Speakers
Learn from industry experts.
We’re excited to welcome an incredible lineup of local and international industry professionals who will be sharing their expertise through engaging workshops, insightful presentations, and real-world industry knowledge throughout the conference.
Corbin Murdoch
Executive Director, Vancouver Folk Music Festival
Corbin Murdoch is an arts leader who currently serves as Executive Director of the Vancouver Folk Music Festival, on the unceded territory of the Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nations. With over two decades of experience as a programmer, producer and administrator he has worked for a variety of arts organizations across the country, including The Vancouver East Cultural Centre, The River Clyde Pageant, and the Dawson City Music Festival. At DCMF, Corbin worked with the board to oversee the post-pandemic comeback of the 47-year-old festival and was instrumental in the development of Goldensides Studio, a community-driven recording studio and creative hub that opened in the spring of 2025. He returned home in 2026 to take the reins of his hometown festival and looks forward to helping VFMF celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2027.