Music Business Worldwide (MBW) is launching a special monthly feature from July to celebrate the very best artist managers on the planet.
MBW’s Manager Of The Month will profile the unique individuals making a real difference to artist careers across the world.
The series is supported by INgrooves Music Group.
The first recipient of MBW’s Manager Of The Month title is very deserving of the accolade: Ian McAndrew.
The respected founder of the UK’s Wildlife Entertainment, McAndrew is manager of acts such as Arctic Monkeys, Royal Blood and Miles Kane.
The self-titled debut LP from UK rock duo Royal Blood is currently shooting up the charts in the US.
Look out for a special interview with Ian in the coming weeks.
“These individuals make such a direct and meaningful difference to the music industry’s real power players – the artists.”
“The best managers really can have an immeasurably positive effect on any artist’s success,” said MBW Editor Tim Ingham.
“It often falls to them to become an act’s confidant, business strategist, A&R, counsellor, tour guide, financial advisor… and plenty more besides.
“MBW is proud to shine a light on these individuals, who make such a direct and meaningful difference to the careers of the music industry’s real power players – the artists.”
Alex Branson, SVP and MD, International at INgrooves Music Group commented: “A good manager will only ever act in their artist’s best interests.
“INgrooves Music Group has had the good fortune to work with many great managers over the years. The best ones know that they are central to a campaign, and act accordingly.
“We are eternally grateful to these figures, whether we have worked with them or not, and shining a light on them in MBW’s series of articles is our way of saying thanks.”Music Business Worldwide
