CORE Talent Agency has launched in Australia with Desiree Venuto and Adam Montgomery as Co-General Managers.
The booking agency was founded by Jaddan Comerford of UNIFIED Music Group and Regan Lethbridge of Lemon Tree Music. It will operate within UNIFIED Music Group’s wider ecosystem.
Leadership team
Venuto joins from Lonely Lands Agency and has been recognized by The Music Network’s 30 Under 30 and Pollstar’s Impact International Next Gen. Montgomery brings more than a decade of agency leadership experience, having previously led Four Tone Artists.
The CORE team also includes LaBelle Jackson, Victoria Kozbanis, and Jo Syme.
Initial roster
The agency launches with a lineup that includes the following acts, among others:
- Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers
- The Terrys
- Budjerah
- Day We Ran
- Emma Donovan
- South Summit
- Slowly Slowly
- DEVAURA
Executive comment
Venuto said: “We are thrilled to officially unveil CORE. Having been a part of this journey since its inception, it is incredibly rewarding to step into this new role to lead the next iteration of the agency. Artist creativity has always been our foundation, and we are stepping forward with a unified team backed by decades of shared industry expertise.”
Montgomery said: “Partnering with Desiree to lead this next chapter is a true career highlight. CORE is built around putting the artist at the heart of every decision, and we’re excited to bring this fresh energy into each conversation. With the support of Jaddan and Regan, we’re eager to champion our incredible roster and continue to expand our community.”