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Music City LiveEpisode 34 – Darryl HursEpisode 34 of Music City Live features Darryl Hurs, known as the "Indie Man". With a long history starting as a musician in bands and working at HMV buying and selling music media for Indies to a journey through the Internet & Tech boom. Then starting Indie Week in Toronto that in it's peak had 26 venues with live indie music all week long in Toronto, Canada. Darryl is now in London creating a new conference and festival in its 4th year this year called Venue X Venue. This show in collaboration with the London Music Office and others is bringing artists...
2025-12-301h 57
SWOMPThunder Queens on closing out VENUExVENUE 2025 in their hometown of London, OntarioThunder Queens, one of Canada’s most exciting young rock bands, headline a hometown all-ages show as part of VENUExVENUE 2025, joined by a powerhouse lineup of rising acts.
SWOMP caught up with Lola Hayman (drums, vocals), Violet Bruneel (guitar, vocals), and Clara Magnan (bass, vocals) for an interview to discuss the show and their career.
Set for Saturday, Nov. 8 at Lazer Quest (149 Carling St.), the bill includes Altered by Mom, Feura and Avro Project, a mix of alt-rock, punk and grunge energy that showcases London’s next wave.
"Thunder Queens represent where London’s scen...
2025-11-0711 min
Music Industry Insights Worldwide: Shaping Equality & Diversity in Music & EntertainmentDarryl Hurs - On Driving Inclusion in Canada's Music IndustrySend us a textDarryl Hurs boasts over 30 years in the music business, having launched and managed one of Canada’s largest music showcase festivals and conferences, INDIE WEEK. In response to COVID-19, he adeptly transitioned INDIE WEEK to a virtual format and founded three innovative online conferences: Music Pro Summit, indie101, and SCREENxSCREEN. This virtual shift also led to the creation of DIT (Do It Together - http://ditcommunity.com), a dynamic online community designed to host webinars, conferences, B2B and networking sessions, cultivating a rapidly growing global membership.From 2019 to 2024, Darryl served as...
2024-12-1634 min
Do.Did.Will. A Podcast for Aspiring MindsDarryl Hurs - Indie Week/DIT Online Music CommunityDarryl Hurs stops by to chat the Indie Music Scene and Venue X Venue FestivalEvent Introduction: Indie Week and Venue X Venue Brent welcomes Darryl Hurs, who introduces the upcoming Venue X Venue festival happening from November 14-16 in London, Ontario. This event, featuring 60 artists across seven venues, is a significant addition to Ontario’s vibrant music scene.DIT Platform and Industry Reset Post-COVID Darryl discusses his DIT (Do It Together) platform, a networking hub similar to LinkedIn but tailored for indie artists and industry professionals. Post-COVID, there's been a notable shift toward digital sp...
2024-11-0446 min
Toddcast PodcastEp330 ALIENS VISITING (12 guests / 56 minutes) - April 16 '24We talk about aliens visiting earth - and maybe living among us with 12 guests this week!MUSIC#Awolnation singer Aaron Burns, #BigWreck singer Ian Thornley, #JanesAddiction drummer Stephen Perkins, #Offspring bassist Todd MorseSPORTS#NFL defensive end Christian Covington, former #KelownaChiefs Myles Mattila, pro #wrestler Ray Lyn, #MMA fighter Ricky BandejasENTERTAINMENT#Actor Chad L. Coleman, #IndieWeek founder Darryl Hurs, Mercedes & The Chap / The MAJic Hour host Mercedes Terrell, #XXX star Romi Rain Learn...
2024-04-1457 min
SoundBreakerDarryl Hurs Talks CD Baby, DIT, and Indie Week CanadaIn this episode, join us for a deep dive into the ever-evolving music industry with Darryl Hurs. Explore how streaming platforms, automation, and AI are reshaping the music landscape. Learn about staying adaptable, building collaborations, and staying updated with the latest trends. Don't miss the insights and upcoming projects that promise to shape the future of music.
2024-01-2955 min
StaminaMusicS2. E11. - Darryl Hurs - DIT Community and Indie Week - Conversation with Aaron Kronis of The Musician's InsiderThe Musician's Insider: Season 2 Episode 11 - Interview with Darryl Hurs from the DIT Community (Do It Together Music Community) & IndieWeek (Nov 6th-9th, 2023) Visit the for other episodes (Audio only) More Links: Gord Downi & Chani Wenjack Fund: Inspired by Chanie’s story and Gord’s call to build a better Canada, the Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund aims to build cultural understanding and create a path toward reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples. Follow KRONIS Spotify: KRONIS PLAYS: Ernie Ball guitars: , , , , and much more! Follow on Instagram: Follow on Twitter (X): Follow on Facebook:
2023-10-3038 min
The Musician's InsiderS2. E11. - Darryl Hurs - DIT Community and Indie Week - Conversation with Aaron Kronis of The Musician's InsiderThe Musician's Insider: Season 2 Episode 11 - Interview with Darryl Hurs from the DIT Community (Do It Together Music Community) DIT Community & IndieWeek (Nov 6th-9th, 2023) Indie Week Visit the The Musician's Insider for other episodes (Audio only) More Links: Gord Downi & Chani Wenjack Fund: DownieWenjack.ca/ Inspired by Chanie’s story and Gord’s call to build a better Canada, the Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund aims to build cultural understanding and create a path toward reconciliation between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples. Follow KRONIS Spotif...
2023-10-3038 min
Female Entrepreneur Musician with Bree Noble301. Music Release Schedule And Strategy with Darryl Hurs of CD Baby & Indie WeekHosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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2023-07-2639 min
The First Act PodcastConquering the Canadian Music Biz with Darryl Hurs (IndieWeek, CD Baby, Downtown Music Group) - Part 3/3Listen in as we deconstruct major changes in the industry, how to thrive as an artist and business professional and how YOU can forge your own path as in this wild industry. This is an episode you won’t want to miss!
2023-07-1322 min
Indie Weekly PodcastEP 51: Financial Advice for ArtistsIn this episode, get expert tips on Managing your money to achieve long-term sustainability as an artist. Get the information you need to achieve financial success from Jae Gold (Gold Music Consultants), who is retired from his practice as Canada’s leading accountant in the music/entertainment/cultural industries. These days, he does artist business/tour management and consulting.
speaker: Jae Gold (Gold Music Consultants)
hosted by: Darryl Hurs (INDIE WEEK / CD Baby)
Thank you to INDIE WEEK's sponsors: Slaight Music, CD Baby, CMRRA, LyricFind, Bandzoogle, City of Toronto, Global Affairs Canada...
2023-07-131h 15The First Act PodcastConquering the Canadian Music Biz with Darryl Hurs (IndieWeek, CD Baby, Downtown Music Group) - Part 2/3Listen in as we deconstruct major changes in the industry, how to thrive as an artist and business professional and how YOU can forge your own path as in this wild industry. This is an episode you won’t want to miss!
2023-07-0622 min
Indie Weekly PodcastEP 50: Understanding the Business Side of the Music IndustryArtists cannot solely focus on their music without understanding the business side of the industry. Today's artists must make many business decisions and handle a variety of business tasks themselves. From the 2023 indie101 music conference (online), 4 expert panelists discuss why understanding the music industry is crucial for artists to take control of their careers and make informed decisions.
speakers: Bruce Houghton (Hypebot / Bandsintown) Andrew Stess (StessCo Consulting Group) Tina Wroblewski (Small World Music) Rob Schwartz (WHO?MAG Multimedia)
hosted by: Darryl Hurs (INDIE WEEK / CD Baby)
Thank you to...
2023-07-061h 03The First Act PodcastConquering the Canadian Music Biz with Darryl Hurs (IndieWeek, CD Baby, Downtown Music Group) - Part 1/3
Listen in as deconstruct major changes in the industry, how to thrive as an artist and business professional and how YOU can forge your own path as in this wild industry. This is an episode you won’t want to miss!
2023-06-2923 min
Indie Weekly PodcastEP 48: Booking Shows 101Booking your own tour as an artist requires a lot of time, energy, and creativity. But with the right approach, it can also be very successful and rewarding. Hear everything you need to know to book a successful tour on your own terms as a DIY musician.
speaker: Nicole Rochefort (AIM Artists in Motion)
hosted by Darryl Hurs (INDIE WEEK / CD Baby)
Thank you to INDIE WEEK's sponsors: Slaight Music, CD Baby, CMRRA, LyricFind, Bandzoogle, City of Toronto, Global Affairs Canada, Ontario Creates, FACTOR, SENECA college, CIMA, SOCAN Foundation, and Cox & Palme...
2023-06-221h 03
Indie Weekly PodcastEP 47: DIY Financing for Your Music ProjectNeed to finance your music project? On this episode, discover practical strategies and insights on DIY financing. Learn how to secure funding through grants, sponsors, and online streaming platforms, including insights on how to build a loyal fan base to support your music career. Whether you're an independent musician or a music entrepreneur, this conversation from the indie101 music conference (online) is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to succeed in the ever-evolving music industry.
speakers: Brian Buchanan (Enter The Haggis) Julian Taylor (Julian Taylor Group / solo) Adam Ezra (Adam Ezra Group)
hosted...
2023-06-151h 05
Indie Weekly PodcastEP 46: Digital Marketing for ArtistsThree accomplished music PR professionals share effective strategies you can use RIGHT NOW to build a strong online presence, connect with your audience, and market your music.
speakers: Eric Alper (Eric Alper Public Relations) Devi Ekanand (Coalition Music) Sara Franczyk (ZYK Marketing)
hosted by Darryl Hurs (INDIE WEEK / CD Baby)
Thank you to INDIE WEEK's sponsors: Slaight Music, CD Baby, CMRRA, LyricFind, Bandzoogle, City of Toronto, Global Affairs Canada, Ontario Creates, FACTOR, SENECA college, CIMA, SOCAN Foundation, and Cox & Palmer.
2023-06-081h 04
Indie Weekly PodcastEP 45: Secrets to Hit SongwritingOn this episode, 3 chart-topping songwriters share their creative and strategic methods for crafting hit songs.
speakersSimon Wilcox (Blink-182, Carly Rae Jepsen, Selena Gomez)Hill Kourkoutis (Aysanabee, SATE, Royal Wood)John-Angus MacDonald (The Trews)
hosted byDarryl Hurs (INDIE WEEK / CD Baby)
Thank you to INDIE WEEK's sponsors: Slaight Music, CD Baby, CMRRA, LyricFind, Bandzoogle, City of Toronto, Global Affairs Canada, Ontario Creates, FACTOR, SENECA college, CIMA, SOCAN Foundation, and Cox & Palmer.
2023-06-011h 04
Indie Weekly PodcastEP 44: Understanding Producer RoyaltiesMusic lawyer Matt Gorman (Cox & Palmer) explains everything you need to know about collecting producer royalties. In easy-to-understand terms, he helps artists understand common jargon, processes, and legal considerations.
speaker: Matthew Gorman (Cox & Palmer)
host: Darryl Hurs (INDIE WEEK / CD Baby)
Thank you to INDIE WEEK's sponsors: Slaight Music, CD Baby, CMRRA, LyricFind, Bandzoogle, City of Toronto, Global Affairs Canada, Ontario Creates, FACTOR, SENECA college, CIMA, SOCAN Foundation, and Cox & Palmer.
2023-05-251h 01
Indie Weekly PodcastEP 43: Theo Tams' Must-Know Music Industry LessonsDiscover how Canadian Idol winner Theo Tams revitalized his music career by embracing streaming and TikTok. He shares his hard-earned lessons on sustainable success as an artist, including his battle to get sober and connecting with fans.
speaker:Theo Tams (artist)
host: Darryl Hurs (INDIE WEEK / CD Baby)
Thank you to INDIE WEEK's sponsors: Slaight Music, CD Baby, CMRRA, LyricFind, Bandzoogle, City of Toronto, Global Affairs Canada, Ontario Creates, FACTOR, SENECA college, CIMA, SOCAN Foundation, and Cox & Palmer.
2023-05-181h 02
Indie Weekly PodcastEP 41: Achieve Your Goals with Better Workflows and SystemsFind out how to use better processes and systems to simplify tasks and achieve your music career and business goals.
The guest for this week’s episode is Marquis Murray, founder of Ditto and a leading consultant for organizations that need clarity around the work done inside their companies. Find out how Marquis’ expertise can be applied to the daily work of musicians and music industry professionals.
guest
Marquis Murray (Ditto)
host
Darryl Hurs (INDIE WEEK / CD Baby)
Thank you to INDIE WEEK's sponsors: Slaight Music, CD...
2023-05-041h 11
Indie Weekly PodcastEP 40: Wearing ALL the Hats as an ArtistIn this INDIE WEEKLY Podcast episode, we dive into the challenge of the juggling many different careers tasks as a music artist. If you're a musician trying to balance 100 different priorities and items on your to-do list, this is an episode you won't want to miss!
guests:Andrea England (CMRRA)Justine Giles (artist)
hosted by:Darryl Hurs (INDIE WEEK / CD Baby)
Thank you to INDIE WEEK's sponsors: Slaight Music, CD Baby, CMRRA, LyricFind, Bandzoogle, City of Toronto, Global Affairs Canada, Ontario Creates, FACTOR, SENECA college, CIMA, SOCAN Foundation, and Cox & Pa...
2023-04-2757 min
The Talk Music PodcastDarryl HursThe TALK MUSIC podcast this week features a great fun chat with guest DARRYL HURS who has a 30 plus year history in the music business. Darryl runs one of Canada’s largest artist showcase festivals and conferences, INDIE WEEK and recently founded an additional 3 music conferences to help artists and anybody interested in a career in music navigate the biz. Our conversation includes the current state of the industry and how to monetize your career with tackling social media and networking. Darryl also currently works for CD Baby, he teaches at Harris institute in Toronto and his past resume in...
2023-04-2252 min
Indie Weekly PodcastEP 39: Artist Tips for Long-Term GrowthThis episode is all about crafting a sustainable and rewarding career as a music artist! The guests are artist managers Steve Kenny and Teresa Nelson of Traverse Music Management, who share their best insights into how artists can build sustainable, long-term careers that match their personal goals and vision.
speakers:Steve Kenny (Traverse Music Management)Teresa Nelson (Traverse Music Management)
hosted by:Darryl Hurs (INDIE WEEK / CD Baby)
Thank you to INDIE WEEK's sponsors: Slaight Music, CD Baby, CMRRA, LyricFind, Bandzoogle, City of Toronto, Global Affairs Canada, Ontario Creates, FA...
2023-04-201h 00
Indie Weekly PodcastEP 34: Must-Know Album Release Strategies & TipsFind out what a successful album release strategy looks like and the common mistakes to avoid. Because why release a song or album if no one hears it? A well-planned release strategy is vital to the success of any music release. Joining host Darryl Hurs (INDIE WEEK / CD Baby) is Jake Myhal, the marketing and label manager at Dine Alone Records (City & Colour, The Lumineers, etc.).
Thank you to our sponsors: Slaight Music, CD Baby, CMRRA, LyricFind, Bandzoogle, City of Toronto, Global Affairs Canada, Ontario Creates, FACTOR, SENECA college, CIMA and SOCAN Foundation.
2023-03-161h 02
Indie Weekly PodcastEP 31: Are You Creating Safe Spaces at Your Events?This week on the podcast, INDIE WEEK Founder Darryl Hurs is joined by Dr. Leland Harper, an author, professor, and expert on diversity, equity and justice in the events and hospitality industries. Find out he the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion for your events, and how to increase exposure to underrepresented groups and communities to allow for new outlooks to flourish, and how you can get started!
As always, Indie Week sends a big thank you to our sponsors and funders! They are: Slaight Music, CD Baby, ACTRA RACS, the CMRRA, LyricFind, Bandzoogle, CIMA, City of...
2023-02-231h 00
Indie Weekly PodcastEP 30: The Power of Music in the MetaverseThe metaverse is here, bringing new opportunities for music creators and rights holders. So this week, we share a special panel sesson from the 2022 Futureworlds conference featuring INDIE WEEK Founder Darryl Hurs alongside Yung Spielburg (Water & Music), Jessica Powell (AudioShake), Kimberly Knoller (Pixelnyx), Karen Allen (Infinite Album), and Rodel Delfin (Falcon Media).
As always, Indie Week sends a big thank you to our sponsors and funders! They are: Slaight Music, CD Baby, ACTRA RACS, the CMRRA, LyricFind, Bandzoogle, CIMA, City of Toronto, Global Affairs Canada, Ontario Creates, FACTOR, Seneca College, and the SOCAN Foundation.
2023-02-161h 01
Futureworlds Metaverse PodcastFutureworlds Metaverse Podcast #019 Danny Brown Wolf & Lastraum KSteve Stewart discusses how music plays a part of metaverse platforms Upland and Decentraland with Danny Brown Wolf and Lastraum K, on this special Futureworlds panel as featured at the 2023 SCREENxSCREEN conference. Special thanks to Darryl Hurs and Zach McEwen Jones.
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2023-02-1355 minIndie Weekly PodcastEP 29: Music Industry Predictions for 2023This week, we share a great conversation from INDIE WEEKLY #82: Music Industry Predictions for 2023. Hosted by INDIE WEEK Founder Darryl Hurs, he's joined by 604 Records Founder and music lawyer Jonathan Simkin, Audioshake CEO and tech industry expert Jessica Powell, and Indoor Recess publicist and manager Joanne Setterington. They discuss what lies ahead for the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the music business, the health of the touring market, and more!
As always, Indie Week sends a big thank you to our sponsors and funders! They are: Slaight Music, CD Baby, ACTRA RACS, the CMRRA, LyricFind, Bandzoogle...
2023-02-0959 min
Indie Weekly PodcastEP 26: Fan Experiences & the Subscription Economy with Scriberbase CEO Adam LevinterFrom SCREENxSCREEN 2022, we’re sharing a session with INDIE WEEK Founder Darryl Hurs and Scriberbase CEO and Founder Adam Levinter. The session was called “The Subscription Economy: A Preferred Fan Experience and New Revenue.”
As always, Indie Week sends a big thank you to our sponsors and funders! They are: Slaight Music, CD Baby, ACTRA RACS, the CMRRA, LyricFind, Bandzoogle, CIMA, City of Toronto, Global Affairs Canada, Ontario Creates, FACTOR, Seneca College, and the SOCAN Foundation.
2023-01-191h 03
Indie Weekly PodcastEP 25: The Career Blueprint of AysanabeeOn the podcast this week, we’re sharing a conversation from Indie Weekly #66. Here, Indie Week Founder Darryl Hurs’ chats one-on-one with Aysanabee, an Oji-Cree singer-songwriter signed to Ishkōdé Records and one of Toronto's hottest rising artists.
As always, Indie Week sends a big thank you to our sponsors and funders! They are: Slaight Music, CD Baby, ACTRA RACS, the CMRRA, LyricFind, Bandzoogle, CIMA, City of Toronto, Global Affairs Canada, Ontario Creates, FACTOR, Seneca College, and the SOCAN Foundation.
2023-01-1256 minIndie Weekly PodcastEP 24: Revisiting Some 2022 Music Industry PredictionsFor our first Indie Weekly Podcast episode of 2023, we thought it would be fun to rewind back to last January and replay Darryl Hurs' Indie Weekly conversation from this time in 2022. He was joined by Eric Alper and Adam Lewis of the Planetary Group to discuss their thoughts and predictions on what would happen in and around the music industry in 2022. Let's see how prescient they were! Some of the insights from this chat are certainly still worth hearing.
As always, Indie Week sends a big thank you to our sponsors and funders! They are: Slaight Music...
2023-01-051h 12
Indie Weekly PodcastEP 23: Hit-Maker Karen Kosowski on Building a Career AbroadHit-maker Karen Kosowski's start was in Toronto as a performer but in recent years she has made a name for herself as one of the most sought after producers in Nashville having worked on Grammy-nominated projects (Mickey Guyton) and produced segments for the Grammy Awards and the Super Bowl.
In this conversation with Darryl Hurs from Indie Week 2022, Karen discusses her work with American country star Mickey Guyton, for whom she produced the majority of Guyton’s triple-Grammy-nominated album Remember Her Name, and is a co-writer on several of the album’s tracks. With Guyton, Karen has played...
2022-12-2957 min
Indie Weekly PodcastEP22: The Musical Life of Todd Kerns (Slash / Age of Electric)From Indie Week 2022, we share Darryl Hurs’ fun and revealing conversation with multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, and producer Todd Kerns. One of the nicest guys in rock, Todd is currently most noted for being the bass player and back-up singer in “Slash featuring Myles Kennedy and the Conspirators” and for being the frontman of classic ‘90s rockers The Age of Electric. While touring the world, playing to sold out audiences, he’s shared stages with some of rocks biggest names, including some of his own personal heroes. These include Slash, Lemmy, Alice Cooper, Rick Nielsen, Duff McKagan, Adam Levine, Fergie, Bill Murra...
2022-12-221h 01
Indie Weekly PodcastEP 21: The Career Blueprint of SoftcultThis week on the podcast, from Indie Weekly #62, it’s Indie Week Founder Darryl Hurs’ enlightening conversation with twin sisters Phoenix (She/They) and Mercedes Arn-Horn of Softcult! Learn how, after more than a decade of making music, they seized the opportunity presented by the pandemic to explore something new and different and saw their career hit surprising new heights.
As always, Indie Week sends a big thank you to our sponsors and funders! They are: Slaight Music, CD Baby, ACTRA RACS, the CMRRA, LyricFind, Bandzoogle, CIMA, City of Toronto, Global Affairs Canada, Ontario Creates, FACTOR, Seneca Coll...
2022-12-1558 min
Bobby Owsinski's Inner Circle PodcastEpisode 445 – Indie Week Founder Darryl Hurs, Playlists Control The Industry, And Audio ConsumptionMy guest this week is Darryl Hurs, who has a 25 year history in the music business including launching and running Indie Week Canada (Nov 8 - 12), one of Canada’s largest emerging artist showcase conferences. He has also launched Music Pro Summit, SCREENxSCREEN and the indie101 online music and tech conferences. Darryl currently is also the director of market development in Canada for online distributor, CD Baby. Some of his past positions include graphic design and event branding for Live Nation, artist manager and venue booker.During the interview we spoke about the advice that led him to change careers, getting a...
2022-11-0137 min
Futureworlds Metaverse PodcastFutureworlds Metaverse Podcast #001 Michael PattersonSteve Stewart and Michael Patterson discuss how opportunities in the metaverse will impact music, fashion, art and how we relate to each other. This was originally part of programming for a Music Pro Summit segment. Special thanks to Darryl Hurs and Zach McEwan Jones. www.futureworlds.co
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2022-09-2452 min
Toddcast PodcastEp280 Dirty Honey Marc Labelle, Fitness Trainer Skylar Gates & Indie Week Darryl Hurs (09 06 ’22)Ep280 Dirty Honey Marc Labelle, Fitness Trainer Skylar Gates & Indie Week Darryl Hurs (09 06 ’22) by Todd Hancock Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-09-061h 00
Toddcast PodcastDarryl Hurs (Indie Week founder) - THE FULL 32 MINUTE CONVODarryl Hurs (Indie Week founder) - THE FULL 32 MINUTE CONVO by Todd Hancock Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-08-2534 min
ELEVATE MUSIC BUSINESS PODCASTCD Baby Market Development | Indie Week Creator Darryl Hurs [Interview]Director, Market Development in Canada, CD Baby
Darryl Hurs (CD Baby / Indie Week) has a 25+ year history in the music business including launching and running one of Canada’s largest emerging artist showcase festivals and conference, Indie Week Canada. Darryl currently is the director of market development in Canada for CD Baby. During COVID he has begun holding multiple online conferences and events including SCREEN x SCREEN music and tech conference (FEB 2021) and indie101 (APR 2021). Darryl has also negotiated numerous sponsorship and partnership agreements including those with Jack Daniels, Jagermeister, CD Baby, SLAIGHT MUSIC, and more. Past pos...
2022-08-2423 min
Female Entrepreneur Musician with Bree Noble301. Music Release Schedule And Strategy with Darryl Hurs of CD Baby & Indie Week
2022-07-1539 min
Female Entrepreneur Musician with Bree Noble301. Music Release Schedule And Strategy with Darryl Hurs of CD Baby & Indie Week
2022-07-1539 min
The Whiskey Wednesday ShowWhiskey Wednesday S2 Ep.19 - Special Guest Darryl Hurs (Indie 101, Indieweek, Downtown Music, and more)Send us a textSong #1HEARTACHES BY THE NUMBER Song #2STRANGER / POLICE ON MY BACKSong #3END OF THE WORLD Whatta Ya At?: Darryl HoursSong #4Darryl REQUEST IN YOUR CORNERSong #5BOY'S DON'T CRYDonate VideoSong #6OVER YOUGear TalkEpiphone Emperor SwingsterSong #7GREEN MOUNTAINSSong #8ALLMY LOVING END VIDEO - DRIVER 8 - AL PETTMANENCORE: ONE TOO MANY MORNINGS
2022-05-131h 35StaminaMusicS2. E2. Darryl Hurs of Indie Week Talks to Aaron Kronis of The Musician's InsiderDarryl Hurs of Indie Week Talks to Aaron Kronis of The Musician's Insider. Next Week presents Indie Week conference, be sure to sign up!
2022-05-1144 min
The Musician's InsiderS2. E2. Darryl Hurs of Indie Week Talks to Aaron Kronis of The Musician's InsiderDarryl Hurs of Indie Week Talks to Aaron Kronis of The Musician's Insider. Next Week Indie101.com presents Indie Week conference, be sure to sign up!
2022-05-1144 min
The Business of Meetings112: Music was My First Love with Darryl HursMusic was My First Love with Darryl Hurs - Episode 112 We are delighted to be speaking with a legend in the music industry today! Darryl Hurs is the Founder of Indie Week in Toronto. He is also the Managing Director of Downtown Global. Darryl has created online conferences and worked with famous bands and musicians like U2, Madonna, Beyonce, Jay-Z, and Dave Matthews. Darryl is a fascinating individual! In this episode, he tells his story, talks about music, marketing, and engagement, and paints a vivid picture of the future of conferences. We hope...
2022-05-0335 min
Modern Musician PodcastStrategic Scheduling To Optimize Fanbase Growth with Darryl HursDarryl Hurs has a 25+ year history in the music business including launching and running one of Canada’s largest emerging artist showcase festivals and conference, Indie Week Canada. Darryl currently is the director of market development in Canada for CD Baby. He’s also worked for known artists such as U2, Nickelback, Madonna, Beyonce, Jay-Z and Dave Matthews and the launching of VIPNATION.com.Darryl breaks down the very best strategies artists can use to optimize their time, and shares a roadmap to plan your next 12-24 months. If you’ve ever felt like you need a...
2022-05-0254 min
Creative Innovators with Gigi JohnsonOut on a Limb . . . with Darryl HursQuestion: How can you build a rich creative life based on referrals and going out on a limb? Guest: Darryl Hurs, Owner/CEO, Indie Week; Managing Director, Downtown Canada; Director, Market Development, Canada, CD Baby; Educator, Harris InstituteIn this episode, Darryl Hurs shares his journey from studying music, working in retail at HMV, and being in a band to building a dynamic life in digital arts and music business through the reach of the people he has met and putting himself out there, even if he was uncomfortable. His work of getting and giving w...
2022-04-2847 min
Break the BusinessBTB Ep 322: The Fair Act for California label artists; Darryl Hurs of the Indie101 Conference joinsTOPICS: Labels are trying to stop changes to California law that would provide relief to artists signed to record deals in California; we also talk about Easter egg hunts; we interview Darryl Hurs of the Indie101 Online Music Conference. You can find out more about our guest’s work by visiting www.indie101.comRate/review/subscribe to the Break the Business Podcast on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and Google Play. Follow Ryan @ryankair and the Break the Business Podcast @thebtbpodcast. Like Break the Business on Facebook and tell a friend about the show. Visit www.ryankairalla.com to find out more ab...
2022-04-241h 00
Toddcast PodcastListen To This 187 - Indie Week Founder Darryl Hurs On Cheap Trick & Bay City Rollers (03 29 ’22)Listen To This 187 - Indie Week Founder Darryl Hurs On Cheap Trick & Bay City Rollers (03 29 ’22) by Todd Hancock Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-03-2503 min
The Profitable Musician Show54. Music Release Strategy For Indie Artists With Darryl Hurs From CD Baby & Indie WeekFinding a distributor and having a release strategy has always been tricky for up-and-coming artists. These days, you can actually do it yourself and release as a DIY artist. Learn how to be an indie artist and still be known across the globe. Join your host Bree Noble as she sits down with Darryl Hurs from CD Baby & Indie Week. Darryl is the Director of Marketing Development Canada for CD Baby and is the CEO of one of Canada's largest artist showcases, Indie Week. Join today's conversation so you can learn how to be a creator in today's world of music...
2022-01-2633 min
The Profitable Musician Show54. Music Release Strategy For Indie Artists With Darryl Hurs From CD Baby & Indie WeekFinding a distributor and having a release strategy has always been tricky for up-and-coming artists. These days, you can actually do it yourself and release as a DIY artist. Learn how to be an indie artist and still be known across the globe. Join your host Bree Noble as she sits down with Darryl Hurs from CD Baby & Indie Week. Darryl is the Director of Marketing Development Canada for CD Baby and is the CEO of one of Canada's largest artist showcases, Indie Week. Join today's conversation so you can learn how to be a creator in today's world of mu...
2022-01-2633 min
Go ProduceThis 18-month Release Plan Changes Everything for Upcoming Artists“If I want to do it, it comes from me. It’s not just going to happen.” - Darryl Hurs“Even when you become big in Canada it doesn’t translate to anywhere else.” - Darryl HursWelcome to SZN 5 of Go Produce! I’m your Show Host, Big Lou! Our mission is to be the go-to community for Indie Artists looking to kick off or level up their careers and to empower the creative entrepreneur providing them with all the resources they require to reach and exceed their goals. We seek to have all committed Indi...
2022-01-1959 min
No Sleep 'til Sudbury with Brent JensenNSTS Episode 231 - Music Business Veteran Darryl HursHappy New Year! NSTS kicks off 2022 with music biz veteran and indie act champion Darryl Hurs. Darryl has been a massive supporter of independent artists for decades, and he provides some fascinating insights on today's music industry and what it means to be an indie artist in the digital age. We also chat about grunge deep cuts, Eddie Vedder being the last surviving grunge singer, how U2 took over the world, and Prince as a guitar player. Hurs' playlist: Olivia Vedder – I Am My Father's Daughter Glen Hansard – Falling Slowly Prin...
2022-01-0634 min
Live from Machete Comics"It came from the Basement" (Retro Memorabilia) with Juan Carlos Bagnell (Some Gadget Guy) and Guests!It's the second annual "It came from the Basement" show! We are first joined by Youtube tech guru Juan Carlos Bagnell (Some Gadget Guy) to review his favourite gadgets from 2021 ahead of the Christmas season. Then we are joined by a variety of guests from the Dean Blundell Network (Bondzee, Caryma S'aad, Ryan Hank, Tara Graves) plus Darryl Hurs (Indie week/CD Baby) and our buddy/regular contributor Mike Pongracz (MP Voiceovers) as they show off some classic games, toys, gear, swag and more from their basement's and beyond! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...
2021-12-141h 26
Funktastic ChatsHow Indie Week Went Bigger and Better Virtually with Darryl HursSend us a textWant to learn how to break through the noise and clutter in order to stand out as an artist?Indie Week "in-person" is a live festival that showcased artists around the world to industry professionals with 240 international bands and took up over 25 bars in downtown Toronto. When COVID happened, Darryl took this opportunity to create a massive 5 day virtual experience with 68+ Panels and 80+ speakers! Speakers include Rock N' Roll Hall of Famer, Marky Ramone (The Ramones), Steve Stewart (Stone Temple Pilots), CDBaby, BandZoogle, and many more! Darryl Hurs...
2021-11-1045 min
Global Industry SpotlightDarryl HursGlobal Industry Spotlight is a conversational series focused on providing resources and insight for the creative entrepreneur.Darryl Hurs has a 25+ year history in the music business including launching and running one of Canada’s largest indie music festivals and conference, Indie Week. Recently hired as the director of market development for CD Baby in Canada. Past positions include design and branding/marketing for Live Nation as a freelancer (projects included a corporate rebrand and logo design, launching VIPNATION.com, work for U2, Nickelback, Madonna, Beyonce, Jay-Z and Dave Matthews) retail buyer at HMV, and booker for on...
2021-11-0533 min
Making Money in the Music BusinessMMMB Podcast 179 - Interview With Indie Week Founder & CD Baby Marketing Director Darryl HursDirector of Marketing for CDBaby Canada and Founder of Indie Week, Darryl Hurs is our special guest in this week's podcast episode #179. Darryl shares a plethora of valuable information as it relates to the new age of virtual conferences and DIY opportunities available for today's independent artists. Darryl also explains the importance of building community online and how it impacts the growth of a musician's business as well as their artistry. Listeners will receive information on how they can attend this year's Indie Week conference as well as be inspired to continue to build careers in the music industry by...
2021-10-3144 min
Being In A BandBuilding A Fanbase With Darryl Hurs From CD Baby + Indie Music WeekToday I'm speaking with the Director of Market Development in Canada for online distributor, CD Baby and founder of Indie Week Darryl Hurs! We talk all about his 25-year background in the music industry (specifically working with independent artists), how new artists can stand out and cultivate a fanbase, marketing tips and more!
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2021-10-2433 min
Social AnimalsDarryl HursThis week I am hanging out with Darryl Hurs Darryl is the Director of Marketing Development for CDBaby and Owner/Founder and Head of International Development of Indie Week. Darryl has an incredibly busy schedule but he has generously spent some of his time talk to me about Secret Restaurants, Helping make connections and a new discovery about himself! You can follow Darryl here: www.indieweek.com www.indie101.com www.musicprosummit.com www.screenxscreen.com www.facebook.com/indieweek https://www.facebook...
2021-10-2056 minLive from Machete ComicsDC Fandome review + Indie Week with Darryl Hurs (Cd Baby/Indie Week)DC Fandome just happened with loads of announcements about Batman, Superman, The Flash, Black Atom and more! We break it all down with special guest Darryl Hurs (Indie Week/CD Baby) plus discuss Indie Week and all the fun things happening over there this year! Also, we have listener voicemail this week and Chris Machete deep dives into DC Comics! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2021-10-191h 33
Creativity Excitement Emotion242 – Going to Conferences to Grow Your Music Career – with Darryl Hurs of Indie WeekAre you actively making new connections to grow your music career? Have you made it a point to attend conferences and events to build your rolodex?
That’s what we’re going to be looking at in this episode of The New Music Industry Podcast.
Podcast Highlights:
Coming soon.
Transcription:
Coming soon.
Closing Segment
We just launched a new program called Elite Players: All Access Pass. And what this should really be called is Digital Marketing, Mindset & the Business of Music Academy for Musicians because that’s what it is.
This is a new platform where you can access courses, eBooks...
2021-08-261h 07
The Smart City.Blog PodcastDarryl Hurs of Indie WeekAlan and Grant speak with Darryl Hurs of "Indie Week", one of the leading music conferences and festivals. The pandemic has had tremendous impact on the music industry. So how do bands, venues and musicians pivot with smart tech.https://www.indieweek.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2021-08-2546 min
Music On Your Own TermsMusic On Your Own Terms 130 "Sumo Cyco - Head Wounds & Hijinks!"Music On Your Own Terms 130 - Sumo Cyco - Head Wounds & Hijinks!
Joining me for episode 130 is Sumo Cyco, who we first heard about in episode 113 with Darryl Hurs! Matt and Skye graciously take time out of their vacation to talk about the history of the band, how they met each other when Skye was a pop singer signed with Capitol records, and hired Matt as her guitar player. We also hear about the knowledge they gained from the corporate machine, touring with Brittany Spears, and the world of major labels, that informed them of how to...
2021-07-2051 minMusic On Your Own TermsMusic On Your Own Terms 118 "X. Ari - Transforming Pain Into Power"Music On Your Own Terms 118 - X. Ari - Transforming Pain Into Power
This episode I talk with LA based/Toronto born artist X. Ari, in the run up to her month long mental health festival, Mental Health With X. Ari. We talk about Ari's history in performance, touring in girl bands in her teens, moving to LA and making music a career as well as some great tips surrounding her songwriting process. Ari also shares stories about her experiences with mental health, suffering from comorbid disorders that have led to hospitalization, and continuing to find methods...
2021-04-3048 minLive from Machete ComicsDarryl Hurs (Indie Week)This week we are joined by Darryl Hurs of Indie Week and CD Baby to talk about Indie 101 Music Conference April 20-24, 2021. Plus, Darryl passes along some important tips for aspiring musicians when trying to break in the music business and touches on some of the important things they may not be thinking about when promoting their product. We are also joined by indie musician James Shaw for a live Q&A with Darryl.Also, we kicked things off with Mike Pongracz (MP Voiceovers) to chat Disney's Falcon and the Winter Soldier, Zack Snyder's Justice League and...
2021-04-021h 46Music On Your Own TermsMusic On Your Own Terms 113 "Darryl Hurs - Indie 101"Music On Your Own Terms 113 - Darryl Hurs - Indie 101
This episode I'm joined by Indie Week Founder and Director of Market Development Canada for CD Baby, Darryl Hurs! Darryl talks about the upcoming Indie 101 conference that will be happening April 20th-24th, about Indie Week and Screen X Screen, as well as his experience working for CD Baby on their global team. We also hear about how Darryl got into music and some of the amazing experiences he's had while traveling the globe. This upcoming event is definitely a must attend for indie musicians, and is...
2021-03-3050 minMusic On Your Own TermsMusic On Your Own Terms 112 "Ben VanBuskirk/Blackout Orchestra - Blue Skies & Toronto Ghosts"Music On Your Own Terms 112 - Ben VanBuskirk/Blackout Orchestra - Blue Skies & Toronto Ghosts
Joining me for a chat in this episode is Toronto based artist Ben VanBuskirk, who has just released his new album under the moniker Blackout Orchestra. We talk about Ben's influences and history in various bands, as well as the breakup that caused him to hit rock bottom, and nearly ending it all, through to dealing with mental health and his subsequent sobriety, that all contributed to creating this music. Ben also shares some tips he's learned about promoting your music as...
2021-03-2344 min
Bob's Basement: A Podcast About ChangeDarryl Hurs creator of IndieWeek CanadaDarryl Hurs is the founder of IndieWeek Canada. IndieWeek is an independent music and industry festival based in Toronto. Thanks to the pandemic Bands and venues are hurting. Beyond hurting in fact. IndieWeek is trying to do anything it can to "pivot" to "evolve" and indeed to change to better accommodate new and upcoming bands, managers and promoters. If you want an idea of where the music and live events industry is headed - this episode is for you.
2021-02-0452 min
The Music Biz WeeklyEp. 455 How Industry Conventions Have Evolved and Changed During the Pandemic with Darryl HursThis week we discuss how industry conventions have evolved and changed during the COVID pandemic with Darryl Hurs from Indie Week. Visit: http://www.IndieWeek.com MichaelBrandvoldMarketing · 455 How Industry Conventions Have Evolved and Changed During the Pandemic with Darryl Hurs Our Sponsors: • Music Biz Weekly podcast listeners can go to Bandzoogle.com to try it free […]
2021-01-1945 min
The Music Biz Weekly455 How Industry Conventions Have Evolved and Changed During the Pandemic with Darryl HursVisit http://www.MichaelBrandvold.com. This week we discuss how industry conventions have evolved and changed during the COVID pandemic with Darryl Hurs from Indie Week.
Visit: http://www.IndieWeek.com
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2021-01-1744 minMichaelBrandvoldMarketing455 How Industry Conventions Have Evolved and Changed During the Pandemic with Darryl HursVisit http://www.MichaelBrandvold.com. This week we discuss how industry conventions have evolved and changed during the COVID pandemic with Darryl Hurs from Indie Week.
Visit: http://www.IndieWeek.com
Our Sponsors:
• Music Biz Weekly podcast listeners can go to Bandzoogle.com to try it free for 30 days, and use the promo code “musicbizweekly” to get 15% off the first year of any subscription.
• Get free shipping on CD orders of 100+ from DiscMakers.com with code FREEBIZ (up to a $150 value!).
• Visit Hypebot for music business news and insights. www.Hypebot.com
• Visit Bandsintown to manage your tour dates and communicate...
2021-01-1744 min
A Human Being In ConversationCreating Indie Week Canada with Darryl HursIn 2002 Darryl Hurs created Indie Week Canada, which has since become an annual event held each Fall in Toronto filled with music showcases by and a conference for independent artists. In the years since its inception Darryl has also helped mount similar events internationally. When Indie Week was first established though, Darryl needed to be able to articulate to sponsors what set his event apart from other similar conferences.My interview with Darryl took place while this year's conference was still in the planning phase. By almost any measure, the event was a huge success. The final c...
2021-01-0622 min
Welcome with Karim KanjiDarryl Hurs of Indie Week and CD Baby | Welcome to The MusicDarryl Hurs has a 25+ year history in the music business including launching and running one of Canada’s largest indie music festivals and conference, Indie Week.
Recently, Darryl was hired as the director of market development for CD Baby in Canada.
Past positions include design and branding/marketing for Live Nation as a freelancer, retail buyer at HMV, and booker for one of Toronto’s top live music venues.
2020-11-021h 04
Welcome To The MusicDarryl Hurs | Indie Week & CD BabyDarryl Hurs has a 25+ year history in the music business including launching and running one of Canada’s largest indie music festivals and conference, Indie Week. Recently, Darryl was hired as the director of market development for CD Baby in Canada. Past positions include design and branding/marketing for Live Nation as a freelancer, retail buyer at HMV, and booker for one of Toronto’s top live music venues. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-11-011h 05
Feedback! with Sean EarleyEP #7 - Darryl Hurs from Indie Week & CD BabyIn this episode we talk to Darryl Hurs who is the founder of Indie Week, one of the largest Canadian music conferences, based in Toronto.
Darryl is also the Director of Marketing for CD Baby Canada, so he will be sharing a lot of great insight for musicians about the upcoming conference, touring, digital marketing, distribution, metadata as well as some thoughts on the current state of the music industry due to the pandemic.
Show Notes
Indie Week: https://www.indieweek.com/
CD Baby: https://cdbaby.com/
Martin Atkins: Drummer for NI...
2020-10-2836 min
Business Side of Music#136 - The Virtual Music Conference May Become the New NormIn 2019, "Indie Week" had 24 music venues in downtown Toronto Canada, Over 220 International artists performing and showcasing in those venues, with 350 music industry delegates in attendance. The 5-day conference of Indie Week focused on education, networking, business development, and how to grow internationally. After 18 years running, In 2020 Indie Week is moving entirely online for the very first time, running from November 10th thru the 14th due to the restrictions of the Covid 19 Pandemic. Darryl Hurs who is the creator and founder of one of Canada's largest Indie Music Festivals and Conferences, along with being the Director of Market...
2020-10-2634 minBusiness Side of Music#136 - The Virtual Music Conference May Become the New NormIn 2019, "Indie Week" had 24 music venues in downtown Toronto Canada, Over 220 International artists performing and showcasing in those venues, with 350 music industry delegates in attendance. The 5-day conference of Indie Week focused on education, networking, business development, and how to grow internationally. After 18 years running, In 2020 Indie Week is moving entirely online for the very first time, running from November 10th thru the 14th due to the restrictions of the Covid 19 Pandemic. Darryl Hurs who is the creator and founder of one of Canada's largest Indie Music Festivals and Conferences, along with being the Director of Market...
2020-10-2634 minBusiness Side of Music#136 - The Virtual Music Conference May Become the New NormIn 2019, "Indie Week" had 24 music venues in downtown Toronto Canada, Over 220 International artists performing and showcasing in those venues, with 350 music industry delegates in attendance. The 5-day conference of Indie Week focused on education, networking, business development, and how to grow internationally. After 18 years running, In 2020 Indie Week is moving entirely online for the very first time, running from November 10th thru the 14th due to the restrictions of the Covid 19 Pandemic. Darryl Hurs who is the creator and founder of one of Canada's largest Indie Music Festivals and Conferences, along with being the Director of Market...
2020-10-2634 min
Superfan Attraction: Personal Branding for Artists & Creatives with Diane FoyCD Baby & Indie Week's Darryl HursToday’s guest Darryl Hurs is the founder of Indie Week, a music festival and conference that takes place annually in Toronto, Canada that showcases acts from all over the world. This year like many events they are transitioning it into an online conference which is taking place November 10th to 14th. Darryl is also the Canadian representative for CD Baby, an online distribution company that gets independent artists onto all the major streaming and purchasing platforms.
2020-10-2255 min
Do.Did.Will. A Podcast for Aspiring MindsDarryl Hurs - (Indie Week / CD Baby)Darryl Hurs has a 25+ year history in the music business including launching and running one of Canada’s largest indie music festivals and conference, Indie Week, and is also the current director of market development for CD Baby in Canada.In this episode Darryl stops by to discuss:
How he started his 25 year + career?
Taking Indie Week online fully in 2020?
How to break an act in 2020 and beyond?
The ever-changing roles in the music industry
How to sign up for Indie Week and all the resources the festival can offer.
Plus, I'm giving away 5 passes to...
2020-10-2154 min
Music Business PodcastsMusic Industry Talks with Darryl HursLive interview with Darryl Hurs, owner of Indie Week and director of market development for CD Baby Canada!"Music Industry Talks" is a free weekly webinar series where we interview musicians and other industry professional about their projects, the current state of the music industry, its evolution, new revenue streams for musicians, and other relevant topics!The Sincop8ed Noize Foundation is a non-profit organization. Our mission is to support, promote and develop Canada's emerging musicians through events and educational activities.Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and our website!
2020-08-111h 02
The SnackThe Snack Extra: Darryl Hurs, Founder of Indie Week!Indie Week kicks off tonight, and Jay sat down with founder Darryl Hurs to get the lowdown on what's going on this year.
2019-11-1318 min
Apologue Podcast#225 Darryl HursDarryl Hurs is the co-founder of Indie week that takes place in the fall in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Darryl is also now working with CD Baby as the Canadian Marketing Manager. CD Baby is the oldest online service for independent artist to have cd’s made in low quantities with affordable rates. Darryl has always been a person that I respect as a go-getter. A person that has no limits in what he can’t do. Always a great conversation!
Twitter: @darrylhursCD Baby: https://cdbaby.com/Indie week: http://www.indieweek.com/
Brou...
2019-04-091h 15
Bridge The AtlanticHow to Apply to Music & Film Festivals | B-SidesIn this week's B-SIDES episode, we're looking at what you need to know when applying to festivals. We've got some tips from two festival organisers in here too; Darryl Hurs of Indie Week, and Nathan Fleet of the Hamilton Film Festival. Enjoy! Highlights:We talk about the main benefits of performing at festivals and showcasesWe talk about the benefits of attending festivals and conferences as an attendee, as well as a performerWe discuss how you can actually get in front of the festival organisers and get accepted onto the lineupDarryl Hurs...
2018-06-2513 min
Bridge The AtlanticDarryl Hurs: Indie Week, Applying for Music Festivals & SonicBidsJoining us this week out of Toronto is Darryl Hurs, owner and programme director of Indie Week. Indie Week is an annual music festival held over four days/nights, featuring local & international acts performing in the heart of Toronto, Canada.Indie Week’s showcases are judged by members of the music industry, and the top scoring act receives a paid trip to headline Indie Week UK. In this interview, we talk about how you can apply for music festivals, the benefits of attending music industry conferences, and SonicBids.Highlights:...
2018-02-2022 minApologue PodcastEpi 94 Darryl Hurs Part 2 of 2Welcome to Part 2!!!
Darryl Hurs is the founder of two pretty important Toronto events. One is Indie Week, the other is Real Independent Film Festival or RIFF. Darryl came to Toronto in the early 90’s to seek fame with his band from Edmonton. He soon realized that his ambition wasn’t exactly the bands main concern. Darryl taught himself graphic design from reading books before owning a real computer and somehow got himself work through with the gift of the gab. He’s a very intelligent person and a good hang. A rare commodity in the technical world...
2016-08-081h 08Apologue PodcastEpi 93 Darryl Hurs Part 1 of 2Darryl Hurs is the founder of two pretty important Toronto events. One is Indie Week, the other is Real Independent Film Festival or RIFF. Darryl came to Toronto in the early 90’s to seek fame with his band from Edmonton. He soon realized that his ambition wasn’t exactly the bands main concern. Darryl taught himself graphic design from reading books before owning a real computer and somehow got himself work through with the gift of the gab. He’s a very intelligent person and a good hang. A rare commodity in the technical world. Darryl has always been his ow...
2016-08-011h 04