Artist Operations

WHAT WE DO

“DELIVERING MUCH MORE THAN JUST ARTIST LIAISON”

ARTIST ADVANCE

“We have developed solid systems and processes to ensure the most efficient and professional artist advance enabling the best possible event delivery.”

EVENT STAFFING

“Our core team are highly adaptable, approachable and organised. We have built a strong database of reliable and experienced industry professionals capable of working a varity of roles.”

ARTIST LIAISON

“We pride ourselves on providing the highest standard of delivery for both the client and the artist experience. Our attention to detail and professional approach to the role of artist liaison ensures the best service on the ground for each of our projects.”

BESPOKE HOSPITALITY

“We have a clear system on how we handle our hospitality procurement; focusing on sustainability, maintaining the budget for our clients and providing the best service possible for the artists. ”

ARTIST LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT

“Our bespoke artist logistics systems allow us to deliver the best service possible for all aspects of the event – we are highly experienced in managing multiple driver teams, suppliers and artist transfers to ensure a well organised and efficient schedule.”

EVENT CONSULTANCY

“We understand and appreciate the collaborative approach to bringing an event to life and thrive in working within a team to deliver an event. We are experienced in all aspects of planning an event and can offer various services to review best practices and add on services for any sized project. ”

WHO WE ARE

Artist Operations brings together three Manchester based professionals with decades of industry experience, a wealth of skills and a shared passion of going above and beyond to deliver an outstanding artist experience.

We specialise in providing bespoke artist focused services within the live events sector, ensuring first class artist handling from start to finish on all of our projects.

We understand how essential it is for the delivery of an event to reach it’s full potential year on year. We take pride in building long lasting, meaningful connections between artists, our clients and all of the different relationships involved in bringing an event to life.

Liz O'Neill

“Liz has over a decade of event experience ranging from corporate activations to large scale live events. Specialising in bespoke artist relations, hospitality management and adeptly managing teams for festival deployment. Liz’s expertise lies in crafting memorable experiences and seamlessly coordinating all aspects of Artist Liaison.”

Sam Constable

“Sam has been involved in events and operations of live events and project management for over 13 years. With a vast array of experience including bookings and programming, touring, onsite artist relations and artist advance for large scale festivals such as Kendal Calling, Bluedot Festival and Manchester International Festival. ”

Damian Simon

“Damian has over 15 years of industry experience in managing the artist advance and onsite artist relations departments for some of the best events in the UK namely The Warehouse Project and Parklife Festival. With this experience comes a vast knowledge and appreciation of everything that is required for the planning, operation and delivery of a first class artist experience in order for a project to reach its full potential.”

The Team

“We have developed a solid diverse team of professional, approachable and highly trained individuals for all of our projects. We pride ourselves on creating pathways and training specialising in artist relations for the next generation of music industry professionals to ensure the highest level of staff looking after the artists on our projects .”

"LET US BRING COLOUR TO YOUR EVENT"

I've worked very closely with the guys at Artist Operations for over 10 years now on a bunch of different shows and they're first class. Great attention to detail and a full understanding of the requirement for a seamless interaction between artist liaison and technical production in order to deliver a smooth, professional event. Every challenge is approached with a can-do attitude and I can't recommend them highly enough.

“I have worked with Damian and the team on many projects over the years. The work ethic, teamwork and level of detail they put into every operation is second to none; This really does take a lot of the stress out of what can be a challenging environment already! I would whole heartedly recommend working with the team and I hope to for many more years to come in the future!!”

“If only I could work with Artist Operations at every event I do! Damian and the team are a highly organised, capable, and friendly team who really raised the level of organisation and service we provided to all of artists and guests. A superb team who I cannot recommend highly enough.”

“Damian and his team set the bar for how artist liaison should be done. It’s one headache we don’t have to worry about and it’s not uncommon for the artists to message us, telling us how good the team were. A permanent fixture at Warehouse Project and Parklife, the team are polite, professional and a delight to work with.”

“I have been working with Damian and his team for around 15 years over many events him and his team are a very well oiled machine who are on point with everything they do it’s been a pleasure working with them and to continue to work with them in the future until we are old and fragile and ready for the scrap yard.”

“I’ve had the pleasure of working with Damian for over 10 years. Always friendly, professional and efficient, his experience speaks for itself. I can’t recommend highly enough.”

"Artist Operations are literally the dream team! We have worked with them for several years at Nocturne and been very pleased with their professional, friendly and well-planned approach. They provide a very high level of service and understand the many nuances of dealing with performing artists at all levels. Sam, Liz and the rest of the team are great to work with and gel well with the wider event team and stakeholders. Their approach to artist liaison is meticulous and understanding of the bigger picture in terms of event planning. I look forward to working with them each season.”

“Artist Operations are the one company I enjoy seeing and working with on the circuit as i know there will be no issues with the advancing and my artist will be catered for correctly."