I studied Music Business at AIM, where I first started dabbling in management. During that time, I also interned and worked desk jobs at Village Sounds, Secret Sounds, and Sony, gaining valuable insights into different parts of the music industry. After Sony, I landed my first role in publishing at Downtown with the wonderful Rachel Kelly. It was there that I realised publishing was the path I wanted to pursue. From there, I was incredibly fortunate to be approached by my dream company, Mushroom Music Publishing, where I’ve been ever since.

My role in the music industry is to discover and support great songwriters, artists, and producers in their creative development. Whether it’s setting up co-writes, helping them refine their craft, or finding new ways to get their music off hard drives and into the world, the goal is always to elevate their careers—all driven by a deep love for great songs and the people who create them.
Another key part of what we do is supporting songwriters on the admin side—making sure their songs are properly registered and ensuring our team has everything needed to service their music to supervisors, international teams, and beyond.

I have always loved music and knew that it was what I wanted to do with my life. I knew pretty early on that I didn’t have the chops to be an artist and that’s when I started doing my research into the behind-the-scenes of the industry. A&R always stood out to me as it was still really creative and involved in the music making process.

A high point of my career, and an achievement I have been really proud of has been my work on Mushroom’s First Nations Pathways Program. Through this program, I’ve had the privilege of meeting and working with some insanely talented artists. It’s been really rewarding to see participants not only grow as artists but also build lasting creative relationships. Many have
continued collaborating with the producers they worked with during the camp, and some have released songs that were created there.
A great example is Nooky and Angus Field, who first connected through the program and have since gone on to form ARIA Award-winning band 3%. Seeing these kinds of collaborations come to life is exactly why we do this—it’s about creating opportunities, fostering community, and supporting First Nations artists in a meaningful way.
In terms of lows – the music industry is constantly evolving, and with that comes restructures and redundancies. I’ve experienced a couple of redundancies from jobs I truly loved, and it wasn’t always easy to pick myself up and keep going. But I’m a big believer that everything happens for a reason, and in hindsight, I can see that those setbacks ultimately led me to my dream job.

The biggest challenge for me has always been imposter syndrome and it’s something I still struggle with. I am very fortunate to have been surrounded by some incredible people who have supported, mentored, and encouraged me along the way. Their guidance has helped me push through self-doubt and reminded me that everyone’s path in this industry is going to be different.

A big-picture goal for me is to continue to build upon the incredible legacy of Mushroom Music. Alongside championing our own artists, writers and producers, I’d love to be an advocate for the broader songwriting community. My goal is to create meaningful opportunities that empower songwriters and artists, helping them build sustainable careers while ensuring they receive the recognition and fair compensation they deserve.

I’d have to start with Linda Bosidis, who leads with kindness, compassion, and integrity. Linda has an incredible wealth of knowledge and experience, and she generously shares it with those around her. She genuinely cares for her staff and roster, ensuring everyone feels supported and valued. She’s an incredibly inspiring leader.
I also have to mention Andy Kelly. Despite being one of the country’s top artist managers—a very time-consuming gig—he always makes time for anyone who needs advice (or a good laugh). He’s a true ally who creates space for others and lifts up those around him. These are the kinds of people I aspire to be like—people who not only excel in their work but do so
with generosity, integrity, and a genuine commitment to others.

I’m incredibly fortunate to have had several champions throughout my career. First and foremost, my team at Mushroom, particularly Linda and Erol, who have not only supported me but also given me the autonomy to grow in my role. I’m also grateful to Julian McGruther, who has always been an advocate for me, to Rachel Kelly, who took a chance on me when I had no publishing experience and taught me so much along the way, and to Katie O’Hagan, who’s always there to answer my questions (no matter how silly) and give me solid advice.

Extremely hard to pick just three when there is so much talent, but I would have to say Jem Cassar-Daley,

Dean Brady

and Lotte Gallagher.

– Always trust your gut!
– There is no shame in asking for help

Treat others the way you want to be treated!!

Just having the opportunity to do what I love!! I feel very grateful to be excited to go to work every day, and work alongside some of the most talented (and lovely) artists, songwriters, and producers in the country.

There’s definitely still a long way to go when it comes to diversity in the music industry, but it’s great to see more people pushing for change. There are some really positive initiatives happening—like the One-Off Tracks writing camp, Sweat It Out and Spotify’s EQUAL writing camp, and Mushroom’s First Nations Pathways Program—giving more opportunities to First Nations, female, GNC, and POC artists.
That said, there’s still a lot of work to do. Real change will happen when diversity isn’t just a talking point but something we see at every level of the industry—especially in leadership and decision-making roles. It’s not just about representation; it’s about making sure underrepresented voices have real opportunities and long-term support.

For me, true allyship is all about listening, learning, and actually taking action to support others. It’s using your privilege to amplify voices that might not always get the same opportunities and showing up consistently—not just when it’s easy or looks good. Real allies make space for others, push for change, and hold themselves and those around them accountable. It’s not about being perfect, but about always being willing to learn, unlearn, and do better.

Every Morning by Sugar Ray!!