On this episode of Finding Your Bliss, Celebrity Interviewer and Bliss Coach Judy Librach is joined by Jake Gold.

Jake Gold is one of Canada’s most successful artist managers, and he is the long-time manager of Canada’s most iconic band “The Tragically Hip.” 

As well, he was a judge on the national television hit series, Canadian Idol for six seasons. In 1981, Gold started his artist management company, The Management Trust, through which he is best known for his role in establishing and transforming The Tragically Hip into a national icon. 

In 2020, Gold reunited with the band to direct their legacy in Canadian music history. He also manages acclaimed pop rock band The Pursuit of Happiness, and music producers Moe Berg, Laurence Currie, and Russell Broom, and co-managers the quickly rising Pop R&B act Ethan Surman alongside Ryan Hefford.

Gold has been recognized by the annual Canadian Music Industry Awards as Manager of the Year in 1991, 1993 and 1994. In 2009, Gold was elected to the board of CIMA (CIRPA) and has been Vice?Chairman of CIMA for 10 years. 

Jake was also a board member of the MMF (Music Managers Forum), and was instrumental in starting the organization in the 90s. In 2013 he was the recipient of the MMF Honour Roll Award for his lifetime work in the field of Artist Management.

In 2023 CIMA awarded Gold the “Change” award (formerly the Builder award), for his many years of service to the board.  Later that same year, he was also honoured along with his clients, The Tragically Hip, with the Founder award from Warchild Canada for their continued contribution to the charity. In 2024 Jake was inducted into the Canadian Music Industry Hall of Fame. 

Jake currently sits on the Connect Music board, as well as the Re: Sound board. 

To hear The Tragically Hip’s iconic music from this interview, click on the links below:

“Grace, Too”  SNL 29th Anniversary: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ih5GuoZaeZg

"Ahead By A Century": 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QE2joQsWXJg

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