James Cheney Joins Reservoir Executive Team

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Reservoir announces the addition of key Creative executive James Cheney to the Reservoir team. As VP of Creative and A&R, the Los Angeles-based Cheney will look after songwriters for the Company, in addition to signing and developing new talent alongside the Creative teams in LA, New York, Nashville, and London. For his first signing, Cheney brings Grammy Award-winning writer-producer-artist Rami Dawod to the roster, in a deal that will see Reservoir represent future works for the triple-threat.

One-half of RCA Records’ production duo Jarami, Dawod won the 2019 Grammy for Best Dance Recording for co-writing and co-producing “Electricity” performed by Mark Ronson and Diplo’s supergroup, Silk City featuring Dua Lipa. Additional writing and production credits include Camila Cabello’s 3x-Platinum and Top 40 #1 hit “Never Be The Same,” plus “You & Me” by Marc E. Bassy, and Frank Ocean’s “Chanel,” “Biking,” and “Lens.” As part of Jarami, Dawod has released two EPs, Sketches and Sketches II, and a host of impressive singles including “Post Mates (featuring Cautious Clay),” released last month. Originally from Sweden, Rami is based between Stockholm and Los Angeles.

Cheney comes to Reservoir with over 15 years of creative experience, most recently at Spirit Music Group. Throughout his career, he has overseen award-winning and notable acts including The RZA, The Roots, The Matrix, Brian Lee, DJ Mustard, Jeff Gitelman, and more. Cheney has been working with Dawod for the last three years, overseeing his creative development as writer-producer.

“I am very excited to start this new chapter in my career together with Reservoir and my dear friend and A&R, James Cheney,” said Dawod. “My producing partner Jacob and I are super excited for the future of Jarami and I am happy to share and continue the journey together with Reservoir.”

“Rami is a truly gifted songwriter who combines impeccable taste and pop sensibility with great vision. It has been an honor to guide his creative career over the last three years and I am thrilled to be continuing the relationship at Reservoir. We’ve only scratched the surface of what’s to come,” said Cheney. “The chance to work at a creative-minded music company with Donna Caseine and the rest of the team was the perfect move forward for me. I am very thankful to Golnar Khosrowshahi and Rell Lafargue for the opportunity, and excited to work with Reservoir’s incredible roster of songwriters.”

“James is very well-respected in the industry; he has an eye for talent and excellent taste,” adds Reservoir President and COO, Rell Lafargue. “He fits in seamlessly with our global Creative team and has already proven to be an asset to the company in bringing an exceptional talent like Rami on board. We’re excited to be welcoming them both into the Reservoir family.”

Wesbild LIFT Scholarship Awarded to 20 Graduates

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On June 21, Wesbild was proud to attend the CABE Secondary convocation ceremony to present the Wesbild LIFT scholarship to twenty graduates – the largest recipient group since the scholarship was introduced in 2012.

Congratulations to the following recipients:

  • Ava Fanzega-Mcbean towards the Fine Arts program at Emily Carr University of Art & Design
  • Caitlin Cramer towards the Head Start in Arts program at Emily Carr University of Art & Design
  • Courtney Abbott-Brown towards a General Studies diploma at Douglas College
  • Larissa Christensen towards a General Studies diploma at Douglas College
  • Nima Azizi towards Criminology at Douglas College
  • Olivia Greenland towards the Farrier Program at Kwantlen Polytechnic University
  • Priscila Castro Orellana towards the Youth Justice Program at Douglas College
  • Raphael Groushvitski towards a Bachelor’s Degree in Music at the University of British Columbia
  • Brandon Wareham towards General Studies at Douglas College
  • Carter Jones towards Mechanical Engineering Technology at the British Columbia Institute of Technology
  • Jonathan Kantor towards Criminology at Douglas College
  • Kaitlyn Barry towards the Child & Youth Worker program at Douglas College
  • Rosabelle Omid towards the Dispensary Optician program at Douglas College
  • Sabrina Desaulniers towards General Studies at Douglas College
  • Ashly Aracena towards General Studies at Douglas College
  • Ashton Berg towards Horticulture at Kwantlen Polytechnic University
  • Dakoda Savage towards General Studies at Douglas College
  • Jaden Louis-Charles towards the Veterinary Office and Animal Care Certificate at Douglas College
  • Raymond Rathjen towards Heating, Venting, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration at the British Columbia Institute of Technology
  • Stefanie Kamerling towards Forest & Natural Areas Management at the British Columbia Institute of Technology

We also presented scholarships to two students who graduated in December, and who are already attending post-secondary:

  • Emily Andrews towards Nursing at Douglas College
  • Grace Wagg towards General Studies at Douglas College

The Wesbild LIFT Scholarship has committed significant funds to support CABE graduates get post secondary training and education. The scholarship is open to current CABE graduates. Grads from up to 18 months ago can also apply, along with graduates from other schools in School District 43 but who have spent 75% or more of their time at CABE.

Reservoir Media Announces First Signing to New Nashville Office

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Reservoir announced the signing of #1 and Platinum-selling country songwriter and singer Josh Mirenda to a worldwide publishing deal. The deal includes an interest in Mirenda’s entire catalog of works, plus exclusive representation on all future titles.

A Nashville native, Mirenda has co-written three #1 singles in as many years. The Platinum-selling “Somewhere On A Beach,” performed by Dierks Bentley, topped Billboard’s Country Airplay and Hot Country Songs charts and earned Mirenda the ASCAP Song of the Year award. Meanwhile, “They Don’t Know” and “Girl Like You” written for frequent collaborator Jason Aldean rose to #1 on the Mediabase Country Airplay chart and the Billboard Country Airplay chart, respectively.

In 2017, Mirenda released his debut single as a performer, “I Got You,” which has since climbed to 22 million streams globally. Following the launch of his 2018 self-titled EP, Mirenda went back to the studio with plans to drop a full-length debut album later this year. No stranger to the stage, he has spent the last few years on the road opening for artists including Easton Corbin, Rodney Atkins, Dylan Scott, and Chris Young.

“Josh is an unbelievably talented songwriter and artist,” said Reservoir EVP of Creative John Ozier. “He has already written three huge hits and is just getting started. We are so excited to be working with him as we build out the Reservoir Nashville roster.”

Added Mirenda, “I am both honored and excited for this opportunity to work alongside John Ozier, Greg Gallo, and the entire Reservoir staff. Their commitment to writers, as well as artists, is unparalleled.”

Reservoir Signs Multi-Platinum Selling Songwriter/Artist Ruthanne to a Worldwide Publishing Deal

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Reservoir announces the signing of multi-Platinum-selling songwriter and pop recording artist RuthAnne to a worldwide publishing deal. The deal includes titles from RuthAnne’s catalog of hits, plus future works.

Based in London, the Irish-born RuthAnne boasts a string of collaborations with some of the biggest names in pop music from One Direction to Britney Spears. Her chart topping co-writes with Spears (“Work B**ch”), Niall Horan (“Slow Hands”), and Martin Garrix and Bebe Rexha (“In the Name of Love”) have amassed two billion streams between them and received Platinum or multi-Platinum certifications, while she also co-wrote breakthrough songs for One Direction, Westlife, and JoJo, among others. Moreover, her collaboration with JRY, “Pray” off Universal Pictures’ Fifty Shades Darker soundtrack, on which she is also a featured vocalist, contributed to the album’s Billboard 200 #1.

Also an accomplished performer, RuthAnne is set to launch her forthcoming debut album as a solo artist later this year. Effortlessly blending authentic songwriting with pop sensibilities, she celebrated the release of her latest single “Superman” just last month, with previous singles including “Liquid,” “It Is What It Is,” and “The Vow” each topping millions of streams worldwide. Meanwhile, on the road, she has shared stages with the likes of Alanis Morrissette and Hozier.

“I’m excited to welcome RuthAnne to the Reservoir family of extraordinary songwriters,” said Reservoir EVP of Creative Donna Caseine. “From the hits that she’s written with and for other artists to her own music, RuthAnne’s songs will be played for years to come. We are honored to be her creative partner during this exciting time in her career.”

“I am beyond happy to sign a publishing deal with Reservoir and join their amazing roster,” added RuthAnne. “I have been a fan of what Donna and the entire Reservoir team have been doing in the industry for some time now, and I’m excited for all the amazing things to come from working together.”

A New Chapter in The Commonage at Predator Ridge

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The Commonage has been Predator Ridge’s fastest selling neighbourhood to date. Phase 1 is now 90% sold and Phase 2 is 65% sold.

Predator Ridge has just announced the release of the third phase of this amazing neighbourhood, offering a mix of single-family homes, duplexes, and lots for sale.

This new phase features 58 new ownership opportunities, soaring panoramic views, more natural features, and Predator Ridge’s next generation of architecture.

One of Canada’s premier resort communities, Predator Ridge is a 1,200 acre award-winning development nestled in the Okanagan Valley. Homes at Predator Ridge come complete with 2000+ hours of annual sunshine, easy access by ground or air, world class wineries, locally grown food and the best golfing climate in Canada.

Learn More About The Commonage Here

Reservoir Earns Top 10 Market Share for Q1

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As reported in Billboard’s Publishers Quarterly, Reservoir has earned a Top 10 market share for Q1 2019 Hot 100 Songs.

Newly implemented this quarter, the publisher market share evaluation for the Hot 100 factors in streaming, sales, and airplay. Coming in at #9 with 1.44% of the total market share, this notably marks the company’s sixth appearance since Q2 of 2017.

In addition, Halsey’s hit single “Without Me,” featuring an interpolation of catalog cut “Cry Me A River” by Justin Timberlake, ranked at #2 for both the Top 10 Hot 100 Songs and Top 10 Radio Songs.

Jollibee to Open at Pacific Place Mall

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Wesbild is excited to announce that Jollibee will be opening at Pacific Place Mall in Calgary this Fall.

Jollibee is the largest fast food chain in the Philippines, operating over 750 stores worldwide. “Customer satisfaction has always been key to Jollibee’s success. Never losing sight of its goals, Jollibee has grown to be one of the most recognized and highly preferred brands in the Philippines. Now the market leader among fast food chains in the Philippines, claiming a market share that totals to more than half of the entire industry”.

More updates – including an anticipated opening date – will be posted on the Wesbild website as they become available.

Reservoir Earns 2019 Music Week Award Nominations

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Music Week announced the nominees for their 2019 awards today, and Reservoir is pleased to be nominated for both Publisher Of The Year and the A&R Award. This marks the company’s third consecutive Publisher of the Year nomination and first A&R award nomination.

Nominees for Publisher of the Year demonstrate exceptional promotion of the company’s catalog across a variety of market sectors including recorded music, sync, and live performance, while the A&R award category recognizes an A&R team who has had notable creative and commercial achievement in the field.

2018 was a banner year for the company. Reservoir cuts claimed 83 #1 chart positions in the U.S. and U.K., 22 Grammy Award nominations and six wins, and a host of other awards and accolades including the Brits Single of the Year for “Human,” and an Ivor Novello nomination for Jamie Hartman who co-wrote the Rag’N’Bone cut. In addition, Reservoir earned a Top 10 U.S. market share for Q1, Q3, and Q4 via Billboard’s Publisher’s Quarterly.

The 2019 Music Week Awards ceremony will take place on May 9th at Battersea Evolution in London, UK. Click here for more information

Wesbild’s New Corporate Office

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In October, Wesbild moved to a brand new office in Royal Centre in Vancouver. Taking over the entire 26th floor after a full custom renovation, the Wesbild team is settling into their new space.

After 30+ years in business, the move also gave Wesbild the opportunity to refresh their logo and branding. While Wesbild’s look may be new, the core values have not changed. Wesbild will always strive to create spaces that to be proud of, and that add value to the communities that they are a part of.