Festival Manager of the Halifax Urban Folk Festival since December 2022. Working closely with Artistic Director Mike Campbell, Stephen is responsible for all aspects of the execution of the 8 day music festival centered in the urban core of Halifax. With over 25 years experience in the entertainment business - music, theatre, television and film, Stephen has a broad portfolio of work to his credit. Stephen has been involved in the ECMA Export Buyers Program for 15 years as the emcee of the Export Buyers Showcases and the ECMA Industry Awards Show.