Meet the Panelists
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Bill Henderson
WebsiteAs a young man, Henderson performed as a guitarist in the Panorama Trio at the Vancouver Hilton Hotel's Panorama Roof restaurant. He then helped form the psychedelic rock group The Collectors.[3][4][5]
After The Collectors disbanded, Henderson and other former Collectors formed the band Chilliwack. The group played together for more than 30 years, and produced the hits "Lonesome Mary", "California Girl", and "My Girl (Gone, Gone, Gone)". He is also part of the folk music supergroup UHF.[6]
As well as performing, Henderson has produced many recordings; he won the 1983 Juno Award for "Producer of the Year", with Brian MacLeod, for Chilliwack's Opus X album. He also won a Genie Award for best original song in a movie ("When I Sing", from Bye Bye Blues), and was musical director for the Canadian edition of Sesame Street from 1989 to 1995. Henderson was a founding inductee to the BC Entertainment Hall of Fame in 1994.[7]
Henderson has served as director of the Canadian Association of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS) and as president of the Songwriters Association of Canada.[8] In 2014 he was awarded the Special Achievement Award by SOCAN at the 2014 SOCAN Awards in Toronto.[9]
Henderson was named a Member of the Order of Canada in 2015.[10][11]
In 2016, Henderson continues to tour Canada as a solo musician[8] and to perform with Chilliwack.[12] - Wikipedia
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Brian Howes
- Recent streaming numbers from Muso.AI for Brian Howes productions and writing: 6.156 billion streams, 33 million Shazams, 654 million views, 34 thousand playlists, 17 thousand charts and 316 million playlist reach.
- Faber Drive (604/Universal) “When I’m With You” recently certified platinum.
- Produced and Co-wrote album Love Drunk for Columbia artists Boys Like Girls, whose first two singles "Two is Better Than One” (featuring Taylor Swift) and “Love Drunk” both went Top 5 in the US and sold more than 4 million singles. Album just recently certified gold in the US.
- Produced "Simple Plan's” double platinum release Get Your Heart
On, which spawned the worldwide #1 Multi-Platinum smash, “Summer Paradise” feat. Sean Paul. First single "Jet Lag" feat. Natasha Bedingfield also went Top 10. - Won Grammy Award for Warner Records artist For King And Country (Warner Records) for album Run Wild. Live Free. Love Strong.
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Angela Kelman
After graduating with honours from Musician’s Institute in Los Angeles, Angela became the lead singer and a principal writer for Farmer’s Daughter. The group enjoyed major Canadian success with Gold albums, CMT videos, TV appearances, and multiple Juno, CCMA, and BCCMA Awards.
Angela is also a respected vocal coach and author of “The 5 Point Singing System” and a Children’s Sing-Along books series. Her latest release, “Mirrorball” is an original disco album. In her spare time (LOL), she continues to gig with her dream band, The Polyester Philharmonic, at local events. She resides in North Vancouver, BC.
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Mike McVay
Mike McVay is President of McVay Media Consulting. Working globally as a full-service consultant in the areas of Content Creation, Program Consultation, Syndication, Digital Delivery, Production & Imaging, Podcasting and Talent Coaching. He was most recently the Executive Vice President of Content and Programming for Cumulus Media and Westwood One.
McVay is a 40-year programmer with national and local management, ownership, sales, major market programming, and major market on-air experience. Mike has owned and operated radio stations in multiple markets. He is a partner in Benztown + McVay Media Podcast Network with experience in curating Podcasts for Westwood One, NatGeo and Disney+. He has also developed and launched several highly successful nationally- syndicated programs.
He is a 2021 Inductee to the West Virginia Broadcasters Hall of Fame. He serves on the Board of Directors for the Alliance for Women in Media, The Country Radio Broadcasters and is a voting member of the Country Music Association and The Academy of Country Music. He is also a member of the National Association of Broadcasters Long Term Steering Committee and a member of the Radio Arts & Sciences. -
Steven McClintock
Born and raised in Texas, Steven McClintock’s most formative musical years took place in Beaumont, Texas. By the time he was four years old, Steven was mimicking Elvis Presley performing “Jail House Rock.” At this young age, his passion to connect to the magic of making music was obvious. His career now spans more than 50 years in the music business.
Steven’s love of music is not only reflected in his stage performances, but he is also recognized as a talented producer, publisher, singer, and songwriter. He has also created more than two-hundred commercials for TV and radio while staff-writing at: Island Music (Lionel Conway), The Welk Group (Laurence Welk), George Tobin Music, Sony ATV, Ash Street Music, and McJames Music Inc.
With a focus on publishing and production, Steven formed McJames Music Inc. and 37Records with co-writer Tim James. These music-business collaborations led to successful productions with recording artists including Johnny Cash and Hank Williams, Jr., Tiffany, Andy Williams, The Nelsons, Michael Peterson, Shiny Toy Guns, White Apple Tree, Kevin Fisher, Aaron Tippin, Robin Schultz and Steven’s first 1979 single with Juice Newton.
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Jason Parsons
Jason Parsons is a Performance Coach & Live Music Producer with more than 30 years of experience in the Canadian music industry. He offers relevant teachings to both emerging and award-winning artists of all genres. He has judged at music competitions, mentored at music industry workshops, and has been the keynote speaker at numerous music industry events. A published author, Jason delivers what is arguably, 'THE' most important element of the artist development process.
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Joey Clarkson
Joey Clarkson is an accomplished singer-songwriter, voice over artist, video producer, content creator and social media manager and coach. With a career spanning over 20 years, Joey has established herself as a versatile artist, crossing borders and gaining recognition in both her home country, Canada, and her new home, the UK.
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Lucy LeBlanc
Lucy LeBlanc is a Canadian songwriter / award winning lyricist at Midnight Mama Music – typically cowriting over 200 songs a year. Her passion for music ranges from folk to hard rock. She creates songs with songwriters, artists, and producers across Canada, the US, and Europe.
Lucy LeBlanc is a Canadian songwriter / award winning lyricist at Midnight Mama Music – typically cowriting over 200 songs a year. Her passion for music ranges from folk to hard rock. She creates songs with songwriters, artists, and producers across Canada, the US, and Europe.As of 2024, there are 206 of her songs cut and released by various artists; and sync placements as well. Her current projects for 2024 (in addition to continuing with her writing schedule) is to increase her artist cuts and sync placements,; attend more music business conferences and create more sync agents and music supervisor relationships.
Her personal motto is to never stop learning....to gather inspiration and create songs; and to re-write until the songs unfold the way they should. -
Craig Zurba
WebsiteCraig Zurba is an award-winning Producer, Songwriter, Recording Engineer, Singer, Keyboardist, Film Composer, Educator, Arranger, Guitarist, Programmer, Mixer, Video Director, and Sound Designer. He has worked with Michael Jackson,Bryan Adams, Tom Jones, David Foster, Chilliwack, John Mayer, Rita McNeil, and Sarah McLaughlin. His band AGENT was the first Canadian act signed to Virgin Records. His film music includes Cold Front, Christmas Angel, The Forger, Deluxe Combo Platter, Ill Fated, The Falling, and the TV shows CSI, Beautiful People, Dawson's Creek, City on the Hill, Joan of Arcadia, Strong Medicine, Youth Achievement Awards, West Coast Music Awards, Sea Hunt and The Surreal Gourmet". He has written over 1800 songs. Craig is the founder and President of M R & D Recording Studios and Music Academy.
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And More!
More Panelists TBA soon!
Meet our Board of Directors
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Susie McGregor (She/Her)
WebsiteSusie McGregor is a natural performer who has been captivating audiences for many years, with her warm personality and emotional performances. She is also a dedicated business woman wearing a vast collection of hats, including singer/songwriter, teacher, director, producer, mentor, community activist, and most important the “mom” hat.
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Elizabeth McGregor-Lorimer (She/They)
Elizabeth was brought up in a music-filled household. Being raised by two musicians allowed her to become comfortable on stage at a very early age. Followed by 15 years of competitive dance and theatre training, she has essentially grown up on stage.
Having the unique industry perspective brought on by having two parents not only as artists themselves, but also immersed in the industry as producers, agents, event producers, and the hundred other hats worn by Susie & Andy throughout her young life. She learned that the performance aspect of being an artist is really just the tip of the iceberg.
Being surrounded and intrigued by the process of these industry events, Elizabeth always jumped at the chance to be involved. This started with small amounts of responsibility such as working the door, selling tickets, and hanging posters. She also had the privilege to work with Doug Cox through the Great Canadian Song Race Jr. These small jobs and active participation slowly evolved to backstage management and artist liaison positions, and in the past few years as she's become an adult, she's taken on larger roles as co-producer of the Dare to Shine singing program/talent search co-presented by Evergreen Cultural Centre, and board member of the Vancouver International Music Business Conference.
Elizabeth is so excited to be involved with the recreation of VIMBC and help artists find the tools to advocate for themselves.
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Jon Lundquist (He/Him)
WebsiteJon Lundquist has been a professional entertainer for over 4 decades, playing drums, guitar, and bass, as well as being an accomplished actor and singer. He’s the former music director for a once-popular local dinner theatre and is currently the drummer for popular show band March Hare and tribute band American Rock Legends.
Other socials: @that1234jonguy
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JETSet Music Media
Website(J)enny DuHaime, (E)ileen Bild and (T)ara Kye Maines are Founding members of the JETSet Music Media Team. From Jade to Joy, Jenny puts the ``J`` in all she develops with her top Leading Queens, and team collaboratives. While Eileen engineers the publicity, press, and everything about YOU, including empowering breakthroughs from ordinary to extraordinary lives (OTEL), Tara Ignites the fire of your dreams and your most ambitious aspirations into synchronistic purpose.
With the JETSet Music Media Team, a combination of over 70 years experience in the Music, Acting and Entertainment industry, ``you are certain to embark on a structured and successful journey where the creative mind brings art, music, stories, and connections. We believe that a business with a great media team can make an impact on the world. Together we will rise!"
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Danii Meger (She/Her)
WebsiteDanii Meger is a voiceover expert on both sides of the glass. She has contributed to voice projects in the capacity of actress, producer, director and casting director, which has taken her all over North America. She has worked for brands like Ubisoft, Pokemon, Krafton, Disney, Forbesbooks, NatGeo, NHK World Japan, MyDearest Inc, IGG, Beyblade and BC Parks. She currently runs her own voiceover casting business, teaches improv to actors and business professionals, has a world record, and a 50k+ strong following on social media.
Meet our Advisors
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Doug Cox
WebsiteDoug Cox has been a Musician/Producer for 40 years.
He has been Aritistic Director of the Vancouver Island MusicFest for over 25 years. His musical past includes award winning collaborations with diverse artists including Indian guitarist V.M. Bhatt, bluesman Long John Baldry, actor Ronny Cox & guitarists Amos Garrett and The Mighty Popo.
Doug's solo projects display a similarly expansive arc, as the folk-blues of Bone Bottle Brass or Steel eventually led to Strung (with Tony McManus and April Verch), New Orleans funk (Juno Nominated - Make A Better World – featuring John Boutte), or his two acclaimed albums BettySoo. His music has been featured in numerous film and TV soundtracks including Terry Gilliam's movie, Tideland, A&E's Biography, Duck Dynasty, Anthony Bourdain's Show and many others.
Doug produced Leonard Sumner's stunning debut CD, Rez Poetry.
In 2017, Doug was inducted into the BC Music Hall of Fame. In 2018, he guested on a Grammy Nominated album by Los Texmaniacs. In 2019 he produced a Juno nominated album for April Verch in Nashville and in 2020, Maple Blues Nominee, Liam Docherty's debut album.
He is currently producing 3 albums and on the steering committee for the Contemporary and Traditional Roots catagories of the Juno Awards, a coach for the Global Music match collaborations and on the selection committee for Canada's World Music Conference held in Montreal, Mundial. Doug ran the Folk Alliance's Music Camp for two years and has taught and and started Music Retreats all over Canada, in the United States and Europe. With his many hats, Doug is a catalyst among musicians and Producers in the roots and global music industry. -
Nina Buddhdev
Nina holds a prolific impact record in the field of cultural program development & partnerships. Since 2012, she has nurtured an abundant network of cultural artists and community partners,mobilizing a greater discovery of artistic contexts,and creativity with aa wide array of projects, experiential themes, national campaigns & media initiatives. Nina is currently working with artists from Kenya, Nepal, Bali, Philippines, Malaysia, India and Indus Valley cultures.As a passionate professional committed to capacity building for socio-ethno & cultural wellness, Nina brings in-depth knowledge of cultural representation, including current trends, leading practices, language–perceptional and interpretive impact, policy development, and enhanced community engagement. She brings forward vitality through a sense of place and identity, connection and foresight with exceptional strategic leadership and lived experience. Her 6.4k member network,‘BANDISH’ is both a conduit for connection and an inclusive group for cultural organisations and artists. The network builds capacity for member artists and organizations by promoting historically informed arts, making resources equitably available and advocating for a greater vision of collective partnership models, so they can create work that pushes boundaries, fascinates, and creates new pathways to reflect our shared values in all of our humanity.