The National Music Centre (NMC) has announced the appointment of Steve Kane as the new Chair of its Board of Directors, along with several other board updates. Kane, a veteran of the Canadian music industry with over 35 years of experience, succeeds Rob Braide, who is retiring after 13 years of dedicated service.
Steve Kane's Background
Steve Kane served as President of Warner Music Canada from 2001 to 2021 and held senior roles at Universal/Island/Def Jam Canada and Polygram Records. He was inducted into the Canadian Music and Broadcast Industry Hall of Fame in 2015 and has served on numerous charitable boards, including the Canadian Country Music Association and the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences.
New Board Members
NMC also welcomes three new directors: Robert Frances, Founder and CEO of PEAK Financial Group; Patti-Anne Tarlton, Vice Chair of Live Nation Concerts Canada; and Ruth Spetz, former partner at BLG law firm specializing in tax and not-for-profits. Jennifer Buchanan has been appointed Vice-Chair.
Andrew Mosker, President and CEO of NMC, expressed enthusiasm about the new leadership: "The experience and networks of our new chair and board members make them exactly the kind of leaders we need for our next chapter." He highlighted that as NMC marks the 10th anniversary of Studio Bell's opening, the organization is building on a strong foundation with momentum to share Canada's music story globally.
NMC extends gratitude to retiring board members Rob Braide and Karen Prentice for their contributions. The current board includes Steve Kane (Chair), Jennifer Buchanan (Vice-Chair), and directors Freida Butcher, Robert Frances, Ryan Gill, Bilal Hydrie, Greg Kane, Greg Kwong, Ron Mannix, Dave McLeod, Diane Pinet, Patti-Anne Tarlton, and Ruth Spetz.
About National Music Centre
NMC is a registered charity dedicated to amplifying the love, sharing, and understanding of music in Canada. Located at Studio Bell in Calgary's East Village, with a satellite in Montreal, it focuses on exhibitions, artist development, performance, education, and music wellness. It houses rare instruments, recording studios, and four music halls of fame. In 2026, NMC celebrates its 10th anniversary with year-long programming. For more, visit studiobell.ca/10 or amplify.nmc.ca.
A photo accompanying this announcement is available at the GlobeNewswire link.
