Eva Dunford, co-founder of Republic Live, has made significant strides in Canada’s live entertainment scene. She led the successful launch of All Your Friends Fest in 2024 at Burl’s Creek Event Grounds in Oro-Medonte, Ontario, featuring nostalgic pop-punk and emo acts like Fall Out Boy and Billy Talent. Following its strong debut, the festival returns in 2025 with headliners including Avril Lavigne, Simple Plan and Rise Against. Boots and Hearts was awarded the 2024 CCMA Country Festival of the Year and remains a marquee festival for country's biggest acts and a rite of passage for emerging country talent. Beyond festivals, Eva advanced artist development through Republic Live’s RLive management wing and facilitated a $25,000 donation to support emergency services in Oro-Medonte. Her achievements this year showcase a focus on festival growth, emerging talent and community support.