UK-based talent management company Bigfoot Music Management is becoming part of Lucas Keller‘s Milk & Honey.
Bigfoot and its clients, including Adam Beyer and Joris Voorn, are joining Milk & Honey, as the latter company reiterates its “deep belief in the future growth of techno and underground electronic music”.
Bigfoot’s roster also includes Juliet Fox, Sarah Story, Sam Wolfe, and Will Atkinson.
As a result of the pact, Jeremy Ford, Adam Beyer’s longtime manager, becomes Senior Vice President of Electronic for Milk & Honey globally.
He will be based in Milk & Honey’s London offices.
Said Lucas Keller: “As diverse as the Milk & Honey brand is in mainstream music genres, we are equally invested in underground music.
“We look after unique talent across all facets of the music business, and this deal with Bigfoot to join Milk & Honey represents a further investment into techno and electronic music which is a top priority for [our] company. We are very excited to have Jeremy and his team in our UK office and joining the global M&H outfit.”
Dave Frank, Head of Artist Management & Sports at Milk & Honey, added: “Over the past three decades, Jeremy Ford and Bigfoot Management have built one of the most respected operations in electronic music. From Adam Beyer and Joris Voorn to the iconic Drumcode brand that encompasses record label, events, fashion and globally syndicated radio, their team has played a big role in shaping modern techno and house.
“We’re thrilled to welcome the Bigfoot team into the Milk & Honey family as we combine our networks, relationships and resources in representing and growing world-class talent who are and will be the global stars that drive our scene into the future.”
Ford and his team have played a pivotal role in establishing dance/electronic platforms, such as Drumcode – Beyer’s own label – and Spectrum.
Jeremy Ford, SVP of Electronic, Milk & Honey: “Since its inception Bigfoot has always championed talented artists who possess authenticity and ambition as well as brands, labels and events that also share a purposeful, global vision.
“We’ve always strived to embrace, nurture and develop visionary leaders within the scene. Joining Milk & Honey represents an incredible opportunity for us to expand our reach and strengthen our ability to serve artists in a wider capacity.
“We share the same values, drive, work ethic and belief in building long-term careers so with this partnership and the fusion of two such talented teams we look forward to an exciting future that will no doubt shine a brighter spotlight on those we represent.”
Ant Hippsley, Head of Milk & Honey Music’s UK office, said: “This move reinforces our ambition to build the premier artist management company in the UK. Jeremy and the Bigfoot team have been a standard of excellence in the electronic scene and we’re proud to welcome them into the Milk & Honey family.
“Their roster and expertise perfectly complement what Dave and the team have built globally as we continue to expand our reach and impact for artists.”
Earlier this year, Milk & Honey appointed East Coast executive Andrew Goldstone as head of Electronic.
Outside of its Los Angeles headquarters, Milk & Honey operates offices in Nashville, New York, Dallas, and London.
With the addition of Jeremy Ford, Milk & Honey’s London office will now house 12 executives across writer, producer, and artist management.
The company’s London HQ is currently moving from Shoreditch back to King’s Cross.
Outside of music talent management, Milk & Honey runs ventures including a sports talent representation business, plus a music catalog acquisition brokerage that has completed over $300 million in M&A deals.Music Business Worldwide
