Music manager Ray Black adds his expertise to XpoNorth

Leading Scottish music manager Ray Black and his wider team at Craft Management have agreed to provide specialist advice to XpoNorth’s music sector programme.

Craft Management represents artists including Kathryn Joseph, Mogwai, The Twilight Sad, Stillhound and producer Paul Savage, supporting and guiding artists to develop their careers worldwide.

Mr Black said: “As we all adjust to working in the context of Covid there will be new opportunities ahead, making it an important time for Craft Management to team up with XpoNorth to provide specialist support and advice.”

Alex Smith, XpoNorth project manager, said: “The industry across the Highlands and Islands is incredibly diverse and with many businesses continuing to navigate real uncertainty, we’re excited to have Craft Management’s depth of experience, awareness and insight into new areas of opportunity as part of the XpoNorth offering.”

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