THE TEAM

Kristyn is a Toronto based, self-taught producer and arts administrator with over two decades of experience creating spaces for music and expression. From her early start in the vibrant techno scene of the late 90s, she has sought to create fun, liminal, and meaningful events, bringing audiences together to enjoy music from around the globe. She has worked as administrator and bookkeeper at Toronto’s iconic Lula Lounge from 2015 to 2020. Since 2012, she has worked with Uma Nota Culture in a variety of roles, including her ongoing role as marketing and managing director. She brings many years of organizational understanding to Uma Nota. She is a hobby musician, manages a Toronto community drum troupe, and is passionate about growing the role of women in the music industry.

Amanda Gutiérrez Gomes is a Cuban / Brazilian independent Filmmaker and Multimedia Producer who holds a Bachelor's degree in Media and Film Studies from Senac University in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Her work as a Producer involves projects within multiple practices including features and short films, documentaries, series and multi-media installations. Galleria Presidente, her first short-film as a Director, was exhibited in more than twenty-five festivals and won the “People's Choice Award” at São Paulo International Short Film Festival. She wrote the documentary Smile, You’re on Camera, winner of the “Best Direction Award at RECine. In 2020, she developed a research about digital access in Cuba, as one of the participants of the Virtual Grounds program (promoted by Trinity Square Video and Digital Justice Lab).

Originally from the east coast of Canada, Winnie has spent the last 9 years establishing herself in the Toronto arts scene as an events programmer and DJ. Starting with a background in social work that naturally led to the involvement of community and public arts organizations, Winnie is now positioned as a producer with Uma Nota. Additionally she is the Toronto lead for “Sofar Sounds”; founder of “Nomada Project'', a fusion event of live and electronic music, and a core collaborator of local DJ collective “Lossless”. Since finding a passion for DJ-ing and playing her first gig in 2018 with Uma Nota, she has played multiple venues and festivals around Ontario. Instilled with a passion for hosting events that build bridges across genres and curate diverse musical journeys, Winnie aims to be a positive and motivating force within the community arts and festival scene.

Anah is a cultural producer and consultant based in Southern Ontario with over ten years of experience working with a wide array of organizations. Her work is shaped by her love for social justice, and organizational and community development, as well as her passion for curating one time experiences with artists, audiences, and communities in mind.

Tasha has an MA from York University where her research focused on using community events to build more economically diverse communities, she is a certified project manager with over ten years experience working on events and festivals in Ontario (including Way Home, Field Trip, Taste of Toronto, The Stop Community Food Centre's Night Market). She is currently employed by the City of Brampton as the Coordinator of Markets and Culinary Tourism, where her portfolio includes a weekly Farmers' Market. In 2019 the Farmers' Market saw over 90,000 people in attendance throughout the season, 70 vendors, multiple sponsors, 18 weeks of stage programming, and engagement from 34 community groups. Tasha has a strong track record of delivering successful events.

Darren Christopher Leu is a Toronto-based arts fabricator, facilitator and community coordinator. After finishing his BFA at OCADU, Darren aimed to build a community to provide opportunities to his peers; creating events celebrating the arts from diverse cultures. Since 2010, he has developed DIY art spaces and events, fostering a vast network among production studios, venues, neighbourhood groups, BIA's and non-profits. He is the Festival Director of BIG on Bloor, a street event between Dufferin to Lansdowne along the Bloor corridor which has attracted over 100,000 visitors to its summer weekend event. His entrepreneurial spirit and expertise in accounting, business development and construction has kept him busy with many self-started ventures, including All Our Studios, a shared artist studio, gallery and retrofitted containers on Geary Avenue, Trivia Escape Rooms, a unique adventure game inviting players to problem-solve within immersive environments and DCP, a fabrication collective creating outdoor installations focused on public participation and conversations. Recently, he has also been involved in curatoring and producing events for the Long Winter Festival, Geary Art Crawl and ArtworxTO.

Vasilios is an event production and hospitality veteran. As General Manager of Lula Lounge for fifteen years, he was responsible for all aspects of running the live music venue, bar and restaurant, from contracts, sponsorships, human resources and workflow management in a busy environment. He is currently co-owner of Toronto underground music venue BSMT 254, a space where quality sound is their hallmark, and all genres are welcome. He is also a DJ and a sound system specialist as part of the Higher Heights HiFi.

PARTNERS

Peruvian born/Montreal raised/Toronto based, Camila knows what it’s like to adapt in multiple industries. Her Spotify wrapped said her top music moods were energy and bold and that is how we would describe her overall aura too.
Previously, she managed digital advertising campaigns at Wavo, a music marketing agency in Montreal, developing and implementing noteworthy campaign strategies for major music labels like Warner Records, Warner Music Canada, and Atlantic Records. Most recently, she was routing tours for Canadian artists at Blue Crane, a female-run music booking agency in Toronto, seeking to prioritize women, artists of colour, and 2SLGBTQ+ musicians in North America.

Peruvian born/Montreal raised/Toronto based, Camila knows what it’s like to adapt in multiple industries. Her Spotify wrapped said her top music moods were energy and bold and that is how we would describe her overall aura too.
Previously, she managed digital advertising campaigns at Wavo, a music marketing agency in Montreal, developing and implementing noteworthy campaign strategies for major music labels like Warner Records, Warner Music Canada, and Atlantic Records. Most recently, she was routing tours for Canadian artists at Blue Crane, a female-run music booking agency in Toronto, seeking to prioritize women, artists of colour, and 2SLGBTQ+ musicians in North America.