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The OCFF Celebrates

2012 Estelle Klein Award Recipient Arthur McGregor

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Your Guide to the 26th

Annual Conference in Mississauga

Conference Program 2012


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TABLE OF CONTENTS ED Welcome Message - “A Modest Proposal”....................................................................................4 The President’s Message....................................................................................................................5 Arthur McGregor: 2012 Estelle Klein Award Recipient..................................................................6 The OCFF Presenters Program.........................................................................................................8 CAPACOA’s The Succession Plan at the OCFF................................................................................8 Presenters Program Participants......................................................................................................9 The Succession Plan Participants....................................................................................................10 Colleen Peterson Songwriting Award..............................................................................................10 Songs From the Heart Winners.......................................................................................................11 2011/2012 Board of Directors...........................................................................................................12 New Members and Volunteers.........................................................................................................13 2012 Official, Alternate and Family Showcase Artists...................................................................14 2012 OCFF Youth Program Participants and Mentors..................................................................18 2012 Hotel Floor Plans and Conference Schedule .........................................................................30 Notice of Meeting and Annual General Meeting Agenda...............................................................50 President’s and Executive Director’s Annual Reports....................................................................51 Primer for Understanding Financial Statements...........................................................................54 Audited Financial Statements.........................................................................................................55 Funders, Sponsors and Partners......................................................................................................61

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2011/12

Executive Committee President Scott Merrifield...........................smerrifield@eastlink.ca Vice President Katharine Partridge....katharine.partridge@sympatico.ca Treasurer Tamara Kater..........................................tkater@me.com Secretary Jerry Switzer.....................jswitzer@feehelygastaldi.com Member-at-Large Dan Greenwood ........................ greenwoodd@socan.ca Directors Adam Brown...................................abrown@uottawa.ca Richard Flohil.................................rflohil@sympatico.ca Jane Harbury........................................jane@harbury.ca ShoShona Kish........ shoshona@diggingrootsmusic.com Brad McEwen..............................mill_race@yahoo.com David Newland...................... david.newland@gmail.com Alex Sinclair..................................pmsinc@interlog.com Kuljit Sodhi...................................... kuljit@galitcha.com

STAFF Executive Director Peter MacDonald ......pmacdonald@ocff.ca Office Manager Jennifer Ellis..........................jellis@ocff.ca Membership Services Manager Bob LeDrew......................bledrew@ocff.ca Membership Coordinator Janet Pokoj......................... admin@ocff.ca Phone: 1-866-292-6233 or 613-560-5997 Fax: 613-560-2001 www.ocff.ca Mailing address: 508-B Gladstone Avenue Ottawa, ON K1R 5P1 Printing and layout by Orion Printing

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ed welcome message - “a modest proposal” by Peter MacDonald

Amidst the bustle of preparations for the annual conference, I find it difficult to find the time to write just the right thing in my ED messages. There are too many great things happening all at once to talk about them all; too many generous and helpful people to thank each one properly and, as always, not nearly enough space to express my thoughts completely. So, let me riff on only a couple of things before you dive into the rest of this magazine and start rifling through your delegate bag for all the goodies that await – including our robust Showcase and Conference Guide. First, my thanks to the Board and staff of the OCFF for the past four years at the helm of this organization. I have learned much more than I could ever have imagined. There have been successes beyond my imaginings. I have made monumental mistakes and found ways, with my colleagues and peers, to recover from them and build better systems and methods of working for our membership. Every day here is an adventure, often filled with the most unlikely script and cast of characters. All of my time as an entrepreneur did not prepare me for the surprises revealed within the not-for-profit culture of desperate under-capacity and explosive potential. The people around me, including President Scott Merrifield and the OCFF Executive

and Finance Committees in particular, have helped me to navigate uncharted territory and find dry land. My “Number One”, Jennifer Ellis, is the unsung heroine of the OCFF. When medals for exemplary service are struck, let’s be sure that she gets the biggest one. Secondly, I want to challenge us all to be better at what we do every day. Yeah, yeah…we all hear those mantras and encouragements to the point that they might become meaningless memes. But I do want you to think about what you do and why you do it; what drives you and what causes you to shy away from leaping into the chasm. Jon Brooks and I had a deep exchange via email a while back. It started as a challenge to me for the OCFF conference topics to be better – for us to take our role and transform it. It ended up as a lengthy discussion on the nature of the work done by the folk community – or not done. He suggested one of the panels that will happen during our conference this year: Let’s call it “A Modest Proposal” (Saturday, 10:30am, Patio Studio 2.) I don’t want to impose my little ideas on everyone. Well, not true entirely… I just want our forthcoming songwriters to understand that their vocation is not simply going out and getting paid to be cute and entertaining. I’d like to encourage today’s songwriters

to rise to the occasion and write the songs that our current age needs. Leave the rest for pop singers and reality TV. Aim higher and we’ll all be rewarded...This would target everyone at OCFF: ADs, DJs, and songwriters alike: our community, now more than ever, has an urgent role to play in the world. The problem is none of us act like we understand our true potential. Such a talk would promise to offend as much as it would inspire - but, then again...that IS the job of the 21st century folk singer and if we’re not prepared to accept this fact, we’re simply adding to the glutted problem and not being “part of the solution....” Let’s be part of the solution and let’s get ourselves reoriented to that mission this weekend. It’s a tall order, but one that I know this community can achieve as a collection of individuals making a difference.


The president’s message

Hey folks, thanks for being here and being part of this 26th annual gathering of the folk community in Ontario, with friends from across Canada and abroad. I think we all share the excitement and anticipation of what we will share in our time together here in Mississauga. Peter, our Executive Director, and his staff have, of course, worked very hard, with the support of the Board, a dedicated and insightful Advisory Group, and a whole bunch of other volunteers and partners to make our experience as rich and rewarding as possible. But now that we are all here, we will all shape that experience together.....delegates, speakers, panelists, performers, volunteers, OCFF staff, hotel staff... it’s our conference now. Where and how we choose to participate, contributions we make to discussions, the music we share, the learning we do, the contacts we make, the friendships we nurture, the way we interact with

one another, that’s what will make the difference between an OK conference and a great one. And then there is what we do afterwards with what we take away, hopefully to make us better and more successful at what we do in supporting and developing the music we all love. In addition to the conference program, there are some very important matters for the OCFF as an organization and for its members: • You are being asked to vote on a change in the official name and corporate objects of our organization, to better reflect what we have become over the past 25 years. These changes are in keeping with the five-year strategic plan announced three years ago, which continues to be reviewed and updated and to guide the Board and staff in “steering the ship”. You can vote in advance until 9:00pm Friday, or in person at the Annual General Meeting

by Scott Merrifield

Saturday morning. • Don’t forget to vote before 3:00pm Saturday to elect three directors to the OCFF Board for a three-year term, choosing from among the six candidates who have been nominated. • Be sure to attend the Annual General Meeting on Saturday morning at 9:30 a.m. At the Gala Dinner on Saturday evening, we will honour this year’s recipient of the Estelle Klein Award, Arthur McGregor. Arthur has been giving to our community for over four decades, running the venerable Ottawa Folklore Centre, and much more. We gratefully salute his many achievements. I would also like to tip my hat to the 2012 OCFF Songs From the Heart winners. Watch for opportunities to catch these performers in showcases and elsewhere. Have a great conference everyone, ...and, oh yes, don’t forget to get some sleep!

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arthur mcgregor 2012 estelle klein award recipient The Board of Directors of the Ontario Council of Folk Festivals was pleased to select Arthur McGregor as the recipient of the 2012 Estelle Klein Award. Arthur has been organizing folk music all his life. He has booked, stagemanaged and performed in numerous folk festivals, run coffee houses, concerts and workshops, played in a show for kids, toured Canada and Ireland, helped develop the Canadian Folk Music Awards, published great songbooks, taught guitar, autoharp and dulcimer (and nose flute!), and (to him) most satisfyingly, has turned hundreds, perhaps thousands of folks on to folk music. Arthur runs the Ottawa Folklore Centre with the same, if not increased, passion since he founded it 36 years ago. From the Roots Music Canada website, August 29, 2012 by Bill Garrett For any performer that has been on the Canadian folk scene for more than a couple of years the name Arthur McGregor will be synonymous with a friend in Ottawa that may have booked them into a gig, enabled a last-minute guitar repair, sold them some strings at a discount or just taken them out to lunch. Arthur has done many things over the years – running folk clubs, programming folk festivals, organizing community sing-a-longs and pub caroling, taking an active role in his neighbourhood and of course running. Here’s what a couple other folks had to say when I asked

them to comment on Arthur’s role in the folk community. Lynn Miles: “Arthur McGregor is a good and kind man. He has helped me countless times with rent-paying employment, deals on guitars, loaned instruments, and great chats. He has had the dubious responsibility many times over the years of informing hopeful wide-eyed customers that the violin they found in the yard sale is in fact not a real Stradivarius, even though it says so right on the inside label. His life-long commitment to acoustic music is evident in every corner and inch of the Ottawa Folklore Centre. He is so well deserving of this award. Congratulations Arthur.” Ian Tamblyn: “For many yeaIan Tamblyn: “For many years I viewed Arthur McGregor’s management of the Ottawa Folklore Centre as one might a Factor of a North West Company post. Certainly there was the Scottish name, and a certain carefulness with money that was essential to management of a folklore centre. There was also the shop itself. With a clang of the door there were the comings and goings of the voyageurs of the local and national folk scene – the winter soldiers, looking for a set of strings, a kazoo, a guitar repair, the whereabouts of a gig, or simply shelter from the cold. It was during the “Bronson period” of the OFC that I came to see other aspects of Arthur that illustrated a great generosity of spirit that had little to do with the miracle of making money at a folklore

centre. At a time when music publishing was disappearing in Canada, Arthur published several books of contemporary folk songs and fiddle tunes. Many a guitar player in Canada learned Fogarty’s Cove or Foxglove from Arthur’s publications. He hired a host of Ottawa musicians to teach at the Ottawa school of music, some who desperately needed a gig and some who were otherwise desperately unemployable!” Arthur’s generous spirit touched me as well. He commissioned a mural of my song Woodsmoke and Oranges for the south wall of the Folklore Centre. The mural lasted for years. Several years later a woman wrote me a letter saying that as she drove by the mural each day, she gradually memorized the melody of Woodsmoke and Oranges. The memory of the mural will last forever.” So here’s to you Arthur! All of us in the Canadian folk community salute you. No one is more deserving of this award.


THE ESTELLE KLEIN AWARD by Bob LeDrew

Estelle Klein had an impact on folk music in Canada that is difficult to quantify. She was not the founder of the Mariposa Folk Festival in 1960, but she spent more than a decade as its artistic director, essentially striking the mold for what most people think of as a folk festival – daytimes full of workshops, crafters, artisans, and recreation, followed by evening and nighttime concerts. The festival flourished under her leadership, and many of those who are now considered leaders and central figures in folk music – both onstage and behind the scenes – were mentored by Klein or learned by watching her. Klein was a keen judge of artistic potential – artists such as Gordon Lightfoot, Joni Mitchell, and Buffy Sainte-Marie were all performers at Mariposa before they went on to worldwide fame. And she was a tireless worker and volunteer in the community throughout her 74 years, serving almost until the end of her life as board chair for ArtsCan Circle. The Fall 2000 issue of Folk Prints, honouring Estelle with the award which bears her name, called her “a living encyclopedia of musical, cultural, programming and organizing information and experience… [who] remained true to her finely honed principles.” Estelle Klein died June 17, 2004. In an appreciation in Sing Out!, Richard Flohil wrote “Estelle helped me to understand the amazing scope and vitality of traditions and the value of both the commonality and the uniqueness in human expression.” It’s doubtful that anyone who cares about folk music could ask for a better legacy. Past Estelle Klein Award winners: 2011: Paul Mills 2010: Grit Laskin 2009: Sharon, Lois & Bram 2008: Bernie Finkelstein 2007: Stan Rogers

2006: Richard Flohil 2005: Ken Whiteley 2004: Sylvia Tyson 2003: The Friends of Fiddler’s Green 2002: Ian Tamblyn 2001: Jackie Washington 2000: Estelle Klein

FRIDAY & SATURDAY SHOWCASES Room 204 MATT EPP / TREASA LEVASSEUR THE CLAYTONES / PAUL REDDICK MARC MAZIADE / CORIN RAYMOND JONATHAN BYRD / KAIA KATER PETER KARP & SUE FOLEY 7


the ocff PRESENTERS PROGRAM

The 4th annual OCFF Presenters Program continues to bring regional, national and international presenters to the conference to see showcases, to network and to share their expertise. This program is supported by the Ontario Media Development Corporation (OMDC) in a partnership with Folk Music Canada and CAPACOA. The 2012 Presenters Program is managed by Folk Music Canada, led by Tamara Kater, its Executive Director. Folk Music Canada is dedicated to building strong relationships with organizations from across the country. CAPACOA (Canadian Arts Presentation Association) is a welcome

partner in the Presenters Program, with Erin Barnhardt, CAPACOA’s Membership and Outreach Manager, leading The Succession Plan within the Presenters Program. The program’s objectives are to target, stimulate and facilitate business and mentoring relationships between professionals working in the folk, roots and traditional music industry in Ontario and national and international markets. Other goals include: • Supporting the export of Ontario-made music on a national scale and Canadian-made music on a global scale; • Increasing the capacity of the Ontario presenting

community by building new networks and best practices • Fostering an emerging group of presenters (TSP) The Presenters Program features 15 presenters and industry professionals. Presenters Program participants are committed to exploring and developing sustainable business relationships with conference delegates. OCFF delegates and members are encouraged to meet and speak with these guests, who will also be participating on panels and in mentoring sessions throughout the conference weekend. Please join us in welcoming these delegates to the OCFF Conference!

CAPACOA’s THE SUCCESSION PLAN AT THE OCFF The Canadian Arts Presenting Association (CAPACOA) is pleased to partner with the OCFF again this year to deliver a specialized program for emerging and mid-career presenters, artistic directors, administrators and other arts professionals – called The Succession Plan (TSP). The TSP seeks to advance professional and personal development by providing participants with the tools and support they need to become leaders in their community. TSP participants and mentors meet daily for one-on-one meetings and peer group discussions, and are fully integrated into all of the Presenters Program networking activities. We are pleased to welcome such an exceptional group of arts professionals to the TSP program at the 26th annual OCFF Conference:

TSP Participants Katy Johnson, Goderich Celtic Roots Festival (Goderich, ON) Heather Kilner, Pride Toronto (Toronto, ON) Erin Williams Spidle, Harmony Bazaar Festival (Lockeport, NS) Oliver Swain, FolkWest (Victoria, BC) Mentors Doug Cox, Vancouver Island MusicFest (Courtenay, BC) Aengus Finnan, Ontario Arts Council (Toronto, ON) Neil Pearson, English Folk Dance and Song Society / Shrewsbury Folk Festival (London, UK) Phyllis Stenson, Harrison Festival of the Arts (Harrison Hot Springs, BC) Please visit us at www.capacoa.ca for details about upcoming editions of the TSP!


ocff PRESENTERS PROGRAM participants Rebecca Anderson

Tamara Kater

Erin Barnhardt

Matt Large

Rebecca Anderson grew up in the Nova Scotia folk music scene, from festival site crew to co-ordinator at the Lunenburg Folk Harbour Festival. In 2002, Anderson and husband Matt Large founded Hello Darlin’ Productions. The duo has been taking Montreal’s music scene by storm ever since, promoting more than 40 concerts a year, hosting the Wintergreen Concert Series, and co-producing the Folk Festival on the Canal.

Daughter of an instrument-builder father and a community activist mother, Tamara grew up surrounded by musicians and people building community organizations. A passionate music enthusiast, Tamara has worked in arts management and community outreach for more than a decade. Within the folk music circle, Tamara has worn the hat of agent, artist manager and festival director. She is the Executive Director of Folk Music Canada.

Erin Barnhardt is the Membership and Outreach Development Manager at the Canadian Arts Presenting Association (CAPACOA), and pleased to be managing our mentorship program for emerging arts leaders, called The Succession Plan (TSP) at the OCFF Conference this year. Previously, Erin was the Executive Director of Folk Music Canada, and also worked for Folk Alliance International and the OCFF.

Matt Large is president of Hello Darlin’ Productions, a multi-service arts presentation company located in Montreal which specializes in folk, bluegrass, blues and Americana artist representation and concert presentation (over 400 since 2004). Matt is also the bandleader for noted Quebec bluegrass band Notre Dame de Grass and the founder and artistic director of the Festival Folk sur le Canal, now in its fifth consecutive year.

Tanya Corbin

Millie Millgate

A life-long music enthusiast who has worn numerous hats in the Edmonton music industry over the last decade, Tanya is now a fulltime staffer at the Edmonton Folk Music Festival: where she began as the assistant to the Manager of Volunteers before moving into her current role as Communications Manager.

Doug Cox

Doug is a touring/session musician (mostly slide instruments) and producer. He has been producer of the Vancouver Island MusicFest for 16 years. This is his 32nd year in the music industry and he’s still standing! A little more hunched, but still standing!

Simone Deneau

Simone Deneau is the Producer of Variety and Community Programming at the National Arts Centre. This includes the newly-minted NAC Presents series of all-Canadian ar tists, popular Broadway performances and the entertainment world’s top performers. Ms. Deneau is also responsible for Fourth Stage Community Programming, which provides a superb performance space to the region’s developing and established artists.

Aengus Finnan

Aengus is the Ontario Arts Council’s Officer responsible for the Provincial, National and International Touring program, National and International Residency program, Ontario Arts Presenters programs, and Audience Development portfolio. He spent 8 years as a touring songwriter, was the founder of the Shelter Valley Folk Festival, served as Board President of the OCFF, founded the Art Beat community outreach program and worked in Economic Development for the Community Futures program.

Troy Greencorn

Troy Greencorn is the founding AD of the Stan Rogers Folk Festival (“Stanfest”), a 3-day, 7-stage international songwriter’s festival in Canso, NS. The general formula for programming upwards of 60 artists/groups for the festival is 1/3 east coast, 1/3 Canadian and 1/3 international. Troy seeks to develop twinning relationships and artist exchange relationships with songwriter-oriented festivals throughout the world.

Jess Hayden

Jess Hayden is a presenter from the Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, USA area who books events for the Susquehanna Folk Music Society. SFMS focuses on Celtic, bluegrass, blues, old-time, singer/songwriter and other genres of roots-based music as well as on International Folk Dance.

As Executive Producer for Sounds Australia, Millie is responsible for the rollout and representation of the Australian music industry at key international music events, including SXSW, The Great Escape, CMW, MIDEM, CMJ and Music Matters. She has been instrumental in the growth of Sounds Australia worldwide, having overseen marketing, networking and showcasing activity since early 2009.

Neil Pearson

Neil Pearson is the artists’ development and programming manager for EFDSS, and a director of the UK’s annual Shrewsbury Folk Festival. His artists’ development work includes a recent exchange between PEI and England, and he has directed multi-artist collaboration projects including the recent Cecil Sharp Project that had 8 artists from the UK, US and Canada working together on a major commission to create new work.

Mitch Podolak

Mitch’s career in folk music and broadcasting began when he was a teenager. Podolak hosted CBC Radio’s Simply Folk from 19871991. He primarily conceived and implemented the Winnipeg and Vancouver Folk Festivals, Winnipeg International Children’s Festival, West End Cultural Centre and Barnswallow Records. He also assisted in the formation of the Edmonton and Calgary Folk Festivals, and the Stan Rogers Folk Festival.

Phyllis Stenson

Phyllis has been the artistic director of the Harrison Festival in BC for the last 28 years. The ten-day event has focused on culturally diverse music and dance since its inception. The organization also presents ten concerts during the year. She is a co-founder of WRAD, the Western Artistic Directors of Roots Music Festivals, now in its 12th year.

Chuck Wentworth

Chuck Wentworth owns and operates Lagniappe Productions which has been producing festivals across the USA for the past thirty years. Lagniappe’s festivals present diverse styles of music such as folk, roots, Americana, blues, bluegrass, old timey, Cajun, Zydeco, rock, rockabilly, swing, country, jazz, New Orleans, African, Latin, French Canadian, Norteno and many others, often in the same festival.

Terry Wickham

Terry Wickham has been producer of the Edmonton Folk Music Festival since 1989. He has also worked as the producer and then consultant for Calgary Folk Festival, and as a promoter, bringing quality folk acts to Alberta venues like the Winspear Centre and the Jubilee Auditoria.

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The Succession Plan participants Katy Johnson

Errin Williams Spidle

Heather Kilner

Oliver Swain

Katy Johnston grew up in Goderich, Ontario, where she has played music all her life. Following a University of Toronto music degree she lived and worked abroad for two years at various festivals (sacrificing logical sleep schedules!). Katy is currently the Assistant Artistic Director of the Goderich Celtic Roots Festival.

After being surrounded by musicians most of her life, Heather finally succumbed to the dark side to work with Gino Vannelli in 2003 and never looked back. In the past 10 years she has worked on such projects as Classic Albums Live, The Weekend to End Breast Cancer, Ontario Ballet Theatre’s tour of The Nutcracker and since 2006, with Pride Toronto, currently as the technical director.

Errin is the AD for Harmony Bazaar, a summer music festival in Lockeport, NS . Engaging and creating a cultural community that enhances participation in music as a viable career option through professional, semiprofessional, novice and youth opportunities and formal learning opportunities are the key principles of HB Festival of Women & Song Society.

Oliver Swain is a prolific solo artist, having spent a dozen years in roots bands Outlaw Social, The Duhks, The Bills and The Red Stick Ramblers. He earned Prairie Music Awards, “M” awards, Times Colonist Music Awards, and JUNO and WCMA nominations. Oliver founded Victoria’s Peace, Earth and Justice Festival, and in 2011 he founded three-day annual music festival FolkWest, of which he is now the AD.

Colleen Peterson Songwriting Award The Colleen Peterson Songwriting Award was established to help support and promote the work of Ontario-resident emerging singer/songwriters in the genres of roots, traditional, folk and country music. The annual recipient is chosen by an Ontario Arts Council (OAC) selection panel from nominations put forward by the OCFF’s Songs From the Heart competition jury. The Ontario Arts Council (OAC) is pleased to announce Ariana Gillis as the recipient of the 2012 Colleen Peterson Songwriting Award for her song “Dream Street”. Congratulations, Ariana!

2012 Winner - Ariana Gillis” - Dream Street” Ariana Gillis has been “discovered” by such folk as Dave Marsh, Bernie Taupin and Steve Wozniak. She’s opened shows for Shawn Colvin and Eliza Gilkyson. Now 21, she writes her own songs, and has been doing music full-time since she was 16. Ariana was CFMA’s Young Performer of the Year in 2009, and now she’s fulfilling the promise so many people saw back then.

The 2011 Colleen Peterson Songwriting Award was not awarded in time for the publication of the 2011 Conference Program. The Ontario Arts Council and the OCFF would like to congratulate Alise Marlane, the recipient of the 2011 award, for her song, “L’aurore boréale.”

2011 Winner - Alise Marlan - “L’aurore boréale” Born in Montreal, Alise Marlane has performed throughout the Ottawa region and beyond both as a solo artist and with the CFMA-nominated Frida’s Brow. Having played numerous Ontario music festivals, Alise has also found great enjoyment performing house concerts and writing for musical theatre. She most recently wrote songs for, and performed in, the play Dr. Harold, and is currently working on her third solo album.

Socan Reception and Keynote Address Jowi Taylor of Six String Nation Friday, October 12 6:00-7:30 pm in McCallion Ballroom

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GALAXIE Rising Stars Program Galaxie, Your Musical Universe, is proudly committed to supporting emerging Canadian music talent through its Galaxie Rising Stars Program. The objective of this program is to help provide opportunities for up-and-coming musicians in all genres by providing showcase opportunities, monetary awards and potential airplay on the Galaxie channels. Since its inception in 2000, over 900 artists have directly benefited from the Program. The Galaxie music service is available in over 10 million homes across the country. The service offers 100 music channels programmed by experts in a variety of genres. No ads, no talk, just great music. galaxie.ca

Galaxie, Votre univers musical, est fier de contribuer à l’émergence des musiciens canadiens grâce au programme Prix Étoiles Galaxie. L’objectif de ce programme est de supporter les musiciens canadiens émergents, dans tous les genres de musique en leur offrant de la visibilité et des bourses pour aider à l’avancement de leurs carrières. Depuis sa création en 2000, le programme Prix Étoiles Galaxie a récompensé le talent de plus de 900 musiciens d’ici. Galaxie est disponible dans plus de 10 millions de foyers au Canada avec les services de télévision numériques. Le service offre les 100 chaînes programmées par des experts en musique. Sans publicité, ni interruption. galaxie.ca

Congratulations to the winners, Lisa Doganieri Marketing Manager – Galaxie

SONGS FROM THE HEART WINNERS 2012 Galaxie Rising Stars – English

2012 Galaxie Rising Stars – French

Tucker Finn - “Totally Headed for Nowhere”

Philippe Flahaut - Seul dans l’auto avec la radio”

Tucker’s songs have been described as “three minute movies that you don’t want to miss”; no surprise given her background as a feature film set designer. Her song, Cold Paper Hear t, was the ISC 2010 first place winner in the Folk / Singer-Songwriter category. Tucker lives in Toronto in a corner store conversion with her partner and their four year old Kelpie, Hazel.

Toronto-based singer-songwriter Philippe Flahaut draws inspiration in equal measures from two sources: the masters of French chanson and those of the Chicago blues. Philippe has recently been bridging his flair for writing French music to include a younger audience; look for Flahaut on myspace to hear his work.

2011 Galaxie Rising Stars – English

2012 Galaxie Rising Stars – French

Brenley McEachern and Lisa Yvan Vollé - “Solitude” McIsaac - “T he Ransom” Musician, animator, songwriter

Juno-nominated duo Madison Violet create beautifully crafted songs. Receiving acclaim from outlets like BBC, Maverick Magazine, NPR, and Penguin Eggs, 2011’s “The Good in Goodbye” made dedicated fans of the toughest critics. Madison Violet has the unique distinction of being the only Canadians to win The John Lennon Songwriting Contest.

and poet, Yvan Vollé accompanies his warm husky voice with guitar, ukulele, harmonica and piano. Creating music that is at the confluence of folk, underground and the singer-songwriter style, Yvan is a powerful you never forget once you have seen him live.

2012 Songs From the Heart Sub-category Winners Children’s Multicultural Humourous Political Instrumental

“Scat in the Hat” Chris McKhool “Ana El Nah” Jaffa Road “The Facebook Waltz” Dan Latner “Open for Business” Mike Ford “Waterfall” Jaron Freeman-Fox

2011 Songs From the Heart Sub-category Winners Children’s Humourous Instrumental Multicultural Political

“Grow” Noah Aiken-Klar & Joshua Skye Engel “Grope the Pope (The Throne Exam)” Glenn McFarlane “May Our Minds Meet (Namaste)” Anne Lindsay & Tosh Weyman “Peace Is the Only Way” Lenka Lichtenberg “Bits and Pieces” Tom McInerney

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2011/2012 Board of Directors Scott Merrifield (President)

A founder and past Artistic Director of Northern Lights Festival Boréal, Scott was also involved in OCFF in its early days and gave workshops at early conferences. Since 1992, he has been presenting approximately 8 house concerts per year in Sudbury. In 2008, Scott retired from his job as Director of Policy & Planning for FedNor, where he delivered community-based social and economic development programs throughout Northern Ontario, including extensive work with Aboriginal communities.

Katharine Partridge (Vice President)

Katharine volunteered as business and production manager for Shelter Valley Folk Festival’s first five years and served as Chair of its inaugural board. She has given presentations on governance, board/staff relationships, and green initiatives at OCFF and Folk Alliance conferences. Katharine is a communications and stakeholder engagement specialist, managing a Toronto-based boutique consultancy advising international clients on sustainability issues.

Tamara Kater (Treasurer)

Daughter of an instrument-builder father and a community activist mother, Tamara grew up surrounded by musicians and people building community organizations. A passionate music enthusiast, Tamara has worked in arts management and community outreach for more than a decade. Within the folk music circle, Tamara has worn the hat of agent, artist manager and festival director. She is the Executive Director of Folk Music Canada

Jerry Switzer (Secretary) Jerry is the chair of Tottenham Bluegrass Festival (1991 to present) and legal counsel for several arts organizations, clubs, charities, foundations and associations. In addition, Jerry is a Director and Officer of community organizations relating to business and cultural events and a member of the South Simcoe Ramblers bluegrass band. Jerry is involved in the musical community at all levels, and is a songwriter and performer.

Dan Greenwood (Member-at-Large)

Dan Greenwood, inspired by his passion for music, has worked on behalf of songwriters and publishers for over twenty-five years in various roles at SOCAN, Canada’s performing rights organization. He is currently responsible for strategic & corporate planning and operational change (re-engineering), in the role of VicePresident of Corporate Planning and Business Change at SOCAN.

Adam Brown

The son of Alistair Brown, one of the Friends of Fiddlers Green and a founder of London’s Cuckoo’s Nest Folk Club, Adam has carried a love for folk music into his adulthood. Adam is an active participant in music and dance, and in the folk music community itself. He has been a director on the board of the Ottawa Folk Festival, and ArtsScene Ottawa, and co-founded the Maple Morris dance troupe.

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Richard Flohil

Richard has worked full-time in the music industry as a writer, editor, publicist and concert promoter for some 40 years. A former festival artistic director and event coordinator (Mariposa, Southern Comfort Blues Festival), he continues to work with a wide variety of roots music artists, from Loreena McKennitt to Downchild, from Justin Rutledge to Jeff Healey. He was the 2006 recipient of the OCFF’s Estelle Klein Award.

Jane Harbury

Having founded Jane Harbury Publicity in 1988, Jane ran the small, versatile and effective company, working on contract for some clients and on a project basis for specific clients or events. Late in 2000 Ms. Harbury formed Planet3 Communications Ltd. with Joanne Smale. In January 2004 Harbury stepped down from the partnership and reactivated Jane Harbury Publicity, returning to focus more strongly on her first love - the arts and developing artists.

ShoShona Kish

ShoShona Kish is a multidisciplinary artist who has fused her art school training with her first loves, music and songwriting. She is the co-creator and front woman for the Juno-nominated group Digging Roots. In addition to her work with the band, she is also a passionate advocate for First Nations arts and arts education.

Brad McEwen

Brad is the AD of the Mill Race Festival of Traditional Music. Inspired by similar events held in the UK, a significant part of the content is British and Irish music, with an equally significant number of acts representing a variety of world cultures and the multinational character that is Canada today. Brad is an avid musician, helping to preserve and spread trad music well beyond his home community. In August 2012, Brad received the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee medal.

David Newland

David Newland is Editor-in-Chief at Roots Music Canada and the former Director of Social Media for Canoe.ca He has appeared at numerous Ontario festivals as a singersongwriter, host and performer. David is a past Director of the Shelter Valley Folk Festival, host of the Gordon Lightfoot tribute concert series and a co-founder of the Corktown Ukulele Jam.

Alex Sinclair

Alex is a long-time musician and songwriter with deep roots on the Ontario folk scene, both as a solo artist and with the folk group Tamarack. Alex also works as an administrator/bookkeeper for the likes of Borealis Records, and sits on the board of the ArtsCan Circle.

Kuljit Sodhi Kuljit Sodhi is the creator and leader of the very successful world music ensemble Galitcha. After ten years of civil engineering Kuljit embraced music full time in 2002. Since then Galitcha has traveled around the world sharing music made in Canada. Kuljit divides his time between practicing, writing, promoting and performing his music.


NEW MEMBERS The OCFF welcomes the following new Members who joined us since the last issue of Folk Prints.

D’Arcy Wickham, Toronto Suzy Wilde, Toronto Kevin Myles Wilson, Toronto

New Individual Members – ONTARIO Victor Bateman, Toronto Faye Blais, Toronto Sam Boer, Guelph Natasha Bouchard, Toronto Alex Cheung, Toronto Julia Cromarty, Strathroy Cassandra Dasilva, Oriliia Jeff Edwards, Ottawa Michelle Fortier, Kingsville Mark Fucella, Toronto Richard Garvey, Kitchener Roger Gibbs, Toronto Rob Hanson, Whitby Gabrielle Harvey, Toronto Emma Jane Julien, Toronto Emily Kohne, Thunder Bay Marc Lemieux, Guelph Susan Luke, Sandford Wax Mannequin, Hamilton Karen May, Huntsville Kat McClelland, Kingston Eric Nagler, Shelburne Patricia O’Connell, Ottawa Kim Pollard, Kingston Jim Priebe, Stouffville Laura Spink, Toronto Wanda Stride, Uxbridge Kathleen van Arragon, Waterloo Lindy Vopnfjord, Toronto

New Organizational Members The Musettes, Ottawa, ON New Out-of-Province Individual Members Bernard Babineau, Saint-Rosaire, QC Nicolas Babineau, Saint-Rosaire, QC Hélène Beaulieu, Whitehorse, YT Jenny Berkel, Winnipeg, MB Jeremy Breaks, Vancouver, BC Lynne Cavanagh, Whitehorse, YT Emma Cloney, Winnipeg, MB Tanya Corbin, Edmonton, AB Leah Dolgoy, Montreal, QC Scott Dunbar, Montreal, QC Qiu Xia He, Vancouver, BC Béatrix Méthé, Ste-Béatrix, QC Sky Onosson, Winnipeg, MB Scott Perrie, Vancouver, BC Anh Phung, Montreal, QC Colin Savoie-Levac, St-Jean-de-Matha, QC Marie Savoie-Levac, Montreal, QC Grant Simpson, Whitehorse, YT Gaffer Venar, Boulder, CO New Out-of-Province Associate Organizational Members Red Moon Road, Winnipeg, MB Sweet Alibi, Winnipeg, MB Vizou, Ste-Béatrix, QC

THANK YOU! The Board and staff of the OCFF would like to thank the many volunteers who give their time and efforts to make sure the conference runs smoothly. We couldn’t do it without you! Thanks! Margaret Almack Kelly Ambrose Laura Bates Don Bird Erik Bleich Natasha Bouchard Sarah Calvert Shari Campbell Steve Clarke Carolynne Colbeck Josée Comeau Lee-Ann Cowan Jonathan Davis Kathleen Dorner Nancy Dutra Ali Eisenhammer Gary Eisenhammer Madeleine Harber Gabrielle Harvey Wayne Hosick Johan Hultqvist

Frank Iacobucci Michelle Josef Emma Julien Kaia Kater David Keeble Kristin Lindell Kimberly Logue Dave MacLachlan Bill Marshall Dorothy McCrady Stacey McLeod Elana McMurtry Diana Miller Phil Minissale Jayne Mitchell Karen Morand Barry Mulcahy Julia Paulson Kate Paulson Ragnar Paulson Anita Princl

Steve Pritchard Andrew Queen Melanie Reid Beverly Ricardo Cesar Ricardo Eric Roberts Willow Rutherford Alison Schott Darrin Schott Elizabeth Scriven Ian Scriven Matt Smith Brett Stewart Margaret Stowe Sandra Stubbert Gautam Subra Elizabeth Szekeres Steve Tennant Sue Tennant Marni Thornton Matt Tomlinson 13


showcase artists

Amanda Rheaume

Singer/songwriter Rheaume is a powerful vocalist with just a touch of grit and an instantly-accessible roots-pop-Americana sound. Amanda has toured both Canada and the US, and has also performed internationally – three times for the Canadian Forces in Afghanistan, as well as in Central America for the Canadian Embassy, The Faroe Islands and more.

Canailles

Canailles are a raucous 8-piece band, fueled by bluegrass, with a rock demeanor, fighting for their right to pa-a-a-arty. Hailing from Montreal, they are signed to Grosse Boîte (Bernard Adamus, Coeur de pirate) and released their first full length album, Manger du bois, to critical acclaim in April 2012.

Charlotte Cornfield

Montreal folk poet Charlotte Cornfield has mastered a blend of soulful vocals and devastating rhythm guitar playing. It’s no surprise that The Montreal Mirror has named her “The next it-girl of folk-rock.” “Cornfield’s got something luminous about her,” scribed Maisonneuve Magazine.

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Jonathan Byrd

Joyful and genuine, soulful and compelling, playful and witty, Coco Love Alcorn sings “joyful soul”, a combination of jazz, pop, R&B and folk. Her voice is hailed as “extraordinary” (Vancouver Province), “beautiful” (Canadian Musician) and “stunning” (Star Phoenix).

Emilyn Stam, Anne Lederman and James Stephens take Canadian tradition to the far reaches of musical imagination. They all fiddle and sing, and between them, play a host of other instruments. Nominated for a Canadian Folk Music Award as “Best Instrumental Ensemble” in 2011.

Jonathan Byrd is a preacher’s kid, Gulf War veteran, and soulful southern storyteller from North Carolina, collaborating with Canadian artists Corin Raymond, Creaking Tree String Quartet, Chic Gamine, and more. A songwriter’s songwriter and musician’s musician.

D’Harmo

Ian Sherwood

Jordie Lane

Delightfully quirky, yet musically sophisticated, D’Harmo brings together four of the finest harmonica players on the Quebec music scene. This genre-bending quartet featuring the entire harmonica family delves into an entirely original repertoire steeped in Jewish and Québécois folk musical traditions fused with jazz, blues and the avant-garde.

Named Best Male Ar tist by the 2012 International Acoustic Music Awards, multiple Music Nova Scotia Award winner and ECMA nominee, Ian Sherwood has been described as “Traditional singer/ songwriter style at its essence.” With live looping, saxophones and heart-breaking melodies, the fun has begun.

De Temps Antan

Jack Pine and T he Fire

Lenka Lichtenberg and Roula Saïd: Bridges

Coco Love Alcorn

De Temps Antan’s interpretations of the music of Quebec are as much informed by their world travels as by their fieldwork and family ties. Their sound is anchored by the “tac-tic-a tac” of les pieds (a form of seated clogging found only in French Canada), the blazing fiddle of Andre Brunet, the brash accordion playing of Pierre-Luc Dupuis and the pristine voice and exquisite guitar accompaniment of Eric Beaudry.

Acoustic strings are struck with power and intensity, interweaving intricate rhythms and dense melodies as Jack Pine’s voice soars above the Fire. Adding a frantic grittiness to the rich twang of roots and country, their debut release has been called “One of the most rocking folk albums of the year!”

One day Jordie Lane had a home. He invited some friends over, set up some microphones and recorded an EP. The next day, he woke up in a tour bus. Critical acclaim followed, then awards, festivals, comparisons to Springsteen and Parsons, supports for Billy Bragg, The Moody Blues and Old Crow Medicine and recognition as “Australia’s brightest new roots music star”.

“Lenka Lichtenberg & Roula Saïd: Bridges” is a new world music project that intertwines Jewish and Arabic traditions in both original and traditional music composed and arranged by the two co-leaders. The 7-piece ensemble includes some of Toronto’s finest world musicians: Alan Hetherington,Chris Gartner, John Gzowski, Ernie Tollar and Ravi Naimpally.


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Michael Jerome Browne

MJB is a true renaissance roots musician, an accomplished multiinstrumentalist and vocalist of wide-ranging talent. This Canadian Folk Award-winning “Solo Artist of the Year” will surprise you with a wailing blues song, a Cajun fiddle waltz, an old-time banjo piece, an unbridled soul song or a country ballad.

Mike Ford

Known as ¼ of Moxy Früvous, co-creator (with David Francey) of the CFMA-nominated ‘Seaway’, a sometimes Arrogant Worm and for his original bilingual repertoire of Canadian History-inspired songs, Mike is a Juno-nominated solo ar tist whose newest work is a rabble-rousing exploration of the War of 1812.

Peter Karp and Sue Foley

Blind Pig recording artists Peter Karp and Sue Foley’s latest album “Beyond The Crossroads” is a high voltage, plank spankin’, piano boogyin’, slide guitar stompin’ bluesrockin’ record that showcases 12 brilliantly crafted and unique original compositions that have become the trademark of these two noted singer-songwriter guitarists.

Preetam Sengupta

Preetam Sengupta appeared on the singer/songwriter scene after first dedicating himself to helping other artists through his company, Letting Artists Make Art (LAMA). His songs tell stories, and he thrives on connecting with people through honest delivery and playful stage banter.

Tannis Slimmon

Named Canadian Folk Music Awards’ Contemporary Vocalist of the Year in 2008, singer-songwriter Tannis Slimmon exudes warmth and freshness on stage and “shines with beautiful folk-pop sounds with an oh-so-delicate hint of rootsy twang.” (Ottawa Xpress). Her third album is due out this fall.

T he Fretless

The Fretless is an innovative band that melds the worlds of Celtic, folk and chamber music into a unique sound all their own. With the exciting tunes, arrangements and stepdancing of the Celtic traditions, The Fretless is an all-star folk quartet that is a force to be reckoned with!

T he 24th Street Wailers

The 24th Street Wailers are a band in every sense of the word, a team who eat, sleep and breathe for their love of roots music. Drummer/lead vocalist Lindsay Beaver, Jon Wong (tenor sax), Emily Burgess (guitar) and Mike Archer (bass) will make you dance, shout and have a good time! Every time!

T he PepTides

Five singers and four instrumentalists, tender acoustic ballads, uproarious electro-synth pop anthems, kitschy costumes and provocative videos, thick harmonies and satirical verses—all of these make for an unmistakable live experience with The PepTides. Voted “Best Live Show 2011” (Ottawa XPress)

T he Claytones Peter Elkas

Toronto’s Peter Elkas is an unabashed believer in keeping things real; on his refreshing newest album, Repeat Offender - a romantic, “buddy rock” album in the vein of Bruce Springsteen and Sam Cooke - he’s as loyal as ever to the rock ‘n’ roll sounds that ring truest to his psyche.

Rosie and the Riveters

Rosie & the Riveters are a 1940’s inspired female folk/gospel quartet. Their compelling per formance hosts seductive vocal arrangements, percussion, acoustic instrumentation, scintillating choreography, inviting humor and a whole lot of charm! Audiences are left awestruck as The Riveters revisit the spirit of gospel music with folk and jazz.

The Claytones spin their melodic, vocal driven Canadiana brand of country with roots-music sensibilities. With an impressive list of individual accolades, Kelly Prescott, Anders Drerup and Adam Puddington write and arrange their songs together making The Claytones sound the sum of its parts. Their debut album was released June 2012.

Wyatt Easterling

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Amanda Bon

Whether you want a chorus you can tap your foot to, outstanding instrumentals, strong lyrical content or catchy melodies, you’ll like Amanda Bon and her band. They keep the arrangements clean, their voices blend beautifully and each player’s talents are used to serve the song...because after all, for these guys the song still comes first.

John Carroll and T he Epic Proportions

Réveillons!

The Epic Propor tions includes some of Ottawa’s most respected musicians, including Olivier Fairfield, Phillippe Charbonneau, and Fred Guignon. John is widely regarded as one of Ottawa’s hardest working, most appreciatively celebrated singer-songwriters. His weekly residency at the Chateau Lafayette, the city’s oldest tavern, has run for over seven years.

Réveillons! (Wake up!) involves the crowd with arrangements simmered in the authentic Quebec culture: trad music that is resolutely urban, with its rush hours and traffic jams, terraces and barbecues. Music made in Quebec, traditional with a crude energy: omnipresent percussion which makes the heart beat, impetuous violin and rhythmic guitar, all in nuances and voices that rise to tell the hazardous path of everyday life. Welcome! Bienvenue!

Linda McRae

Russell deCarle

Cara Luft

Singer/songwriter/guitarist extraordinaire Cara Luft has earned a solid reputation as one of Canada’s finest live performers whose engaging, down-home style is wrapped in a delicious sense of humour. Cara’s latest album “Darlingford” shines a bright light on her broad musical tastes, influences and gift as an inspired folk interpreter.

Gerry Griffin

Gerry Griffin’s songs are intensely poetic and presented in a dramatic and highly original musical style. His insightful lyrics are supported by an esoteric melding of musical styles and influences: folk, country, blues, rock, Celtic, and elements of North African music. 16

Linda’s soaring, honest vocals hold nothing back. She nails a song to the wall. This gifted singer-songwriter plays banjo, guitar, accordion and porchboard and combines oldtime sounds with universal themes of heartbreak and redemption, offering an intriguing sepia postcard from the past that is vibrant and alive in the present.

Mélogramme

MÉLOGRAMME peut se vanter d’être le miroir de jeunes allumés du même désir : partager par la musique leur fougue et leurs idées! Pimentées par le funk et le rock, leurs chansons humoristiques et engagées laissent place à un spectacle rythmé où l’humour est au service de la lucidité.

A distinct departure from Prairie Oyster, the deep groove of Russell deCarle’s unique trio instrumentation brings to life a sound that’s a celebration of a lifetime of musical influences, including a time when Buck Owens, The Beatles, and Frank Sinatra were all heard played back to back on the radio.

Shane Koyczan

He brought 55,000 people to their feet when he performed his poem We Are More at the opening ceremonies of the 2010 Winter Olympics, leading CBC to dub him “a poet who touched hearts.” You only have to hear the Canadian spoken word virtuoso once to get hooked.

Silk Road Music

Silk Road is a Vancouver awardwinning ensemble that introduces audiences to different cultures through its experiences, discoveries and travels. With inspiration, vir tuosity and passion, Qiu Xia He on pipa and vocals and multiinstrumentalist Andre Thibault express authentic views on traditional music forms uniting East and West.

T he Good Right Arm Stringband

The Good Right Arm formed in 2006 on the foundation of a shared sensibility towards playing old-time country music. The result is a band that features four veterans of Canadian roots music performing kick-ass old-time and honky tonk in just the right way.

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Family Alternates

Sonia Aimy

Sonia Aimy, a Nigerian songwriter, singer and actress by way of Italy, is the quintessential virtuoso of world music. Her music juts out brilliance unrestrained evoking the sound of highlife, afro-jazz and call-and-response traditional African Griot style. Touching hearts and souls has always been her passion since she started singing.

Family

Yoshi and Chie

Their sets enhance their ancient instruments such as sitar, didgeridoo and vocal with beats. The styles of music include Down Tempo, Trip Hop and Ambient. Their unique music seamlessly blends together acoustic and electronic, bridging the traditional with contemporary, east with the west.

Tim Chaisson (Family Showcase Alternate)

Tim Chaisson is a PEI native who synergizes roots music with pop expression so seamlessly that you’re in his song as soon as the first note is released with no turning back. He’s a product of kitchen parties, the inescapable osmosis of folk and traditional music.

THANK YOU! The OCFF – Board of Directors, Staff and Membership - thank the many people who contribute their time, expertise, energy and good will to the annual conference. There are more people to thank than we could possibly capture in one list at any particular point in time, but we’re going to try anyway! Thanks also to those who come aboard to help after this program has gone to print.

Our dedicated and helpful contacts at the Delta Meadowvale Resort and Conference Centre: Corey Cheek and Deborah Beck.

Our helpful and supportive Conference Advisory Group: Glenn McFarlane, Mark Watson, Richard Flohil, Tamara Kater, Brad McEwen, Scott Merrifield, Doug Cox and Erin Barnhardt.

All of the panelists, moderators, workshop leaders, campfire hosts, one-on-one mentors and showcasers who fill the very long days of programming with interesting, useful and highly entertaining content.

Our intrepid and ever-joyful Community Outreach Coordinator (Art Beat and Youth Program): Jill Zmud. Our fabulous and resourceful Conference Coordinators: Copperworks Consulting Inc. – Tara Levesque, Dennis Landry and Mike Large. Our great showcase and sound production team: Andrew Strauss, Kev Corbett, Grant Young, Chris Butchart, Orlando Thomas, Doug Millar, Jon Laurie-Beaumont, Pamela Slomka, Steve Turner.

Our generous Sponsored Showcase presenters: Global Café, Manitoba Music, Spherical Productions, Folquébec,Toronto Blues Society, Galaxie and Ticketpro.

Our many suppliers and contractors who provide high quality goods and services to us at rock-bottom prices and with dedication that is exemplary and inspirational. Our volunteers, whose good humour and cooperative spirit allow us to pull this whole thing off. Our delegates who attend the conference: without you, all of the efforts listed above would be kind of silly.

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YOUTH Program participants

Sam Boer

Sam Boer began making music with a plastic recorder, but over the years he has attempted to play as many instruments as possible. He is principally a guitarist, pianist and vocalist, and has written quirky music and lyrics for the band Bedsheets in addition to writing on his own.

mily Kohne

E A singer-songwriter with oodles of passion describes Emily, who writes songs people can’t get out of their heads. She brings laughter, tears and smiles! Her solo concerts as a singer songwriter are a joy to experience, and her love of performing is as obvious as the smile on her face.

T he Musettes

The Musettes are an all-female folk trio hailing from Ottawa, Ontario. Rachel Harrison, Laura Inostroza and Meaghan LaGrandeur forged a friendship in the practice rooms of Canterbury High School, and have since performed at the Ottawa Folk Festival and the Blue Skies Music Festival. They perform regularly throughout Ottawa.

YOUTH MENTORS David Essig Julia Cromarty

Julia Cromarty is a nineteen year old fine arts student at Fanshawe College. The first time she remembers singing is when she decided my dad’s rock band was going to play Somewhere Over The Rainbow for her at one of their annual weekend jams. Her musical taste has changed a little since then but her love of singing for a good crowd hasn’t.

David Essig was introduced to Canadian audiences in 1971 as a “talented newcomer” at the Mariposa Folk Festival. Now, over 40 years later, he pursues a career as one of Canada’s finest roots musicians. David’s new CD, “Moon on Rough Bay,” is being released in conjunction with the 2012 OCFF Conference.

Gregory Hoskins

Gregory Hoskins released his first recording for True North Records at the age of 27. In addition to releasing 7 recordings, he has also been Artist in Residence at De-ba-jeh-mu-jig Creation Center (home to Canada’s largest First Nations theater company) and a vocalist for the Art of Time Ensemble. Hoskins has opened for folk-legend Odetta, among many others.

Kerri Ough

Kerri Ough is a Juno Award-winning songwriter based in Toronto. A founding member of Canadian folk-trio, The Good Lovelies, she has performed around the world, released several critically acclaimed albums, and appeared as a backing vocalist on numerous recordings. Kerri is excited to release her first solo album this winter.

Sue Passmore Cassie Dasilva

Cassie Dasilva is an 18-year-old singer-songwriter from Orillia, ON. After learning to play the piano at a young age, she began singing and playing the acoustic guitar. Cassie has a passion for writing and performing folk-acoustic songs that compliment her unique vocal style and are deeply personal, yet relatable.

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Currently residing in Toronto, Ontario, Sue Passmore entered the league of touring musicians in 2007. One-third of the Good Lovelies, she has seven albums, a Juno Award and a few Canadian Folk Music Awards under her belt. Though the music career is Love #1, Sue is also a graphics layout artist, and creates various crafts for her side business, weeBean.

nn Vriend

A Ann Vriend has headlined festivals in Germany, Poland, and Australia. Her album “Love & Other Messes” has critics raving: “The rare feat of sounding at once comfortably familiar and intriguingly original.... veer[ing] effortlessly between straight-ahead, quiet country, to soul-wrenching blues, to folk-inspired storytelling.... Don’t miss her.” -- 3.5/4 Stars, Toronto Star.


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NORTH STUDIO 11

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EXECUTIVE NORTH STUDIO

NORTH STUDIO 6

NORTH STUDIO 1

ENTRANCE SOUTH STUDIO 2

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BLUENOSE ROOM SOUTH STUDIO 3

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11:00pm 3:00am

11:30pm 2:00am

7:45 pm 11:00 pm

Silent Auction 10am - 8pm

Trad Music Campfire

Silent Auction 10am - 8pm

Joyful Songs Campfire

Official S/C

SOCAN Reception and Keynote Address

Youth Program Hub

McCallion

ROOMS

9:30am 10:00am 10:00am 10:30am 10:30am 11:00am 11:00am 11:30am 11:30am Noon Noon 12:30pm 12:30pm 1:00pm 1:00pm 1:30pm 1:30pm 2:00pm 2:00pm 2:30pm 2:30pm 3:00pm 3:00pm 3:30pm 3:30pm 4:00pm 4:00pm 4:30pm 4:30pm 5:00pm 5:00pm 5:30pm 5:30pm 6:00pm 6:00pm 6:30pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:00pm 7:30pm

Youth Program Hub

9:30pm 1:00am

McCallion

Youth Program Orientation

Main Lobby

Main Lobby

7:00pm 8:30pm

5:00pm 6:30pm

ROOMS

General Interest

***SUBJECT TO CHANGE***

Official S/C 8pm-11pm

Luthiers Room Q & A Session

Luthiers Room Grit Laskin's "Give me Wood"

Graydon

OCFF Pub Quiz

Graydon

Community Choir Rehearsal 1

Presenters Program Lounge

Global Café Sponsored S/C

Music Workshop: Borealis "Occupy This"

Spherical Productions Sponsored S/C

Garden Studio 1 Garden Studio 3

Presenters Program Welcome Reception

Performer

2012 OCFF Conference Schedule Presenter

Youth

***REVISED October 4, 2012*** Showcase

Blues Jam

Private S/C Orientation First-Timers Orientation

Vance Gilbert's Collision Course

Youth Mentor S/C

Club Studio 3

Toronto Blues Society Sponsored S/C

First-Timers Orientation

Club Studio 3

PRIVATE SHOWCASES ON MUSIC FLOORS

Estelle Klein Showcase

Sponsored S/C

Community Choir Rehearsal 2

Club Studio 1

ArtsCan Circle Film 10pm-11:30pm

Club Studio 1

All-Night Jamming

Song Placement, Publishing and Royalties

Agents and Managers – When and Why, If At All?

Trad Music Summit

Yoga

Patio Studio 1

All-Night Jamming

Patio Studio 1

Broadcasting Summit

House Concerts

North Studio 1

North Studio 1

Building and Strengthening Your Organization

Friends of Bill W.

Music Workshop: Local Traditions

SOCAN: Follow the Folk Dollar

Crossing Borders

Social Media for Touring Artists

North Studio 2

North Studio 2

Exhibit Hall Club/Garden Hallway 12:30pm - 2:30pm

Presenters Program Round Tables

PP Orientation

Patio Studio 2

Patio Studio 2

Making Your Music Look As Great As It Sounds!

Festival Marketing and Communication

Object Writing Workshop

North Studio 3

North Studio 3

Instrument Lock-Up in McCallion D Drop Boxes in McCallion D Thurs 7:00pm - 11:00pm / Fri 9:00am - 11:00pm Thurs 7:00pm - 11:00pm / Fri 9:00am - 3:00pm Low Rise - Lower Floor North Tower - Lower Level North Tower - Main Floor

Garden Studio 1 Garden Studio 3

Registration / Name Change and Board Voting in Main Lobby Thurs 4:30pm - 10:00pm / Fri 9:00am - 9:00pm Main Floor

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ROOMS

General Interest

***SUBJECT TO CHANGE***

Gospel Singalong

Silent Auction Payment and Pickup

Main Lobby

Silent Auction 10am - 8pm

OCFF Song Swap Campfire

Silent Auction 10am - 8pm

Main Lobby

Graydon Festival Administrators Round Table EKA Brunch and Interview 11am - 12:30pm

Youth Program Wrap-up

Official S/C 8pm-11pm

OCFF Gala Dinner

Borealis Reception Graydon Foyer

The Unconference

OCFF Annual General Meeting

Graydon

McCallion

Main Floor

Official S/C

Youth Program Hub

McCallion

Presenters Program Wrap-up

Private S/C Orientation

Friends of Bill W.

Folquébec Sponsored S/C

Club Studio 3

Club Studio 1

Club Studio 3

PRIVATE SHOWCASES ON MUSIC FLOORS

Sponsored S/C

Galaxie Songs From the Heart Showcase

Community Choir Rehearsal 3

First-Timers Orientation

Club Studio 1

Low Rise - Lower Floor

Global Café Sponsored S/C

Ticketpro Youth Showcase

Manitoba Music Sponsored S/C

Garden Studio 1 Garden Studio 3

Presenters Program Lounge

Performer

2012 OCFF Conference Schedule Presenter

Youth

***REVISED October 4, 2012*** Showcase

Patio Studio 1

Funders A & Q

North Studio 1

Music Workshop: Children's and Family Music

Emergency Planning and Insurance

Patio Studio 2

Music Workshop: Global Traditions

Folk Alliance in Canada 2013

Website Demolition Derby by Bandzoogle

Meeting of Festival Ads

North Studio 3

North Studio 1

North Studio 2

North Studio 3

North Tower - Main Floor

Meeting of Festival Board Chairs

Funding For Artists

Discovering New Voices

North Studio 2

Exhibit Hall Club/Garden Hallway 12pm - 2pm

Patio Studio 2

North Tower - Lower Level

All-Night Jamming

One-on-One Mentoring Sessions

A Modest Proposal for the 21st Century Folk Artist

Yoga

Patio Studio 1

Instrument Lock-Up in McCallion D Drop Boxes in McCallion D Sat 9:00am - 11:00pm / Sun 9:00am - 1:00pm Sat 9:00am - 3:00pm / Sun 9:00 am - 1:00pm Low Rise - Lower Floor North Tower - Lower Level North Tower - Main Floor

Garden Studio 1 Garden Studio 3

Registration - Sat 9:00am - 9:00pm Board Voting - Sat 9:00am - 3:00pm in Main Lobby Main Floor

Presenters Program

12:00pm 1:00pm

11:00am 12:00pm

10:00am 11:00am

ROOMS

11:00pm 3:00am

11:30pm 2:00am

7:45 pm 11:00 pm

9:00am 9:30am 9:30am 10:00am 10:00am 10:30am 10:30am 11:00am 11:00am 11:30am 11:30am Noon Noon 12:30pm 12:30pm 1:00pm 1:00pm 1:30pm 1:30pm 2:00pm 2:00pm 2:30pm 2:30pm 3:00pm 3:00pm 3:30pm 3:30pm 4:00pm 4:00pm 4:30pm 4:30pm 5:00pm 5:00pm 5:30pm 5:30pm 6:00pm 6:00pm 6:30pm 6:30pm 7:00pm 7:00pm 7:30pm

ROOMS


Lower Floor Plan TO GUESTROOMS 350-363 THROUGH TO 1550-1563 TENNIS COURTS

PATIO STUDIO 2

CLUB STUDIO 3

ENTRANCE

SUNDECK

ACCESS TO COURTYARD

SOUTH TOWER

ECLECTICA HAIR SALON ENTRANCE

GARDEN STUDIO 3

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PATIO STUDIO 1

GARDEN STUDIO 2

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Steel Moon Showcase With Andrea Simms-Karp Dreamin始 Ways, Corinna Rose Ron Weiss, Amy Thiessen, Bill Candy & Steel Moon

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fresh folk - Room 213

Friday

The Jessica Stuart Few & Friends

11-corinna rose 11:30-the jessica stuart few 12-fish & bird 12:30-graydon james & the young novelists 1-the jessica stuart few 1:30-richard garvey 2-the jessica stuart few 2:30-lisa marie kruchak

Saturday

11-graydon james & the young novelists 11:30-the donefors 12-the jessica stuart few 12:30-bluevenus 1-fish & bird 1:30-the jessica stuart few 2-kristin lindell 2:30-jon davis

house Woolner Skye e m i L Showcase (Room 311)

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11:00PM 11:30PM

12:00AM 12:30AM 1:00AM 1:30AM 2:00AM

SAT URDAY

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12:00AM 12:30AM 1:00AM 1:30AM 2:00AM 2:30AM

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notice of meeting This is official notice to the Membership of the Ontario Council of Folk Festivals (OCFF) that the Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the OCFF will take place October 13th, 2012 at 9:00am in the Graydon Ballroom of the Delta Meadowvale Resort & Conference Centre at 6750 Mississauga Road in Mississauga, Ontario. In addition to the normal business of this meeting the following resolution will be put to a vote of the members present, with the tally of votes to also include those members who voted in advance electronically: RESOLVED that the corporation apply for Supplementary Letters Patent with the following changes: 1. To change the name of the corporation from “The Ontario Council of Folk Festivals/Conseil des festivals folk de l’Ontario”, to: “Folk Music Ontario/ Musique Folk de l’Ontario” 2. To delete the Objects from the original Letters Patent which read: A. “To act for the benefit of Ontario festivals with creative and performing arts components that originate from folk cultures and traditions;” B. “To facilitate the exchange of artistic and technical resources;” C. “To act as a support system for the exchange of ideas, information, education, and expertise between folk festivals;” 50

D. “To assist Member organizations in communicating with government agencies, corporations, and other relevant bodies;” E. “To improve the overall awareness and credibility of folk festivals.” and replace them with the following: A. “To support the growth anddevelopment of folk music in Ontario by supporting the growth and development of presenters and performers;” B. “To act for the benefit of Ontario presenters and performers engaged in creative and performing arts that originate from folk cultures and traditions;” C. “To facilitate and support the exchange of ideas, information, education, resources and expertise among the Ontario folk community;” D. “To assist members of the Ontario folk community in communicating with government agencies, corporations, and other relevant bodies.” We will also be voting on two minor amendments to our bylaws proposed by the Board of Directors to update our procedures for Board elections and facilitate secret ballots. The proposed resolutions to be put to members are: 1. T h a t B y - l a w S e c t i o n 6.11.00 be amended to read:“Election of the Board. The election of

new Directors, including presentation and profile of the nominees and a ballot-box vote, shall be held at the annual meeting, in accordance with Section 8.11.02, with advance ballots returned by mail or by electronic means no less than 5 days before the start of the annual meeting, and with acceptance of proxy votes as described in Section 8.15.00.” 2. T h a t B y - l a w S e c t i o n 8.16.00 be amended by deleting the following words: “must be validated with the signature of the voter”, so that the sentence from which these words are deleted will now read: “Written ballots and electronic voting must utilize a secure system which verifies each voter’s identity.” and the remainder of the section remains unchanged. If you are unable to attend this meeting, please complete a proxy form at the Voting Booth in the Registration Area of the conference. Accompanying this notification are: 1. 2. 3.

The Agenda for the 2012 AGM The 2011 AGM Minutes Audited Financial Stat ments for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2012 4. Background and rationale for the above resolution 5. Proxy form


AGENDA 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

Adoption of the Agenda – Scott Merrifield, President Approval of 2011 AGM Minutes – Katharine Partridge, Vice President President’s Report – Scott Merrifield Executive Director’s Report – Peter MacDonald Treasurer’s Report and Audited Financial Statements – Tamara Kater Appointment of Auditors for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2012 - Tamara Kater Application for Supplementary Letters Patent to Change the OCFF’s Corporate Name and Objects - Dan Greenwood, Personnel, Policy and Governance Committee Chair 8. By-Law Amendments 9. New Business 10. Adjournment to Gala Dinner 11. Election of Directors – David Newland and Alex Sinclair, Nominating Committee Co-Chairs 12. Adjournment

PRESIDENT’S ANNUAL REPORT

In last year’s Annual Report, I used priorities proposed at the first Board meeting following the previous year’s Board elections and Annual General Meeting, as headings for outlining progress over the year from the perspective of the Board. I will follow a similar approach here.

Strategic Plan We are now entering the fourth year of this five-year plan which is the basis of the Executive Director’s annual operational plan for the OCFF and its annual budget. Led by the Strategic Planning Committee chaired by Katharine Partridge, the plan was reviewed last year and the eight main strategies were retained as being still appropriate. We added two new sub-strategies: • Creation of events outside of the conference (under expanded member services) • Optimization of organizational resources and services through innovation (under improved organizational effectiveness)

by Scott Merrifield

A plan is in place for a more intensive review in the coming year with input being sought from the membership through a survey that will go to all members, but as an adjunct to the post conference survey for those who are attending the conference. Please spend the few minutes required to complete it. In order to change our name to “Folk Music Ontario” we must apply for Supplementary Letters Patent, the legal framework for the organization under the Corporations Act. In doing so we decided to seek an update to our corporate Objects as well. Membership approval is being sought at this year’s Annual General Meeting, as well as through advance electronic and ballot voting.

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Deficit As you see on the Audited Statements, in spite of our efforts, we have added to our accumulated deficit, which is now approaching 10% of our annual budget. While this is still manageable, the Board, the Finance Committee (consisting of our Treasurer, Tamara Kater, Alex Sinclair, Katherine Partridge, Jerry Switzer and me) and our Executive Director are taking steps to address it. Our ED, Peter MacDonald, will be reporting to the Finance Committee by November 1 on possible measures. To aid him, at our last meeting, the Board brainstormed a variety of ways to increase revenues, which will be sifted through to determine what is practical in the short and medium term. Governance and Management The Board continues to operate on a governance model that focuses the Board’s efforts on strategic direction, policy and oversight, leaving the responsibility for the day-to-day management of operations to the Executive Director. The Board filled the vacancy created last fall by the resignation of Joanne Argue by appointing Dan Greenwood for the two years that remained in her term. Dan has taken on chairing our Personnel, Policy and Governance Committee, while continuing to serve on the Executive and Strategic Planning Committees. The rest of the Executive Committee currently consists of myself, Katharine Partridge as Vice President, Jerry Switzer as Secretary, and Tamara 52

Kater as Treasurer. This year, with professional assistance, we undertook a Board Self-Assessment Survey, and followed this up with a half-day board development session held in conjunction with one of our Board meetings. The survey has helped to identify areas for improvement in our governance functions. We have committed to further such sessions on an annual basis. We have also built on performance management in collaboration with our ED, by instituting a mid-year review of his annual performance agreement. Peter has enhanced his reporting to the Board with regular ED Updates linked to the goals and measures in that agreement. Communications Peter and his staff have increased regular communications with the membership and the public through multiple channels including eNews, Facebook and Twitter, Folk Prints, and a new on-line forum on the revamped OCFF website. The Communications Committee, currently composed of co-chairs Adam Brown and Jane Harbury as well as non-board volunteer Shawna Caspi, has undertaken review of our Communications Policy in consultation with staff and in comparison with other Canadian musicrelated organizations. Conference This year’s conference is in a new site and features a number of innovations in planning, organization and

programming, instituted by Peter and his team. Lessons learned from last year, through the post-conference survey and other means, have been incorporated into the planning. This year’s survey has been streamlined and I urge everyone to complete it while the conference is still fresh in your minds. Partnerships The OCFF continues to benefit from a wide and rich array of partnerships cultivated and fostered by our ED. At the Board level, I have participated in consultations with SOCAN on how to improve licensing of house concerts for the benefit of creators, performers and presenters. I had the privilege of presenting the OCFF-sponsored Pushing the Boundaries award at the Canadian Folk Music Awards in Toronto last November. I also helped represent the OCFF at the last Folk Alliance International conference in Memphis and we look forward to welcoming them to Toronto in February. Concluding Comments It has indeed been a privilege to serve as OCFF President for the past two years with a fine group of conscientious and thoughtful fellow Board members. I am also truly grateful for the diligence and dedication of our ED, Peter MacDonald, and his team for supporting the Board and its role, serving our membership to the best of their ability, and putting on another great conference.


executive director’s annual report

by Peter MacDonald

The year since our last Annual General Meeting has been a very busy one for the OCFF. Staff has continued to work towards the vision of the organization – “By 2015, facilitating a stronger, more engaged, connected and active folk music community in Ontario” – by focusing our efforts on improving what we do and how we do it. Even in lean times, we have managed to get many things accomplished and get to work on many others. The operational side of the OCFF’s activities emphasized three of the eight key strategies in the Board-approved, five-year Strategic Plan: Engaging in more effective communications • Launched the new OCFF web site to improve navigation and interactivity. • Continued to improve the quality and quantity of eNews messages. • Increased the use of the OCFF Facebook page (nearly 2000 “likes”) and Twitter (450 followers).

Renewing festival commitment • Continued to plan for a festival-specific gathering for the OCFF membership. • Increased the print run of the annual festivals brochure and the distribution of it beyond the provincial tourist info centres and member festivals. • Acted as a facilitator between festivals and funders in several specific instances. • Increased efforts at making the OCFF known to festivals that are not current members by engaging with funders on results after they conducted various regional presenter meetings. Improving organizational effectiveness • Continued work on a new database management system to improve membership retention and increase administrative efficiency. • Reworked all financial reporting and developed budget re-forecasting tools. During the fiscal year ended June 30, 2012, we came close to balancing the budget but didn’t. The accumulated deficit is being overseen by the Board and Finance Committee and we have launched a specific deficit reduction plan with the mandate of eliminating it within three years. Public funding has remained stable in the past year and we are particularly grateful for the ongoing operational funding provided by the Department of Canadian Heritage and the Ontario Arts Council. Private funding through sponsorships has also remained stable, despite very

challenging economic times. Earned revenues, largely around the conference, were down somewhat, though still within budget parameters. We continue to build partnerships with music industry associations and regional presenter networks across the country. Thanks to everyone who helps out with our annual conference, which is seen as the single best way to connect to the folk music community in Canada. The OCFF staff - Jennifer Ellis (Office Manager), Bob LeDrew (Membership Services Manager) and Margaret Toner-Gaston, our contract accountant - has worked hard on behalf of the membership over the past year. A warm welcome to our newest team members: Janet Pokoj (Volunteer Coordinator), Jill Zmud (Community Outreach Coordinator – Youth and Art Beat) and Copperworks Consulting Inc., our 2012 conference coordination company. The OCFF is an essential component in the presenting community – for both presenters and performers. The structure of our membership means that we have the added benefit of a strong community and industry component of managers, agents, publicists, record labels, small venues and volunteers of all kinds. We are seen as a strong, caring community dedicated to the preservation and expansion of folk music. We look forward to the coming year as we work together to improve our local communities and spread folk music from coastto-coast-to-coast. 53


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Board Primer for Understanding Audited Financial Statements

Equity

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Liabilities

=

Assets

 Our accumulated net worth

 Any debts or obligations we must fulfill in the future

 How much we owe

 How much people owe us (receivables)

equipment etc)

 What things we own of significant value (buildings,

 How much money we have (cash in bank, GICs etc)

Key information on a balance sheet:

It answers the question: as of today (or xx date) how much is the organization worth and how much does it owe? Do we owe more than we are worth?

This offers a snapshot of our financial position at a specific point in time, in this case, June 30, 2011.

1. Statement of Financial Position (aka Balance Sheet)

What do these statements really mean?

At the end of each fiscal year, a designated accountant (called ‘auditor’) reviews all of the OCFF’s financial activities. They make sure that the statements prepared by OCFF management reflect the true picture of the finances of the organization. As well, the auditor performs a few ‘random’ checks of various transactions. At the end of the audit process, the accountant issues financial statements that they, by virtue of their professional designation, assure are accurate.

Introduction

(or All I needed to know about fiduciary responsibility I learned from the OCFF)

Income/revenues received over time period Expenses incurred over time period Percentage change from last year (are we ahead/behind?) The ‘bottom line’ (has the organization lost money, or produced a surplus?)

where have the changes been incurred?)

 Significant changes in liquidity (If position has changed significantly,

Key information in a Statement of Changes to Cash Position:

Over periods of time, the amount of cash on hand can vary. This statement helps the board understand how and why these changes took place.

4. Statement of Cash Flows

   

Key information on an income statement:

It gives an account of revenue and expenses over a period of time. It answers the question: over the last 12 months how much have we earned and spent? This statement is most helpful to compare against the previous year.

3. Statement of Operations (aka Income Statement)

negative number in the ‘total’, end of year, column indicates there is a deficit.  Does the organization have ‘savings’? Any positive number in the ‘total’, end of year, column indicates there is a surplus (i.e., savings).

 Is the organization carrying an annual and/or operating deficit? Any

Key information in a Statement of Changes to Cash Position:

Over periods of time, organizations can accumulate savings (assets) and/or accumulate debt (liabilities). Much like the Statement of Financial Position, his statement shows what the OCFF is worth, after assets are balanced with liabilities. However, it shows the snapshot over a two year period and helps to explain any changes to the net worth of the organization.

2. Statement of Changes in Net Assets


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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

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Notes to Financial Statements

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An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditor's judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the entity's preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity's internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements.

Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free from material misstatement.

Auditor's Responsibility

Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles, and for such internal control as management determines is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

Management's Responsibility for the Financial Statements

Ottawa, Ontario September 22, 2012.

Chartered Accountants Licensed Public Accountants

An Independent Member of BKR International

Welch LLP

In our opinion, except for the possible effects of the matter described in the Basis for Qualified Opinion paragraph,the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Ontario Council of Folk Festivals as at June 30, 2012 and the results of its operations, the changes in its net assets and its cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles.

We have audited the accompanying financial statements of Ontario Council of Folk Festivals which comprise of the statement of financial position as at June 30, 2012 and the statement of operations, changes in net assets and cash flows for the year then ended, and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information.

Qualified Opinion

ONTARIO COUNCIL OF FOLK FESTIVALS

The Council derives revenues from memberships and donations, the completeness of which is not susceptible to satisfactory audit verification. Accordingly, our verification of these revenues was limited to the amounts recorded in the records of the Council and were not able to determine whether any adjustments might be necessary to fundraising revenues, donations received, net expense and net deficit.

Basis for Qualified Opinion

We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our qualified audit opinion.

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An audit involves performing procedures to obtain audit evidence about the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. The procedures selected depend on the auditor's judgment, including the assessment of the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error. In making those risk assessments, the auditor considers internal control relevant to the entity's preparation and fair presentation of the financial statements in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the entity's internal control. An audit also includes evaluating the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements.

Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with Canadian generally accepted auditing standards. Those standards require that we comply with ethical requirements and plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free from material misstatement.

Auditor's Responsibility

Management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of these financial statements in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles, and for such internal control as management determines is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

Management's Responsibility for the Financial Statements

Ottawa, Ontario September 22, 2012.

Chartered Accountants Licensed Public Accountants

An Independent Member of BKR International

Welch LLP

In our opinion, except for the possible effects of the matter described in the Basis for Qualified Opinion paragraph,the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Ontario Council of Folk Festivals as at June 30, 2012 and the results of its operations, the changes in its net assets and its cash flows for the year then ended in accordance with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles.

We have audited the accompanying financial statements of Ontario Council of Folk Festivals which comprise of the statement of financial position as at June 30, 2012 and the statement of operations, changes in net assets and cash flows for the year then ended, and a summary of significant accounting policies and other explanatory information.

Qualified Opinion

ONTARIO COUNCIL OF FOLK FESTIVALS

The Council derives revenues from memberships and donations, the completeness of which is not susceptible to satisfactory audit verification. Accordingly, our verification of these revenues was limited to the amounts recorded in the records of the Council and were not able to determine whether any adjustments might be necessary to fundraising revenues, donations received, net expense and net deficit.

Basis for Qualified Opinion

We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our qualified audit opinion.

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Net expense

Total expenses

Expenses - Programs Conference Brochure Folk Prints

Expenses - Administration Advertising and promotion Board of directors Amortization Fees and dues Office Office wages and contracts Postage and shipping Professional fees Rent Telephone

Revenues Foundation grants Government grants (note 8) Conference revenues Memberships Sponsorships Folk Prints advertising

(See accompanying notes)

$

$

2011

(2,082)

372,684

Welch LLP

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119,782 2,011 7,924 129,717

5,111 8,893 2,092 2,455 19,557 152,613 2,026 18,623 27,600 3,997 242,967

13,000 125,554 130,236 28,637 65,750 7,425 370,602

An Independent Member of BKR International

(3,333)

357,394

126,878 4,841 6,889 138,608

5,868 10,765 1,939 2,456 12,166 136,372 834 15,698 28,100 4,588 218,786

15,500 123,412 114,406 30,918 65,350 4,475 354,061

29,462 28,387

CASH AT BEGINNING OF YEAR CASH AT END OF YEAR

392

Welch LLP

29,462

25,228

4,234

An Independent Member of BKR International

(1,075)

(See accompanying notes)

(3,924)

(12,804) (545) 5,146 (4,965) 17,000 3,842

12,428 (4,331) 4,576 2,070 (10,500) 2,849

(2,082)

2011

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$

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1,939 (1,394)

(3,333)

2012

INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH

$

$

CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES Disposal (purchase) of capital assets

Changes in non-cash working capital components: Accounts receivable Prepaid expenses Accounts payable and accrued liabilities Prepaid memberships and conferences Deferred contributions Cash flows from operating activities

Adjustments for: Amortization

CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES Net expense

YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2012

YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2012

2012

STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS

STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS

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The preparation of financial statements in conformity with Canadian generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from these estimates.

Use of estimates

Additions in the year are amortized at one half of these rates.

Equipment Computer hardware Computer software

Capital assets are stated at acquisition cost. Amortization is provided on the declining balance basis at the following annual rates:

Capital assets

Operating grants are amortized to revenue in accordance with the dates and terms of the respective grant agreement.

Donations are recorded at fair value as received.

OCFF follows the deferral method of accounting for contributions. Restricted contributions are recognized as revenue in the year in which the related expenses are incurred. Unrestricted contributions are recognized as revenue when received or receivable if the amount to be received can be reasonably estimated and collection is reasonably assured.

Revenue recognition

SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The OCFF is a not-for-profit organization within the meaning of the Income Tax Act (Canada) and is exempt form income taxes.

The Ontario Council of Folk Festivals (OCFF) was incorporated November 16, 1987 under the laws of the Province of Ontario as a corporation without share capital. The OCFF serves festivals, organizations and individuals working in the traditional, contemporary and multicultural folk music industry in Ontario. The OCFF's head office is located in Ottawa, Ontario.

5.

4.

8

$

$

16,132

5,537 714 9,881

An Independent Member of BKR International

Welch LLP

The OCFF defines its capital as its externally restricted contributions which are classified as deferred contributions in the statement of financial position. The OCFF's objectives with respect to managing capital are to comply with externally imposed restrictions and hold sufficient unrestricted net assets to fund ongoing operations. The OCFF monitors its capital requirements and objectives through its budgeting process, its financial statement review process and reviews of the terms and conditions contained in its funding agreements. The external restrictions imposed on these contributions are disclosed in note 7. Management believes that the OCFF has adhered to all externally imposed restrictions.

CAPITAL DISCLOSURES

The OCFF is also exposed to liquidity risk which is the risk that the OCFF may encounter difficulties in meeting obligations associated with financial liabilities and commitments. The OCFF manages liquidity risk through its cash flow budgeting process.

Liquidity risk

Current 30 - 60 days past the billing date Greater than 90 days past the billing date

The OCFF is exposed to credit risk resulting from the possibility that parties may default on their financial obligations. The OCFF's maximum exposure to credit risk represents the sum of the carrying value of its cash and accounts receivable. The OCFF's cash is deposited with a Canadian chartered bank and as a result, management believes the risk of loss on this item to be remote. The OCFF manages the credit risk of its accounts receivable by reviewing accounts receivable aging monthly and following up on outstanding amounts. The following table presents an analysis of the age of accounts receivable:

Credit Risk

OCFF's financial assets and liabilities consist of cash, accounts receivable and accounts payable and accrued liabilities. Unless otherwise noted, it is management's opinion that the OCFF is not exposed to significant interest, currency or credit risks arising from these financial instruments. The fair values of the OCFF's financial assets and liabilities approximate their carrying value due to their short term nature.

FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

The Accounting Standards Board of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants recently approved a financial reporting framework designed specifically to meet the needs of users of financial statements prepared by not-for-profit organizations. Not-for-profit organizations are also given the option to adopt International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) instead of the new not-for-profit accounting standards. One of these new frameworks must be applied by the organization by its March 31, 2013 fiscal year-end. Management is currently evaluating the impact of these new reporting frameworks on their financial statements.

FUTURE ACCOUNTING STANDARDS FOR THE NOT-FOR-PROFIT SECTOR

YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2012

YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2012

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Cont'd.

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

ORGANIZATION AND PURPOSE

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8.

7.

6.

$

$

$

$

65,000

37,500 2,500

25,000

Balance at June 30, 2011

7,989

25,860

13,805 20,044 33,849

Cost

$

$

$

$

65,540

50,000 540

15,000

Received in year

11,050 14,810 25,860

2012 Accumulated amortization

6,004

23,921

13,805 16,120 29,925

Cost

$

$

76,040

50,000 1,040

25,000

Recognized as revenue in year

$

$

$

$

$

$

54,500

37,500 2,000

15,000

Balance at June 30, 2012

10,512 13,409 23,921

63,412 50,000 10,000

2012

$ 123,412

$

68,554 47,000 10,000

2011

$ 125,554

$

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Welch LLP

During the year, OCFF's three year sponsorship agreement with Radio Starmaker ended. The annual amount had been $25,000. A new agreement was entered into with the two parties for an annual amount of $15,000 which expires in 2015.

SPONSORSHIP REVENUE

Ontario Arts Council Department of Canadian Heritage - CAPF Ontario Media Development Corporation

The OCFF receives government funding through contribution agreements for specific projects and general operating expenses. Funding in the year came from the following organizations.

GOVERNMENT GRANTS

Radio Starmaker Fund Department of Canadian Heritage - CAPF Taylor Mitchell Grant

DEFERRED CONTRIBUTIONS

Net book value

Less accumulated amortization

Equipment Computer equipment

2011 Accumulated amortization

LINE OF CREDIT

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10

Total

2013 2014

$

$

48,000

28,800 19,200

An Independent Member of BKR International

Welch LLP

OCFF is committed under an operating lease for office premises to February 2014. The minimum payments under the lease until maturity are as follows:

COMMITMENTS

The OCFF has an authorized line of credit of $25,000 that bears interest at prime plus 2.90% and is secured by a general security agreement. None of the line of credit was utilized at year-end.

YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2012

YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2012

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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Cont'd.

NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - Cont'd.

Capital assets consist of the following:

CAPITAL ASSETS

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THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT FUNDERS

sponsors

PARTNERS

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