The Toronto Music Industry Association & Music Managers Forum Canada
presented “Artist Management: Finding Your Partner in Success” on February 2nd, 2012

TMIA and MMF just wrapped up “Artist Management: Finding Your Partner in Success” on February 2nd at the ING Cafe in Toronto. This very well-attended and lively panel explored the who, what, when and why about this pivotal role in any artists team. Attendees gained insights from the experts on what to expect from a potential manager, what they can (and can’t) do for your career, and so much more!

Panelists Included:
Nathan Stein – Artist Manager/A&R, Bedlam Music Management (The Sheepdogs, The Coppertone, Monster Truck)
Rob Lanni – Artist Manager and Co-founder, Coalition Music (Our Lady Peace, Simple Plan, Justin Nozuka)
Aaron Miller – Artist Manager, Arts & Crafts (The Darcys)
Heather Kelly – Artist Manager and Founder, Musi Artist Development (Brett Caswell)
Morgan Cameron Ross – Artist (Morgan Cameron Ross)

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The Music Managers Forum Canada Announces Donald Tarlton and Terry Flood as recipients of the 2012 MMF Canada Pioneer Award

Presentation to take place at the 6th Annual MMF Honour Roll Reception on Friday March 23, 2012

Toronto, Ontario December 13, 2011 - The Music Managers’ Forum Canada is proud to announce that the 2012 MMF’s Pioneer Award will be presented to both Donald Tarlton and Terry Flood of Donald K Donald Entertainment. Created to pay homage to the efforts of those who have been instrumental in creating the framework for artist management in the Canadian entertainment industries, this presentation will take place during Canadian Music Week 2012 on Friday, March 23 at Bymark Restaurant, as part of the 5th Annual Honour Roll Reception. Larry Wanagas of Bumstead Productions is this year’s Honour Roll recipient.

A founding partner of Aquarius Records, Terry Flood served as President of the label from the beginning in 1969 until 1990. During that time he helped build the company into one of Canada’s most prominent independent labels, developing the  recording careers of several superstar acts, including April Wine, Corey Hart, Sum 41 and Sass Jordan. Terry was also the manager of April Wine for over 20 years and was successful in breaking the band into markets around the world.

In 1990 Terry sold his interest in Aquarius to his partner, Donald K Tarlton. He then formed fre Records, which released Gold records by April Wine and The Skydiggers. In ’97 Terry rejoined Donald, bringing with him a young band that went on to sell gold – Serial Joe. A year later while attending NXNE, Terry saw Sum 41 perform at the El Mocambo and was fortunate to be able to help convince them to sign with Aquarius for Canada.

Terry is a long time board member of CIRPA with over 30 years of experience in all aspects of the entertainment business.

Donald K Tarlton C.M. is best known as “Donald K Donald”, one of the most successful and colourful concert promoters in North America. With his own Donald K Donald Productions and in partnership with BCL Entertainment Corporation, it would be easier to list the few music superstars that Donald did not present on stages across Canada. But Donald’s achievements are not limited to concert promotions or Canada.

Donald is a Tony Award®-winning Broadway producer and has promoted attractions as diverse as Black and Blue, the Bolshoi Ballet and Tango Argentino. Numerous superstar comedians have chosen Donald as their Canadian concert entrepreneur. He also launched a tour production company called DKD!Spectacle that enjoyed its greatest success as the global producer and touring representative for Céline Dion throughout the ‘90s.

Donald launched one of the most successful French labels, ever, with Tacca Musique and established a sales record that may never be broken with the debut release by Kevin Parent. Today, Donald remains active in developing new Canadian stars through his partnerships in several management companies and involvements in alternative Indie labels including Last Gang Entertainment Group , Indica Records, , and Hidden Pony Records .

Without ever defining himself as a “manager”, it’s no exaggeration to say that Donald K Donald’s activity in various fields like concert promotion, agencies, record labels, marketing companies and consultation has made him one of the more important developers of artistic careers in Canada.

In 2000, Donald was honoured by his country with his appointment and investiture into The Order of Canada and has also been honoured with the Walt Grealis Special Achievement Award.

Friends and business associates for close to fifty years, Terry Flood and Donald Tarlton will take the stage yet again at the MMF Canada’s 6^th Annual Honour Roll 2012.

For more information about the MMF Canada or the 6^th Annual Honour Roll Reception, please contact Jamie New Johnson at the MMF Canada at 416.462.9160, or Jamie@musicmanagersforum.ca.

For all publicity or press inquiries, please contact Dawn Dwyer at D2 Communications: 416.540.3411 or dawn@D2communications.ca.

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