UNIFIED Expands Into New Zealand with Key Senior Appointment

UNIFIED Music Group is expanding into Aotearoa New Zealand.

Industry veteran Matt Harvey will lead its expansion into the new territory as its newly appointed Senior Artist Manager.

"The move signals a long-term commitment to the New Zealand music industry, focused on providing infrastructure and development opportunities to help local artists grow and thrive on a global scale," a press release states.

Harvey brings over two decades of experience to the role, first rising to international prominence as a founding member of the award-winning drum and bass outfit Concord Dawn.

After ten years based in Vienna touring the global club circuit, he returned to Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland in 2016 and successfully transitioned from a self-managed artist to a leading industry figure.

Through his management company, Southeast, Harvey and his team, which includes day-to-day manager Mandy Keighley, have built a reputation for "championing artists who shine in the live environment and strive for sustainable artist careers in challenging markets."

Harvey joins UNIFIED with a roster featuring established talent such as electronic icons Shapeshifter, indie rockers Daily J, and rising indie star Mim Jensen.

“It’s incredibly exciting to join an organisation that invests in its people and embraces unconventional thinking. Managers are essential to an artist's team, and supporting managers is one of the most effective ways to support our artists," Harvey says.

“This is not just an exciting step for me personally; it’s an opportunity to become part of the long-term infrastructure that supports artists in New Zealand, helping local music resonate far beyond its place of origin.”

UNIFIED Artist Management General Manager Ash Hills adds: “At the core of why we are so excited to be working with Matt and Mandy  is the shared idea that great music knows no borders.

“UNIFIED has had a profound impact on the Australian music industry by championing great people and artist careers, , and we are thrilled to connect with the team who shares those same values in New Zealand.”