Andrew Griffin Email & Phone Number

Bangkok, Bangkok, Th

Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom

Bangkok, Bangkok City, Thailand

Running release campaigns and providing A&R / Management support for Ostereo artists in Asia

Worldwide

Consultant – A&R, creative & marketing services for Warner Music (Asia), Sony Music (Asia), Riverman Management (Bangkok & London), Karma X / Warner (Asia), Secret Signals (SG), Kaleidoscope BKK (Thailand), What The Duck (Bangkok) Agent – Securing public speaking engagements for Dr Mathew Knowles (Beyonce and Solange’s father) Artist Management – Thai acts Yep May Yep, SEKI, Cupnoodle and Shadow Colonies

Worldwide

Managed the day-to-day affairs of Warner Music Thailand artist Pyra, overseeing a spectrum of responsibilities. Coordinated tours, meticulously managed band and crew schedules, and navigated the intricacies of contracts. Led the promotion of shows, actively contributing to the development of effective marketing strategies, and lending a creative touch to artistic concepts. This comprehensive approach aimed to ensure the artist's success and enhance her visibility in the music industry.

Worldwide

Enhanced and orchestrated intricate touring plans, promotional meetings, and appearances, managing studio and performance schedules. Executed comprehensive tasks such as obtaining visas, work permits, accommodations, and creating detailed itineraries, while overseeing backstage coordination for artists and VIPs.Crafted and executed sophisticated campaigns encompassing global release schedules, promotions, content creation, social media rollouts, press engagements, video production, digital campaigns, marketing strategies, and contractual agreements. This comprehensive approach aimed to optimize commercial opportunities for clients.Established and maintained streamlined communication channels, ensuring efficient daily updates and information flow between artists and upper management while prioritizing confidentiality and discretion.Served as a pivotal point of contact for diverse stakeholders, including labels, producers, publishers, agents, press, tour managers, lawyers, and managers. Effectively filtered and disseminated information as needed, fostering seamless collaboration.Cultivated and managed artist sponsorships, contributing to non-music brand development in realms such as film, fashion, merchandise, television, and charitable endeavours.Functioned as the primary representative for artists during promotional activities, photo shoots, tours, festivals, and various events, ensuring a cohesive and positive artist image.Facilitated tour merchandise planning, collaborating with artists and product managers to design and produce extensive tour ranges for global distribution and pop-up stores.

Se Asia

Shazam - Facilitated the digitisation of Thai labels TECA, Grammy, RS Dream, Small Room Records repertoire for commercial exploitation.Baby Grand - Co-manager of Malaysian actor, singer, songwriter and producer Sean Ghazi.AV Pictures - Sourced tracks and co-ordinated the licensing of OST for the feature film ‘The Tournament’.

Malaysia

Responsible for specific modes of commercial growth for Universal Artists with non-traditional partners including Air Asia, Maxis, Coffee Bean, Starbucks, Telekom Malaysia, Celcom.Researched, identified and pitched to prospective agencies and brands achieving revenue targets.Negotiated and formalised agreements and contracts with third party partners.Leveraged the artist roster and global priorities to pitch and responded to briefs with innovative ideas and impactful commercial opportunities.Proactively serviced clients and built successful long-term relationships with all key contacts.

London

Conducted market trend analysis over a wide range of music genres and presented innovative ideas and artist strategies to Label Managers.Worked with the marketing team to establish sales targets and create innovative content marketing plans.Facilitated the record production process and all tasks related to release planning across several territories in collaboration with international promotional teams and distribution partners.Developed and maintained communication with various local and international stakeholders, managers, lawyers and artists.Collected feedback on domestic and international campaigns and communicated this in turn to various stakeholders.

London

Project managed numerous releases with operational efficiency, creativity, visibility and value to ensure they were delivered on time, budget and on brand.Oversaw all operations including scouting for acts, A&R, marketing, product management, sales, distribution and production.Planned and implemented artist campaigns including release schedules, promo, press, radio, TV, marketing and touring to maximise commercial opportunities.

London, United Kingdom

Spearheaded a team responsible for setting up worldwide access to the Sony BMG repertoire whilst reporting into Clive Rich, Director of Business Affairs in the UK, and the US Board of Directors Successfully delivered results outlined in a three-year business plan including time dependant targets and a budget of £1.5m by utilising key negotiation and management skills.

Uk

Recorded a diverse range of artists including Pantera, Duran Duran, Skunk Anansie, Heller & Farley, ELO, Bruce Dickinson, Machine Head, The Beloved, The Wildhearts, Cancer, Helmet and Paradise Lost.

Btec, Music Technology

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