The history of two of Toronto’s most legendary venues continues to be written, with stewardship from Jesse Kumagai, president and CEO of Massey Hall and Roy Thomson Hall. Kumagai led the 2021 renovations of both halls. Now, Massey is part of an ambitious complex called Allied Music Centre, which is home to new spaces like the TD Music Hall and the Deane Cameron Recording Studio, which has created opportunity for expression at all levels in the iconic space. The corporation is a non-profit charitable organization, with a focus on artist development, educational and community initiatives like Share the Music, Collaborations and The Lullaby Project. Kumagai has ensured the venues are accessible and open to diverse audiences and artists, including the Artist in Residence program, now in its second year, which offers year-round support to Indigenous artists through industry mentorship, studio and facilities access, live performance opportunities, creative collaboration and professional development.