Notre personnel

L'artiste franco-ontarienne renommée Mélanie Brulée n'est pas seulement une interprète reconnue, mais aussi une leader communautaire dévouée et promotrice de la santé mentale pour tous. Née et élevée à Cornwall, en Ontario, le parcours musical de Mélanie a débuté humblement en jouant de la musique dans les rues de l'Australie. Maintenant, en tant que directrice générale de la Coalition de l'industrie musicale d'Ottawa, elle prend un pas de recul de la scène pour se concentrer sur la connexion, la construction et le développement de l'écosystème musical d'Ottawa.

Avec une grande expérience dans la performance, les tournées et divers rôles au sein de l'industrie musicale, l'engagement de Mélanie envers la collaboration et la défense est évident dans sa création d'un collectif de compositrices et son implication active dans la collecte de fonds et les interventions publiques pour les organismes de santé mentale. De plus, Mélanie a développé des ateliers axés sur l'autonomisation des jeunes par l'écriture de chansons et l'exploration de la confiance en soi.

Dans son rôle d'organisatrice et de facilitatrice, Mélanie s'efforce de favoriser les liens et l'unité au sein de ses communautés. Elle préside actuellement le Réseau des agents des villes musicales de l'Ontario et est co-présidente du Comité consultatif du programme Music Industry Arts du Collège Algonquin.

Natalie Aloessode-Bernardin is a humble pillar of Franco-Canadian music. As early as 1998, she demonstrated her flair by taking the lead in programming the Festival du Voyageur, before making valuable contributions to the Jeux de la francophonie canadienne and other national forums.

Her impact on the music ecosystem extends to her work with the Réseau des Grands Espaces and the revitalization of the APCM in Ottawa, a testament to her quiet yet powerful commitment to Francophone culture.

In founding Amixie Solutions Inc. in 2020, Natalie proved her entrepreneurial spirit, offering tailored support to independent artists while fostering cultural exchanges between Canada and West Africa.

With an unwavering passion for music and the Francophonie, Natalie Aloessode-Bernardin continues her work with humility, supporting Franco-Canadian artists and enriching cultural connections internationally.

Jessy Lindsay is a Franco-Ontarian singer-songwriter, composer and project coordinator born and raised in Ottawa, Ontario. She made the most of every opportunity presented to her as a young artist, paving her path in the music industry. Being a true indie artist at heart, Jessy enjoys all aspects of the profession, from playing shows to project management. Her recent EP “Plus pareil", her debut EP: “J’explose” (2022) as well as the rest of her singles are available on all streaming platforms. Jessy's groovy music and refreshing stage presence inspire audiences to dance freely to the beat of their own hearts.

Since completing a bachelor of music at the University of Ottawa in April 2023, Jessy is contributing to the local music community that shaped her into the artist she is today though project coordination, stage management, sound design, workshops in schools and her own music career.

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Nicholas Packer has been a cultural worker in Ottawa’s Music scene since 2018. Over the years he has cemented himself as one of the city’s lead promoters for electronic music, while simultaneously emerging as one of the city’s staple DJs. Nick’s passion for local music shines through in his mission to spotlight local talent and uplift the grassroots music community in the national capital region. You may have seen him on the ground at Jazz Fest doing media, or at City at Night managing the dancefloor; currently Nick has joined OMIC as the Social Media Content Manager where he will spread the wonderful word of all things music in Ottawa.

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Producer, Artist, and Live Performance Promoter, Navin Rajah has worn a variety of hats throughout his long spanning music career. Navin has written and performed in a variety of indie acts and toured throughout southern Ontario, as well as booked for other acts both domestically and internationally. Since graduating from Music Industry Arts at Fanshawe College in 2017, he’s taken the role of freelance music producer through Xenia Music with the goal of realizing creative visions and offering unadulterated self-expression to his clients. After relocating to Ottawa in 2020, Navin is now taking his experience in production, artist management, and live performance promotion to enrich the music presence in the national capital region and strengthen ties within the arts community. By combining his love for human connection and passion for the arts, he hopes to facilitate indie artists who truly have something to say with a platform. Navin joins us now as Program Coordinator for Songs from the Shed. You can find him at your next networking event, local show, or anywhere art is to be found.

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Charae Degrow (also known as “Rae”) is a Canadian producer, songwriter, engineer, and mixer working across live and studio environments. Through open collaboration, she merges artistic vision with technical execution. Since entering the field in August 2025, Charae has established trust quickly with industry professionals. She has experience working at Ottawa venues including Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Bronson Centre Music Theatre, Club SAW, and Algonquin Commons Theatre.

Charae is the founder of Rhythm With Rae (RWR). RWR is a creative business that is built around adapting to the artist rather than reshaping their sound, allowing creative direction to lead technical decisions. The focus is on responsive, steady work that follows the needs of each project rather than imposing a fixed process. Artists working with RWR experience the freedom to create and perform with confidence.

RWR is also expanding into educational workshops and public speaking. November 2025, RWR delivered its first live audio workshop at St. Francis Xavier High School in Ottawa. RWR workshops are informed by Charae’s background in community mental health. February 2026, Charae travelled to New York City to speak on the “Overcoming Barriers in the Music Industry” panel hosted by the Soundgirls NYC Chapter and Support Women DJs. Charae’s B.A of Psychology from McMaster University shapes how she approaches education, communicating with others, and group learning.

An honours alumna of the Algonquin College Music Industry Arts (MIA)  program, Charae serves on the MIA Advisory Committee. Her committee work includes advocating for curriculum relevance that reflects current industry practice. Charae received the 2025 Field Service Canada Award for Leadership and Innovation from Algonquin College.

Charae’s work contributes to a more accessible Canadian music ecosystem. Through Rhythm With Rae, she focuses on reducing barriers for women and gender diverse emerging audio technicians by supporting clearer pathways into technical careers.

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Tara Shannon est une multi-hyphénate de l'industrie musicale qui a construit sa vie autour de l'éducation, de l'autonomisation et du divertissement. Réputée pour ses discours perspicaces et stimulants, Tara a été invitée en tant qu'oratrice lors d'événements prestigieux tels que Artpreneur, Impact Entrepreneur Summit et le sommet du G20, reconnu dans le monde entier. Son expérience et sa perspicacité partagées lors de ces forums ont inspiré de nombreux artistes et entrepreneurs en herbe.

Tara est la cofondatrice et la force dynamique d'un groupe d'entreprises couvrant différents secteurs, dont sa maison de disques axée sur les artistes, Willow Sound Records, et l'incubateur axé sur l'éducation, The (Gro)ve. Elle tire parti de son expérience en matière de création et de gestion d'entreprises pour fournir aux créateurs de musique les outils nécessaires pour naviguer l'industrie musicale.  

En tant qu'auteure et coach de vie recherchée pour les créateur.trice.s de musique, Tara guide la prochaine génération de musicien.ne.s pour se transformer en entrepreneur.e.s réussis dans le paysage en constante évolution de l'industrie musicale, soulignant que pour réussir dans le domaine de la musique, il faut d'abord réussir dans le domaine de soi-même. Tara est également une artiste enregistrée et une auteure-compositrice chevronnée avec une carrière s'étendant sur plus de trois décennies. Elle travaille actuellement sur son prochain album studio avec le producteur de Nashville et visionnaire de l'industrie Jim Ed Norman. Elle siège actuellement au conseil d'administration en tant que Vice-Présidente de la North East Regional Folk Alliance.