L.L.B. & Music Consultant

Jason is a lawyer who works as an advisor and consultant for numerous young bands, producers and record labels. Specifically, Jason has a passion for developing young bands. Jason played a key role in the discovery and development of Juno nominated / MuchMusic award winning group The Midway State, with whom he continues to work. Jason is regularly approached by young bands from across the country who are in need of guidance. Jason is a proud member of CARAS, a Juror for the Juno Awards and is honoured to be a part of the TIMA’s.

Label Coordinator, Upper Class Recordings

Travis Lefebvre is the label coordinator for Toronto’s electronic label Upper Class Recordings. Upper Class Recordings is a full service management firm, record label and publishing house garnering international recognition. In 2006, Travis moved to LA where he got involved with the pop-punk label The Militia Group (Cartel, Copeland, The Rocket Summer). His strong music background is also credited to having been an intern at Dine Alone Records/Bedlam Music Management. Currently he works with artists such as
Cadence Weapon, The Russian Futurists, DVAS, Christien Summers, The Cansecos.
Judging Categories: Best Electronica, Best, Punk, Best Indie,

Multi-Award Winning Singer-Songwriter

In 1997, Jully’s first taste of success came in the form of a Top 40 hit in Canada with the song “Rally’n”. During this time she collaborated with artists such as Choclair, Kardinal Offishall, and Sean Paul, contributing to songs that enjoyed success on the Canadian music charts. At the age of 20, she joined Warner/Chappell Music Publishing where Jully penned songs for major artists such as Destiny’s Child and Nas. Continuing to write and record, Jully signed with Universal and released her first album in 2005.

In 2007, Jully garnished her first Top 10 single with “Seven Day Fool”, which was featured on her sophomore release “Revival” and went on to win R&B/Soul Recording of the Year at the 2008 Juno Awards. 2009 saw Jully exercising and perfecting her live performance as well as the release of her next collection of recorded material titled “The Black Book” which included the hit “Running”.

2010 brought Jully several opportunities to present her explosive live show to both domestic and foreign audiences: Opening the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, BC, landed an opening slot for Kanye West in Singapore, headlining Canada Day in London, England’s Trafalgar Square, hand picked to perform at private event for The Queen, receiving extraordinary reviews from critics and fans alike at the SXSW conference in Austin, TX, packing the house at the MIDEM conference in Cannes, France, and kicking off the FIFA world cup concert series and the annual Pride Festival, both held in Toronto.

TV Producer / Host, Aux TV, “Something New”

Korey Schaefer is a host and producer with Canada’s newest nationally broadcast music channel, AUX TV. Having worked in music television for 7+ years, he has been incredibly fortunate enough to not only speak with some of music’s brightest stars, but also many hidden gems. Punk Rock & Alternative is his background, but like any true music fan, his ears and appreciation cover all grounds without discrimination.

Judging Genres: Best Alternative, Best Punk, Best Indie, Best Folk

Booking Agent, livemusicbookings.com & Bent Penny Records Rep

Devon Mckenzie is a booking agent for livemusicbookings.com. Over the past couple of years Devon has worked with various bands specifically from the Waterloo, Toronto and London areas, providing promotional and management assistance. He is also behind the organization and facilitation of various festivals in-and-around the city, including the Cutting Edge Music Festival and shows featuring acts like Classified, Dinosaur Bones, USS and JFK of MSTRKRFT. Devon currently extends his efforts as a representative of Bent Penny Records.

Judging Genres: Best Rock, Best Pop, Best Country