CHRIS SHEEHAN Music industry relationship specialist and consultant • Manager • Publisher • Label • Connector

"There are few people in the music industry that genuinely cares about musician’s welfare as much as Chris Sheehan. He is one of the most passionate, kindest, and effective individuals that I have met in the last 15 years. He knows everyone, he is aware of all the issues plaguing the ecosystem, and constantly strives to be a force of good. His work with Help Musicians is amazing, the work he’s done with Karousel is innovative, and his love for music is unparalleled." - Naomi Wallace Asher, Vice President, Songwriter Services and Neighbouring Rights - Sony Music Publishing

Chris Sheehan is a music industry relationship specialist and consultant with 25 years experience in the music business. He has a unique perspective and address book thanks to a portfolio career that includes 18 years as a songwriter, producer, artist and recording studio owner; 10+ years as a music publisher, artist manager, promoter for the UK industry's main showcase, and small indie record label head; as well as 9 years as industry connector for the UK's largest music charities, Help Musicians and Music Minds Matter. Chris was the first person in the UK industry to unlock funding for music charities in the 2020 lockdown, and since then has been responsible for putting into action relationships and initiatives that have raised over £725,000 for music charities. As well as founding industry CIC and networking hub Karousel Music who he is currently MD for, Chris is also member of the majority of music industry trade bodies including:

• The Music Managers Forum, whom he partners with alongside US giants SESAC to run the UK industry's longest running new music showcase in East London. To date he has provided the best new artists from around the UK and beyond with over 570 showcase opportunities in front of labels, managers, agents, publishers and press in London.
• The Ivors Academy, SESAC, MCPS and PRS as a songwriter and publisher
• The Association of Independent Music (AIM) as a label owner
• PPL as a performer and label
• The MU and Featured Artist Coalition as a musician/artist and manager
• Music Venues Alliance (MVA) as part of his work supporting the Music Venue Trust (MVT)

“The MMF partners with Chris on the showcase nights at Paper Dress Vintage. He is brilliant with artists (and their managers), super welcoming and we have a great regular crowd of members who love the event and show up for the networking even when their clients aren’t performing.” - Annabella Coldrick, CEO Music Manager's Forum

Amongst his other clients, Chris has consulted to leading agency Big Group on various events in support of the Brit Awards, Mercury Prize, Champions League and brand launches. Recent work includes shows, interviews or activations with artists such as Tom Walker, Tom Grennan, Public Service Broadcasting, Katie Melua, Benjamin Clementine, Nova Twins and You Me At Six.

The breadth of Chris's experience means he has strong connections with managers, booking agents, artists and various other members of the teams supporting the UK's great artists. Whether the challenge is a big ticket artist, or unearthing the cream of what's coming down the tracks, Chris can present you with appropriate options to suit the budget of your event or initiative. Crucially, the artists and their teams know when they deal with Chris that they are talking to someone who has lived their life, understands their role and talks their language - something that has proven to be an asset time and again when representing corporate clients for their events and initiatives.