Kris speaks with Jessica Tkachuk, Events and Communications Specialist at Boom Goes the Drum. Jessica cares deeply about getting people back to interacting face to face in a world where tech and social media are driving us further away from those sorts of experiences. She thrives on the experiences when people are truly caught up in the magic of a …

Kris speaks with Barb Mitchell and Laurie Parente, Founders of Occasional Notes. Barb and Laurie began as performing pianists and piano teachers. As good friends they teamed up and began playing at various events, especially weddings. They began developing a team of performers which has expanded over time and has allowed them to take a step away fr…

Kris speaks with Kaleigh Doherty, Founder and Creative Director of Banff Yoga Festival. Kaleigh discusses the goals of the festival to support local wellness-focussed businesses and provide a space for yoga students to build a consistent practice. She outlines some of her marketing strategies and her rigorous process for recruiting high quality tea…

Kris speaks with Carrie McManus, Director of Programs with Sagesse. Carrie tells us about their Annual Eat Play Love event and enlightens us about the ins and outs of coordinating this fundraising event of indulgence which pampers its guests with wine, food, spa services and more. She outlines her strategy for doing a “big ask” of sponsors to accru…

Kris speaks with Kelly Beames, Event Manager with River Cafe Group. Kelly discussed how she moved up through Restaurant positions and made her way into events through that world. She lays out the top considerations one should focus on when booking restaurants and dives into the tools that come in handy with organizing the logistics of an event. Kri…

Kris speaks with Jenn Egroff Delconte, an Event Producer and Marketing Strategist with Catalystica. In this episode she takes us through her marketing background and recalls how she discovered a passion for event production through that work. Delconte places a special focus on connecting people with a brand in a unique way and highlights many effec…

Kris speaks with Jason Kingsley, who is the Program Lead for Event Management at Bow Valley College as well as the President of Calgary Pride. Kris asks about the technical audiovisual facets of providing event production to Pride Festival, and Jason delves into financing strategies for this steadily growing event. Their conversation branches into …

Today I met with Caitlind Brown from Wreck City to discuss the in’s and out’s of hosting an art showing in a venue set for demolishing. We also touch on the logistics of touring her complex work of art Incandescent Cloud. Listen to episode 18 hereVon Calgary Show Services Ltd.

Today I met with Pat McGannon from PM Gigs to discuss talent buying, advancing shows, event management details and his experiences with his band the Dino Martini’s. Listen to episode 17 hereVon Calgary Show Services Ltd.

Today I met with Ryan Corry to discuss his recent productions with the Alberta Ballet. We spoke about the importance of the arts, how to attract the right event sponsors, and how to create a successful event by leveraging the help of others. Listen to episode 16 hereVon Calgary Show Services Ltd.