Hawie Named Managing Dir., Last Gang Records
• MNRK Music Group has promoted Dan Hawie to Managing Director of Last Gang Records. In his new role, Hawie will oversee Last Gang’s full P&L and assume expanded leadership across A&R and brand strategy.
Based in Toronto, Hawie reports to Randy Derebegian, VP of Artist Development, and Chris Moncada, COO of MNRK Music Group.
Derebegian remarked, “Dan has already been an integral part of Last Gang’s success over the past decade, and I couldn’t be happier for him to move into the role of Managing Director to provide extra focus to this next phase of the label. He has the relationships and ear for what will help shape the future of Last Gang, and the timing is perfect with exciting new projects and signings underway.”
Moncada commented, “Dan cares deeply about the legacy of the label and the artists who built it. I’m thrilled to see him evolve into this role and continue to forge the path of Last Gang for years to come.”
Hawie said, “I’m incredibly honoured to carry the legacy of Last Gang forward. Twenty-one years in, our ‘Us Against The World’ mentality continues to fuel everything we do. Foundational artists like Death From Above 1979, Metric, and Mother Mother are still shaping culture today, while our new guard, including Bella Poarch, Ho99o9, Loving, and Mondo Cozmo, continues to push boundaries and move the culture forward. I’m grateful to help preserve that independent spirit, and especially proud to champion such incredible art with the same passion and belief as the artists creating it.”
Hawie joined Last Gang in 2017, and most recently served as Director of Marketing and A&R, he steered global operations and high-impact campaigns for both Last Gang and Dualtone Records in Canada. Prior to joining Last Gang, Hawie held key marketing positions at Dine Alone Records and Nevado Records.
