Breaking in the World’s 6^th Largest Music Market: An Overview of Best Practices in France for Canadian Music Professionals
Tuesday, October 14, 2025, 13h-17h30 (1pm-5:30pm)

The Canadian Embassy in Paris (130 rue du Faubourg St-Honoré, 75008 Paris)
(By invitation only)

Join Ontario Creates and MusicOntario for two exclusive discussions with French pros to explore how to break into the market. France is the 6^thlargest music market in the world, and its publishing and live music landscapes are culturally and geographically nuanced. Learn about how to best approach doing business across genres, festivals, and regions, and engage with expert French industry in an intimate setting to take your international market strategy to the next level!

SESSION 1: 13h30 – 14h15: Publishing and Sync in France

• Gilles Collot – Sony Music Publishing
  Senior Synch Manager at Sony Music Publishing. Gilles specializes in music licensing and synchronization, creating opportunities for artists across film, TV, advertising, and gaming. Sony Music Publishing
  
• Eric Trosset – Comet Records
  Manager of the legendary Tony Allen and founder of Comet Records. Eric is known for championing Afrobeat and its modern evolutions, releasing forward-thinking Afro-diasporic sounds. Comet Records
  
• Romain Germa
  Label Director of Chapter Two at Wagram Music. Romain oversees a roster of international and French artists, focusing on world music and crossover projects. Chapter Two Records | LinkedIn
  
• Pierre-Gilles Dorison
  A&R at Universal Music France, Artistic Director for BigFlo & Oli, and founder of Horizon. Pierre-Gilles also directs training programs at Esed, combining label work with artist education. LinkedIn

SESSION 2: 14h30 - 15h15: Live Music – Meet the Agents

• Dorothée Oury – PODIUM Agency / HooH (Lyon / Bretagne / Nantes / Paris)
  Co-Artistic & Commercial Director. Dorothée has over 15 years of experience in booking and artist development, working across France with a focus on independent artists and cross-regional projects. Podium Agency | LinkedIn
  
• Jean Guillaume Selmer – Du Nose Productions
  Label director and founder of Du Nose Productions, Jean Guillaume develops artists while also running his own label. His work bridges production, touring, and label management. Du Nose Productions
  
• Christophe Spagnuolo – Wazo Production
  Recently joined forces with Bleu Citron, Christophe has been active since 25 years in live music scene, representing both French and international artists and building national tours. Wazo Production | LinkedIn