The Next Stage: Kingston

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An exclusive evening of networking between music and business leadership.

Monday, October 28th, 2024
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Broom Factory
305 Rideau St, Kingston

You're invited

The Canadian Live Music Association (CLMA) is pleased to partner with the Kingston Music Office, Tourism Kingston, the City of Kingston, and partners on The Next Stage: Kingston.

An exclusive, leadership-driven evening of networking between local corporate and live music leaders,The Next Stage is designed to foster connections, bringing music and business together to benefit both worlds, in alignment with the Kingston Music Strategy.

(Please note invitations are non-transferable.)

The evening will feature
Performances by:

Paul Langlois

Paul Langlois is a guitarist and songwriter, best known as a member of the rock band The Tragically Hip. He joined the band in 1986, helping to define their distinctive sound with his rhythm guitar and backing vocals. Throughout their career, The Tragically Hip won multiple Juno Awards and sold over 12 million records, solidifying their status as one of Canada’s most celebrated rock bands. In addition to his work with the group, Langlois has released solo albums that highlight his skills as a songwriter and musician. His contributions have left a lasting and beloved mark on the cultural landscape.

Luella

Luella is the musical project of 20-year-old Kingston-based artist Liv Whitfield. Her soulful dream-pop sound is the product of a unique collaboration with her producer and father, Zane Whitfield, most notable for its catchy baselines, crisp vocals and honest lyrics. In May 2024, she released her sophomore album, Summer Bummer, a love letter to her final years of girlhood, capturing the bittersweet essence of fleeting summers and the complexities of first love and inevitable heartbreak. This album is bolder with a newfound confidence all while staying true to her trademark vulnerability.

And an insightful fireside chat with:

Kevin Ford

As Chief Executive Officer of Calian, Kevin Ford focuses on enabling the management team to execute the company’s four-pillar growth framework of customer retention, diversification, innovation and continuous improvement. This unrelenting focus has taken the company to the next level, with revenues exceeding the half-billion-dollar mark in 2021. Named CEO of the Year by the Ottawa Chamber of Commerce and Ottawa Business Journal in 2017 and EY Entrepreneur of the Year in 2019, Kevin was promoted to Chief Executive Officer in April 2015. Prior to becoming the CEO of Calian, Kevin served as the Calian Business and Technology Services Division President for more than four years. Kevin worked in professional services for more than 30 years, including 11 years at IBM as a Partner in Global Business Services. He also contributes to numerous charitable organizations, sits on the board of the Ottawa Hospital Foundation and a member of CADSI’s Board of Directors since 2016 and served as Chair of the Board from October 2019 to 2023.

Megan Knott

Megan Knott, CEO of Tourism Kingston, has more than 20 years of experience in leadership and development, strategic marketing, media and public relations, and business and fiscal management. Her proven capabilities in stakeholder engagement and idea generation have led

to the development, implementation, and continuation of many revenue-generating partnerships and projects for organizations such as Tourism Kingston, Kingston Accommodation Partners, and St. Lawrence Parks Commission, building their capacity and profile. An active member of

the Kingston community, Megan has participated on several boards of directors, including Regional Tourism Organization 9, Kingston Economic Development Corporation, Downtown Kingston BIA, and the Greater Kingston Chamber of Commerce. Under Megan's leadership, the Visit Kingston brand has been recognized with 20+ national and international awards.

The Next Stage: Kingston

October 28, 2024
305 Rideau St, Kingston
Broom Factory
Kingston, Ontario
Canada