Hamish Duff (First Artists Management)
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Hamish Duff is a talent agent working for First Artists Management (FAM), managing its UK and European business representing composers and music supervisors for film, television, and video games. Its roster includes: Carter Burwell, Vangelis, Craig Armstrong, Rolfe Kent, Anne Chmelewsky, Clark, Hannah Peel, Blanck Mass, Dan Deacon, Emily Rice and many others. FAM recently launched its own record label to further serve the specific needs of its clients. The first release was BBC Back To Life Soundtrack the first release (Joe Wilson of Solomon Grey fame) and the artist debut from rising star Emily Rice.  Key FAM roster activity from late 2021: Ivors Best Original Film Score win for Blanck Mass. Mercury nom for Hannah Peel. FAM record label launched Sept. Management signings include Eimear Noone (Ivor nominated 2021), Gazelle Twin and Orbital. Featured at film festivals with soundtrack premieres from FAM clients include Toronto and Venice / composers Alex Baranowski, CJ Mirra, Paul Saunderson. Several client soundtrack debuts at the BFI London Film Festival in October. Oct also saw noms at the World Soundtrack Awards with Benji Merrison winning people’s choice. And so much more! Prior to joining FAM, Hamish had his own business, Blue Top Music, providing artist and composer management. He’s also worked as a sync consultant, promoter and tour manager.  https://www.firstartistsmanagement.com/  https://www.instagram.com/first_artists_management/?hl=en  https://twitter.com/FAM_agency  https://www.linkedin.com/company/first-artists/  https://twitter.com/bluetopmusic  https://www.linkedin.com/in/hduff/  https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5229914/  Get in touch with me via:  [email protected]  https://www.dcmusicpublishing.co.uk  https://www.instagram.com/dcmusicpublishing  https://twitter.com/dannychampion
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