The beloved CCMA Seminar Series are back! Each seminar is crafted with the goal of offering insight and different perspectives on specific topics within country music and/or the industry at large, encouraging discussion with the panel of experts involved.
These ticketed events are available to purchase by CCMA members through the Country Music Week Registration Portal.
About Women in Production & Songwriting Seminar:
Canadian producers and songwriters have made their way into high level writing rooms around the world and are making their names known. What are best practices for bringing your ‘A’ game to a co-writing session and how do you communicate effectively with your producer? This panel will discuss their process, their gear, and their community.
Moderated by:
Melissa Cameron-Passley – Kilometre Music Group
Panelists:
Karen Kosowski – Producer
Kelly Archer – Songwriter
Meghan Patrick – Artist/Songwriter
About Country Music: Past, Present & Future Seminar:
Exploring the deep roots of Country Music, the inspiration behind today’s country artists and how country music’s sound will evolve into tomorrow. Delving into the history of a uniquely created art form: Country Music. From its deep and tangled roots in ballads, blues and hymns performed in small settings, to its current worldwide popularity. Country music is a genre loved by many, and can be found in the most unexpected places. Ode’s to country legends can be seen on streets, and in the Grand Ole Opry, in Nashville, to the streets, buses and in the many country and western karoke bars of St. Lucia. The sonic excellence is loved by all, with sounds that mix with rock, pop and hip hop. From Mexico to Guyana, Nunuvat to Wyoming, Toronto to LA, the sound continues to reach new and old audiences alike. Join us in a discussion that talks about how country music has evolved over the course of the 20th century, where it is now, and where we see it going.
Keynote by:
Sharon Hinds – CCMA Board Member
Moderated by:
Morgan “MJ” James – Pure Country
Panelists:
SACHA – Artist
Steven Lee Olsen – Artist
The War and Treaty – Artist
About Royalties Round-Up: The Big Picture Seminar:
This panel provides CCMA members with a rare opportunity to hear directly from all Toronto-based royalty collection organizations simultaneously. Representatives from SOCAN/SOCAN RR, CMRRA, ACTRA/RACS, MROC and Connect Music Licensing will be on hand to speak to their specific roles on behalf of rights holders. If you’re a songwriter, music publisher, feature/non-feature performer on a recording, master recording owner, or any combination of the aforementioned, we’ll get your questions answered, fill in the gaps, and provide you with the confidence required to be in command of royalties administration.
Moderated by:
Vel Omazic – Canada’s Music Incubator
Panelists:
Jeffrey “Lord Quest” Nuamah – SOCAN/SOCAN RR
Sundeep Chauhan – CONNECT Music Licensing
Andrea England – CMRRA
Andrew Karis – ACTRA RACS
About Feel Out Loud: Mental Health & Music Seminar:
To launch Feel Out Loud, Kids Help Phone’s movement for youth mental health, a collective of 50+ Canadian artists came together to record “What I Wouldn’t Do (North Star Calling)”. The powerful, star-studded anthem lets young people across Canada know there is no feeling too big, or too small, and invites them to reach out to Kids Help Phone anytime of the day or night for support. Feel Out Loud: An intersection of Mental Health and Music panel will bring together mental health and music experts for a discussion on how young people connect with music to navigate difficult feelings. The discussion will include: The relationship between music and mental health, how music and the arts are helping lift the stigma on mental health issues, and more on why over 50+ Canadian artists came together to record an anthem for Kids Help Phone’s Feel Out Loud movement.
Moderator:
Sarah Burke – Indie88 Host & Women In Media Podcast
Panelists:
Don Amero – Artist
Jade Turner – Artist
Kevin Barton – Loft Entertainment
About Spotify Masterclass Seminar:
Take a personal guided tour through the platform’s various artist tools and features to help you maximize your account, generate new followers and engage with your audience. Meet the team behind the platform and discover how to use it to expand your business.
Presentation by:
Adrian Burke – Lead, Artist & Label Partnerships at Spotify
JD Parent – Manager, Artist & Label Partnerships at Spotify
About Going Global: Exploring International Markets Seminar
Embracing a hyper-local approach to brand building remains of utmost importance. However, the advent of streaming has notably minimized obstacles and facilitated engagement within a Global Ecosystem. Mastering the global framework and effectively navigating it is pivotal for achieving success in international expansion. For Canadian artists and industry professionals seeking opportunities beyond the country, let industry leaders from the U.S., UK and Australia offer their guidance in understanding complexities, opportunities, best practices, and the necessary steps to achieving success within other markets.
Moderated by:
Brad Turcotte – Belmont University, Nashville TN (United States)
Panelists:
Emily Cohen Belote – Country Music Curator – Amazon Music (United States)
Rachel Lloyd – Promoter, AEG Presents (United Kingdom)
Jenny Peachey – Country Project Manager – ABC Music (Australia)
Rod Phillips – EVPP of iHeartCountry including 150+ Country brands in the U.S. (United States)
Justin Thomson – KIX Country National Content Director (Australia)
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