SiriusXM’s New Head of Comms, Company Launches & More Music Jobs

Andrew Kautz, who most recently served as president of strategy and operations for HYBE’s label service, has launched his own Nashville-based consulting firm, Kautz & Associates. He had been Scott Borchetta’s first hire at Big Machine, and helped oversee the company’s acquisition by Ithaca Holdings in 2019 and HYBE in 2021.

“I’m opening a bespoke consulting practice, advising a small number of hand-selected private clients as they navigate not only the music industry but the ever-changing opportunities and challenges that technology and progress present,” Kautz said in a statement. “This isn’t a firm built for volume — it’s built for depth.”

He continues, “The music business has never been more complex, and it has never been more full of opportunity. The next decade of this industry will be shaped as much by technology as by talent. That counsel extends to the decisions leaders are facing right now. At Kautz & Associates, clients are labels, founders and investors, as well as artists and their teams. All of them get the same thing: my full attention. I look forward to helping a select few make the most of it.”

Allen Mitchell has launched a new management company, Reverie Ranch Music Group. The company will also provide recording and publishing opportunities. Mitchell had been at the Erv Woolsey Company and served as the management company’s president ahead of its recent closing.

Joining Mitchell in his new venture includes EJ Bernas (artist manager, director of DSPS, satellite and terrestrial radio); Kacey Wright (manager, social and digital marketing) and Josh Halasz (digital content, marketing and strategy).

“Music, especially country music, has been my passion for as long as I can remember,” Mitchell said in a statement. “While I never dreamed of standing in the Opry Circle, I always dreamed of standing in the shadows supporting those who do. As I begin this next chapter, God has blessed me with an incredible team and artists who believe in me as much as I believe in them. ‘Reverie’ is French for ‘to dream’ or ‘to lose yourself in a daydream,’ and that’s always been who I am — a dreamer. None of this would have been possible without my dear friend and mentor, Erv Woolsey, who believed in this dreamer early on. I’m incredibly grateful for the past and excited for what’s ahead.”

The company’s artist roster includes Miachel Ray, Leo33, Jenna Paulette and Adam Hood.

Music Venue Trust (MVT) has added six to its leadership team, with Toni Coe-Brooker promoted to campaigns and communications manager and Rebecca Walker promoted to live projects manager. Joining MVT includes Sophie Asquith as venue support manager Chris Hurne as head of external affairs; Denzil Thomas as partnerships manager and Adrian Norman as financial controller.

Founder Mark Davyd continues as Ceo and Beverley Whitrick remains as chief operating officer.

“Over the past 12 years, Music Venue Trust has transformed the conversation around grassroots music venues, championing their cultural and economic importance while delivering tangible support to the sector,” Chris Prosser and Jane Beese, co-chairs of the board, said in a statement. “The progress made has only been possible because of the passion and commitment of an exceptional team. As Trustees, one of our key priorities has been ensuring that the charity itself is built on strong, sustainable foundations. With a highly experienced senior management team now in place, delivering a robust succession plan, we are confident that MVT is entering its next chapter with the expertise, resilience and leadership needed to continue protecting, strengthening and advocating for the U.K.’s grassroots music venue network for many years to come.”

The Circuit Group has appointed Marc Thomas as head of artist management, U.K. and Europe. Thomas previously served eight years at Red Light Management in the company’s London office, and he brings along clients Anti Up, Chris Lorenzo, AC Slatier, Taiki Nulight and Emily Makis in his new role. Chris Lorenzo will be co-managed alongside Michael Carella in the U.S.

“I’ve seen firsthand how effective globally connected artist management can be, and that’s a big part of what drew me to The Circuit Group,” Thomas said in a statement. “The team has built an incredible foundation, and I’m excited to help grow our presence across Europe while continuing to develop long-term opportunities for artists on a global scale.”

Dean Wilson, co-founder and CEO of The Circuit Group, added, “Marc has an outstanding track record of developing artists and building meaningful businesses around their careers. His experience, reputationi and global perspective make him a natural fit for Circuit as we continue investing in the next generation of dance music talent. We’re excited to have him leading our management efforts across the U.K. and Europe.”

Dan Oerstreich has launched Superglue Music, a management and touring agency. Already, the company’s roster includes Angel Du$t, Tim Heidecker, Dillinger Four, Poison Ruin, Cold World and Gorilla Biscuits.

Based in New York City, Oestreich has been a partner at The Acheron in Brooklyn, N.Y., and was Saint Vitus’ production manager. He also worked with Mdou Moctar, Chelsea Wolfe and Snail Mail at Another Management Company.

“The artists I work with aren’t just clients; they’re people I’ve known, respected and believed in for years,” Oestreich said in a statement. “That’s the foundation of this company. I’ve spent most of my adult life finding ways to support artists and the community that’s given so much to me. Starting Superglue isn’t about doing something different; it’s about putting everything I’ve learned over the last 20 years into helping artists build sustainable careers.”

Oestreich initially started the company in 2025, with its formal launch on Thursday (Aug. 6) including a booking division alongside Greg Benedetto and John Scanlon. The company’s booking roster includes Bold, Gorilla Biscuits, Judge and Straight Ahead. Holly Cartwright joins the company as general manager and Jim Carroll serves as day-to-day manager.