10-12 April 2025, Budapest | House of Music Hungary | Akvárium Klub

Ian Smith

Waves Vienna

Agent Manager Producer consultant Creative arts international

Austria

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introduction

In creative arts for over 40 years, run two music agencies established in 2000 based in the UK with presence in Vienna for 15 years. Deal with all aspects of live performance and in the past for 11 years as nat. chair one of the UK musician's union sections, a musician, live sound engineer, international artist manager working with artists across Europe ( Spain / Ukraine / France ) work as agent with grammy winning artists / encouraging new talent from all genres. Worked as independent promoter/arts centre programmer occasionally worked with Arts Council England links to PRS and international bodies as well as speaking at international music conferences over many years on a range of subjects. Still presenter and Stage manager at various festivals : worked with artists from nearly every continent for 25 years. Since 2023 UpBeat Team Leader / programmer for Waves festival Vienna. Since 2009 Licenced UKVI ( United Kingdom Visas Immigration ) sponsor for work into UK for creative workers.

Field of work
  • Artist
  • Agent
  • Promoter
  • Manager
  • Festival Booking
  • Agency
  • Producer
  • Other