Episode 5: Stefanie Purificati is Breaking Barriers as a Top Booking Agent in the Live Music Industry

In this inspiring episode, we dive deep into the career and insights of Stefanie Purificati, a renowned booking agent at The Feldman Agency. With nearly 20 years of experience in the live music industry, Stefanie shares her journey, challenges, and triumphs, highlighting her rise to prominence in a male-dominated field.

Stefanie began her career in the music business after earning her B.A. from York University and attending Harris Institute for the Arts. Some of her earlier roles include production coordinator and live music programmer at The Drake Hotel, and working at The Agency Group under the mentorship of Jack Ross, where she progressed to a full-fledged booking agent.

 

She provides insights on being a woman in the live music sector, detailing the unique challenges she has faced. Stefanie emphasizes the importance of supportive mentors and allies in her career and reflects on how the landscape has evolved for female agents over the years.

She discusses her love for music and her clients, how her and Steph have A LOT in common, and at multiple times in the conversation has Steph’s cat Maisie jump onto her lap for some cuddle time. 

 

Steph’s Sites:

Vox Agency: https://www.voxagency.ca/

Vox on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/voxagency/

https://www.facebook.com/voxmanagementagency 

 

Email Steph: stephanie@voxagency.ca 

 

Intro and Outro Song: “Freetime” by Caledonia 

Produced by Mike Ryan: https://www.instagram.com/michael_s_ryan/

 

Stefanie

https://www.instagram.com/stefffy_p/