Like a typical Canadian business beginning, Indie403 was hashed over coffee at a Calgary Tim Hortons in May 2009 by Andrew Forbes and Damien Mustaphi. After knowing each other in high school in Ottawa earlier in the decade, they reunited and realized they had similar interests and desires to help give voice and stage to new and upcoming artists, and help develop the independent music scene.

Andrew Forbes – Co-Founder & Business Manager

Having earned concurrent Business Administration and Arts (Major in Music) Bachelor Degrees at Bishop’s University, Andrew Forbes brings experience to both the performance and the administrative business side of Indie403. He has worked in non-for-profit and for-profit arts organizations, plays the piano, sings in choirs and volunteers for every music festival that will let him. Andrew can be reached at andrew@indie403.com.

Damien Mustaphi – Co-Founder & Multimedia Developer

Combining together a Television Broadcasting and Video Production Diploma (from Canadore College) with an Interactive Multimedia Post-Graduate Certificate (from Algonquin College), Damien Mustaphi brings a well-versed web multimedia background with a strong passion in photography, music, video and artistic expression. He loves pushing the boundaries of web technology, always looking for new ways to promote the bands he loves. Email Damien at damien@indie403.com.

Jenny Meister – Senior Writer & Editor

Born with The Beatles’ songbook already stuck in her head, Jenny’s record collection began in the ’80s with the likes of Sharon, Lois & Bram and Fred Penner. Today her music taste is slightly more mature, but her love of music is as strong as ever. Jenny combines her passions for writing and music to lead Indie403′s album review and communication team. A background in language and literature as well as a diverse range of music talents push Jenny to look at music with a unique perspective, exposing music lovers to new artists and sounds and discovering new talent. Jenny can be reached at jenny@indie403.com.

Taryn Craig – Contributing Writer

Growing up as a musician and performer, Taryn has always had a passion for music. After graduating university with a diploma in Theatre Performance, she has found herself immersed in many different aspects of the arts community in Calgary. By day, she works for a Gelato company (mmm!), and by night she is an arts administrator, project coordinator, singer, and contributing writer for Indie403. Supporting live performance is deeply engrained in her values, and being able to give that support to local artists is a blessing. She loves getting to meet different performers in the city and believes in combining communities together for the love of art. Taryn can be reached at taryn@indie403.com.

Kiwi – Morale Booster & Team Mascot

Kiwi is the secret brains behind the Indie403 operation. Always on the prowl for new ideas and talent, Kiwi uses her irresistible charm and gifts of persuasion to boost team morale and spirit. Although she may be small, her spirit and influence are larger than life, making Kiwi the true force behind the team’s success.

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