A Beginner's Guide to the Music Business

Matthew Barrett is a musician, teacher, and Arts Administrator. He's been involved in music and arts for most of his life. Matthew graduated from St.F.X. with a music degree and has since played and recorded with many groups both in the Maritimes and in Labrador. He's played several venues and festivals around Atlantic Canada and has been nominated both as a music educator and a musician for several awards (Music PEI and Music NL). Matthew has also been involved in organizing of many music and arts events over the years. He is currently the manager of the Lawrence O'Brien Arts Centre and he plays keyboards for Silver Wolf Band.   Silver Wolf Band - https://www.facebook.com/silverwolfswb/   LHM Records - https://www.lhmrec.com/ Nigel Jenkins - https://linktr.ee/nigelpjenkins   Thanks for listening! Please like, subscribe, and share the podcast.

Kerry Martin started his career in the music industry as a campus radio host at CKDU 88.1 FM in Halifax, NS. His experiences there lead him to become an on-air host at Radio 96.5 FM in Halifax, before he moved to Toronto and started working for the CBC. During his time at the CBC, Kerry worked as music columnist for CBC Radio 1 and an associate producer for the CBC Music Searchlight competition. Now, he works as a consultant with artists, organizations, and big companies alike, and plays bass in Rough Spells - a witch 'n' roll family band.   Rough Spells - https://roughspells.bandcamp.com/ Nigel Jenkins - https://linktr.ee/nigelpjenkins LHM Records - https://www.lhmrec.com/   Please like, subscribe, and share the podcast!

Newfoundland duo Fortunate Ones’ second album Hold Fast is a study in resilience and partnership.  And Catherine Allan and Andrew O’Brien know a lot about what it takes to make a good partnership. Their debut album, The Bliss was nominated for a JUNO Award, garnered two #1 singles on CBC Radio 2’s Top 20, won the 2016 “Rising Star” ECMA, the 2015 “Vocal Group” Canadian Folk Music Award, and four 2015 Music Newfoundland and Labrador Awards.   Over the last five years they have played over 300 shows together and have even garnered the attention of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau when he singled out a track from their 2016 Christmas EP All Will Be Well, as one of his favourite listens for the holidays.   Fortunate Ones - https://www.fortunateones.ca/ Nigel Jenkins - https://linktr.ee/nigelpjenkins LHM Records - https://www.lhmrec.com/   Video shot and edited by Tom Cochrane - https://www.tomcochranephoto.com/ Location: Hew & Draw Hotel, Corner Brook, NL - https://www.hewanddraw.ca/

Katrina is the president of KL Management, whose roster includes platinum selling, Juno Award winning artist & producer Shawn Desman, soul artist, film composer & Sephora collaborator TiKA, soul artist, TedX speaker Danielle Ponder, and pop artist & singer/songwriter Kayla Diamond. KL has also worked with Family Channel stars Josh Bogert (“Backstage”) and Sarah Carmosino (“Lost & Found”). KL clients have toured with Backstreet Boys, Selena Gomez, opened for NAO, John Legend, Nas, SWV, performed alongside Sir Elton John, and on "We Day" stages across Canada (an inspiring event for youth leading local and global change.) Together with its clients KL has garnered accolades including MMVA Video of the Year, Socan #1 Award, Socan Pop Song of the Year, and numerous platinum and gold singles. She executive produced the film "ALIVE" which aired on MUCH. The film was the cornerstone of an innovative campaign to promote Desman's album, winning “Outstanding Short Film” ReelWorld Film Awards, and garnering Canadian Screen Award nominations for “Best Youth Program/Series” and “Best Direction in Youth Program/Series”. KL also serves on the board of directors for Manifesto, a contemporary youth arts and culture platform, producing curated programming in music, visual arts, and dance.   https://www.klmanagement.co/   LHM Records - https://www.lhmrec.com/ Nigel Jenkins - https://linktr.ee/nigelpjenkins   Thanks for listening! Please like, subscribe, and share the podcast. 

Bryan Power is a Music Supervisor and Visual Researcher at NoMission Music. When not clearing IP, Bryan is the co-owner of Victory Pool, a record label and management company with clients such as The Deep Dark Woods, Marlaena Moore, and Astral Swans. You may know him as the Artistic Director of such festivals as Lawnya Vawnya and the Newfoundland and Labrador Folk Festival.   Victory Pool - https://www.victorypool.ca   LHM Records - https://www.lhmrec.com Nigel Jenkins - https://linktr.ee/nigelpjenkins Thanks for watching! Please like, subscribe, and share the podcast.

Over the last few years we've witnessed The Lytics' steady ascent, moving from being critically-acclaimed local hip hop legends from Winnipeg, MB, to teaming up with Converse to help launch the brand's first waterproof Chuck Taylor sneaker featuring their track "Legendary" that was produced in Brooklyn with mentorship support from The Beastie Boys Mike D.    Consistently praised for their throwback rap style influenced by early nineties hip hop, soul and R&B, smart lyrics, witty wordplay, and exceptional live shows, this family affair of musicians consisting of three brothers – Anthony Sannie, Alex Sannie, and Andrew Sannie — plus rapper Mungala Londe, are looking to further cement their status on rap playlist charts and in your hearts, minds and souls.    The Lytics - https://thelytics.ca/   LHM Records - https://www.lhmrec.com/ Nigel Jenkins - https://linktr.ee/nigelpjenkins   Thanks for listening! Please like, subscribe, and share the podcast.

While working full-time in the music industry for the past 12 years, Mary Beth Waldram has organized and supervised large-scale events, written successful grant proposals, and helped artists in both Newfoundland and Labrador and Nova Scotia. Mary Beth is a graduate of Memorial University’s School of Music and NSCC’s Music Business Program, and has worked […]

Denise Cole (pronouns: she/her) is the SHIELD Project Coordinator at the Labrador Friendship Centre in Happy Valley-Goose Bay, NL. As a Two Spirit Inuk-Settler, Denise holds herself responsible to support youth and Elders. She is also volunteers with Lawrence O’Brien Arts Centre, Safe Alliance (LGBTQQ2S+ supports), Labrador Creative Arts Festival and Grand Riverkeeper Labrador. https://lfcshieldproject.ca/ https://www.facebook.com/LFCShieldProject/ https://www.instagram.com/lfcshieldproject/ https://twitter.com/LFCShield LHM Records - https://www.lhmrec.com/ Nigel Jenkins - https://linktr.ee/nigelpjenkins Thanks for listening! Please like, subscribe, and share the podcast. 00:01:15 About SHIELD and the Labrador Friendship Centre 00:04:51 Engaging with youth as knowledge holders 00:09:12 The important of mentorship and representation 00:13:30 Balance and fluidity in life and work as a Two-spirit person 00:22:01 Creating safe spaces to help people find their sense of value and self-worth 00:28:31 Working with MusiCounts 00:34:30 Denise's journey, land protection work, and land-based healing 00:39:34 How to get involved with and support SHIELD and the Labrador Friendship Centre

Tom Cochrane is a photographer, videographer, and arts organizer based in Newfoundland and Labrador. He is the curator of the COTTAGE Collaborative Art Festival in Norris Point, NL, and the founding creative director of Old Crow Magazine. Tom is recognized across Canada as a digital storyteller, having received national awards for his community focused website […]

00:06:38 - The benefits and pitfalls of running a music business in rural NL 00:13:55 - The three "M's" of running a record label 00:19:36 - 18-24 month album cycles 00:22:12 - The importance of offering new merchandise and bundles at your live shows 00:25:45 - Defining success for yourself in the music industry 00:34:42 - How we can help to make a better music industry in NL Dean Stairs is an award winning musician/engineer and music industry professional with a top tier record of Production, Engineering, and Musicianship. He has worked in the music industry for over 30 years and has established a reputation as a collaborative force, through effective networks and a strong, clear vision. He has been recognized within Newfoundland through the MusicNL Industry Builder and Industry Professional Awards. As of Sept 2015 he is the Chair of Board of Directors for the East Coast Music Association. Together with his wife Stevie, they have built The Citadel House into a recognized brand within the Creative Industries by identifying and developing emerging talent within the framework of Atlantic Canada. The Citadel House - https://thecitadelhouse.com/ LHM Records - https://www.lhmrec.com/ Nigel Jenkins - https://linktr.ee/nigelpjenkins Thanks for listening! Please like, subscribe, and share the podcast.