Empowering Women in the Music Industry

Empowering Women in the Music Industry

Annual conference - Third edition

April 29 2023 NAC Public Spaces (PHP) & Fourth Stage

Axé WorldFest presents the third annual addition of their much anticipated conference. It brings together industry leaders to forge connections and spark new projects and ideas.

👉This launch space is designed with Axé WorldFest’s mission in mind: to be global cultural connectors and make our worlds a little smaller and a little better through music, art, and people. Through in-person and online panels, musical showcases, networking events, and after-parties, the Empowering Women in the Music Industry welcomes and lifts up all genders toward building inclusive spaces that are full of that Big Axé Energy!

👉What is Axé? It is our founding concept that comes from the Yoruba people; it signifies a positive life force and energy – bring yours to this spectacular conference. How to? Purchase a ticket, mark your calendar, come with friends or come alone and make new friends, have fun, and soak up the sounds.

🎯SCHEDULE AND LOCATIONS

April 29 2023 🌸 Daytime

📍Location for panels - Peter A. Herrndorf Place (inside the NAC)

In person 🤗 FREE with RSVP

🎟https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/569965972567

1pm opening doors - Welcome table

1:45pm - panel 1

Sustainability in Festival Programming

Moderator - Rosalyn Dennett ED of Folk Music Ontario

📣Speakers

*Juana Hermida - Producer, Artist Liaison - Lula Music and Arts / TO

*Rachel Weldon - Founder, ED - Debaser / Ottawa

*Kristyn Gelfand - Managing Director - Uma Nota Culture / Geary / Mixto Festival / Toronto

*Maude St-Amand - Pro Experience Coordinator - Mundial Montreal

*Mercedes Caxaj - Artistic Co-Director - TD Sunfest / London On

3pm - Panel 2 👑Women Leaders👑

📣Speakers

*Robyn Stewart - ED of Women in Music Canada

*Nicole Auger - Mgr. Programming & Engagement, International Indigenous Music Summit

*Heather Gibson - Executive Producer, Popular Music & Variety, The National Arts Centre

*Erin Benjamin - President & CEO of the Canadian Live Music Association (CLMA)

*Tamar Ilana - Co-founder/ Executive and Artistic Director of FabCollab

*4pm*

🚶Walk to designated venue for the networking session with industry professionals

April 29 2023 🌟Evening 🌟

📍NAC FOURTH STAGE - Doors 6:30 pm shows 7pm

🎟$20 online tickets for all shows

☝Link to be shared soon

📢MC Sarah Onyango

Showcases🎶

✨Qattuu & Jessy Lindsay (Ottawa)

✨Joyce N’sana (Montreal)

✨Tamar Ilana & Ventanas (Toronto)

✨JER (Toronto)

⏰After party - everyone is welcome to head to the 27 club in the Byward Market to dance and enjoy the rest of the evening

*Please note, Online panels as part of this conference are added to a separate event