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DIVE INTO THE EVENT'S SCHEDULE TO EXPERIENCE THE BEST PRACTICES OF MUSIC TOURISM FROM AROUND THE GLOBE
THURSDAY: 30 MAY, 2024
Traditional Greeting
10.00am - 10.15am
Sons of Membertou
Graham Marshall, Membertou Councillor, Membertou First Nation
Official Welcome
10.15am - 10.30am
Terry Smith, CEO, Destination Cape Breton (CAN)
Rob Hain, CEO, Sound Diplomacy (CAN)
Amanda McDougall, Mayor, Cape Breton Regional Municipality (CAN)
Wendy Bergfeldt, Radio Host, CBC Radio (CAN)
Sonic nomads: Elevating Destinations through Artists as Destination Ambassadors
10.30am - 11.20am
Sarah Mathews, Founder, Infinite Wanders (HKG)
Natalia Echenique Espinoza, Focal Point, Concepcion City of Music (CHL)
Stephen Muise, Conductor/Business Manager & Technical Director, Men of the Deeps (CAN)
Carmen Portela, Founder, Polifónico (PRI)
Pablo Borchi, Marketing & Partnerships Manager, Momentual (MEX)
Melodic Journeys: Crafting Unforgettable Tourist Experiences Through Music
11:25am - 11:55am
Rodney MacDonald, Musician & President of the Colaisde na Gàidhlig / The Gaelic College (CAN)
Beyond Beats: Decoding the Social Symphony of Festivals and Their Impact
1.30pm - 2.00pm
Jamie MacDonald, Community Event Co-Coordinator, Tiree Music Festival (GBR)
Workshop: Harmonious Horizons: Navigating Inclusivity in Music Tourism Experiences
2:05pm - 3:05pm
Bradley Sheppard, Change Leader, Sheppard Training Inc. (CAN)
Echoes of Legends: Music Venues as Living Heritage in the Heartbeat of Local Culture
3:30pm - 4:00pm
Paris Martine, Booker, John Curtis Hotel (AUS)
Orchestrating Success: Unveiling the Hospitality Industry's Key Notes in Music Tourism Development
4:05pm - 4:55pm
Jennifer Currie, Faculty, Tourism Management, Cape Breton University (CAN)
Rob Cyrynowski, CEO, Hotels Live (CAN)
Javier Puente, President, Hotels Association of Mexico City (MEX)
Katie Fox, Owner, Marketing Technologist & PR Strategist, Blooming Footprint (USA)
Alexandra Solea, Founder, Solèart Management (Rome, Italy)
Closing Remarks & Traditional Closing
4.55pm - 5.05pm
Graham Marshall
Wendy Bergfeldt, Radio Host, CBC Radio (CAN)
*The event organisers reserve the right to change the final programming of the event without previous notice.