Entertainment Manager & Talent Buyer, Canadian National Exhibition
Emily Kempe is a Toronto-based live music professional with experience in concert booking, festival programming, and event production. As the Entertainment Manager & Talent Buyer at the Canadian National Exhibition (fondly known as The Ex), Emily works closely with agents, managers, and industry partners to connect audiences with great music throughout the 18-day event. Through her work producing and booking, Emily has seen firsthand how the festival landscape has evolved, from rising costs and artist availability to increased competition for talent. She is passionate about creating memorable live experiences and helping ensure the long-term success of Canada's music industry.

Programming Manager, Massey Hall and Roy Thomson Hall
Rodrigo Fritz is Programming Manager at Massey Hall and Roy Thomson Hall, where he collaborates with artists and partners to develop dynamic programming and present some of the world’s leading performers in Toronto. With over 20 years of experience in live events and artist development, he has also held programming roles at Harbourfront Centre. In 2026, he was named Talent Buyer of the Year at the Canadian Live Music Awards.

Programming Manager, Massey Hall and Roy Thomson Hall
Rodrigo Fritz is Programming Manager at Massey Hall and Roy Thomson Hall, where he collaborates with artists and partners to develop dynamic programming and present some of the world’s leading performers in Toronto. With over 20 years of experience in live events and artist development, he has also held programming roles at Harbourfront Centre. In 2026, he was named Talent Buyer of the Year at the Canadian Live Music Awards.

Promoter, AEG Concerts
Elliott Lefko is a longtime concert promoter with experience in both Canada and the US. He currently works for AEG Concerts where he promotes artists such as Nick Cave and Ethel Cain. Mr Lefko started at House Of Blues Concerts where he booked many shows at The Molson Amphitheatre

Music Agent, Creative Artists Agency (CAA)
Based in Toronto, Ben Buchanan is a Music Agent at Creative Artists Agency (CAA), the world’s leading entertainment and sports agency. Representing a diverse roster of talent that includes Charli XCX, Hilary Duff, Lizzy McAlpine, Korn, Avenged Sevenfold, Megadeth, Gorillaz as well as some of Canada’s premier talent; City and Colour, Alexisonfire, Metric, Peach Pit, Billy Talent, July Talk and Japandroids.
Ben Buchanan began his career with Paquin Entertainment in Toronto before moving to the Windish Agency in 2009, later joining CAA in 2015.

Programming Manager, Massey Hall and Roy Thomson Hall
Rodrigo Fritz is Programming Manager at Massey Hall and Roy Thomson Hall, where he collaborates with artists and partners to develop dynamic programming and present some of the world’s leading performers in Toronto. With over 20 years of experience in live events and artist development, he has also held programming roles at Harbourfront Centre. In 2026, he was named Talent Buyer of the Year at the Canadian Live Music Awards.