Andrea Collette Vincent
Andrea Vincent has worked in festivals for a decade, from artist care to artistic direction and operations. Currently pausing from festivals, Andrea is exploring new pathways in music while freelancing. As co-founder of Lawnya Vawnya, a nationally recognized incubator for emerging music, and later leading Dawson City Music Festival (2016–2022) and Sappyfest (2022–2024), Andrea has had the immense privilege of working with over 450 groundbreaking artists from around the world. With a passion for DIY music and joyful gatherings, Andrea is invested in reimagining industry norms and improving working conditions for arts workers and artists, and serves on CAPACOA's Board.
“Being selected for the Keychange Talent Leadership Program is an honour. It’s an incredible opportunity to re-dream and explore a more sustainable path in music, a chance to gather safely and openly with like-minded leaders seeking to challenge outdated industry norms, and vision a world where cultural workers and artists have the resources needed to thrive. I’m eager to learn from global peers, gain new perspectives, and develop the tools needed to foster meaningful change.”
Participant as: Leader