Following a successful summer festival and tour season with over 500,000 tickets sold, Untitled Group has announced a thorough restructuring of its artist management and tour operations teams. The changes come as the company seeks to capitalize on its recent successes and position itself for continued growth in the competitive event space.
Untitled Group reshapes its core teams after landmark season, positioning for strategic growth in the events industry.
Dan Morgan has joined the company as Artist Manager to strengthen talent representation capabilities, while Mia Leigh Ford has been elevated to Tour Director, taking on senior leadership responsibilities for touring operations.
The company has also promoted Jim Hennessy to Head of Marketing and Laura Hughes to Director of Communications, with both executives joining the senior leadership team reporting to General Manager Andrew White, formerly of Live Nation and Three Six Zero.
In a significant structural shift, Untitled Group has established a new Commercial Growth department tasked with driving partnership, ticketing, and commercial strategies. This department will be bolstered by the appointment of Dwayne Thompson, a former Red Bull executive who will lead a revamped Partnerships team.
Simultaneously, Courtney Tahar has been promoted to Head of Ticketing, centralizing all ticketing functions under her leadership.
The communications division has undergone substantial consolidation, with Laura Hughes now overseeing corporate communications, PR, social impact initiatives, and customer relations in a unified department. The team plans to implement advanced streaming distribution strategies to help artists maximize their reach across multiple platforms.
Meanwhile, Chris Sheppard has been promoted to Head of Programming, focusing on tour content and artist lineup development to enhance audience engagement.
Ellen Sproule’s advancement to Head of Operations underscores the company’s commitment to seamless tour logistics and event delivery.
The Tour Operations department has further expanded with the addition of Stef Russin and Lillian Birch as new Tour Operations Managers, bringing their extensive experience from working with high-profile acts like Keith Urban and KISS.
The marketing team is expanding under Hennessy’s direction, with new hires including a dedicated social media coordinator to strengthen digital promotion efforts. The company plans to implement paid advertising strategies across social platforms to maximize reach for upcoming events.
These strategic leadership changes align with Untitled Group’s growth trajectory following the successful 2023/24 summer season.
The restructured departments and promotion of key talent reflect the organization’s focus on scaling its touring operations while maintaining the quality of artist representation and event experiences that have fueled its recent achievements.
The company is preparing for expanded festival offerings including Ability Fest, which will now operate in both Melbourne and Brisbane as part of their commitment to creating fully accessible events.
