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CORE Talent Agency launches in Australia with Venuto and Montgomery

CORE Talent Agency launches in Australia with Venuto and Montgomery

CORE Talent Agency has launched in Australia under Co-General Managers Desiree Venuto and Adam Montgomery.
Desiree Venuto and Adam Montgomery, Co-General Managers of CORE Talent Agency, at the agency's Australian launch. Desiree Venuto and Adam Montgomery, Co-General Managers of CORE Talent Agency, at the agency's Australian launch.

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.”

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