It is with great pride that we unveil today the program for the PRO component of M for Montreal 2023, which runs from November 15 to 18. As this year marks the 18th anniversary of M for Montreal, our team has put together an unparalleled program themed on the passage to maturity. Musical discoveries, networking cocktails, conferences, workshops and discussion groups: our 18th edition promises to be unforgettable.
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We’ve selected professionals and speakers specialized in their respective fields to offer talks on hot topics, such as revenue streams for artists, new approaches to streaming platforms, the role of artificial intelligence in the creative process and the power of synchronization.
Don’t miss the interview with Nora Felder, Music Supervisor at Picture Music Company, whose long track record includes placements for the hit series Stranger Things, Better Things and Californication. She will talk about the surprising paths a song’s placement can take, as in the case of Kate Bush’s Running Up That Hill, which reached the Billboard top 10 some thirty-seven years after its release.
PANELISTS
Aaron Labbé / LUCID (Canada)
Aaron Lightstone / CMRCI (Canada)
Alessandro Pavanello / KANJIAN (China)
Andreea Magdalina / IAMJT//Coachella//Shesaid.so (USA)
Brandon Kitchen / Mass Appeal (USA)
Eliane Ellbogen / Fasken (Canada)
Jennifer Yoon / CBC Montreal (Canada)
Kyria Kilakos / Indica Records (Canada)
Meredith Croy / Spotify (USA)
Miranda Mulholland / Music Canada (Canada)
Nora Felder / Picture Music Company (USA)
Parks Vincent / September Management (USA)
Sarah Mackenzie / MUTEK (Canada)
Sean Power / SOMMS.AI (Canada)
Suzy Ryoo / Venice Music//Q&A (USA)
Tatiana Cirisano / MIDIA (USA)
The FOCUS series offers discussion groups for professionals working in the same sector. Managers, agents, record label executives, promoters, talent buyers and publishers will come together to share ideas and solutions. Among the themes to be explored: promoting your artist abroad, understanding international realities, developing partnerships, creating an exchange network and the evolution of the music publishing industry. The FOCUS series is made possible thanks to partnerships with Audiogram, Bonsound, Evenko, Les éditions Bonsound and MMF Canada.
Get ready to celebrate M’s coming-of-age at the Cheers to 18 years opening cocktail party presented by Believe and TuneCore, a celebration of M for Montreal’s 18th anniversary featuring performances by Teon Gibbs, presented by TuneCore, and Parazar, presented by Believe.
As for the M for Mixer networking event, it promises to become one of this year’s highlights: for the first time since 2019, the activity will take place in person at Les Grands Ballets. The in-house committee will have prepared over 1,000 meetings tailored to the goals of each registered delegate. You have until October 13 to get your PRO accreditation and secure your participation in the M for Mixer event.
The ALL TOGETHER NOW networking dinner presented by BreakOut West at 8 Queen will also be a not-to-be-missed activity, with over 300 delegates expected to attend. Don’t forget to buy your add-on ticket.
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To recover from your jet lag, join us for the Fight the Jet Lag cocktail party presented by Bravo musique and LABE at the Bravo musique offices, closing with a performance by Laraw at Ministère.
In a similar vein, don’t miss the Travelling Showcases (formerly Mikey’s Tour), a private bus tour of the city’s legendary neighbourhoods, featuring performances by Haitian-born Quebecer Täbï Yösha (Bonsound), Ivorian Andy S (Moonshine) and Montreal band Hippie Hourrah (Simone Records), in surprising and unique venues that reflect the singularity of our musical Montreal. Registration is required.
Female-identifying professionals in the room: for the first time this year, the PRO program includes a music production workshop presented by MTL Women In Music and guided by Denise De’ion, aimed at all underrepresented female music producers, sound engineers and recording professionals.
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For several years now, M for Montreal has welcomed delegations of prestigious music supervisors. The 2023 edition marks the renewal of SuperVISION: Music Supervisors International Rendez-Vous, presented by Music Publishers Canada (MPC) and the Association des professionnels de l’édition musicale (APEM), and created by the Guild of Music Supervisors (Canada and USA), M for Montreal and Mundial Montréal. The 2023 edition of SuperVISION includes networking activities dedicated to music supervisors, as well as the much-anticipated activity The B2B Sessions, which consists of privileged one-on-one meetings with the participating supervisors. This event is aimed at managers, record label representatives and publishers.
Tickets for The B2B Sessions go on sale at noon on October 12. Last year, tickets sold out in a matter of hours, so don’t miss our newsletter reminder!
*PRO badge holders get 50% off. A promotional code will be emailed to you after you purchase your badge.
The SuperVISION passes for music supervisors are available now.
THE FIRST CONFIRMED MUSIC SUPERVISORS
Adam Berger / MNRK (USA)
Chris Restivo / Heavy Duty Music (USA)
Emma Allaway / Feel For Music (UK)
Everton Lewis Jr / Wracket Music Supervision (Canada)
Herminio Gutiérrez / PH Estrategia Musical (Mexico)
Joel C High / Creative Control (USA)
Joss Dumas / Bandit (Canada)
Julianne Wilson / SixtyFour Music (USA)
Julie Blake / AURA (UK)
Kaya Pino / King Lear (UK)
Louis Grant / VICE (UK)
Mario Di Poi / Input Post (Brazil)
Natasha Duprey / Must Be Nice Productions (Canada)
Nora Felder / Picture Music Company (USA)
Patricia Carrera / Control Freaks (Mexico)
We are delighted to welcome among our international programming partners the Association des Producteurs et Éditeurs de Musique en Occitanie (APEM OC), FOCUS Wales, Sound Czech and Sounds from Spain (ICEX). The program of artist showcases presented by these partners will be announced next week.
Last year, M for Montreal brought together no fewer than 500 delegates from around the world, a record number in the event’s history. Thanks to our in-house selection team and our privileged relationships with Marauder (USA), FACTORY 92 (EU), Vision Music Promotion (UK), Azzedine Fall (FR) and Louis Grant (UK), we are able to join forces to invite exceptional delegations year after year. These partners are unrivalled strategic allies, thanks to their expertise and in-depth knowledge of their respective markets.
Here are some of the names already confirmed for our 18th edition. Visit our website to check out the 100+ registered delegates.
CONFIRMED DELEGATES
James Minor / SXSW (USA)
John Bongiorno / Arrival Artists (USA)
Maddie Arnold / Live Nation Entertainment (UK)
Nora McDonough / (((FolkYEAH!))) (USA)
Ronald Jordan / CAA (USA)
Tony Messina / Sub Pop (USA)
The Swapcard mobile app and networking tool is back this year. The platform will be officially launched on November 6, giving everyone the chance to sign up and explore its many features.
We’ve put together a list of essentials to help you prepare for your M for Montreal adventure. A checklist to help you plan your travel, participation and post-event follow-ups is available on our website.
The Artist Lab is back for its 3rd edition. Presented in collaboration with Mundial Montréal, this free event for emerging artists features conferences and workshops designed to foster professional career development. Among the organizations taking part: Chartmetric, CD Baby, CMRCI, CMRAA, Fab Collab and LANDR. Registration is mandatory, so stay tuned for the official announcement!
On September 6, the names of the 28 artists making up the final selection were revealed, marking the unveiling of the 2023 Official Selection in its entirety.
Canada will be well represented in this 2023 cohort thanks to our Canadian programming partners (Manitoba Music, SaskMusic, Music BC and Alberta Music), with artists from Manitoba, Saskatchewan, British Columbia, Alberta and Ontario.
The program also includes an exclusive Official Selection X MARATHON evening presented by CISM at Ausgang Plaza on November 15. In addition, all Official Selection showcases on November 17 at Club Soda and Café Cléopâtre will be presented by 96,9 CKOI.
DISCOVER THE OFFICIAL SELECTION 2023
DISCOVER THE OFFICIAL SELECTION 2023 PLAYLIST
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To reinforce our commitment to equity, equality and inclusion, our team has prepared “The Delegate’s Guide to an Inclusive and Responsible Experience”, which will be available on our website shortly. In the meantime, find out how M for Montreal works towards the well-being and inclusion of everyone, every day in the Montreal music community.
We can’t wait to welcome you to Montreal and help you discover your next favourites from the emerging scene!
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