The Live Nation verdict in the U.S. floats the possibility of a potential divestment from Ticketmaster, which could have trickle down effects in Canada. That creates hope for disruptive competitors in the market, and TIXR is one of the best positioned. Stéphane McGarry is at the helm of operations in Canada, where he and “leader on the ground” Mitch Forster have made inroads with organizations like CIMA and the ECMA while onboarding new clients like Cowboys Music Festival in Calgary, the Horseshoe Tavern in Toronto and even arenas — showing the scale at which an independent ticketing company can operate. The company reports an explosive 115% growth in Canada from 2024 to 2025, tripling its client roster, including 30 new Canadian partnerships. With greater scale, size, volume and partnerships, TIXR has already proven itself as a viable alternative — one that reflects McGarry’s philosophy. A veteran of concert promotion himself, working with legends like the late Donald Tarlton, he cut his teeth on the venue floor and sees the potential of technology to build a better fan and partner experience for live music.