Crown Talent & Media Group has appointed Steven Melrose as its Head Of Music across both the UK and US.
Melrose was previously co-MD of Epic Records UK, a role he took up in July 2013.
In the exec’s early years in the biz, he founded the indie label/management company Leftwing Recordings prior to working as an A&R executive at Island Records.
In 2008 he joined Capitol Records in the US as VP of A&R and then joined Sony Music in a senior A&R role in 2012.
Mark Hargreaves, Founder & CEO of Crown, commented, “In recent years, Crown has successfully developed a strategy of diversification into a number of areas of the sport and entertainment industry.
“This is an exciting opportunity that allows me to add value with my own roster.”
Steven Melrose
“However, music remains at the very heart of our business and Melrose’s decision to join Crown will see us adding strength to our creative executive roster.”
Steven Melrose added, “Crown has clearly consolidated its reputation as leaders of talent development and management in the UK.
“This is an exciting opportunity that allows me to add value with my own roster as well as draw upon my 18 years of experience based in the US to further develop the presence of Crown America”.
UK-born Crown’s music operation covers artist management, publishing, recordings and more.
Its management clients include Ella Henderson, Becky Hill and Tamera Foster.
Melrose departed Sony Music UK in October last year.Music Business Worldwide
