Steve Pinsent works full-time as Manager, Booking Agent, and drummer for the Derina Harvey Band – a name that has become familiar on the performing arts circuit in Canada and the US. Steve’s efforts to put the band in front of audiences across Canada helped them win an East Coast Music Award in 2024 for “TD Fans’ Choice Entertainer of the Year”. During his tenure, he has helped secure 10 successful juried showcases for the band which have led to over 130 bookings on the performing arts circuit in Canada and the US. His success lies in his ability to find creative ways to create win-win-win scenarios that benefit the artist, the presenter, and the audience. Before making the Derina Harvey Band a full-time pursuit, Steve had a career in music retail. He is also a passionate music educator and has used his talents to give back, instructing hundreds of students in the Edmonton area. Finally, Steve has also worked with many Alberta artists over the past 20 years as a live performer and studio musician, appearing on over a dozen different artists’ recordings.
With a professional designation in “Music Business – Artist Management” from Berklee College of Music, Laurie brings a wealth of industry knowledge, and experience to the artist’s career. Until her retirement in July of 2024 Laurie was the full-time artist manager for Indigenous artist Don Amero, handling all aspects of Don’s career. She also held a double duty role on the MDM Recordings Management Team, was the Executive Director of Country Music Alberta from 2019-2022, and has offered consulting and project management to artists across North America. Laurie was the 2022 winner of the “Industry Person of the Year” award for Country Music Alberta and in 2021 won a CCMA award, for Management Company of the Year, as part of the MDM Recordings Management team for her work with Don Amero.
Cameron is co-founder of Live at the Hippo Pool Events Inc. presenting performing arts events and his speaker series – Artist Life Stories in theatres across Ontario. Cameron also, provides consulting and coaching to a range of Canadian arts organizations. Past clients include Ballet Kelowna, Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet, Dance Umbrella of Ontario; and Tompkinsville (Go Fly A Kyte Productions); while currently Business Manager for Jake’s Gift (Juno Productions); and Director of Touring for Ballet Jorgen. Cameron is the 2015 recipient of the BC Touring Council ‘Manager of the Year’ award and the national 2017 recipient of the Canadian Arts Presenting Association (CAPACOA) Agent of the Year award.