Musician in Residence

The Edmonton Public Library’s Musician in Residence (MIR) program supports aspiring and established musicians in Edmonton through mentorship, skill-building, and community connection. Services include one-on-one consultations, workshops, and events that cover everything from songwriting and production to industry networking. The MIR also hosts sessions at various EPL branches, bringing together musicians of all genres and experience levels to share ideas, learn from guest speakers, and support one another.

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Musician in Residence Alumni

Olivia Street, 2025-2026

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.

Biboye Onanuga, 2024-2025

Biboye Onanuga is a versatile drummer, imaginative composer, and passionate educator. A recent graduate of MacEwan University’s Music program, Biboye has quickly become a sought-after musician in Edmonton’s vibrant music scene. His contributions to the local community include spearheading innovative music series such as "New Standards," a weekly show and jam session centered around improvisation, and [REJAZZ], a project by his band Good Information that reimagines popular hip-hop tracks in a jazz context.

In 2021, Biboye supported the production of CJSR's "High Level Hip Hop," a radio/podcast deep dive into Edmonton's hip-hop scene. In 2023, after dedicating more than five years to providing accessible music-education programming through his work with organizations like The Mustard Seed, Tegler Youth Centre, and the Youth Orchestra of Northern Alberta, Biboye transitioned to freelancing full-time. He now juggles the multifaceted roles of a contemporary musician, including those of producer, booking agent, grant writer, and promoter.

Mallory Chipman, 2023 - 2024

Mallory Chipman (she/they) is an esteemed songwriter, producer, music scholar and educator, and an award-winning musician living and creating on Treaty Six Territory. Throughout her decade long career, Mallory has worked as a recording and performing artist across several genres ranging from rock to jazz to roots to experimental; released 5 albums to critical acclaim including Rags and Feathers and Nocturnalize; and has appeared as a side person on numerous records. Her powerful voice and story-driven songwriting has been described as “some of the finest folk rock currently being made” (Amplify Music Magazine), and has led her to tour and share her music and research internationally. Chipman has been on the road appearing everywhere from humble bar stages to grand concert halls, and has shared the stage with the likes of Don Ross, Madeleine Peyroux, and numerous orchestras. She has written for musical theatre productions, arranged for large instrumental ensembles, and regularly produces and co-writes for other artists of myriad styles including hip-hop, punk, folk, and more. Alongside her artistic practice, Mallory founded Canada’s first ever co-operative record label services company, Tunnel Mountain Records. She holds both a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in music, and taught at MacEwan University for seven years where she held the position of Section Head of Voice until stepping away in 2023. Mentorship and collaboration have always been at the forefront of Mallory’s endeavors, and now as a full-time freelance musician, she continues to find new ways to create and build community in all she does.