News Article

Music PEI is pleased to welcome four newly elected members to its Board of Directors following this summer’s Board election.

Tamara Steele, Taylor Jack, Laura Oakie, and Nico Romero were elected by the Music PEI membership and will each begin a three-year term on the Board.

Music PEI is also pleased to welcome Rebecca Parent, who has been appointed as the organization’s Francophone Community Representative. Sean Corcoran was appointed as the Legal Representative earlier this summer.

The new members join returning directors Mark Watts, Hannah Beck, Braeden Van Asperen, and Karson McKeown. Mark Watts will continue to serve as President, with Emma Fugate continuing as Treasurer.

2026/27 Music PEI Board of Directors

• Mark Watts – President
• Emma Fugate – Treasurer
• Hannah Beck – Director
• Braeden Van Asperen – Director
• Karson McKeown – Director
• Tamara Steele – Director
• Taylor Jack – Director
• Laura Oakie – Director
• Nico Romero – Director
• Rebecca Parent – Francophone Community Representative
• Sean Corcoran – Legal Representative

Music PEI extends its sincere thanks to everyone who put their name forward for nomination and to all members who participated in this year’s election. We’re grateful to both our new and returning Board members for contributing their time and expertise to support Music PEI and the continued development of Prince Edward Island’s music industry.