Experience

Toolroom
• United Kingdom
• Musicians
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Director of Events & Partnerships

  • Oct 2018 - Present


Defected Records

• United Kingdom
• Media Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head Of Events

  • May 2014 - Sep 2018

  Melissa McKinlay-DunnHead of EventsReports to: Managing Director• Responsible for the global branded events and artist agency businesses and managing the events, agency and seasonal teams• Working closely with the Managing Director to devise, implement & deliver global sales strategies, business development strategies and client relationship solutions across the events and agency business• Identifying and developing new event and business opportunities, whilst maximising existing partnerships to drive revenues, brand profiles and audience reach• Booking and programming talent from external agencies across all touring, negotiating best possible terms and fulfilling all contractual obligations• Building, managing and reviewing Event P&Ls and generating financial forecasting and reporting to maximise profit for the Events and Agency business and ensure costs are minimised and targets exceeded.• Devising ticket scales and oversee sales strategies to maximise revenue for shows to ensure financial targets are exceeded• Responsible for overseeing B2C events marketing and seasonal campaigns to increase brand profile, drive ticket sales and extend audience reach whilst ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction is maintained and exceeded• Responsible for overseeing the B2B events marketing to maximise industry profile and generate new business, nurturing strong relationships with Agents, Managers, Promoters, Venues, Suppliers and Artists ensuring a high level of hospitality is always maintained Show less

• Events and International Marketing Manager

  • Apr 2013 - May 2014



Muzic Matterz

• United States
• Entertainment
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Freelance

  • Sep 2007 - Apr 2013

  Music Management / Artist Management / Catalogue Representation / Licensing & Publishing Consultancy MINDS ON FIRE Music Publishing Copyright Consultant September 2012 to Present Complete new work registrations with PRS/MCPS/ASCAP/BMI and maintain existing catalogue registrations. Liaising with Original Copyright owners, Record Labels, Sub Licensees. Track and log performance activity of registrations to maximise royalty income. Provide and collect copyright information and royalty statements from sub-publishing partners and collection societies. Monitor and reconcile copyright disputes/royalty claims. Amalgamation and refinement of company’s databases, reports and logs. FABRIC LONDON Record Label Publishing and Synchronisation Consultant February 2013 to Present Same as above with the addition of pitching for Synchronisation uses and liaising with Synch Industry professionals including Music Supervisors, Advertising Executives, Broadcasters and Games companies. Show less



Integrity Artist Management

• United Kingdom
• Business Consulting and Services

• Artist Manager & Agent

  • Aug 2008 - Jun 2012

  Provided management and agent services to dance roster of DJs and scouted for new talent. Artists include Jacob Plant, Kamuki, Lucius Brave, My Digital Enemy, Majestic, Oliver Lang. Planned and managed Artist development and arranged PR campaigns to increase Artist exposure and profile, to coincide with tour and release schedules. Managed and monitored social media activity including Facebook and Twitter. Managed Artist diaries, personal commitments, tour and travel logistics and budgets. Provided management support at events, escorted Artists to network and press opportunities including Miami WMC, ADE and IMS, and coordinated Artists’ guestlists. Negotiated terms of bookings, issued paperwork and ensured full execution and compliance with contractual obligations. Provided statements of income for Artists’ accounts. Provided assistance as manager and agent for other Artist Managers within the company. Cultivated excellent working relationships with Artists, Promoters, Venues and Press. Show less


Dusted Artist Management Ltd
• Entertainment Providers
• Artist Manager

  • Sep 2007 - Sep 2008


Sanctuary Records Group

• United Kingdom
• Musicians

• Senior Licensing Executive

  • Sep 2003 - Sep 2007

  Responsible for all outgoing third-party compilation licensing worldwide (excluding US), full album licensing throughout Europe and Russia, Newspaper and Magazine Covermounts, Premium Licences and Sample clearances. Responsible for all incoming licensing worldwide (excluding US) across all SRG divisions and labels. Traded tracks with third parties which required persuasive negotiation skills to secure favourable deals. Created new business concepts across all areas of licensing, which required strong commercial awareness and entrepreneurial skills. Demonstrated extensive contractual knowledge of the Sanctuary catalogue. Provided support to the Royalties and Business Affairs departments, dealing with artist, client and contract queries, litigation, copyright infringement issues and long form agreements for Licences. Show less



IE Music

• Retail
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Office Assistant

  • Aug 2003 - Sep 2003

  Provided extra office cover during the Robbie Williams Knebworth Concert in 2003, including artist relations, office administration and organisational support. Provided extra office cover during the Robbie Williams Knebworth Concert in 2003, including artist relations, office administration and organisational support.



Retaliate First Management

• Office Assistant

  • Mar 2002 - May 2002

  Main Client Ian Brown. Office assistant to the Managing Director, responsible for establishing efficient office procedures. Provided management support to Ian Brown at public appearances. Main Client Ian Brown. Office assistant to the Managing Director, responsible for establishing efficient office procedures. Provided management support to Ian Brown at public appearances.