Our Team

Our vision is to create a

thriving music scene that is

inclusive, connected, and valued.

Sonya Barker

Past President/Secretary | Board of Directors

Board History

Name

Years

Wendy Livingston (founding)

2012 – 2013

John Perrott (founding)

2012 – 2017

George Tozer (founding)

2012 – 2017

Sonya Barker (founding)

2012 – present

Tom Klick

2013 – 2020

Craig Campbell

2013 – 2021

Mica Knibbs

2013 – 2014

Christina Ferreira

2013 – 2014

Wayne Moore

2015 – 2016

Kat Boloton

2016 – 2018, 2021 – present

Caroline Ferreira

2017 – 2019

Brad Krauza

2019 – 2021

Leesa Beeson

2019 – present

Paul Brain

2021 – present

Craig Siemens

2021 – present

Karl Hourigan

2022 – present

Shawna Whitney

2023 – present

The Future of Our Music Scene

The Central Okanagan Music Strategy (COMS) was a community led initiative to create a music strategy for the Central Okanagan area. It was born out of the necessity to develop a strong, culturally vibrant community by:

Connecting people with similar interests so they can engage in collective action
Developing community support for music
Increasing support of live music
Creating an understanding of the current music landscape
Setting priorities for the future development of music in the Central Okanagan

Our Impact