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Nick O'Byrne
Co-Owner and Director at Look Out Kid Artist Management and Barely Dressed Records
Nick O'Byrne is a prominent figure in the Australian music industry and the founder and co-owner of Look Out Kid Artist Management.12 He directly manages several successful artists, including Courtney Barnett, Faye Webster, Surprise Chef, Middle Kids, and Searows.1
O'Byrne founded Look Out Kid in 2011 as a vehicle to manage Courtney Barnett, with whom he celebrated a 10-year working relationship in 2022.2 The company has since expanded its focus to become a global management company, representing artists from Australia, the United States, and Canada.2
Before his career in artist management, Nick held significant positions in the Australian music industry:
- Executive Programmer of BIGSOUND, Australia's largest and most important music industry conference1
- General Manager of the Australian Independent Record Labels Association13
O'Byrne has experience working across various music genres, including rock, indie, folk, jazz, post-classical, and experimental/art-music.1 His company, Look Out Kid, has a strong reputation for successfully exporting Australian musicians internationally.2
In January 2023, Look Out Kid merged with Monster Artist Management, further expanding its global reach and roster of artists.24 This merger strengthened the company's presence in both Australia and North America, creating a strategic global approach to artist management.4
