Jaddan Comerford

A committee including Jaddan Comerford and Emily Copeland will select the final four startups for a special showcase at BIGSOUND 2025.

Feedback from the music community, chart anoraks and even international observers has been mostly positive. The Music Network cast the net. 

UNIFIED Music Group has announced a trio of senior promotions as the company enters its next phase of growth, reinforcing its leadership across people and culture, legal, and operations. Kat Gibbs…

“When it comes to making career moves, my philosophy is simple: surround yourself with good people and great music,” say Rachel Kelly.

The veteran industry lawyer and executive chalks up his final day with UNIFIED – a “bittersweet” occasion, says Jaddan Comerford.

Community will be available to“anyone that's making music, that essentially hasn't signed their rights away to another company.”

UNIFIED wants to help foster new business ideas and empower founders to propel their projects forward, comments group CEO Jaddan Comerford.

The Melbourne-based singer and songwriter joins a UAM roster that includes Dan Sultan, Jack River, Vance Joy, Ocean Alley and others.

Those sharing in $25,000 are Bush Music Fund, Neurodivergent Artist Meet Ups from Nat Bartsch, Solar Sessions, Music in Exile and RELEASR.

Since launching in 2016, the Grant has received more than 600 applications. This year, five creative projects will receive $5,000 in funding.