Brian Carson Email & Phone Number

Burlington, On, Ca

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Kick it Down Promotions is a community focused live music business in Hamilton, Ontario. Our work is designed to foster a sense of belonging, community spirit, and build opportunities for people to come together through shared experiences.​We enjoy working with artists and other groups who reflect our commitment to leadership, equity, environment, and happiness, and we understand how live music cultivates strong emotional bonds.In addition to K.I.D.P. presents events, we also offer curating and planning services for like-minded organisations, festivals, and live music venues.

Burlington, Ontario, Canada

Senior product and merchandising specialist providing advanced technical sales and backline rentals of professional musical instruments, studio, PA, and lighting equipment. Consultation and service for a diverse range of customers including regional events, corporate clients, recording studios, HDSB, and Southern Ontario’s top performing artists.

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Employed in 2014 as a Recording Department specialist in Burlington and selected to help open a new location in Hamilton. Demonstrated strong leadership skills and was promoted to assistant manager within 4 months. Consistently helped the business exceed performance goals and was assigned by Mike Andreosso (HO) to establish a strong merchandising culture.

Burlington, Ontario, Canada

• Assisted and advised recording artists and studios with their project requirements• Maintained and established lasting relationships in our local and regional music communities• Considered a reputable team member with attention to detail and ability to motivate colleagues• Defined the individual needs of every customer and matched those needs with the right combination of our products and services

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Helped create memorable community impacting events and grow our superfan base by organising and co-promoting unique to Hamilton live music concerts.• Provided promotional support, social media marketing, and designed weekly marketing materials• Assisted management with day-of-show logistics and customer service• Provided planning assistance for PJC presents events and advised on performance offers, artist immigration, contract, and rider logistics.Successfully lobbied Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (now ESDC) to recognize the business as a cultural hub and concert venue. This allowance made it economically feasible to provided more robust opportunities for local artist to support and work with established international touring musicians.

Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Previously Canada’s largest youth environmental awareness campaign highlighted by community tree planting events and annual eco festival at the Hamilton Convention Centre and FirstOntario Concert Hall.Provided planning and project management for all events, secured exhibitors, celebrity keynote speakers, artists, and musicians. Assisted with fundraising activities, grant writing, and sponsorships. Helped unite local business, municipal, and community stakeholders to effectively reach goals.

Advanced Professional Certificate, Advanced Professional Music Business

(ongoing) Berklee Online studies in Music Business Law, Music Business Trends and Strategies, Artist Touring, Publishing, and Artist.

Professional Certificate, General Music Studies In Music Business

Professional General Music Studies (Berklee Online) in Music Business including Music Venue Management, Leadership and Ethics, Creative.

Event Planning Techniques And Event Logistics