After emigrating to NZ Lorraine Barry began managing Sir Dave Dobbyn, a relationship that now stands at 20 years. Avantadale Bowling Club, Home Brew, Aidan Fine and Rizvan make up the current roster. She’s a two-time winner of the MMF Manager of the Year Award and a keen mentor of developing artists.
In 16 years with Virgin Music Group in London Barry worked globally with artists including Ice T, Massive Attack, Neneh Cherry, John Lee Hooker, Placebo, Gomez, The Verve, Chemical Brothers and the phenomenon that was the Spice Girls. She was promoted to Director International Marketing, overseeing the marketing, promotion and production teams. She received the Special Achievement Award at the UK music industry’s Women of the Year Awards.
