Refolkus
Monday August 19th, 2024 with Rosalyn Dennett
Demystifying Music Management with Amie Therrien

In this week's episode of ReFolkUs, we chat with Amie Therrien, the Executive Director of Music Managers Forum Canada (MMF Canada). In this episode, Amie shares her journey as a music manager, exploring what drew her to the profession and the unique challenges it entails. She delves into the key roles and responsibilities of a manager, offering insights into commission structures, contracts, and how to effectively support artists. Amie also highlights the invaluable resources provided by MMF Canada, which assist both managers and self-managed artists. Listen to the Full podcast episode here: https://folkmusicontario.org/refolkus/blog/7448924/refolkus-podcast-ep-46-demystifying-music-management-with-amie-therrien Become a member of MMF Canada: https://mmfcanada.ca/membership Free resources page: https://mmfcanada.ca/resources Curated Industry News Round-Up: https://mmfcanada.ca/industry-news-roundup Find MMF Online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MMFCanada/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mmfcanada/ Twitter: https://x.com/mmfcanada YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCczIIEzwdYsjrFg3aacRwXQ Website: https://mmfcanada.ca/ About Amie Therrien As the Executive Director of MMF Canada, Amie Therrien leads the team that supports managers and self-managed artists with professional development, mentorship, and networking opportunities as well as advocating on their behalf to the government and the community at large. Prior to MMF Canada, Amie was the owner of Balsam Pier Music, an artist management and development company where she worked primarily with folk, roots, and Americana artists. She has worked for Coalition Music and Folk Alliance International, has served on the boards of Folk Music Ontario and MMF Canada, and is an alumna of the Artist Manager Program with Canada's Music Incubator. Amie is a Métis woman based in Toronto, a part-time runner, a kayaker, a meditator, a beading artist, and a recovering civil engineer.