Derrick has been involved in many different sectors of the music industry. First as a musician in the internationally acclaimed band The Spoons, before moving to the record industry side in 1984 when he took on the role of General Manager of Enigma Records Canada (Poison, Stryper, Smithereens). In 1989, Derrick struck out on his own, starting DMD Entertainment, an independent radio promotion and marketing company while at the same time, he also started his own label, FRE Records, signing and managing bands such as April Wine, The Skydiggers and Jim Witter. In 2002, Derrick was appointed Vice President of National Promotions and Media Relations at EMI Music Canada. He moved to the Feldman Agency in 2007 as Vice President of Contemporary Music where he developed successful new strategies in sales, marketing and corporate partnerships for the agency. In 2010 Derrick joined Slaight Music as President. Slaight Music is a music company incubator started by Gary Slaight and Derrick with the mandate to support the Canadian music community through various initiatives, and to develop Canadian talent via strategic partnerships with industry peers. 

Ali Slaight – Manager | Artist Development & Music Repertoire – works on the A&R side of the business. Graduating from Berklee College of Music in 2010 with a Bachelor's Degree in Professional Music, Slaight started off as an Artist in the industry with several compilation features, including two tracks on the 2006 album Pink Floyd Redux, "Learning To Fly" and "Hey You," and a version of Etta James' "At Last" on Real Divas -- Torch Light Volume 2.

In October 2008, working with Simon Wilcox and Justin Gray, she released the EP "The Story of Your Life" on Universal Music Canada. The title song ended up serving as the soundtrack to CBC Television's Canadian Olympic highlight recap. In 2009, Ali got together with Theo Tams to record a version of the holiday classic "Do You Hear What I Hear?" in support of War Child Canada. Even though that partnership was meant to be a one-time duet, it has turned into a yearly tradition for Ali & Theo - their album 'Holiday Collection' was released this past December containing all of their favourite duets recorded over the last 9 years. 

Although Slaight enjoys her time in the studio, she feels most comfortable on the business side of the industry. Developing the careers of Canadian musicians and bands to help put their music in front of as many people as possible is what she, and her colleagues, are most passionate about. 

Like so many others, James Campbell’s introduction to the music industry was as a musician/vocalist and recording artist, and he remains an active hobbyist musician today. That initial tenure as a full-time musician eventually led to a lifelong career as a music executive with major labels in both Canada and the U.S. Having begun his business career as both an assistant and lead A&R, James eventually pivoted through Promotion and Marketing gigs to senior level positions in International Marketing and Artist Development, working with Canadian artists such as Cowboy Junkies, Crash Test Dummies and The Jeff Healey Band to Foo Fighters, Christina Aguilera and Dave Matthews Band in the U.S. Most recently, James has returned to his first love of A&R while also adding music publishing to his portfolio. “Slaight Music has provided me with an amazing opportunity to utilize my gathered knowledge and experience in helping our team develop young Canadian artists and songwriters. One of the most valued and rewarding experiences of my life!”

Barnaby Marshall is Slaight Music’s Chief Technology Officer, overseeing the company’s stable of web properties and managing its digitally focused investments. He’s worked in media production for over 25 years, beginning in television journalism in the early 90s before shifting to digital in 1996 when he was tapped to run Shift Magazine’s interactive department, a job he held for the next five years. In 2002 he joined the creative team that designed and built Toronto’s Drake Hotel, working on the strategy, design and implementation of key components of the property’s extensive renovation and relaunch, eventually booking and managing the hotel’s downstairs entertainment venue during the first years of operation. He began consulting for Standard Broadcasting’s interactive department in 2006, and joined Slaight Music upon its launch in 2011. Across his career he’s hired and managed dozens of creative teams and built scores of websites. He’s been a mentor for the Canadian Film Centre’s ideaBOOST accelerator program, has both moderated and presented on many different technology and music panels, while also appearing on television and radio as a media commentator.

“Parkside” Mike Renaud began his career in the music industry as an intern at the famed Aquarius Records in Montreal. Parkside quickly rose to the ranks of Executive VP of A&R after nurturing the renaissance of the label working primarily with Sum 41. After 6 years at Aquarius Records, Mike left to start managing his childhood friend Jeremy Fisher. Parkside then began a 2 year run as VP of A&R for V2 Records Canada, where he worked with artists such as The Meligrove Band, Elbow, The Greenhornes and The Raconteurs. It was during this period that Mike reconnected with his mentor Donald K Donald and established Hidden Pony Records & Management, whose roster includes Jeremy and Jazzy, Jeremy Fisher, New Friends, Theo Tams, Ryan Langdon and Roslyn Witter.

Marty Martino’s musical journey began at the ripe age of 3, yielding wooden spoons as his weapon of choice while banging on every pot and pan in sight. His parents couldn’t help but notice his enthusiasm and eventually bought him his first drumkit later that year. Marty spent his high school years cutting his teeth in Toronto’s club circuit, honing his skills as a drummer, keyboardist, songwriter and producer, until his band “Down With Webster” became one of the city’s most talked about acts. DWW signed a global deal with Universal Motown and would go on to release 4 platinum albums and 4 top-10 radio hits in Canada alongside 4 Juno nominations. Marty would also go on to form and produce another group called “Honors”, a side project which has surpassed 100 million streams.  Marty is the newest member of the Slaight Music Family sharing his talents as part of the A&R and Publishing teams while also providing in-house production.