TD Culture Lab - Music Industry Panel Discussion

The Mississauga Arts Council is dedicated to enabling the growth of the arts by creating opportunity and connection between artists and residents in Mississauga and beyond. Celebrating our milestone 40th anniversary this year, The Mississauga Arts Council is a registered charity, dedicated to accelerating progress toward the attainment of our Vision of Mississauga, as a vibrant cultural community where arts and culture thrive! Our mission is to empower the Arts Economy by: Creating more opportunities & capacity; Connecting artists to audiences and each other; and Celebrating artist’s achievements.

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Ready to add non-musical players to your team? Join Demetrius Nath (Mississauga Music) as he hosts a panel of experts to discuss management.

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A﻿bout the Panelists:Lincoln Blaché (MADE IN SAUGA® label) ne of Canada's most successful and driven entrepreneurs grew up within Mississauga, Ontario's Sheridan projects. "Ouri building was surrounded by government housing. But just across Mississauga Road was affluence—one of the wealthiest streets in town; I wanted that for us." Fueled by ambition, Lincoln went on to cultivate a multidisciplinary career as a Juno Nominated artist, songwriter, producer, label founder, and designer. "I wear many hats as a young, Black exec who has been navigating Canada's music industry while trying to add to the framework of urban music," he says. Approaching a 2022 that includes a handful of music releases on his Lincoln Blaché says of his childhood window. One of Canada's most successful and driven entrepreneurs grew up within Mississauga, Ontario's Sheridan projects. "Our building was surrounded by government housing. But just across Mississauga Road was affluence—one of the wealthiest streets in town; I wanted that for us." Fueled by ambition, Lincoln went on to cultivate a multidisciplinary career as a Juno Nominated artist, songwriter, producer, label founder, and designer. "I wear many hats as a young, Black exec who has been navigating Canada's music industry while trying to add to the framework of urban music," he says. Approaching a 2022 that includes a handful of music releases on his MADE IN SAUGA® label, an apparel brand launch, and civic empowerment, Lincoln Blaché is again standing at a new frontier of where he aims to go.Melissa Johnston is a music business professional with over thirteen years of experience in music publishing, specializing in mechanical licensing and royalty processing. She joined the team at Metalworks Institute in 2019 as an Instructor and has since taken on the role of Student Success Coordinator. After graduating from Durham College’s Entertainment Administration program in 2006, she began her career at CMRRA helping the industry make the transition from physical media to the age of streaming. At the CMRRA, Melissa was able to hone her skills in client management while growing and managing a team of people responsible for the accurate licensing and processing of royalties. Melissa quickly rose through the ranks at the CMRRA and dealt directly with the largest music publishers, major and independent record labels, while interacting with senior management and helping develop a new licensing platform. Melissa combines her passion for music with a deep understanding of the business side of the industry and the nuances of not only being successful in the industry, but how to navigate the many facets of the industry to thrive.Mark “Pesci” Rodenhizer is a concert promoter, booker, and talent buyer. He currently oversees 5 locations of The Rec Room for Cineplex, and previously managed programming for Adelaide Hall, the Smiling Buddha, and Parts &amp; Labour in addition to promoting independent concerts in basements and clubs across Toronto.

About Mississauga MusicMississauga Music - Showcasing the best from Mississauga’s music community.Our vision is to bring together and nurture Mississauga’s community of musicians, businesses, venues, promoters, creatives and the likes. We aim to create an integrated platform that will feature the next wave of artists in effort to highlight our city on a national scale. http://www.mississaugamusic.com/

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