YOUCAN Youth Services
YOUCAN Youth Services
Terry Wickham - From Dublin to the Edmonton Folk Music Festival - A Fascinating Tale of Music and Diversity
Terry Wickham - From Dublin to the Edmonton Folk Music Festival - A Fascinating Tale of Music and Diversity
Terry Wickham - From Dublin to the Edmonton Folk Music Festival - A Fascinating Tale of Music and Diversity
Tuesday 11th July 2023
Join Kyle Dubé as he chats with Terry Wickham about his journey from Dublin to leading the Edmonton Folk Music Festival.
63 minutes
Inspiring
Empowering
Informative
Hopeful
Transformative
About this podcast
Author:
YOUCAN Youth Services
Overview:
Categories:
Body & Mind
Entrepreneurship for Personal Growth
Sobriety Success Stories
Relationships & Community
Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Links:
Visit site
Episodes:
63 (View all)
Do you want to link to this podcast?
Get the buttons here!Terry Wickham: A Musical Odyssey from Dublin to Edmonton
Episode Overview
- Terry Wickham's relentless efforts to improve the Edmonton Folk Music Festival since 1989 are truly inspiring.
- His journey from Dublin to Canada and his career transitions reflect the challenges and rewards of his relentless pursuit.
- Wickham's dedication to inclusivity, diversity, and top-quality performances enhances the festival's offerings.
- Insights into festival evolution and the music industry provide a fascinating perspective on artistic excellence and community engagement.
- Wickham's unwavering commitment to creating unforgettable experiences for festival attendees showcases his relentless passion.
A lot of people look at non-profits and think, oh, well, they can't have any money in the bank. Kyle Dubé is not making money off of it, Terry Wickham's not making money, Kyle Dubé is not making money off YOUCAN Youth Services like that's not if that's why it's called non-for-profit or ours is a charity but I do think that it's good to have some surplus so that you can have some rainy day fund money and so that maybe you want to increase something or do something a little better then you can put some money towards that.
Ever wondered how a love for music can shape a life? Meet Terry Wickham, the heart and soul behind the Edmonton Folk Music Festival. Born in Dublin, Terry's passion for music was sparked during car rides with his dad, grooving to legends like Eric Clapton and The Beatles. Fast forward to a student exchange program that brought him to Canada, and Terry found himself immersed in the vibrant music scene of Calgary.
Starting as an independent promoter, he faced financial hurdles but never lost sight of his dream. His big break came with promoting the iconic Irish folk group, The Chieftains, catapulting him into the music industry's limelight. Now, as the Artistic Director of the Edmonton Folk Music Festival, Terry's vision of inclusivity and genre diversity has transformed the event into a cultural gem. Despite the challenges thrown by the COVID-19 pandemic, his unwavering dedication shines through.
Join host Kyle Dubé as he chats with Terry about his relentless journey, the evolution of the festival, and what it takes to create unforgettable musical experiences. Whether you're a music lover or just curious about the magic behind the scenes, Terry's story is bound to inspire.