STAFF
CARLY KLASSEN
(she/her)
Executive Director, Edmonton
Carly is the Executive Director of the Alberta Music Industry Association, having held various roles within the organization, including seven years as Program and Operations Manager. After graduating from the Arts and Cultural Management program at MacEwan University, Carly dedicated her career to advocating for musicians and artists in Alberta, both nationally and internationally.
She serves on a number of local and national boards and advisory committees, including West Anthem, Alberta Partners for Arts and Culture, the Western Canadian Music Alliance, Canada’s Music Incubator, FACTOR’s National Advisory Board, and the Canadian Council of Music Industry Associations.
Before entering the non-profit sector, Carly worked at Stony Plain Records and Spirit River Distribution. She was recognized as Industry Person of the Year by Country Music Alberta, and is also an Edify Magazine Top 40 Under 40 alumni.
LILY MONAGHAN (she/her)
Communications & Administrative Coordinator, Edmonton
Lily Monaghan is a singer/songwriter born and raised in Edmonton, Alberta. With a love for songwriting and poetry, Monaghan is known for her vulnerable autobiographical writing and fostering deep connections with her audiences. Lily has performed internationally at notable festivals such as Edmonton Folk Festival (AB), Winnipeg Folk Festival (MB), Celtic Connections (SCO), and Westival (WLS).
In addition to her creative career, Monaghan travelled abroad to complete her Masters in Music Industries Studies from the University of Glasgow, Scotland. With a thesis focusing on gender equality within Edmonton's live performance industry, Lily has developed an expertise on Edmonton's local music community and a deep passion for equality and accessibility within the arts.
Lily is thrilled to join the team at Alberta Music, where she aims to continue supporting the growth of Alberta's music community.