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DIVE INTO THE EVENT'S SCHEDULE TO EXPERIENCE THE BEST PRACTICES OF MUSIC TOURISM FROM AROUND THE GLOBE
27 - 29 MAY, 2024
WEDNESDAY: 29 MAY, 2024
4.30pm - 6.30pm
Registration
7.00pm - 9.00pm
Opening Reception
Venue: Sacred Heart Downtown
Terry Smith, CEO, Destination Cape Breton (CAN)
Rob Hain, CEO, Sound Diplomacy (CAN)
Music performance by: Morgan Toney Trio
THURSDAY: 30 MAY, 2024
10.00am - 10.15am
Traditional Greeting
Sons of Membertou
Graham Marshall, Membertou Councillor, Membertou First Nation
10.15am - 10.30am
Official Welcome
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)
10.30am - 11.20am
Sonic nomads: Elevating Destinations through Artists as Destination Ambassadors
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)
Lunch Break
Special performance by Men of the Deeps
11.55am - 1.30pm
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)
Lacey Chataignier, Music Officer, State of Louisiana (USA)
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)
FRIDAY: 31 MAY, 2024
Official Welcome & Traditional Greeting
10:00am - 10:10am
Wendy Bergfeldt, Radio Host, CBC Radio (CAN)
Sonic Revival: Transforming Downtowns into Vibrant Hubs Through Music and Tourism
10:10am - 10:40am
Hannah Smith, Director of Marketing and Communications, Athens Conventions and Visitors Bureau (USA)
Crafting a Musical Oasis in Dinkelsbühl: Transforming Small Towns into Vibrant Music Destinations
10:45am - 11:15am
Alex Härtel, Head of Marketing & PR, Silverdust (DEU)
Songs of Empowerment: Nurturing Indigenous Voices and Stories in Music
11:20am - 12:10pm
Robert Bernard, Board Member, Destination Cape Breton & Executive Director, Nova Scotia Indigenous Tourism Enterprise Network (CAN)
Rhonda Head, Board Member at SOCAN (CAN)
Morgan Toney, Musician (CAN)
Jade Turner, Musician (CAN)
Beverly Jeddore, Mi’kmaw Language Technician (CAN)
Nocturnal Harmony: Crafting a Vibrant and Healthy Nighttime Economy for A Successful Destination
1:30pm - 2:05pm
Mathieu Grondin, General Manager and Co-Founder, MTL 24/24 (CAN)
Decolonising Rhythms: Unleashing the Power of Southeast Asian Soundscapes in the Music Tourism Universe
2:10pm - 2:40pm
Layan Nijem, Project Coordinator, DeCoSEAS - University of Amsterdam (NLD)
Harmony Unleashed: Orchestrating Success with Music in Destination Strategies
2:45pm - 3:35pm
Terry Smith, CEO, Destination Cape Breton (CAN)
Molly Rawn, CEO, Experience Fayetteville (USA)
Catherine Swain, Marketing, N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (USA)
Natalie Wakabayashi, Director, Culture & Entertainment Tourism , Tourism London (CAN)
Closing Remarks & Official Music Tourism Convention Handover & Traditional Closing
3:40pm - 3:50pm
David Meuse, Cultural Ambassador with Membertou Trade & Convention Centre (CAN)
Dee-Ann Kentish-Rogers, Minister for Education and Social Development, Government of Anguilla (AIA)
Terry Smith, CEO, Destination Cape Breton (CAN)
Rob Hain, CEO, Sound Diplomacy (CAN)
After Party - East Coast 'Kitchen Party!'
8:00pm - 11:00pm
*The event organisers reserve the right to change the final programming of the event without previous notice.