Dr. Charlie Wall-Andrews

Executive Director / Educator

SOCAN Foundation / Toronto Metropolitan University
Dr. Charlie Wall-Andrews

Proudest 2025 Achievement:

Recognized as a Billboard Canada Power Player — a reflection of community-driven efforts to create meaningful industry change. Partnered with Speaking Non-English to lead a national study with the Latin music community, identifying enablers and barriers to success. The findings supported advocacy for a new Latin Music category at the Juno Awards. Collaborated with CBC to launch the Reverie Program, bringing Indigenous music creators to Toronto for a residency focused on connection and creative development. A key milestone was celebrating the first graduating class of the Professional Music program at Toronto Metropolitan University, helping prepare the next generation to contribute to our industry.

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One Thing I Wish I Knew at the Start of My Career:

In a fast-moving industry, staying grounded in purpose creates longevity.