Networking Opportunity - Young Music Professionals: a network for music business workers aged 35 & under
Open Deadline
Young Music Professionals (YMP), a new network dedicated to music business workers aged 35 and under, is proud to announce its launch and invite new members to register. The not-for-profit organization will work to create a clear, accessible, and supportive career pipeline in the country’s music industry.
Membership registration is now open and ongoing to individuals who meet the age threshold, are a
Canadian citizen or permanent resident (new immigrants and refugees welcome), and are a paid
professional in the Northern Turtle Island-based/Canadian music industry. Membership is free.
YMP’s digital platform will connect young music workers across the country and across subsectors,
breaking down silos and building heretofore unfacilitated relationships; get to know your peers and
what they do, exchange ideas and resources, spark new partnerships, and plan a meet-up at the next
industry conference. Members will have access to locally-hosted, volunteer-led gatherings, a
centralized source for job postings and professional development programming, and in-person
networking events between members and industry veterans. The former will catalyze relationships
between mentors and mentees and contribute to succession planning.
“One of the pieces I’m most excited about is introducing this generation of talent to industry veterans and leadership,” says Maddy Oliver, Founder of YMP. “It can be hard for young workers to access networking opportunities, particularly as travel budgets are forced to shrink. But there are so many young stars doing remarkable things–and our leaders want to know who they are.”
The organization is proud to have ADVANCE, Canada’s Black Music Business Collective, Indigenous
Music Office, and Women in Music Canada as Community Partners. YMP believes its focus on the
retention, empowerment, and advancement of the diverse young talent in the country’s music industry
will contribute to a more equitable and welcoming future.
There are many ways for organizations and industry veterans to get involved, including hosting local
gatherings, member mentorship, Board mentorship, and partnership. Those who are interested should
contact Maddy at ed@youngmusicprofessionals.com.
Read more and register for membership here: youngmusicprofessionals.com
