A devoted music-lover, Joelle May uses her creative and friendly nature, extensive contact list and musical knowledge, combined with her organizational skills and attention to detail to facilitate the publicity needs of various bands and artists. Currently based out of Calgary, AB, Joelle covers all of Canada and will branch into whatever geographical market is desired by her clients, there are no unreachable markets as far as she is concerned. Joelle entices key people to want your story, and will portray it the way you desire your audience to hear it.

Involving herself as much as possible, Joelle has built her positive repertoire though activities relating to the 2008 Junos, the Calgary Stampede, and MusicLivesHere.ca (Calgary Arts Development) in addition to individual work with various artists, bands, record labels and music distributors. She is also a member of Alberta Music and a board member, artist liaison and publicist for the Mountain View Music Festival, taking place annually in Carstairs, AB, on the second weekend in August.

In her spare time, Joelle works more, does anything outdoorsy and catches as many shows & festivals as possible – so come and say hello. You can also often catch Joelle volunteering at various music events in and around Calgary.

In the words of the clients…

"Joelle is everything we needed in a publicist - organized, efficient, dedicated. She has a sparkling personality that shines through in everything that she does, and really cares about her clients."
Heather Blush, Heather Blush and the Uppercuts

“I'm so happy to have teamed up with ModMay to promote my music career. Joelle's a savvy businesswoman who's on top of her game - creative, efficient and motivated. It's been an absolute pleasure getting to know her as a person and as a professional.”
Trina Nestibo

"Our guests and those who follow local artists, truly enjoy the music and our venue. It is our mutually beneficial partnership with ModMay Promotions that has created a wonderful atmosphere. Hotel guests and after work crowds are not only enjoying great food and drink, but the wonderful talents of the local artists that ModMay Promotions is providing."
Kim Dang, Outlets Manager, Delta Bow Valley

"Joelle May has an amazing aptitude to help move the music industry forward. She is multifaceted and displays an incomparable ability to organize, conceptualize and utilize the tools necessary to promote not only artists, but events, venues and festivals. It is difficult to say that she merely promotes for she shows talents in many areas of the industry including media, administration, management and booking. She is diligent, gets the job done efficiently and above all she is a pleasure to work with."
Jason Valleau, The Polyjesters, Festival Director for the Mountain View Music Fest

"If I need to get the word out about my company, the first and last name to come to mind is ModMay Promotions. Joelle has done some great work for me so far."
Dave Broderick, KERFMUSIC.com


Other Applicable Skills:
Commissioner for Oaths (Alberta and Saskatchewan)
Occasional model ~ please inquire