UNIFIED Artist Management Makes Two New Appointments

UNIFIED Artist Management has welcomed two new team members after signing several new artists including Cat & Calmell and Ben Gerrans.

Maddy Smith and David Zietsman have joined UNIFIED to strengthen its philosophy of "building sustainable, global and artist-led careers", exemplified by the continued international success of Australian artists Wade Forster, Vance Joy, Ocean Alley, and Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers.

Smith joins UNIFIED with more than a decade of experience in artist management, global touring, and label management. She’s previously worked with ARIA Award-winning artists Genesis Owusu and Golden Features.

More recently, she worked with The Annex on Keli Holiday’s campaign for "Dancing2", tour-directed DICE’s 25-date tour across the US and Canada, and joined a panel of industry-advisors for Music Australia’s Export Development Fund.

Meanwhile, Zietsman will work across both UAM and distribution platform Community Music, sharing his experience in artist management, A&R, bookings, development and touring. Zietsman’s dual role reflects the unique integrated approach for artists across the UNIFIED Music Group ecosystem.

He’s previously held roles with Plus Bits Agency and Teamwrk Music Group.

UAM General Manager, Ash Hills, said: “I’m thrilled to welcome Maddy and David to the team; both are joining with a wealth of experience and are achieving incredible results for their artists.

“They are managing some of the country’s most exciting emerging artists, all who are gearing up for a huge year ahead. Cat & Calmell continue to share their Live Laugh Cool Star EP with global audiences and are supporting Reneé Rapp, and Ben Gerrans is backing up his Primrose EP with new releases and shows all over the world.”

With the launch of the Ground Floor artists acceleration program, UNIFIED Music Group continues to further its tangible investment in artist development and emerging Australian artists.