Board of Directors & Staff
All present and past board/staff members are part of the Musicfest family. Each one brings, or brought, experience, knowledge, and passion to their respective roles. We are grateful to everyone who has ever given their time to us.
Get to know more about our members below. Each picture is accompanied with three answers to the following questions:
Why did you get involved with Peterborough Musicfest?
What two artists (dead or alive) make your dream concert pairing?
What is a hidden talent of yours?
2025 Board of Directors
(Left to Right) Mimi Lee, Don Green, Lance Anderson, Travis Samuel, Brian Ellis, Ryan Murphy, Tracy Condon, Tracy Beverley, Michael Shearer, Christine Aquin, Kyle Christie, Jeffrey Bath
Board of Directors
Brian Ellis
Board Chair
1. I’ve always thought Peterborough Musicfest is such an important part of our community and jumped at the opportunity when I was given the chance to join the team.
2. Foo Fighters and Van Halen (w Sammy Hagar)
3. I sing and play guitar in my spare time.
Michael Shearer
Vice Chair
1. Memorable moments are often recalled when the music I’m listening to sparks a positive memory. It’s like music has this way of connecting me to what matters most. I thought, here’s a perfect opportunity to be part of something incredible. I get to give back, and in turn, I could help to create memorable experiences for future generations.
2. James Brown opening for Prince at Massey Hall.
3. I can sneeze like Donald Duck!
Tracy Condon
Past Chair
1. I wanted to do something really different from my day job and I love the festival because it’s accessible to everyone in our community. It gets people out of their house and off their screens to enjoy music together in a beautiful park in the heart of our city.
2. Chris Stapelton and Adele.
3. Winning door prizes.
Jeffrey Bath
Treasurer
1. I believe in the power of music to bring people together and create a sense of community. Music has always been a passion of mine, and I wanted to share that love with others. By participating in the festival, I have the opportunity to give back to the community that has supported me and to help create memorable experiences for everyone involved. It’s incredibly rewarding to see people come together, enjoy great music, and build connections that strengthen our community
2. Tyler Childers and Alan Jackson
3. Winning fantasy baseball leagues
Christine Aquin
Director / Board Secretary
1. Outdoor music concerts and summers just go together!! Like so many, I’ve been enjoying concerts at Musicfest for decades (even since it was the Arts & Water Festival). I’m excited to ‘give back’ in this way. Musicfest is a unique and celebrated festival experience that provides so much to our city and region every year.
2. Supertramp and Paul McCartney
3. Thrive on being creative – print making, painting, textile arts and photography.
Lance Anderson
Director
1. I was looking for something where I could not only be around others, but also help the community. And Peterborough Musicfest fits that to a T. I’m really looking forward to a summer full of great music and meeting old friends and making new ones.
2. Gord Downie and The Tragically Hip paired with Freddie Mercury and Queen
3. M*A*S*H trivia and fishing
Tracy Beverley
Director
1. Music is a universal language that connects, heals, and uplifts. I believe everyone should have access to experience live music and I am happy to be helping my community do so. Also, I spent summers as a teen religiously attending Musicfest, so it feels like a full-circle moment!
2. Bob Marley and Vance Joy or Shakira and the Spice Girls
3.Travel planning and making a good meal out of random things found in the fridge.
Kyle Christie
Director
1. Music has always been a huge part of my life. I grew up jamming with family and friends, going to live shows as well as working in the industry. Joining the board is an opportunity for me to get involved with the community and continue to help grow music and art within Peterborough.
2. Foo Fighters + The Black Keys
3. Playing Music and Woodworking
Don Green
Director
1. My family, friends and I have enjoyed this festival throughout the years. I am honoured to have the opportunity to now give back to this wonderful Peterborough summer legacy event.
2. Hard question – but Anne Murray and Johnny Cash are my favourites.
3. I am a speed reader.
Mimi Lee
Director
1. I got involved with Peterborough Musicfest because I love music and I love how Musicfest brings the community together for fun summer nights.
2. Aaliyah and Missy Elliott.
3. I am excellent at “6 degrees of Kevin Bacon”.
Ryan Murphy
Director
1. Musicfest is one of the first things I tell people when describing Peterborough. I want to support this amazing community experience and help it continue to showcase great music to Peterborough and beyond.
2. The Tragically Hip and Foo Fighters.
3. I’m able to listen to podcasts at 1.5+ speed.
Travis Samuel
Director
1. Peterborough’s continued growth and prosperity are closely linked to events like the Peterborough Musicfest, a core attraction that can further drive economic growth and provide vibrant summer evenings for the city.
2. Don Diablo and Avicii
3. Broke a Guinness world record.
Staff
Tracey Randall
Executive Director
1. Music rocks my world – giving back to the town that raised me truly makes this a dream job.
2. The Police & Sarah McLachlan.
3. We have 2 Stanley Cup (Toronto) wins in our family prior to 1922.
Matt Williams
Senior Events Manager (Part Time)
1. I have always believed that music is the universal language, and Peterborough Musicfest played a huge role in unlocking my music passion at a young age.
2. Lady A & Tom Petty.
3. My daughter thinks I do a great Pelican stuffy voice (ha!).
Raff Melito
Marketing + Communications Manager (Part Time)
1. Music has always been a point of connection and community for me. I’m looking forward to connecting with a community that has kept free music alive for so many years- that’s just amazing!
2. The XX & Depeche Mode
3. I can smell a fruit fly in a glass of wine.
Josh Raspberry
Bookkeeper - Contract
1. I appreciate how Musicfest brings free music to the community for everyone to enjoy. And Musicfest was my first bookkeeping client when I was just starting out.
2. Tim Minchin and Weird Al
3. I’m an amateur magician.
Jess Morcombe
Summer Events Coordinator/Host
1. I recently graduated from a performance production and events program and was ready to get out of Toronto. I was instantly drawn to Peterborough’s community and all the incredible things happening here, and Musicfest felt like the perfect place for me to jump in.
2. Ashley McBryde and Bleachers.
3. I can probably tell you where and when the nearest line dancing event is.
Kaitlyn Domroes
Summer Site Supervisor
1. I love music and concerts, I wanted to be more involved in the city so when the opportunity arose I was very glad to take it
2. Frank Ocean and Bon Iver
3. I sing, play piano and love creating art.
Tara Mansfield
Marketing Assistant
1. Joining the team at Musicfest is an opportunity to combine my passion for media with my love of music. And being able to contribute to an event that brings together a variety of talented artists and such a lively community is a privilege.
2. Seventeen and Celtic Women
3. Making delicious fudge brownies
Harper Nicholson
Summer Park Assistant
1. I got invited by a coworker while doing concerts elsewhere. I stayed because I had a great boss (Kirkland Sugrue) and great friends. The atmosphere in the evening is exhilarating and it’s cool to be involved backstage. I’m very excited by the opener stage and I hope it allows for new breakthrough performance art.
2. Sleepytime Gorilla Museum and Meshuggah
3. I am a writer and animator. I don’t try to hide it but most people don’t know.
Siranity-Brooklyn Hughes
Summer Volunteer Coordinator
1. As a new member of Peterborough, I have come to love what the locals do; being Musicfest. I love to join in community events, support local endeavours, and also listen to music. This job has been a dream of mine over the last 2 years and I’m happy to join for the 38th year of Musicfest!
2. I’d love to see Hayley Williams (Paramore) and Lorde play together. Don’t know what genre they’d sing though…
3. I can *probably* get you to Fleming from any street in Peterborough
Kirk Sugrue
Summer Park Manager
1. I enjoy seeing how music can bring everyone together even if it is only for a short time.
2. Mac Miller & J. Cole.
3. I’m a wicked dancer.
