Industry experts ready to help elevate your music career
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Alison is a highly experienced artist manager and music marketing strategist with multiple UK Top 10 albums, including You Me At Six, Nina Nesbitt, and Peter Doherty. She has led major and independent release campaigns, consulted for labels and management teams, and currently runs her own consultancy, Project Allies. With over a decade across management, product management, and label marketing, Alison offers deep insight into building and executing successful campaigns in today’s music industry.
Deb is an artist marketing strategist with over 15 years’ experience delivering global campaigns for artists including Stromae, Låpsley, and Morgan Saint. Through her consultancy, Happy Home Music, she crafts bespoke roadmaps that connect vision to results, spanning DSPs, touring, sync, and brand partnerships. With a track record at Interscope/Geffen/A&M and alongside top management teams, Deb is known for her artist-first approach and ability to translate culture into commercial impact.
Deborah Smith has 13+ years of music industry experience, including building publishing brands from scratch and securing sync deals with Apple, Netflix, and Hulu as Director of Publishing at Horus Music. She specializes in turning complex music publishing into clear opportunities - from rights management and sync licensing to breaking into international markets. Working independently now, she combines proven business strategy with hands-on creative experience to help artists and their projects reach global audiences and generate real revenue.
Producer, artist manager, and label founder who helped artists like Jealous of the Birds and VERA secure major label deals with Atlantic Records and Parlophone, generating nearly 50 million Spotify streams, now mentoring early-career artists through the creative and business realities of building sustainable music careers.
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Veteran manager with international careers spanning David Bowie, George Michael, Thin Lizzy, Beth Orton, and The Waterboys, offering A&R, artist, producer, and studio management expertise to guide early-stage artists, self-managing acts, and emerging managers through both major label and independent pathways.
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Grace is a Label Manager at global distributor IDOL, helping independent artists and labels design release campaigns, grow audiences, and market music effectively. With experience in venue programming, artist liaison, and tour management, she brings a hands-on understanding of the challenges artists face today. Combining empathetic communication with data-driven strategy, Grace empowers artists to own their fanbase and make confident, informed decisions.
Former artist with 2 top 40 singles who founded boutique management company 67 Artists, representing writers/producers with hundreds of millions of streams and credits on records with David Guetta, Joel Corry, Bryson Tiller, Ashnikko, and other A-list artists across UK and Nordic markets.
John Brogan is a national radio plugger with over 20 years securing airplay across Radio 1, 1Xtra, Radio 2, Kiss Network, and Capital Network for diverse artists including Skepta, Lizzy McAlpine, Sigma, and Kim Petras.He's delivered over 40 campaigns that achieved Silver, Gold, or Platinum certification in the UK, specializing in breaking new artists from career start to chart-topping success.
Beyond radio, his industry experience spans artist management, independent label operations, A&R, and overall campaign strategy - giving him comprehensive insight into building sustainable artist careers.
Jon Chapman is a seasoned A&R and publishing executive with 30+ years across major labels (EMI, Virgin, Universal) where he signed and developed globally recognised acts including Daft Punk, Placebo, and Stereophonics.As an artist manager, he's secured chart success and major festival slots for acts like Sea Girls while building strategic publishing deals and direct-to-consumer campaigns.His approach combines A&R instinct with data analytics, backed by deep industry connections across legal, management, and label networks to build sustainable long-term artist careers.
Decade-long veteran who built Platoon as Head of Music, overseeing artist signings and campaigns; now running female-founded label services company goodtwin, specialising in how to release music as an emerging artist, with a focus on strategy, branding, marketing and building real fans. Lucie also writes a regular Substack tailored to emerging artists.
British-Spanish indie-pop artist who built an independent career earning BBC Radio 1/6 Music airplay, touring internationally supporting Stereophonics, and playing Glastonbury, now offering real-world mentorship on DIY release strategies, audience building, and managing all aspects of an artist business.
Over 30 years experience running record labels of all sizes from Start Ups to BMG UK frontline. Voted on to the BPI Counsel representing the Independent sector. Specialist in campaign management and marketing, how to self-release or work with an indie label. Pat works across UK and International campaigns.
Phil Loutsis is a seasoned music exec who’s helped thousands of artists grow their careers, cut through noise, and unlock real opportunities without giving up their rights. Book a focused, no-fluff session to get clarity on your next move—whether it’s release planning, team building, or turning momentum into long-term success.
Stephen Budd is a veteran music manager who has guided multiple BRIT and Grammy Award-winning artists to hundreds of Gold and Platinum certifications, including acts like Gang of Four and Heaven 17, while representing world-class producers like Tony Visconti (David Bowie).He co-founded major management companies, launched India's biggest rock festival, and has two decades creating international collaborations through Africa Express with Damon Albarn.As former Music Managers Forum Chairman, he combines hands-on artist development with deep industry connections across management, live events, and global markets.
Nearly 20 years of experience in music on sync with trailers &advertising. Highlights include trailers for Game of Thrones and No Time to Die. Now focused on helping artists and composers build sustainable careers in the sync industry, combining industry expertise with a passion for connecting music to powerful storytelling opportunities.
Umong Shah brings 16+ years of music industry experience managing international talent and building global connections as founder of Fortitude Music and Conference Director at Future Echoes (Sweden). He specializes in artist development, rebranding, and international touring, while leading Future Songs songwriting camps that connect writers and producers worldwide. His extensive network includes partnerships with AEG Presents and Golden Melody Awards, making him ideal for artists seeking global opportunities and cross-cultural industry connections.
How it works
We’ve kept the process simple on purpose—so you can quickly find the right expert and start making real progress on your project.
Browse our vetted list of music industry experts. Search by skill and genre to find the best fit for you.
Find a suitable date and time on the expert’s calendar and book your slot. You’ll receive a confirmation email with the booking details and the link for your video call.
Click the video call link in your booking email to start your consultation. Book follow up calls
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General questions
The Team Around You is a platform that connects artists with vetted industry experts for one-on-one consultancy sessions. You can browse experts based on their skills, book a session, and pay by the hour.
All experts on the platform are vetted by The Team Around You. They are either professionals we have worked with directly or have been recommended by close colleagues we trust. This ensures there is always only one degree of separation between us and the experts we recommend.
Our experts cover all areas of the music industry in depth, from marketing to touring, legal, and distribution. We are continuously expanding our expert base to keep up with new industry developments.
Each expert has a bio outlining their skills and experience. Some experts also have videos where they introduce themselves and their expertise. You can review these details to find the best match for your needs.
For some experts, testimonials and reviews are available, and we are continuing to add these as they come in.
Booking Sessions
Booking is simple. Click through to an expert’s bio page, where you will find a booking link. You will need to create an account to complete the booking.
Yes, an account is required to manage your bookings and receive session confirmations.
You can book as far in advance as you like, depending on the expert’s availability.
You will receive a confirmation email with details about the session, including the date, time, and location (whether online or in-person).
We recommend identifying your top priorities in advance. If you have clear challenges, send them to the expert ahead of time. If you're unsure about your priorities, come prepared with an understanding of where you are and where you’d like to go.
Yes, as long as you contact the expert at least two days before the session, you won’t be charged. Once the session is canceled, you’ll have the opportunity to reschedule.
If an expert cancels, you will not be charged. If an expert repeatedly cancels at the last minute, we will work with them to address scheduling challenges, as we respect your time.
Payments and Fees
The session cost is clearly listed on each expert’s bio page.
Payments are processed securely through Stripe. You can pay directly via the booking link on the expert’s bio page.
All major payment methods are accepted through Stripe.
Your payment is processed immediately but is held by The Team Around You until the session is completed. The expert is paid 48 hours after the session.
No, there are no additional fees beyond Stripe’s processing charges.
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Refunds and Cancellations
Yes, you can request a full refund at least two days before the session.
If you cancel more than two days in advance, you won’t be charged. If you cancel later than that, we will need to pay the expert, and a refund will not be possible.
If this happens, you will not be charged. We monitor expert cancellations to ensure reliability.
Yes, if you have an issue, please contact The Team Around You, and we will help resolve it.
Protection and Security
We ensure all experts are vetted and follow professional standards. Additionally, Stripe handles all financial transactions securely.
Yes, all payments are processed securely through Stripe. The Team Around You does not store any financial information.
Contact us directly, and we will work with you to resolve any issues.
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Session Timing and Suitability
If you feel that bespoke advice would help you, it’s the right time to book. If you're unsure, try using our AI assistant Yola, which can suggest an expert based on your needs.
Yes! We encourage artists to connect with multiple experts as their careers develop and require diverse skills.
Our AI assistant Yola can help guide you by answering questions and recommending relevant experts.
Long-Term Engagements
Yes! We expect some artist-expert relationships to grow over time. While individual consultancy sessions should be booked through the platform, if you want to establish a long-term partnership (such as ongoing artist management), we can assist in setting up an agreement with a solicitor, free of charge.
