Creative Toolkit Workshops

The YYC Music Awards presents the Creative Toolkit Workshops, a FREE one-day professional development series designed to empower Calgary’s music community. Taking place on September 27, 2025, this event offers four dynamic sessions led by industry professionals, covering Grant Writing, Publishing & Royalties, Songwriting, and Social Media.

Created to give artists and industry members practical tools and insider knowledge, Creative Toolkit is a space for learning, networking, and collaboration. Whether you’re an emerging musician or an established professional, these workshops are designed to help you grow your craft, navigate the business of music, and connect with others who share your passion. Grab your FREE tickets now for one session, or all four!

Be sure to also grab your tickets for the 2025 YYC Music Awards on September 28th at www.yycmusicawards.com!

Info: With 20+ years’ experience working in the music industry, Stephanie Hutchinson co-founded JUNO Award-winning Calgary-based record label Chronograph Records. A sought-after grant writer and consultant, she has successfully secured well over $1 million in grant funding for artists and arts organizations from across the country.

Info: Andrea England is fully immersed in both the creative and business sides of the music industry.  She is the Associate Director of Publisher Engagement and Strategy at the Canadian Musical Reproduction Rights Agency (CMRRA), a SoundExchange company, where she brings a unique and holistic perspective - as a creator, educator, and analyst - to support CMRRA’s publisher and self-published songwriter clients. 

Andrea is an award-winning singer-songwriter, has released three albums of her own in addition to landing cuts/cowrites with JUNO & GRAMMY award-winning artists. 

Andrea is also the founder and curator of Toronto’s critically-acclaimed songwriter series, Four Chords & the Truth, and a Director on the Board of the Songwriters Association of Canada (S.A.C.).

Info: SOCAN Award-winning songwriter and producer Troy Kokol shares real-world strategies and creative principles behind sustaining a two-decade career in the Canadian music industry. From writing chart-topping country hits to producing award-winning indie records, Troy offers insight into the craft of songwriting — and the evolving business around it. This session blends hard-earned advice with a behind-the-scenes look at making music that lasts.

Info: With a background in public relations and marketing, Baylee White has built a career as a digital media manager specializing in social media and brand strategy. Growing up in the music industry shaped her creative lens, while her expertise in trends and all things digital keeps her at the forefront of the ever-changing online landscape. An up-and-coming voice in social media marketing, Baylee brings fresh ideas and a strategic approach to helping brands connect and thrive.

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