CONFERENCE
SEPTEMBER 5th
REVELRY FOOD + MUSIC HUB
1383 Ellis St, Kelowna, BC V1Y 1Z9
Do It For The Culture showcases some of the best artists in the country and brings some of the most important music industry professionals in the game to interior BC! Do It For The Culture is a movement that is amplifies the voices of underrepresented artists and professionals, with a specific focus on those who make music of black origin.
The conference features some of the top industry tastemakers and gamechangers from across North America, sharing their insights on how to make it as an artist in today's market. From panels on how to land sync placements and festival bookings to a keynote interview with someone who has been getting insights from the biggest names in the game, if you're looking to develop your career in the music industry you don't want to miss this!
SCHEDULE
FRIDAY SEPT 5
Hear from some of the top music supervisors in the field how to pitch your music for film, TV, ads and games. Learn how to figure out who works on what, how to share your music, how payments and royalties work, and what makes great a track great for sync.
 Mandisa has always been passionate about the intersection of sound and media, as well as a lover of TV and film. She is currently Sr. Music Coordinator at The Raedio, working across music supervision in both film and television. Her credits include Long Bright River (Peacock), Survival of The Thickest (Netflix), Rap Sh!t (HBO), We Were The Lucky Ones (Hulu), Fight Night (Peacock), and upcoming project P-Valley Season 3 (Starz). |  Yvette Metoyer started her career in the film & TV music industry on a number of critical darlings, including the Emmy-award winning AMC series, “Breaking Bad”, as well as the equally compelling follow-up, “Better Call Saul”. Her recent work can be seen in the Fox Television medical drama, “Doc”, starring Molly Parker, as well as on the Amazon blockbuster, “The Boys” and its equally exciting spinoff series, “Gen V”. She recently completed production on the BET series, “Tyler Perry's Sisters" |
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 Danica is a music supervisor at PIRATE SOUND, a full-service audio house based in Toronto. With over a decade of music industry experience, Danica is a former music photographer, writer, and marketer. With a foundation in media & communications, English literature, and film, Danica brings her love of culture and storytelling to all of the projects she works on; whether that be commercial, film or TV. |
Hear from agents, promoters and festival buyers what they're looking for when booking talent! Get tips on how to pitch your project, how to develop your act locally, and how to get the attention of fans and buyers in new markets.
 Kathleen has always had a passion for live music, starting her career in Halifax NS, booking shows for Dalhousie University. Since then she has gained invaluable experience working at The Feldman Agency in Toronto ON for the last 8 years. Today as Agent and Managing Director, she works with notable acts like Allison Russell, Tom Morello, Devon Cole, The Blue Stones, Lu Kala, and countless more. |  Timur Inceoglu, based in Calgary, AB, CA, is currently a Talent Buyer at MODO LIVE who produces over 1000 shows nationally and fully operates both the Pearl (Vancouver) and Lee's Palace (Toronto). Timur Inceoglu brings experience from previous roles at F7 Entertainment Group, MRG Live, IndoorShoes and NASCO. |
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 Lisa La Rocca is the Director of Operations at Sonic Unyon Records, an independent record label and events company based in Hamilton, Ontario. She leads several of the organization’s flagship festivals, including Supercrawl, Because Beer, Why Not Wine, and founded Fresh Up Fest in 2022. Lisa currently serves as chair of Hamilton’s Music Advisory Team and co-chair of the Women in Music Hamilton/Halton chapter. |
With so much music being released every week, how can an artist and their story stand out and get heard? Hear from tastemakers in the media and behind the scenes on what can make an artist stand out from the crowd, how to engage audiences, and release strategies that actually work.
* additional panelists tba soon!
 With over a decade of experience in the music industry, Erin’s expertise spans music journalism, research, digital content creation, DSP playlisting, and festival programming. Since started at TikTok in 2021, Erin has served in two roles: first as the Canadian Artist Partnerships Lead on the North American team for 3.5 years, and currently as the Music Lead for the Global Public Policy Product Team, where she helps shape the intersection of music and policy. |  Angeline has a voice that resonates and carries, signalling her arrival well before you see her. Angeline relocated from Alberta to Toronto in 2010 to take over as Midday host at FLOW 93.5 eventually accepting a position as host and producer at CBC MUSIC in 2016. Her talents also led to guest hosting stints with CBC Radio One programs like “As It Happens” and “q”. On Jan. 18th 2021 CBC MUSIC announced that Angeline would become the host of a brand new Black Music focused show called “The Block” |
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 Victor Bibby also known as DJ Frank Vinatra is a Toronto based Music Programmer at SiriusXM and acclaimed DJ with a reputation for seamlessly blending the city’s rich cultural mosaic with global music influences. As the creative force behind programming on Mixtape North, he curates playlists that spotlight emerging and established voices in Hip Hop and R&B, connecting listeners across North America. |
PRESENTED BY MUSIC BC
Through his viral hit podcast "The Manager's Playbook", Mauricio Ruiz has interviewed some of the biggest players in the music industry. So what has he learned about what it takes to succeed? With Bee Ramesh in the interviewer's chair, hear insights and tips on what it takes for an artist to build a sustainable and thriving career in music.
 Mauricio Ruiz is the founder of The Manager's Playbook (TMP) platform, a newsletter and podcast dedicated to sharing deep industry insights, expert advice, and candid conversations with top music professionals, including Russ, Jessie Reyez, Troy Carter, Natalie Prospere, Nick Groff and more. TMP serves as an essential resource for artists, aspiring managers, and anyone curious about the inner workings of the music industry. |  Bee Ramesh (aka Eboshi) is a Toronto-based creative strategist, director, writer, and multidisciplinary artist shaping the future of music and media. As Marketing Manager and A&R at Birthday Cake Records, she leads innovative campaigns that amplify artists and releases with creative precision. A member of the experimental hip-hop duo Cartel Madras, they began performing in 2018 and quickly caught the attention of Ishmael Butler (Shabazz Palaces, Digable Planets), signing with Sub Pop Records. |
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