Artistic Director for the Salmon Arm Folk Music Society, Kevin Tobin is an artistic programming professional with over 25 years experience working in the non-profit creative cultural sector specializing in all aspects of event management including artistic program development (festival and off season), community partnership engagement, education and outreach program development, artist contract negotiation, event production, strategic planning, volunteer management, sponsor negotiation, and board relations. I can develop and implement effective programming and event management strategies to achieve the organizations artistic, financial, sponsor, stakeholder, and community engagement goals and objectives.

The Salmon Arm ROOTSandBLUES Festival (July 23–26, 2026) is a premier 3-day, all-ages musical event featuring diverse blues, roots, folk, and world music artists. Held at the Salmon Arm Fairgrounds, this non-profit event offers workshops, camping, local food vendors, and artisans, acting as a major, community-focused summer festival.