Darren Gilmore Named New President of Watchdog Management

Macklam Feldman Management and A&F Music are pleased to announce that Darren Gilmore has recently been promoted to President and full partner at Watchdog Management.

Sam Feldman and Steve Macklam founded Watchdog in 2002. Gilmore took the reigns in 2004 and quickly established the company as a globally successful management firm, which represents acclaimed artists including Hedley, Matthew Koma, Mother Mother, Jon McLaughlin, producers/ writers Brian Howes, Sam Watters and more.

Sam Feldman says "Darren's work ethic, integrity and astute eye for talent have made him an invaluable asset to our organization. We welcome him as a full partner in Watchdog Management and look forward to continued success with Darren at the helm."

Darren Gilmore says "As a young person coming up in the music business in Vancouver, it was a very proud day for me when I joined this organization. Now, nine years later, being a partner at Watchdog Management is an honour beyond belief. Sam and Steve have been innovators within

Canadian and International talent for over 40 years now and I'm thrilled that Watchdog will continue to be a big part of our future growth. We're energized, have an incredible artist roster and it feels like we're just beginning a very exciting new chapter."

Sam Feldman and Steve Macklam formed Macklam Feldman Management in 1995 when they partnered to manage the pioneering Celtic ensemble, The Chieftains. Today MFM also proudly represents internationally renowned artists James Taylor, Elvis Costello, Diana Krall, Ry Cooder, Sarah McLachlan, Bette Midler and Melody Gardot. Macklam Feldman Management is a subsidiary of the umbrella company A&F Music Ltd. whose operating divisions also include Bruce Allen Talent and The Feldman Agency. With an acclaimed and commercially vibrant client list, A&F Music Ltd. is Canada's largest full-service talent agency and artist management company.