Melissa Bubb-Clarke has been a driving force behind a prosperous period of growth for Live Nation Canada, and her work will be recognized at Billboard Canada Women In Music 2026 with one of the Canadian music industry’s biggest honours: the Executive of the Year award.
Bubb-Clarke became the chief commercial officer of Live Nation Canada in 2024, moving from her role in music and live events at MLSE to bolster the commercial division of the country’s biggest music promotion company.
Since then, she’s been a key figure in multiple major initiatives. She’s been instrumental in the transformation of RBC Amphitheatre, the historic Ontario Place waterfront open-air venue that reopened with a new name and identity this summer and is about to expand into an eye-catching year-round destination over the next few years. She’s also been instrumental in the opening of History in Ottawa, the first expansion of the beloved mid-size Toronto venue in partnership with global superstar Drake.
That’s not to mention the second season of Rogers Stadium, now Toronto’s biggest concert venue, and partnerships at some of the country’s biggest music festivals including Osheaga in Montreal, Chasing Summer in Calgary, VELD in Toronto and many more.
She is trusted with one of Canada's largest entertainment partnership portfolios while expanding premium hospitality and special events businesses nationally.
"I’m grateful for this recognition, which is really a reflection of the incredible team I have the privilege of being a part of. I’d also like to thank Billboard Canada for acknowledging so many remarkable women who have helped build this industry into what it is today,” Bubb-Clarke says.
“It’s not lost on me how many came before me, or how many today are doing extraordinary work in roles that may not always get the same recognition or shine. This industry is better because of their talent, leadership and contributions, and I’m very proud to be counted among them. I love what we do and feel lucky to be surrounded by people who are, at their core, fans first.”
Alongside her colleagues Riley O’Connor and Erik Hoffman, Bubb-Clarke shared the honour of Billboard Canada Power Player of the Year in 2025 — a recognition of the company’s clear market share lead in the Canadian live music space and their role in bringing the biggest artists in the world to the country.
With 25 years of leadership experience, she’s proud of bringing together multiple stakeholders, including artists, cultural institutions, brands and governments, to create major experiences that bridge culture, commerce and community.
Advocating for Canada’s music sector, she has served on the board of CARAS, the executor of the Juno Awards, as well as the Canadian Live Music Association and music industry relief charity Unison.
Melissa Bubb-Clarke will accept the prestigious Executive of the Year award at Billboard Canada Women In Music on Nov. 24 at Rebel in Toronto.
This year’s event will bridge the inspiring executives and creators of Canadian music with some of the biggest chart-topping artists in the world. More of the celebration’s top honourees will be revealed starting this week.
Tickets are available here.
