×Pick Up Conference + Music Passes at Hotel X Toronto May 5 from 4:00PM to 8:00PM and May 6–9 from 8:00AM to 8:00PM
Kevin “Jedi” Barton is a visionary creative executive with a career spanning music, marketing, and film. He launched the largest Urban Music department in Canada at Universal Music Group and pioneered experiential marketing strategies adopted nationwide. As Head of Mobile Marketing for Cable & Wireless in the Caribbean, he redefined the brand’s content strategy and led its high-profile World Cup Cricket sponsorship. An Emmy-nominated, Peabody Award-winning filmmaker, Kevin transitioned into visual storytelling, partnering with Bell Media to create mobile-first content and integrating user experience design into his creative toolkit. Today, he is a partner at Loft Entertainment and Executive Producer of Departure—a reimagined festival and conference that blends technology, comedy, music, and art. Kevin leads its strategic and creative direction, spotlighting innovation and cultural leadership.
