Courageous, committed and smart; qualities that Tori Hathaway brings to her daily work as an artist, creator and entrepreneur. Historically, one of Canada’s youngest FACTOR JSR recipients (age 15) Tori is currently completing her PhD in BioChemistry at Western University in London, ON while continuing to work professionally in the music industry. She’s completed a Specialist Music Business certificate at the Berklee College of Music Online, and stays connected with Berklee as a Mentor for current students in their online degree and certificate programs.

 

A seasoned-veteran, Tori has been the driving force behind her artist business since 2012 and has been an internationally-touring member of the AFM Local 149 since age 15. She is the youngest recipient of the Governor General Michaëlle Jean Young Arts Entrepreneur award, and the founder of OMCI - the Ontario Musicians Co-operative Inc, a not-for-profit that assists other creatives build sustainable careers.  

 

Although a natural performer at ease on stage, Tori’s true love is crafting a song that reaches out and holds a place for the listener to experience and emotional connection. “All that I want is someone to be able to hear or relate to one of my songs, and have it help them through a moment in their life, whether it be celebrating a win, or processing a loss.”, says Tori, “It’s all about the songs, and the people who connect with them”.