Chris Rigney

Chris Rigney is an experienced music industry professional currently serving as the Head of Label at Astral People in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.12 He has over 17 years of experience in various aspects of the music industry, including A&R, artist management, music programming, and project management.2

Prior to his current role, Rigney held several significant positions:

1. A&R Manager at Mushroom Group (June 2016 - January 2023)1
2. Head of Artists & Repertoire (A&R), Artist Manager, Music Programming, and Project Management at Mushroom Group - Soothsayer Recordings (June 2015 - January 2023)1
3. A&R Manager / Label Manager at Greco-Roman in London (January 2014 - January 2016)1
4. A&R Manager / Label Assistant at Modular Recordings (January 2008 - December 2013)1

During his time at Soothsayer Recordings, Rigney was instrumental in discovering and nurturing new musical talent, planning artists' careers, and developing marketing strategies. He worked with key artists such as KUČKA, WILLARIS. K, CC!, JUNO MAMBA, DRO CAREY, and ALTA.1

Rigney is known for his expertise in various areas, including:

• Artist & Repertoire (A&R) Management
• Brand Development & Management
• Festival & Event Management
• Music Curation & Programming
• International Programming
• Talent Scouting

In 2016, Rigney founded the boutique dance label Soothsayer, which launched the careers of artists like Willaris K, KUČKA, and CC!.2 He is also a manager through Astral People, representing artists such as KUČKA, total tommy, FRIDAY*, and Dro Carey.2

Throughout his career, Rigney has worked with renowned artists such as Tame Impala, The Avalanches, Cut Copy, and Yeah Yeah Yeahs, among others, developing their careers across multiple labels.23