Tim Des Islets is the founder of Noisemaker Management and Noisemaker Presents. Known for his trusting relationship with artists, clients, and fans, Tim has helped develop artists into Canadian music canon and ensured artists continue to connect with new audiences. Tim has held board positions with the Canadian Independent Music Association (CIMA) and Folk Music Ontario.

Annie MacDonald is the Vice President and artist manager at Noisemaker Management, based in Hamilton, Ontario. Since joining Noisemaker in 2017, Annie has worked closely with the company’s award-winning roster of artists, including Great Lake Swimmers, The East Pointers, The Once, Splash’N Boots, Gord Sinclair of The Tragically Hip, and Two Hours Traffic. She began her music industry career at Bumstead Productions in 2010, where she contributed to multiple award-winning album releases and coordinated successful national and international tours. In her role at Noisemaker Management, Annie oversees all Canadian and international touring, album release campaigns, and grant writing for the artist roster.

Logan Sager is an event manager from Paris, Ontario, and the person you’ll almost always find on-site at Noisemaker events. She handles everything from planning to execution, making sure our shows run smoothly and feel welcoming. From the Music in the Gardens to Paris Drinks Fest, Logan brings Noisemaker’s community-focused events to life, creating experiences people want to return to again and again.

Shewen brings more than two decades of experience in the live music sector and a long history of supporting artists and building meaningful experiences for audiences. He has served as the Creative Director of Riverfest Elora since 2014, and in 2024, stepped into the role of Artistic Director of the Mariposa Folk Festival, which he will continue alongside his work with Noisemaker. He has previously served on the Board of Directors for River and Sky Festival in Sudbury, the Elora Centre for the Arts, Halifax Pop Explosion, and Hillside Festival.

Hey everyone! I’m Jacob, the Swiss Army knife at Noisemaker Management and Events. I work across both sides of the company, supporting our management team as your go-to person for touring logistics, merchandise, and administrative needs for our artists. On the Noisemaker Presents side, I help with internal event setup and serve as boots on the ground at concerts, festivals, and events. If you see me around, don’t hesitate to come say hello or ask a question! I was born and raised in Hamilton, ON. I’m a huge fan of the DIY punk and hardcore scene, and also a massive R&B fan. I also work with Brantford-based emo band Sun Junkies.

Sophie McKinnon is a Toronto-based music industry professional originally from Edmonton, AB, working across artist management, labels, and live events. She leads marketing at Noisemaker, developing and executing campaigns for the management roster, as well as live shows and festivals. Sophie also oversees marketing and operations at Victory Pool, a label and management company, and is a co-founder of Small Fry, an artist services company offering release support, grant writing, and consulting for independent artists.