Fame Group Inc.

Fame Group Inc. is an Alberta Based booking agency and Management Company. Servicing Ag Societes 15 + years with event programming & providing Entertainment. Representing an exclusive, diverse roster of acclaimed artists across Canada: Amy Nelson, Brayden King, Backyard Betties, Chris Ayries, Clayton Bellamy & The Congregation, Craig Moritz, Donny Lee, Hillside Outlaws, Karli June, Ron A. McNeill, & Tommy Charles!

Carla Hackman has over 25 years of experience various facets of both the music and film industry. Carla brought her knowledge and expertise to Sakamoto Agency for 7.5 years until Feb 2023. Career accolades include CMAB (Country Music Alberta) Talent buyer of the year in 2019 & team win for CCMA Agency of the year in 2020, 2021, 2022 & 2023!

Carla’s introduction to the music world was in 1998, working as an assistant producer for the Classic Rock festival in High River, AB. She never looked back. Her keen interest in all aspects of the arts saw her dabble in marketing, management, promo/logistics, live show bookings, and working as an assistant producer in commercials and videos. She started her independent management/agency Elevation Entertainment in 2007, consulting with a wide range of artists in grant writing, artist development, bookings and management, while maintaining a position as an award-winning Marketing Director and Sales/Project manager for a real estate development firm in Calgary for 12 years.

Carla is now the owner/operator of Fame Group Agency Inc ( created in honour of her mom, who passed away in 2020). “Fame is my mom’s maiden name, I know she is smiling down on me & guiding me on the path I am on, she was always my biggest cheerleader & it just made sense!” FGI is Carla’s full-time endeavour, proud to represent outstanding humans & artists!

She is also a retired 3 x 2 year term board member as agent/industry rep for the ATAA in Alberta (Arts Touring Alliance) and has previously served as VP of the CMAB (Country Music Alberta) for 4 years. Carla is a current member of ATAA, CMAB, AAAS, CAFE and CCMA.