The Canadian Live Music Association (CLMA) is pleased to welcome The Honourable Pascale St-Onge as the new Minister of Canadian Heritage.

Pictured: Faryal Khan-Thompson

Over the coming months, Karen will be working with outgoing curator Nick Storring to ensure a smooth hand off and continuity in the series.

Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity is excited to welcome Megumi Masaki as Director of Music. Beginning May 1st, Megumi will lead the vision and implementation of Music programming at Banff Centre, developing and nurturing emerging artists alongside world-class faculty. Megumi will guide and deepen music programming, meeting the needs of Canadian and international artists in the 21st century and increasing the profile and reach of our nationally and internationally renowned programs.

The position is effective April 10, 2023.

The music community is well-represented among the new appointees.

Jim Norris, President of NWC, announces the appointment of Matt Bauer, as Editor.