Jaddan Comerford | The Music Podcast: UNIFIED Music Group, Artist Management, Global Music & more

Watch the latest episode of THE MUSIC PODCAST hosted by Tarsame Mittal, featuring a compelling conversation with Jaddan Comerford, the visionary founder of UNIFIED Music Group, a prominent independent music company based in Australia. Join us as Jaddan shares insights into fostering collaboration within the music community and delves into his curiosity about Indian music culture, business and industry dynamics. An episode you won't want to miss! Jaddan’s LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaddan-comerford-b472382/ Jaddan’s Linktree: https://linktr.ee/jaddan UNIFIED Music Group Web: https://unifiedmusicgroup.com/ Side Stage Ventures Web: https://www.sidestage.vc/ _ Listen to this episode with Jaddan on all leading audio streaming channels! _ EPISODE DESCRIPTION: Embark on an enlightening journey with us on The Music Podcast as we explore the remarkable story of Jaddan Comerford, the visionary behind UNIFIED Music Group. Discover how Jaddan's passion for music led him to establish one of Australia's most prominent independent music companies. From humble beginnings to managing an impressive roster of artists including Vance Joy, Ocean Alley and Tash Sultana, Jaddan shares the trials and triumphs of building UNIFIED Music Group from the ground up. He shares the unforgettable story of how he met James Keogh AKA Vance Joy in India for the first time Gain valuable insights into the evolving music industry landscape, UNIFIED's innovative ventures, and Jaddan's personal quest for spiritual balance amidst his ambitious pursuits. Join us for an in-depth conversation that delves into the heart of music entrepreneurship and inspiration. Connect with us at [email protected]. Your feedback makes our podcast journey even more exciting! _ EPISODE CHAPTERS 00:00 - Introduction 03:19 - POV on Indian Music Business 05:16 - Australian Music Business 07:38 - About the Australian Agencies 09:08 - Jaddan's Journey 15:27 - Meeting Vance Joy in India! 19:40 - Collaborating with Vance Joy 21:36 - Approaching UNIFIED Music Group 23:01 - Management vs. Booking Agency 25:45 - Jaddan's Other Businesses 29:07 - Revenue Distribution 29:56 - Most Important Learnings 31:09 - Do's & Don'ts 33:33 - Tips for Business Owners 37:08 - Dealing with 'Loneliness' in the Business 38:28 - Most Important Decisions 41:06 - Busting Myths 44:15 - Hiring the Team 45:15 - Key Points while Signing an Artist 45:46 - Handling Pressure 48:15 - Artists' Eccentricity 50:09 - #AskTheGuest 01:02:20 - Balancing Artist Vision & Management 01:03:38 - Checklist for Investing in Businesses 01:10:30 - Technology affecting Music Business in Future 01:13:41 - Mergers & Acquisitions in Music Business 01:16:45 - Running Multiple Ventures 01:25:20 - Change in the Music Ecosystem 01:26:55 - Opportunities in Indian Music Business 01:30:01 - Jaddan's Commitment on TMP! 01:33:55 - Thank You! _ Stay tuned for the next episode of 'The Music Podcast'! 🎧 We've got another exciting conversation lined up for you! Don't miss it! _ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: The Music Podcast YT Channel – https://www.youtube.com/@_TheMusicPodcast_ _ Host - Tarsame Mittal Guest – Jaddan Comerford His Manager – Siddhartha Todi & Emma McWilliam Audio Credits: Dialogue Editor, Mix and Master by Farhan Shaikh at Chordfather Productions Audio Post Production Studio - Chordfather Productions Producer - Vinita Sabberwal Business Head - Dimple Mehta THE CREW – CONTENT TEAM - Abhineet Mandal, Janice Fernandes, Fahiyan Hussain Head of Production – Sahil Choubey Post Production - Srinivas Rao, Ashutosh Surendra Kharunkar, Piyush Rajput Subtitling - Prime Vision Services Researcher - Aastha Gupta SHOOT TEAM – D.O.P – Deepak Rai Sound – Akhilesh Singh Make Up - Mohsin Ali Lights - Famous Lights Camera: Video Plus Camera Attendants: Ujjwal Loy, Moolchand Yadav Lightmen: Mithun Sarkar BTS: Ramesh Yadav #themusicpodcast #tmp