Insider Profile | Dave Wallace | A&R Executive
[Mushroom Group & Futures Music Group] 




Dave Wallace is an entrepreneur from the U.K. now residing in Los Angeles.

Starting out as a booking agent at Primary Talent he discovered and signed Glasvegas & Two Door Cinema Club booking them their first tours and helping them reach the European & international touring market.

Dave then worked at Wildlife and learned management from Ian McAndrew before setting up his own management business in New York in 2012 – He managed Bat For Lashes, Morning Parade, You Me At Six and others to chart topping success and arena touring.

In 2018 he formed a venture with Jim Chancellor & Caroline Music to help promote U.K. artists in the USA including Blossoms, Bombay Bicycle Club, Palace and Self Esteem.

In 2022 Korda Marshall recruited him to lead Mushroom Records new era in the USA and he has led campaigns for Pendulum, Tobiahs, Mia Wray and others in the U.S. Market.

Dave is also the co-founder and CEO of Futures Music Group the home to Barns Courtney, Phantogram, Mt Joy and others.

He has helped the international growth of many artists in the independent space for nearly 2 decades.

 
Dave Wallace | A&R Executive | Mushroom Group & Futures Music Group

Mushroom Group | Official Website

 

Commitment and the Long Haul
Dave on what it really takes to establish a career as an artist or songwriter:

"The keyword is committed. It’s going to take a long time. It’s never been harder. It’s never been more saturated. The money is nothing at the beginning... I just think that the cream does rise to the top. If you are truly talented and persistent, and you keep putting out good work into the world, then I genuinely believe you’ll build a good career."
-Dave Wallace


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LISTEN: A&R Executive Dave Wallace Reveals Strategies for Global Music Success [MIP110]

 


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