the Music Hall is being organized as a not-for-profit social purpose organization. It is being steered in this direction by New Vision United Church, with the guidance
of the Music Hall Advisory Group.
The Music Hall Alliance Board
Kenneth A. Dick, BA, CIM, CFP, RRC, FCSI Ken has been in both the wealth management industry and music industry for more than 35 years. He has also been involved in the music industry in many capacities for many years in the GTHA area and abroad.
Kerry Doole is one of Canada’s finest music journalists, “the go-to writer for all the Canadian music news.” Kerry moved to Hamilton years ago. He is contributing his extensive knowledge of the Canadian music scene and his music business networks as well as his publicist skills to the Music Hall project.
Glen Norton, CPA CMA MBA is Board Chair and CFO of ProspectHR MMI and President of Belmont Financial Management. He retired from the City of Hamilton in 2020 as Hamilton’s Director of Economic Development. Glen brings a keen knowledge of the economic and social life of the urban core of Hamilton to this project.
Jacqueline Norton Jacqueline Norton was a real estate professional with over 23 years of experience in the fields of residential real estate, development and physical planning. Her earlier career with the city of Hamilton spanned over 35 years, working in the fields of community development and economic development, culminating with managing the city's Film & Music Office.
Lou Molinaro Former co-owner of Hamilton's This Ain't Hollywood. Live Music Promoter and Musician. Host of Lou's Control Radio Show on cfmu.ca as well as being an Instructor at Durham College teaching Live Music Promotions and Venue Management.
Sean Jones Sean Jones is a Juno Award winning musician, writer, producer actor and creator of 'The WestJet Boarding Sessions,' and the driving force behind beloved concert experiences like 'Soul In The City' and 'Holiday Soul.'
Dr. Evelyn Myrie, LL.D. (Hon.), is a Hamilton based community leader and social entrepreneur with decades of experience advancing equity, culture, and community development. She is the Founder and CEO of EMPOWER Strategy Group and President of the Afro Canadian Caribbean Association, where she has led numerous initiatives that strengthen civic engagement, youth leadership, and cultural expression. Dr. Myrie brings strategic leadership, governance experience, and a deep commitment to community partnerships that support Hamilton’s arts and cultural sector.
Helen Bradley (ex-officio) A Hamilton native, Helen has been involved with New Vision United Church from its beginning in 2014. She is a Trustee of New Vision United Church. As an LGTBQ2S+ ally, she is passionate about creating and sustaining beloved community (and great music).
Dr. Joda Kuk (ex-officio) -Joda Kuk MD is the Chief of Oncology and the Division Head of Radiation Oncology at WRHN Cancer Centre in Kitchener. For the past 17 years, he has also lead Road to Care, a Canadian charity that now operates two radiotherapy hostels in Kampala, Uganda, and houses patients coming from the rural regions of Uganda so they can undergo curative radiotherapy treatment for cervical cancer. He is a member of the congregation at New Vision Church.