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Kristen Burke Adds Andy West To Warner Canada's Executive Team

Andy West has been named executive VP and GM of Warner Music Canada.

Kristen Burke Adds Andy West To Warner Canada's Executive Team

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Andy West has been named executive VP and GM of Warner Music Canada. In his new role, West will lead WMC’s strategic marketing, digital, commercial revenue, publicity, promotion and licensing teams. West joins the company after serving as Country Manager for Apple Music for seven years; he previously held posts at Sony Music Canada, Yahoo! Music and Warner Bros Entertainment where he was Director of Digital Distribution and Marketing.


His appointment is effective Feb. 14; he will be based in Toronto and report to WMC president Kristen Burke.

Burke said “Andy is a hugely respected exec who has worked with labels and managers to help put Canadian artists on the map.  He combines an enthusiasm for all genres of music with a business brain that enables him to put the right artists in the right places to connect with fans.  He’s the perfect choice to help me grow and diversify our artist roster and tap new opportunities for them in addition to the still-growing streaming model.”

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Melissa Auf der Maur
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Melissa Auf der Maur

Concerts

Melissa Auf der Maur Announces First Solo Concerts in 15 Years

Supporting her Bass Womb Room multimedia exhibit at Toronto's Art Gallery of Ontario, the former bassist for Smashing Pumpkins and Hole will perform at the AGO on Jan. 15 and Montreal’s Le Gesù on Jan. 17, 2027.

Melissa Auf der Maur is gearing up to play her first solo shows in over a decade.

The former Smashing Pumpkins and Hole bassist has announced two Canadian concerts in 2027. She’ll take the stage at Toronto's Art Gallery of Ontario (AGO) on Jan. 15, followed by Montréal’s Le Gesù on Jan. 17. They’re set to be Auf der Maur’s first solo live performances in 15 years.

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