November 28 to December 3, 2022
Jade Music Festival presented by TD
Conference
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.
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
Kukuh Rizal Arfianto
Director & Co-founder of Sun Eater
Justin Sweeting
Co-founder of Magnetic Asia
Sumesh Lal
CEO of Wonderwall Media
Michiko Fujimura
Deputy Director of Business Planning Dept. at JMCE
Shan Wei
CEO of Beijing Midi Productions
David Siow
Founder of Steady State Records
Kay Huang
Chairperson of the Taipei Music Center
Kukuh Rizal
Arfianto
Director & Co-founder of Sun Eater
Justin Sweeting
Co-founder of Magnetic Asia
Sumesh Lal
CEO of Wonderwall Media
Michiko Fujimura
Deputy Director of Business Planning Dept. at JMCE
Shan Wei
CEO of Beijing Midi Productions
David Siow
Founder of Steady State Records
Kay Huang
Chairperson of the Taipei Music Center
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
Charlie Wu
Managing Director of
Society of We Are Canadians Too
Society of We Are Canadians Too
Ginalina
Juno Nominated Folk Singer
Dorcas Chiu
Project Manager of International Business Enhancement: Sony Music
Vanessa Lefan
Emerging Taiwanese-Canadian Artist
Helena Wu
Assistant Professor of
Hong Kong Studies at UBC
Hong Kong Studies at UBC
Charlie Wu
Managing Director of Society of We Are Canadians Too
Ginalina
Juno Nominated Folk Singer
Dorcas Chiu
Project Manager
of International Business Enhancement:
Sony Music
of International Business Enhancement:
Sony Music
Vanessa Lefan
Emerging Taiwanese-Canadian Artist
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?
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
Joe Henley
Vocalist of Taiwan Based Buddhist Death Metal Band Dharma
Evan Murray
Director of Operations: Jade Music Festival
David Siow
Founder of Steady State Records
Justin Sweeting
Co-founder of Magnetic Asia
Sumesh Lal
CEO of Wonderwall Media
Joe Henley
Vocalist of Taiwan Based Buddhist Death Metal Band Dharma
Evan Murray
Director of Operations: Jade Music Festival
Justin
Sweeting
Co-founder of Magnetic Asia
David Siow
Founder of Steady State Records
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?
