92.9 in Chatham-Kent, DAWG FM in Ottawa, and CJBK AM in London among others. He has been named to Billboard Magazine, Paste Magazine and The National Post's "best on social media", with over 500,000 followers on Twitter and over 25,000 fans on Facebook.

Derek Andrews

Derek Andrews is an independent arts consultant, Music Curator at Toronto's Luminato Festival, artistic director of Mundial Montreal, and is the music programmer for North York's Cultural Festival. As an Associate Member of the European Forum of Worldwide Music Festivals, Derek is an internationally recognized authority on "world music" and a passion advocate for creative approaches in music as a tool for breaking down cultural barriers.

Vivian Barclay

Vivian Barclay, General Manager of Warner Chappell Music Canada Ltd., has worked as a radio programmer and on-air host, in artist management, publicity and promotion and as a programmer for conferences and festivals. A Ryerson University Graduate with a degree, Vivian joined Warner Chappell in 2001, and rose through the ranks with stints in royalties, copyright, song plugging.  Vivian is on the boards of the CMPA, the CMRRA, SOCAN and Phemphat Entertainment Group (Honey Jam Showcase).

Mary An Blom

A 21-year veteran of the industry, Mary An Blom is currently Director of Corporate Strategy and Insights at Sony Music. Her role includes assessing new business ventures, which has allowed her to work with stakeholders in diverse aspects of the Toronto entertainment community.  She also works closely with the executive team on strategic planning, and is known for her ability to distil complex problems and deliver creative and collaborative solutions.  She is a classically trained flutist.

Dan Broome

Daniel Broome has spent the last 21 years working in the Canadian Music Business. A marketing, media, culture, arts, and entertainment professional, he started in the industry in 1993 at True North Records / The Finkelstein Management Company as the company's VP of Operations and Administration. Currently, Daniel is the Acting Executive Director at the Toronto Musicians' Association representing the over 3,000 professional musicians working and living in the Greater Toronto Area.

Jeff Cohen

Jeff Cohen (JC) is co-owner of iconic Toronto live music venues the Legendary H-Shoe Tavern and Lee's Palace. He also co-owns Toronto based Collective Concerts and The Toronto Urban Roots fest

Jeff Craib

Twenty-five year music industry veteran Jeff Craib has a career that spans hundreds of artists, thousands of shows and international recognition and respect from his peers. As President of The Feldman Agency, Jeff's enthusiasm has always stemmed from his work as an agent. Jeff's vast industry knowledge, passion for artist development, keen eye for marketing, and touring expertise gives him the advantage and ability to plan and execute any type of live event for any type of audience.

Sari Delmar

Sari founded AB at the age of 18. Sari's time is spent on handling business development and strategic partnerships for the company and travelling the world. Sari has been invited to speak at international conferences, sit on the Toronto Music Advisory Council and the Toronto Austin Alliance Council, and in 2014 was awarded with an International Women Achievers' Award in the Entertainment category. Her blog is a hotbed for emerging artist and entrepreneur advice.

Jay Douglas

Jay Douglas first took to the stage in Montego Bay, Jamaica many years ago as a youth. Having over 45 years of showmanship, Jay has developed a wide-ranging repertoire of American blues, West Indian rhythms, jazz standards, fancy footwork, and plenty of stage charisma. In the early '60s, Jay fronted tough R&B band "The Cougars," who, lit up Toronto and Montreal bars in the late 70's with Soul, Funk and Reggae music.

Justin Erdman

Currently consulting, Justin recently led Canada for Deezer, the global streaming music service. He began his career at MuchMusic.com, managing digital production for live TV broadcasts and major events. He has also led digital production and emerging tech for Canada's largest record label Universal Music Canada. He has spoken at NXNE, Canadian Music Week, and in front of the Committee on Canadian Heritage in Ottawa. Billboard has twice named him to the Top 140 music biz personalities on Twitter.

Murray Foster

Murray Foster grew up in Thornhill Ontario. While earning an English degree at University of Toronto, his band Moxy Fruvous became a national sensation. When that band ended in 2000 Murray joined Newfoundland band Great Big Sea. Murray founded a green-energy company in 2007 and the Toronto Songwriting School in 2013. He teaches songwriting at Seneca College, is Executive Director of non-profit organization Our Place Initiative and just finished writing/directing his first feature film, "The Cocksure Lads Movie"

Adam Gill

Born and raised in Toronto, Adam Gill founded Embrace in 2002 while at university with the vision of creating a leading independent live music and entertainment company.

Since its inception, Embrace has expanded to include artist management, consumer brand partnerships/sponsorships, venue management and the presentation of over 500 live events, concerts and festivals per year throughout North America.

Graham Henderson

Graham Henderson is President of Music Canada, an association that promotes the interests of the Canadian music community. Graham has been working with artists for more than 25 years, first as one of Canada's leading entertainment lawyers and later as Senior VP, Business Affairs and eCommerce at Universal Music Canada. Graham contributes his time on the Boards of Directors of The Corporation of Massey Hall and Roy Thomson Hall, Invest Toronto, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce and Re:Sound.

Derek "drex" Jancar

Over the years, Jancar himself has led a colourful life rich in experience. He has been a recording artist, a social entrepreneur, a youth leader, a talent manager, a marketing director for a luxury car company, a co-founder of several award-winning grassroots youth-led initiatives and a co-founder of NHL star Dave Bolland's charitable foundation. Currently Drex's portfolio consists primarily of management responsibility towards Drake's OVO Fest and OVO Clothing, Majid Jordan and Remix

Andreas Kalogiannides

Andreas Kalogiannides is a Toronto lawyer practising in corporate and intellectual property law, focusing on music and entertainment.  His firm, Kalogiannides Law, provides to musicians and other creative professionals the tools to create, protect and monetize their work. Prior to practising law, Andreas gained experience in a variety of music industry roles, including at Re:Sound, the Future of Music Coalition (Washington, D.C), and Universal Music Canada.  Andreas is a Toronto native.

Che Kothari

Che is the Founding Director and Chairman of Manifesto Community Projects whose mission is to unite, inspire and empower diverse communities of young people through arts and culture. Che is a member of the Toronto Arts Council Advocacy advisory, the Steering Committee for ArtReach Toronto, Daniel's Spectrum Arts & Cultural Centre's Programming Advisory Committee, and the 2015 Pan Am Games Cultural Advisory Committee. Che has been recognized as Marketing Magazine's One-To-Watch, a Toronto Community Foundation's 'Vital People' and most recently being awarded the Mayor's Cultural Leadership award.

Jesse Kumagai

Jesse Kumagai is the VP, Talent for Live Nation Canada and was Director of Programming for The Corporation of Massey Hall & Roy Thomson Hall for more than a decade. In addition to his professional duties, Jesse has been an active volunteer currently serving as the Chair of Music Canada Live and a member of the Unison Benevolent Fund Board.  He is the former Vice-Chair of the Yonge Dundas Square Board of management, a former board member of CAPACOA and the Small World Music Society.

Robert Lanni

Rob Lanni (with Eric Lawrence) co-founded Coalition Music in the late '80s - a full-service management company.  The current client roster includes artists Our Lady Peace, Simple Plan, Finger Eleven, USS, Justin Nozuka, The Balconies, Andee and Ben Caplan.  In 2010, Coalition Music purchased and renovated a 12,000 square foot building in Scarborough (a former convent) that is home to Canada's Music Incubator (not-for-profit) and TEMPO (Through Education Music Provides Opportunity) charity.

Alexander Mair

Mr. Mair committed his entire career to the support of Canadian artists.  After managing Gordon Lightfoot for eight years, he launched Attic Records. Attic earned 114 gold, platinum and multiplatinum records.  Successful Canadian artists included Triumph, the Nylons, Lee Aaron, Downchild Blues Band, Haywire and many more.  Attic invested over $30 million in developing and marketing Canadian artists, and generate over $30 million in foreign royalty revenue that flowed back to Canada.

Amanda Martinez

Amanda Martinez is a Toronto-based singer/songwriter whose music exultingly blends her unique Mexican and South African roots with flamenco soul.  Her solo CDs have garnered her multiple nominations for Latin Jazz Performer of the Year, and her songs have appeared on three Putumayo world music collections: Bossanova Around the World, Latin Dreamland and most recently, Cafe Latino. Her third and latest CD "Mañana" helmed by GRAMMY-winning producer Javier Limón.

Mervon Mehta

Mervon Mehta's career in the arts has seen him on both sides of the curtain as an actor and music executive. He has performed around the world programmed for some of the most significant music venues in the US and Canada.

Noah Mintz

Noah Mintz is the owner of and a Senior Mastering Engineer at Lacquer Channel Mastering. Since 1975, Lacquer Channel Mastering has been one of Canada's premier mastering studios. Combining the best of vintage and state-of-the-art technology, Lacquer Channel currently has Canada's only operating record lathe. Previous to Mastering, Noah was the singer and guitar player of the influential 90's indie rock band, hHead.

Miranda Mulholland

Classically trained on violin and in voice, Miranda is a versatile performer and in high demand as a fiddler and singer covering a wide range of styles. She is a member of Great Lake Swimmers and Belle Starr and released her debut solo album in 2014. She is the owner of a boutique record label, Roaring Girl Records.

Rodney Murphy

Rodney Murphy is the Education and Outreach Manager for SOCAN - the Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada. He has been working on behalf of Canadian songwriters with SOCAN for the past 12 years providing extensive copyright and music industry education in an effort to maximize their performance royalties and music revenue. Before joining SOCAN, Rodney worked for CKCU FM in Ottawa, Sony Music Canada and BBC Radio One in the UK.  He has a Master's degree in Media Studies.

Errol Nazareth

Errol has been playing with words professionally for nearly 30 years.  He began writing about the city's diverse music scenes for the Scarborough Mirror and went on to cover them for The Toronto Sun, CBC Radio and various local and national music publications. Errol is a regular contributor to CBC's Metro Morning - the city's top rated morning show - as well as Big City Small World - which focuses on the local music and culture scenes.

Jeffrey Remedios

Jeffrey is the Toronto based president and co-founder of Arts & Crafts, one of the top independent music companies with office in Toronto, Los Angeles and Mexico. Jeffrey oversees all aspects of the company's business, establishing A&C as a global music brand.  Rolling Stone Magazine recently cited Jeffrey as a key insider shaping the future of the music business. Jeffrey is the promoter and founder of the Toronto's Field Trip Music & Arts Festival.

Roberta Smith

Roberta Smith is the Chief Operating Officer at the Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Ms. Smith has been with the TSO for 20 years and, most recently, provided leadership as Interim President & CEO. Ms. Smith spent the early part of her career developing education programs for young people in the GTA. She was awarded the John Hobday Award in Arts Management in 2009 by the Canada Council for the Arts. Ms. Smith holds a Masters in Musicology from University of Toronto, and an MBA from the Schulich School of Business.

Spencer Sutherland

R. D. Spencer Sutherland is an innovative entrepreneur in the entertainment and media sector.  His work has been showcased in Science centres and museums around the world.  He currently serves as Chairman of the Queen St West BIA since 2010, also member of the TABIA Board of Directors since 2011, and member of the Toronto Music Advisory Council since 2014.  He also owns Nocturne, a live electronic music venue in downtown Toronto, and has co-produced over 1200 events since 2009.

Patti-Anne Tarlton

Current Chief Operating Officer Ticketmaster Canada, Patti-Anne has a deep understanding of the North American Live Entertainment Industry having spent her career as a concert promoter, venue operator and sports and entertainment executive in Vancouver, Montreal and Toronto.  Most recently, Tarlton headed up Live Entertainment Division for Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment.

Andrew Weir

Andrew currently serves as Executive Vice President of Tourism Toronto, responsible for global marketing and communications to elevate Toronto as a destination for leisure and business travelers. Andrew has also served as a Communications Director for an Ontario Cabinet Minister and was a communications consultant in the health care industry.

The purpose of this report is to have City Council appoint members of the public to the Toronto Music Industry Advisory Council.