Musician in Residence
The Edmonton Public Library's Musician in Residence (MIR) program provides services to aspiring and established musicians in Edmonton. Services include one on one consultations, workshops and events, information on a range of activities from songwriting to production, and networking with the music community. The MIR hosts events at various EPL branches. These sessions bring together musicians of all abilities and genres to network, talk about their craft, listen to guest speakers, and provide support and encouragement to each other.
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Olivia Street
Olivia Street (she/her) is a songwriter, performer, artist manager, and educator based in Edmonton. Performing under the moniker King of Foxes, Olivia has released four critically acclaimed albums, earning a nomination for Rock Artist of the Year at the 2022 Western Canadian Music Awards and recognition among the 2023 Edmonton Music Prize Top 3 winners. Her music has reached #1 on the CKUA Radio chart, and has taken her to festival stages and international showcases in the UK, Europe, Japan, and across Canada.
Offstage, Olivia is deeply involved in artist development and music education. She teaches songwriting, music business, and other courses in both the Department of Music and Arts and Cultural Management at MacEwan University, where she also directs the TD Music Artist in Residence Program, supporting emerging artists from across the province through mentorship and skill development.
As the founder of Crystal Baby Music, Olivia has managed artists, curated festival line-ups, and helped secure funding for musicians, venues, and music sector initiatives. She has served as a juror for the JUNOs, FACTOR, the Edmonton Arts Council, and more, and is a frequent speaker on topics ranging from the creative process to the business of music.
Olivia is passionate about creating opportunities for connection through music — whether on stage, in the classroom, or behind the scenes — and continues to champion Edmonton’s music community locally and abroad.
