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Management Consultations with Liam Killeen presented by Music Managers Forum Canada

Friday, August 22, 2014
Manitoba Music, 1-376 Donald Street
1pm-5pm
Invitation Only

The consultations will be curated by Aboriginal Music Week and Music Managers Forum Canada and will last 30 minutes each. There will be eight consultation spots available on August 22 at Manitoba Music, beginning at 1pm. 

About Liam Killeen
Liam Killeen got his start in the music industry as the drummer for the Pop-Punk band Not By Choice in 2002. Five months later, the band had a record deal, released their first single Standing All Alone and hit the road for a year and a half. The band won their first MuchMusic Video Award in 2003 for their single Now That You Are Leaving, and also appeared on two editions of MuchMusic’s "Big Shiny Tunes" albums. Not By Choice released two albums, enjoyed two top-ten singles, and toured internationally with Sum 41, Simple Plan, Avril Lavigne, and many other acts.

Liam joined the management team at Coalition Music in early 2009. Adding to the already successful company, fronted by managers Rob Lanni and Eric Lawrence, with a roster that includes Simple Plan, Our Lady Peace, Finger Eleven, Justin Nozuka, and many more.

As the Manager of USS (Ubiquitous Synergy Seeker), Faber Drive (604 / Universal), These Kids Wear Crowns (EMI), and Greig Nori, he strives to find new and exciting opportunities to build the careers of his artists in this ever-changing industry. In addition to his management position, Liam was also a recurring guest on MuchMusic’s ‘Discovered’ where he dished out advice to young artists trying to get a start on their careers, and has been a guest speaker at such conferences as North by Northeast, Canadian Music Week, The East Coast Music Awards, BreakOut West, Music Manitoba, Music and Film in Motion, and many others around the world.