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Breaking Down Racial Barriers Launches F.A.M.E. Program to Empower Black Canadian Music Managers

Sep 25, 2025

Breaking Down Racial Barriers (BDRB) is proud to announce the launch of F.A.M.E. (Foundations & Acceleration for Management Excellence), a new, free national incubator program designed to strengthen capacity, leadership, and sustainability for Black Canadian musical artists.

Program Highlights:

  • Weekly free workshops with industry leaders in management, financial planning, legal essentials, marketing, touring, and publishing
  • One-on-one mentorship and networking opportunities with senior music executives
  • Subject expert/guest speakers from Canadian and U.S. music markets
  • Facilitation by veteran music manager Katrina Lopes
  • A curriculum grounded in the distinct realities of Black music managers
  • Pathways to export opportunities and industry funding resources

Program Details:

  • Commitment: 8-week online program combining live workshops, mentorship & networking
  • Dates: Tuesday & Thursdays from 1 PM – 3 PM, EST between October 14 – December 4, 2025
  • Format: Fully virtual via Zoom (open to participants across Canada)
  • Language: English
  • Schedule: Classes held twice per week, 2 hours per session

Note: The FAME Program is specifically tailored for music managers working with artists, rather than for artists managing themselves.

Learn more and apply by Friday, October 3, 2025, at 11:59 PM, EST. 

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