November 28 to December 3, 2022
Jade Music Festival presented by TD

Jade Music

Conference

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Center Stage: On the Rise

12/1 Thur
09:00 - 10:05 at ANNEX
(VENUE UPDATED)

You are invited to listen in on why and how Jade Music Festival is going to play a major role in Vancouver’s multicultural landscape and amongst the diverse Canadian music industry. Meet, greet, and introduce yourself to our most honoured guests. We are welcoming our distinguished music industry professionals from all over the world. Multi-platinum Canadian artist Tyler Shaw 葉銘恆 will also share his story, from his music career to pursuing his Hong Kong heritage.

Special Program:

Identity and Meaning-Making: Tyler Shaw on Discovering His Chinese Canadian Roots

Multi-platinum award-winning artist Tyler Shaw 葉銘恆 shares meaningful antidotes and insights behind his rise to fame, navigating the music industry and realizing his identity and the role it plays in his growth both personally and professionally.

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Meet the Music World - International Music Business Presentations

12/1 Thur
10:15 - 11:50 at ANNEX
(VENUE UPDATED)

With the emergence of the elevation of Chinese language music in  Canada, Canada is opening its doors to huge potential and opportunties for all Canadians. Most of these opportunities have NEVER been fully disclosed before. If you’re in the music business or an artist starting.out, You have to check this out! 

We are saying; Canada! We need more!

This is your opportunity to have access to More information about opportunities for the underrepresented in Canada, and more information about the business possibilities in Asia, for all Canadians! Our presenters are some of the biggest music industries in the world. You definitely don’t want to miss out on the information, the knowledge, and possible opportunities during our delegate presentations.

Panelist

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Kukuh Rizal Arfianto

Director & Co-founder of Sun Eater
JMF Conference - Justin Sweeting

Justin Sweeting

Co-founder of Magnetic Asia
JMF Conference - Sumesh Lal

Sumesh Lal

CEO of Wonderwall Media
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Michiko Fujimura

Deputy Director of Business Planning Dept. at JMCE
07 Jade Music Fest Photo_Shan Wei

Shan Wei

CEO of Beijing Midi Productions
03 Jade Music Fest Photo_David Siow

David Siow

Founder of Steady State Records
JMF Conference - Kay Huang

Kay Huang

Chairperson of the Taipei Music Center
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Kukuh Rizal
Arfianto

Director & Co-founder of Sun Eater
JMF Conference - Justin Sweeting

Justin Sweeting

Co-founder of Magnetic Asia
JMF Conference - Sumesh Lal

Sumesh Lal

CEO of Wonderwall Media
04 Jade Music Fest Photo_Michiko Fujimura

Michiko Fujimura

Deputy Director of Business Planning Dept. at JMCE
07 Jade Music Fest Photo_Shan Wei

Shan Wei

CEO of Beijing Midi Productions
03 Jade Music Fest Photo_David Siow

David Siow

Founder of Steady State Records
JMF Conference - Kay Huang

Kay Huang

Chairperson of the Taipei Music Center
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The Elevation of Chinese Language Music in Canada

12/1 Thur
13:30 - 14:45 at ANNEX
(VENUE UPDATED)

The Elevation of the Chinese language Music in Canada is a monumental event in Canadian history, and it’s about time. Join us to hear about what this means for Chinese speaking communities in Canada, and how it can benefit all Canadians alike.

Panelist

JMF Conference - Charlie Wu

Charlie Wu

Managing Director of
Society of We Are Canadians Too
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Ginalina

Juno Nominated Folk Singer
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Dorcas Chiu

Project Manager of International Business Enhancement: Sony Music
JMF Conference - Vanessa Lefan

Vanessa Lefan

Emerging Taiwanese-Canadian Artist
JMF Conference - Helen Wu

Helena Wu

Assistant Professor of
Hong Kong Studies at UBC
JMF Conference - Charlie Wu

Charlie Wu

Managing Director of Society of We Are Canadians Too
JMF Conference - Ginalina

Ginalina

Juno Nominated Folk Singer
10 Jade Music Fest Photo_Dorcas Chiu

Dorcas Chiu

Project Manager
of International Business Enhancement:
Sony Music
JMF Conference - Vanessa Lefan

Vanessa Lefan

Emerging Taiwanese-Canadian Artist
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Helena Wu

Assistant Professor of Hong Kong Studies at UBC

The state of language diversity in Canada.
What is the state of representation of Chinese language music right now in Canada? 

Elevation of underrepresented languages. 
How does all of Canada benefit? 

Social, Economic, Cultural, Commercial. 
Elevating Underrepresented languages.
 
What changes? What stays the same? 

The road less traveled.
How do we create a sustainable  space for underrepresented language Canadians? What comes next? 

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Amplify Canada In Asia

12/1 Thur
14:50 - 16:05 @ ANNEX
(VENUE UPDATED)

Amplification across the nations!!! Asia, can you hear us??? Canada is calling and we are ready to show you we deserve your friendship and business!!
Join in and listen to these conversation topics to learn more about how Jade Music Festival is opening up opportunities in Asia to come for all Canadians.

Panelist

JMF Conference - Joe Henley

Joe Henley

Vocalist of Taiwan Based Buddhist Death Metal Band Dharma
JMF Conference - Evan Murray

Evan Murray

Director of Operations: Jade Music Festival
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David Siow

Founder of Steady State Records
JMF Conference - Justin Sweeting

Justin Sweeting

Co-founder of Magnetic Asia
JMF Conference - Sumesh Lal

Sumesh Lal

CEO of Wonderwall Media
JMF Conference - Joe Henley

Joe Henley

Vocalist of Taiwan Based Buddhist Death Metal Band Dharma
JMF Conference - Evan Murray

Evan Murray

Director of Operations: Jade Music Festival
JMF Conference - Justin Sweeting

Justin
Sweeting

Co-founder of Magnetic Asia
03 Jade Music Fest Photo_David Siow

David Siow

Founder of Steady State Records
JMF Conference - Sumesh Lal

Sumesh Lal

CEO of Wonderwall Media

Asia present vs Asia past. 
Let’s talk about what’s changed in the last 20 years.

Let’s talk about current  marketplaces.
Is there room for Canadians in Asia? What types of opportunities are there?

Building the Maple Syrup empire along the Silk road.
How can Asian businesses benefit from working with and for underrepresented Canadians?

Equity and Inclusion 
What role do you think Jade Music Festival will play in the future? 
What kind of impact could it potentially  have for all Canadians? 
How do you think it will affect Canada’s music industry overall?

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