Three new Music Managers Forum board members

NIAMH BYRNE, STEPHEN TAVERNER and CLARE WRIGHT have become Music Mangers Forum (MMF) board members.

They replace MERCK MERCURIADIS, REBEKAH TAYLOR and LISA BUDDIE who are stepping down after completing fixed three-year terms.

Byrne is the founder of Eleven Management, which represents groups including Gorillaz, Bastille, Blur and The Clash.

Taverner is the founder of East City Management, representing groups including Wolf Alice and alt-J.

Wright is an artist manager whose acts include JFDR, Æ Mak and Cruel Sister.

“These are three extraordinarily respected and entrepreneurial individuals with extensive experience across the global music business,” said MMF Chair PAUL CRAIG. 

“It is so important that we continue to incorporate fresh and challenging voices into our organisation and ensure that the MMF board properly reflects the diversity of our membership.”