Executive Committee
NATE SABINE, CHAIR
"Music is an animating factor in my life, guiding my career and personal interests. Live music in particular is one of the few experiences in life that never loses its lustre or relevance and live music needs to be nurtured and given room to thrive. I'm humbled to join the CLMA's board to help in its mission to grow, sustain, and highlight live music in our great country."
Director of Business Development, Blueprint
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Tricia Silliphant, Vice Chair
Managing Director, Music & Live Entertainment, MLSE
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Jon Weisz, Vice Chair
Founding Director, Indie Montreal; Founding Director, Les SMAQ
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Marc Gertner, Treasurer
Senior Vice President, Business and Legal Affairs, Live Nation Canada
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Dan Moulton, Secretary
Partner, Crestview Strategy
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André Guérette, Member-at-Large
Vice President, Paquin Artists Agency
directors
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Evelyne Côté
Director, Booking, Concerts & Events, evenko
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Leela Gilday
Chair, Indigenous Music Office; Owner and Operator, Artist, Diva Sound Records
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Taylor Jack
Director, Festival and Entertainment Operations, Whitecap Entertainment
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Shannon Josdal
Executive Director, Saskatchewan Jazz Festival
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Vanessa Leong
Chief Operating Officer, Rifflandia Entertainment Company
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Victoria Lord
President, Victoria Lord PR
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Colby Pridham
Director, Business Development, Events East Group
President & CEO
Erin Benjamin
President & CEO of the Canadian Live Music Association (CLMA) since its inception in 2014, Erin Benjamin has worked in the music industry for over 25 years. Originally as a touring and recording singer/songwriter and then as executive director of both Folk Music Ontario and the Canadian Arts Presenting Association. An unflagging champion for the live music sector, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, Erin serves as a board member for the Ottawa Board of Trade and the United Way Eastern Ontario. Over the years she has served a wide variety of organizations as a volunteer board member including as chair of the Unison Fund – Canada’s leading music industry charity, Folk Alliance International, the Songwriters Association of Canada, the National Arts Centre’s Creation Fund, RBC Ottawa Bluesfest, the Ottawa Film Commission and others.
During the depths of the pandemic, Erin produced a weekly livestreamed show out of her Ottawa living room with a local artist helping to raise over $200,000 for local charities in need.
Erin is the proud recipient of several awards including the Changemaker of the Year honour (WIMC, 2024), Estelle Klein Lifetime Achievement Award (FMO, 2023), the Spirit of Folk Award (FAI, 2022), the Tourism Industry Association of Ontario’s Resiliency Award (2021), the United Way’s Community Ambassador Award (2019), and the Ontario 150 Award (2017), all in recognition of her service to community.
Erin lives in a vibrant Ottawa neighbourhood with her two teenagers, beloved pandemic puppy and in her free time can often be found on the golf course in the pursuit of happiness. Learn more about Erin here.
