About SaskMusic

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SaskMusic (The Saskatchewan Recording Industry Association) is a non-profit, member-based association established in 1987, with recognized Provincial Cultural Organization (PCO) status.

We act as a conduit of information to our members, providing them with direct links from other music industry associations across Canada and internationally. We contribute to the efforts of arts lobby groups on provincial and national levels. We are working towards the continued economic growth of our industry as changes in technology bring new methods of distribution and delivery of our recorded products.

We represent the sound recording industry on:

• the Cultural Industries Development Strategy (CIDS) Committee (part of the Partnership For Growth initiative);
• the Saskatchewan Sectoral Cultural Council (SSCC);
• the Cultural Human Resources Council (CHRC);
• the National Advisory Board for FACTOR (the Foundation to Assist Canadian Talent On Record).

We provide regional representation for both FACTOR and CARAS (the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences). SaskMusic was also a partner in the delivery of the Canada-Saskatchewan Partnership Agreement on Culture, from 1991-1995.

We began as a loose-knit group of studios and recording engineers, but has since grown to represent a wide cross-section of people who are employed, or more often, self-employed in the music business. The association offices are located in downtown Regina, just off Victoria Avenue.

Association Profile
SaskMusic (The Saskatchewan Recording Industry Association) is a member-based, non-profit corporation representing the four components of the music and sound recording industries and community of Saskatchewan:

• Creative: songwriters, lyricists, composers, and creative writers/directors
• Interpretive: musicians, vocalists, arrangers, conductors, and producers
• Technical: sound engineers, stagehands, tour support staff, studios, and computer technologists
• Administrative & Product Delivery: managers, promoters, lawyers, marketing directors, record labels, music publishers, accountants, retail, media, venues, multi-media, agents, film and video producers, media duplicators, graphic artists, publicists, photographers, and distributors.

Vision Statement
We envision a dynamic music industry nurtured through ongoing education, leadership, and networking efforts of the Saskatchewan Recording Industry Association.

Mission Statement
The Saskatchewan Recording Industry Association develops and promotes the music and sound recording industries of Saskatchewan through partnering, education, effective communication, community involvement and by encouraging fair and equitable compensation.

Beliefs
• Music is an integral part of Saskatchewan’s cultural identity and should be recognized as such.
• Saskatchewan is increasing its artistic, creative, technological, and competitive presence within the global music industry.
• Music and sound recording industries contribute to economic development in Saskatchewan.

Staff

Executive Director
Noreen Neu

Public Relations and Communications Manager
Lorena Kelly

Saskatoon Program Coordinator
Derek Bachman

Public Relations and Communications Assistant
Jennifer Eisler

Executive Assistant
Wanda Fraser

Board of Directors

President
Kim Fontaine (Saskatoon)

Vice-President
Mike MacNaughton (Regina)

Treasurer
Brian Dojack (Regina)

Secretary
Lorri Solomon (Carlyle)

Directors
Ben Checkowy (Regina)
Kurt Dahl (Saskatoon)
Efren Pereira Jr. (Saskatoon)
Skip Taylor (Regina)
Sandra Kaszas (Regina)
Neil Bergen (Saskatoon)
Mark Ceaser (Saskatoon)
Kevin Joseph (Prince Albert)