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Sharper live strategy,
events that land,
and teams That last.

Matt Hanner

Live music touring strategy & booking agent consultancy.

for Live Touring consultancy

I offer consultancy for artists and their teams via The Team Around You on an hourly basis. For longer-term project or campaign work I am open to discussing rates so just drop me a message via the Contact page.

WHen you NEED industry contacts and experience to get an event off the ground.

Whether you’ve got the bones of a great project already in place or you just don’t know where to start, with 15 years in the live music industry, working internationally for major booking agencies, I have the experience and connections to make it happen.

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When might we work together?

When you want to conquEr the Uk market.

I specialise in working with international managers, labels and funding bodies to ensure they are getting good value on their export investments. See an example of a previous project here.

When your business needs music industry insight.

Whether you’re launching a product aimed at grassroots musicians, or want to connect an existing brand with music, I offer consultancy that will allow you to understand the industry and navigate the potential pitfalls of mixing business and art. With experience across both creative and operational sides of music, I help bridge those perspectives, finding common-ground without compromising artistic integrity.

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when people need to be front and centre.

The music industry thrives on passion, but it’s an environment that can prove challenging for workers, be it their mental or physical health, personal relationships, or even their relationship with work and the industry itself. As I did as a business owner, I can bring a compassionate, people-first intervention that will help teams reconnect with their purpose and find more sustainable ways of working.

I build communities and initiatives that help music improve people's lives and open up careers in it. With extensive experience of working with grassroots artists as well as educational institutions, I can deliver consultancy services or lead projects that deliver tangible outcomes for beneficiaries.