Platform updates help local firm maintain its global prominence
November 12, 2014 Sydney, NS Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Concert-goers and festival attendees around the world likely don’t give a second thought to music festival and tour planning, but if they did, they would discover that the software applications used by their favourite artists and festivals to plan, organize and manage events and musical careers were developed on Cape Breton Island.
For the past six years, Marcato Digital Solutions has been providing a web-based management service for the global music industry, and with support from the Government of Canada, the local company is undertaking upgrades that will support its quest for global leadership in the festival and artist management software industry.
The Government of Canada, through ACOA’s Business Development Program, is making a $300,000 repayable contribution to Marcato to undertake a recoding exercise that will enable it to develop and incorporate new features into its signature software applications in response to changing market requirements.
Quick Facts:
- Marcato Digital Solutions of Sydney specializes in the creation of web-based management solutions to maximize efficiency in the festival and music industry.
- The company has two flagship applications - Marcato Festival and Marcato Musician – which are currently being used by more than 2,000 festivals and musicians.
- Marcato Festival is currently used by some of the largest music festivals in the world to plan, organize, and manage their events, including the world-renowned Eurosonic Nooderslag European music festival; Halifax Pop Explosion; Iceland Airwaves; and Celtic Colours International Festival.
- Marcato Musician is used by hundreds of artists to help manage their careers, including David Myles, who is well known for co-writing and collaborating with Classified on hits such as “Inner Ninja” and “So Blind.”
- Marcato was the regional winner of Innovacorp's I-3 Technology Start-Up Competition in 2007.
Quotes:
“Marcato keeps things humming along for music festival organizers and musicians. Our Government is pleased to support local companies like Marcato that are innovating and creating jobs for Cape Bretoners. We recognize that a strong and competitive local economy relies on the success of small and medium-sized enterprises as they continue to expand, diversify and pursue new business opportunities.”
- The Honourable Peter MacKay, Regional Minister for Nova Scotia, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, on behalf of the Honourable Rob Moore, Minister of State (ACOA)
“This extensive re-coding exercise will take our products to a new level and improve our company’s overall efficiency. Marcato’s knowledge of the music industry and its commitment to ongoing customer care and support have contributed to our success. We look forward to being able to provide existing and future customers with improved products and service.”
- Darren Gallop, Founder and CEO, Marcato Digital Solutions
Associated Links:
• Marcato Festival
• Marcato Musician
Contacts:
Kelsie Corey
Director of Communications
Office of the Minister of State
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
613-941-7241
D.A. Landry
Communications
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
902-564-3617
Darren Gallop
Founder / CEO
Marcato Digital Solutions
902-539-9517(#7)
