Brian Mahoney

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Vice President, Creative Catalogue and Business Development @ Kobalt Music
London, GB
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London, England, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
About Brian Mahoney

Senior music industry executive with 19 years experience in A&R, Music Publishing, Business Development, Artist Management, Promotion, Events, Content Creation, Commissioning and Strategy.Creative and entrepreneurial with strong interpersonal and influencing skills. Driven, versatile and high-performing, able to manage short deadlines under pressure.Key experience working at Kassner Music, Sony/ATV Music Publishing, launching and running two successful businesses; Creative Commission (content creation, global music network) and Ultimate Power (UK-wide club night),.

Brian Mahoney's Current Company Details
Kobalt Music

Kobalt Music

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Vice President, Creative Catalogue and Business Development
London, GB
Website:
kobaltmusic.com
Employees:
570
Brian Mahoney Work Experience Details
  • Kobalt Music
    Vice President, Creative Catalogue And Business Development
    Kobalt Music
    London, Gb
  • Kassner Music
    Head Of A&R
    Kassner Music Mar 2020 - Present
    London, England, United Kingdom
    Kassner Music is a family-run independent music publisher founded in 1944 by Edward Kassner. Representing hits from every decade over the past 100 years, the multi-genre repertoire includes the creations of some of the most universally celebrated songwriters of all time with iconic copyrights such as “You Really Got Me”, “All Day and All of the Night”, “Rock Around the Clock”, “Bang Bang”, “Hit the Road Jack”, and “Love of the Common People” amongst many others.Since 2020 I've led the team in signing and developing writers with cuts with Becky Hill, Ella Henderson, Hybrid Minds, Venbee, All Time Low, BROCKHAMPTON, Take That, Maneskin, Topic, Goddard, Sub Focus, Tom Walker, Dodie, Martin Solveig, The Amazons amongst others. Our artist and catalogue deals have added songs by Reef, Busted and Fightstar, Dina Carroll, Paul Weller and hits including ‘You’re Not Alone’ by Olive and ‘Whole Again’ by Atomic Kitten.
  • Ultimate Power
    Co-Founder, Promoter, Dj
    Ultimate Power Dec 2006 - Feb 2023
    United Kingdom
    Ultimate Power is a club night started by 5 friends in 2006 that exclusively plays power ballads, all night long.Established in 7 cities regularly selling over 3,000 tickets a month. Promoted and performed sell-out shows at O2 Forum Kentish Town, Electric Ballroom, Albert Hall Manchester, The Ritz Manchester, Camp & Furnace Liverpool, The Globe Cardiff and Fleece Bristol. Performed at almost every major U.K. festival including Glastonbury, Reading Festival, Bestival, Isle of Wight, Sonisphere and Download. Overseen the growth of the club, expanded the brand and built a team to run all aspects of the business.Managed the team and marketing for all key events, negotiate deals with venues and ticketing companies.
  • Creative Commission
    Co-Founder, Director
    Creative Commission Jan 2014 - Apr 2022
    London, United Kingdom
    Creative Commission is a freelance jobs portal for the music industry to discover new creatives for future projects. Since launch, over £8 million of briefs have been posted, 40,000+ creatives have joined the community and the platform is used by 1500+ music executives worldwide.Lead on business development, supporting major labels, independent labels, artists and management companies. Helped create content for Ed Sheeran, David Bowie, George Ezra, Robbie Williams, Years & Years, Michael Kiwanuka, The Rolling Stones, Arctic Monkeys, Skepta, Bastille and Mumford & Sons.Key responsibilities include• Collaborate on the overall strategic direction of the company.• Director responsible for the acquisition of new business. • Director responsible for account management and company lead for existing client relationship strategy.• Meeting and pitching to new and established clients across the music industry including senior teams at major labels. • Establish business internationally in the US, Australia and Europe. • Advise on client campaigns across content, budgets and strategy.• Present at industry conferences.In April 2022 Creative Commission was acquired by Talenthouse AG.
  • Now That'S What I Call Music Club Nights
    Co-Founder, Promoter, Dj
    Now That'S What I Call Music Club Nights Jan 2020 - Jan 2022
    United Kingdom
    NOW That’s What I Call Music! has been the definitive guide to UK pop music since it first appeared back in 1983 - and now comes the very first, fully official NOW Club Night.In collaboration with Sony Music and Starstruck Media, NOW Club Nights is established at The Scala in London and The Ritz in Manchester with events set to launch throughout the UK in 2020.
  • Self-Employed
    Artist & Producer Manager
    Self-Employed Sep 2012 - Aug 2014
    London, United Kingdom
    Partnership with UK music executive Anton Partridge managing Reeva & Black (Ne-Yo, Iggy Azalea), DEVolution (Black Butter, Speakerbox), Kate Elsworth, Joey Mccrilley, WEKEED.Responsible for setting up co-writes, liaising with agents and promoters, content commissioning and sourcing label partners and secured deals for DEVolution, Joey Mcrilley and WEKEED, Highlights included signing DEVolution to Black Butter to release their first EP featuring a track with MNEK. Another track from the EP called My Friends was featured on Annie Mac's Free Music Monday and quickly became the most streamed track at the time, surpassing the likes of Disclosure and London Grammar.Independently managed INCA setting up gigs and opportunities including working with Ivor Novello award-winning writer Justin Parker (Lana Del Rey/Rihanna). In 2014 INCA was chosen as a Burberry Acoustic artist performing Long for Lips at Lauderdale House.
  • Sony/Atv
    A&R Manager
    Sony/Atv Jul 2005 - Sep 2012
    London, United Kingdom
    Sony ATV is the largest music publishing company in the world. Sourced and signed artists, producers, two joint ventures and a catalogue.Key Signings: Foster The People (Epic Records), Knife Party (Warner Bros), Elliot Minor (Warner Bros), Danny Weed (UK #1 producer) and Simon Dine (UK #1 producer).• Oversaw a roster of over 40 artists and songwriters including Grammy Award winning producer Kuk Harrell.• Created opportunities and set up co-writes for Sony writers.• Contract negotiations for new signings with management and legal.• Renegotiated existing songwriter and catalogue deals.• Led a team to explore new and innovative ways to source talent.
  • Still
    Promoter, Booker
    Still Jan 2010 - Jan 2011
    The Lexington, London
    STILL was a monthly night at The Lexington in Islington showcasing the best-unsigned artists in the U.K. Booked artists, commissioned and produced marketing material and ran the event each month. Artists often played STILL before they were signed including Dry The River (RCA/Sony), Alice Gold (Fiction/Universal), Michael Kiwanuka (Polydor, Communion) and Alt-J (Infectious, Atlantic).

Brian Mahoney Skills

Music Industry A&r Music Music Publishing Record Labels Music Production Songwriting Music Licensing Music Management Management Entertainment Dj Music Supervision Songs Recording Festivals Digital Media Djing Promoter Business Development Sales Content Strategy Contract Negotiation Microsoft Office Client Development Critical Thinking Analytical Skills Relationship Building Networking Account Management New Business Generation Commissioning Creative Strategy Briefing Pitching Ideas Entrepreneurship Team Management Public Speaking Negotiation Renegotiations

Brian Mahoney Education Details

  • University Of Bristol
    University Of Bristol
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Brian Mahoney works for Kobalt Music

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Brian Mahoney's current role is Vice President, Creative Catalogue and Business Development.

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Brian Mahoney attended University Of Bristol.

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