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Allegra Swanson has a passion for the music industry and over a decade of experience in the non-profit arts sector. She is currently the Executive Director of Music Nova Scotia and Vice Chair of the Creative Nova Scotia Leadership Council. In 2024, Allegra was the Chair of the Host Committee for the Halifax JUNO Awards. Previously, she was Manager, Events, at CARAS & The JUNO Awards where she worked closely with the executive team to support the strategic direction of the organization as well as managing the Allan Slaight JUNO Master Class artist development program. Prior to her work with CARAS, Allegra produced over 50 albums in her years running the award-winning recording label of the Canadian Music Centre, where she was also Director of Communications.

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Dana Beeler was raised in a family bluegrass band and spent her childhood performing at festivals and concerts across the Maritimes. She’s passionate about the Nova Scotian music industry and curating inclusive spaces. Her role at Music Nova Scotia is overseeing all of Nova Scotia Music Week as the event manager, managing the MNS Export Program, and supporting the strategic development of the organization. Contact Dana to talk about your exporting goals, your NSMW showcase submission, or other questions about working in events.

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Darryl Smith has been in the music industry for over 15 years. He formerly managed several Halifax artists, and was a touring musician for over a decade, with bands based in both Halifax and Toronto. Darryl also teaches in the music business program at NSCC, where he specializes in rights registrations, publishing, and funding. Darryl formerly managed several Halifax artists, and was a touring musician for over a decade. Contact Darryl if you would like information on Music Nova Scotia or FACTOR’s funding programs, Basic Training, or have general questions regarding rights, royalties, or other music business matters.

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Kelsey Whynot is a music industry professional with 7+ years of experience in content marketing, social media, and project management. She cares about uplifting artists to help them reach their career goals, as well as introducing Nova Scotians to the wide range of talent that exists in their own backyard. Kelsey handles Marketing, Communications, and Sponsorship at Music Nova Scotia. Contact Kelsey about MNS Weekly Newsletter submissions, how to get featured in MNS’ Events This Week and New Music Friday roundups, and what partnership opportunities are available at Nova Scotia Music Week and other programming that MNS runs throughout the year.