SATURDAY JUNE 15
INNOVATION CENTRE • 460 DOYLE AVE
3:45 PM BREAKING INTO INTERNATIONAL MARKETS
Whether you’re an emerging artist with the intention of working towards international markets, or an established act looking for some tips to improve your international development results, these experts will answer questions and offer insight on how to make it abroad.
DEL RO
A3C / DOUBLE A MGMT
DIRECTOR / ARTIST MANAGER
ATLANTA
Jordan Powley has been an agent at The Feldman Agency for almost a decade, booking everything from club tours to arena-level events across North America. Currently, Powley is focused on building out the rap/hip-hop/R&B focus at The Feldman Agency, while still maintaining a diverse roster of artist ranging from hard rock to adult contemporary and everything in between.
JORDAN POWLEY
FELDMAN AGENCY
BOOKING AGENT
TORONTO
HENCA MADURO
NEW SKOOL RULES
FOUNDER
AMSTERDAM
DEL RO
Del Ro has forged his own path in the entertainment industry, as the President and Founder of Double A Management and Project Manager for Recapturing the Vision. Del Ro is a host, public speaker, media correspondent, serial entrepreneur, and brand ambassador. He truly embodies his mantra: “Living Dreams Daily” and strives to be an inspiration to the community and those around him.
Del Ro leads D.A.M. with a true passion for entertainment, events, and building communities.
Over the years, Del Ro has increased his presence and influence with his ability to connect with diverse audiences across different platforms. There is a unique space for Del Ro, which has allowed him to continuously bring value to each event and brand collaboration he is involved with.
Del Ro's impressive resume includes hosting concerts, brand activations, conferences, and festivals for the likes of Tesla, 2 Chainz, Microsoft, NBMBAA, Crown Royal, Dr. Marc Lamont Hill as well as other organizations, brands, and artists.
JORDAN POWLEY
Jordan Powley has been an agent at The Feldman Agency for almost a decade, booking everything from club tours to arena-level events across North America. Currently, Powley is focused on building out the rap/hip-hop/R&B focus at The Feldman Agency, while still maintaining a diverse roster of artist ranging from hard rock to adult contemporary and everything in between.
HENCA MADURO
Henca Maduro is the co-founder and organizer of European Largest Urban Music Conference New Skool Rules. New Skool Rules is a 3 day music conference and festival that features over 150 showcases delegates from 27 different countries 20+ panels 10+ workshops auditions jamsessions demolisteningsessions writingcamp etc. Besides New Skool Rules Henca has been the C.E.O. of M.O.B.O. talent development foundation Epitome Entertainment for over 25 years now. Henca believes that your network is your NETWORTH so she has invested thoroughly in a global music network.
Henca has also had a rich tenure in Radio working for Juize FM (Radio 538) and FunX radio. Interviewing some of the biggest artists in the MOBO (Music of Black Origin), including Chris Brown, Pharrell Williams, Mariah Carey, Lil Wayne. The latter even decided to include part of their interview in his documentary. Just like many other music industry execs, Henca wears many hats ranging from management to publishing, from social media advisor to press officer, most of the hats she wears do stay in the roam of her masters degree (in communication science). In the different roles Henca has been the mastermind behind over 100 Million streams.
Henca and her businesspartner started Epitome Entertainment 25 years ago to give youngsters of every background a chance to make it in ‘arts & culture’ world. Everyday they strive to challenge creatives to become the best version of themselves! Hence the name of their foundation being Epitome Entertainment. Epitome Entertainment has had 250.000 visitors and more than 50.000 participants in their projects, but only consists of 2 full time employees.