Mellor Named Head Of TuneCore UK
• Leading independent digital music company, TuneCore, has named Gareth Mellor as Head of TuneCore, UK. In his new post Mellor will oversee TuneCore’s expanding roster in the region and the organization’s growth in the UK, reporting to TuneCore VP of International, Faryal Khan-Thompson, who said, “As TuneCore continues to expand, it’s important to the company to provide best-in-class, localized services. The UK is one of the world’s most important music markets so we knew we needed an experienced music executive to lead our efforts. Gareth brings a wealth of industry knowledge and expertise to the table, enabling him to hit the ground running and bring new ideas to the fore. We couldn’t be more excited to have him on the team.”
Mellor joins from Kobalt Music Group, where he served as Marketing Director, UK & EU for more than three years. During that time, Mellor oversaw all marketing activity in the region, including the relaunch of Kobalt’s recorded music division, AWAL. “I’m delighted to join TuneCore and work with Faryal and the wider team to expand the UK roster. As a pioneer of digital music distribution and as a constantly evolving business, TuneCore has the organizational experience to see the independent music market with a wise head coupled with the same excitement that drives creativity and innovation from the artists it serves. The UK is a competitive marketplace, but together with Believe, we can replicate the same success TuneCore has seen globally by engaging in the culture of local artists, providing them with the support they need when they need it, and by treating them — and their music — with the respect they deserve.”
TuneCore is owned by Paris-based digital music company Believe, which currently operates in 45 countries. TuneCore has operations in 11 countries, including the U.S., UK, Australia, Japan, Canada, Germany, France, Italy, Russia, India, Brazil as well as the LATAM, Africa and SEA markets.
