Leon Rogovoy
Roster: DMA'S / REDD. / Don West (co-manager) / Furnace and the Fundamentals (agent) / Lach Bostock (co-manager)
Location: NSW
Listen: Leon’s Manager Of The Month Playlist
Advice I’d Give My Younger Self In Artist Management
Don’t quit and believe in the long game! Careers in music are built by those who endure, adapt and keep going, even when the outcome isn’t immediate (I still tell myself this today and still believe it’s true.)
How My Artists Make Me Proud
I've been with all of them since day one, and nothing makes me prouder then seeing them grow and develop into truly great artists – it’s not that different from raising children at times ☺
Timeless Advice
Don’t be all consumed by the algorithm & trends - music is art at the end of the day, and there’s something to trusting your gut
Inspiration and Motivation
My love of music, and I couldn't really see myself doing anything else. Nothing beats the feeling of listening to demos for the first time, and helping artists bring their creative vision to life
Ways The Music Industry Could Better Support Managers And Artists?
More grants and funding!
Recent Challenge
The latest I can really think of is COVID. And we just got as creative and resourceful as we could. Connected with the artists' fanbases through a really trying time.
Key Achievements
Growing a management business from scratch, with my business partners Garth Crane & Ben Robinson (and with the steady hand of our GM – Dominic Stewart)
2 x Top 5 UK albums
4 x Top 10 AUS Album
Sold Out International & Australian tours
ARIA & AIR Awards
Platinum & Gold records in AUS & UK
AAM’s Impact on My Journey
AAM have been great in creating a sense of community with the music industry. Management can be a lonely job, but having a peer community that shares insights, challenges and opportunities has been invaluable.