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Lee Morrison heads up new Brighton-based music business
By Chris Cooke | Published on Monday 11 July 2016
The former General Manager of Believe Digital, Lee Morrison, who departed the digital distribution firm earlier this year, has been confirmed as the MD for a new Brighton-based music company called the Seaside Music Group.
Growing out of an existing recording studio business, the new Seaside Music Group will seek to offer new and established artists development support and subsequent ‘services deals’, with a plan to “work with the best teams and technology worldwide to ensure an amazing route to market, alongside a very transparent and honest offering for artists”. The studio side of the business will also expand into new premises near the Brighton seafront.
Confirming his new role, Morrison told reporters last week: “In the days of labels reducing investment in the recording process, we want to buck that trend and give new and existing acts a real quality place to record and make the most of their talents. What we are going to grow is a hub of creative talent that will produce some amazing records. We are looking to attract the best artists, producers and managers to work with us on this project”.
Former Kooks bassist Max Rafferty has been confirmed as A&R & Artist Development Manager, while Morrison says he is looking to recruit others to join the new venture.
