Melissa Cameron-Passley is an accomplished music industry professional with more than ten years of experience. Presently holding the position of Director of Creative & Operations at Kilometre Music Group, Melissa is responsible for overseeing the development and management of A&R, programming, partnerships, and operations. With a passion for cultivating strong creative and business relationships, Melissa works tirelessly to support both established and emerging writers, producers, and key music influencers.
With a multifaceted background in business, education, performance, and songwriting, Melissa has a deep understanding of the challenges faced by music creators. Throughout her career, Melissa has held various roles within the music industry, including faculty member at the non-profit Regent Park School of Music, tour manager, assistant artist manager, and booking assistant at United Talent Agency. In her role as Manager of A&R at SOCAN, Canada’s largest Music Rights Organization, Cameron-Passley’s dedication to Canadian talent and connecting creatives enabled SOCAN members to refine their craft by providing guidance and resources on their career journey.
Her work has contributed to the success of some of Canada’s most significant global achievements, including chart-toppers The Weeknd, Jessie Reyez, Tate McRae, OZ (Drake, Travis Scott, Future), Murda Beatz (Migos, Drake), and Ging f/k/a Frank Dukes (Post Malone, Camilla Cabello).
Melissaā€™s reputation for developing and nurturing talent has made her a highly sought-after industry leader. In addition to her work at Kilometre Music Group, Melissa is an appointed member of the CCMA Board of Directors and co-chairs the Music Publisher’s Canada NXTGen committee.