Michael began as ACTRA PRS & ACTRA RACS Director in February of 2021. A former performer with an MBA, CPA, and an honours Bachelors in Music Technology, Michael brings with him a wide range of culture, arts, media and music industry experience and rights administration perspective. Michael held roles as Executive Director of the Toronto Musicians’ Association, Local 149 of the AFM, Popular & World Music Officer at Ontario Arts Council and Executive Director of UrbanArts. Michael has led projects to advance the protection and rights of diverse performers in Canada, such as beats.mind.movement, Firekeepers, and Respectful Workplaces in the Arts. As Director of ACTRA PRS and ACTRA RACS, Michael led the collection of over $16 million CAD in labour residuals in 2021-22, a record year for ACTRA PR, alongside over $10 million CAD in sound recording royalties through ACTRA RACS. Michael led labour residual use fees negotiations and has led a new path for ACTRA in the advocacy for performer royalties in Canada. As part of his role Michael serves as Treasurer of the Canadian neighbouring rights licensing organization Re:Sound.
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2022 Tickets
Tickets are available through the link below, with in person and online options. Tickets include lunch and refreshments on day one.
In Person
STUDENT/UNDER 25/PARTNER ORGANISATION
£25
$30
EARLY BIRD IAFAR MEMBER FEE (ENDS 31 MAY 2022)
£50
$65
STANDARD IAFAR MEMBER FEE
£75
$100
STANDARD NON-MEMBER FEE
£110
$145
Virtual Only
STUDENT/UNDER 25/PARTNER ORGANISATION
£21
$25.50
EARLY BIRD IAFAR MEMBER FEE (ENDS 31 MAY 2022)
£42
$55.25
STANDARD IAFAR MEMBER FEE
£64
$85
STANDARD NON-MEMBER FEE
£94
$123.25
*All in person tickets include access to virtual sessions.
**Partner Organisations include MMF UK, MPG, Ivors Academy & ISM.
***Unfortunately, with the listed building status of our venue, access for those with limited mobility is not possible. We encourage anyone who may not be able to attend in person to attend online.
