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Moses "Delfuego" Mukabi

London

Summary

Responsible Artist Manager, passionate about delivering outstanding quality and service. Offering 2 and half years of experience in the Music Business industry with 8+ years of professional experience in the Performance Arts industry. Energetic self-starter and team player with many transferable skills. I Navigate high-stress situations and achieve goals on time and under budget. Proactive and excited to partner with like-minded individuals to achieve goals. I am confident and motivated to do my best and I have a strong desire to develop a career in the Music Business Industry as an A&R. I also have separate interests I wish to explore in the fields of fashion and events.


Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work history

Artist Manager

IBK & RELLA
London
05.2022 - Current

I manage a female artist 'IBK' and a male artist 'RELLA'.

  • Monitored fulfilment of contractual obligations by both parties.
  • Worked alongside AGM Agency to produce music
  • Headlined RedBull Raise The Bar Cypher '23 (finalist)
  • Released Music on DSP's
  • Performed at Selfridges Jamz Supernova Event
  • Directed & Released Music Videos
  • Collaborated with established platforms such as Mixtape Madness
  • Performed a 'Next Up' for IBK
  • Accomplished 15K + streams by IBK's 3rd official release
  • Accomplished 64K+ combined views on RELLA's 4 recent releases
  • Set up business contracts, obtained signatures and processed paperwork.
  • Adapted to ever-changing market trends to maintain competitive position.
  • Analysed to identify needs of target audience.
  • Fulfilled business obligations ahead of set deadlines and following terms of agreements.
  • Oversaw the planning and execution of artist marketing and promotional campaign
  • Managed live performances at venues such as The Hackney Social, The Brix, Club 701, 91 Living Room and XOYO London.
  • Collaborated with KISS FM and MENTOS on an AD featuring IBK
  • Organised a feature on Remi Burgz' BBC 1XTRA show for IBK's single
  • Successfully pitched play-listing for Ministry of Sound Made In The UK Spotify's Playlist for IBK's single
  • Shadowed Darkoo and her team/management at Afronation Festival 2024 in Portugal gaining on the field festival experience during her summer campaign for her successful song "Favourite Girl"
  • Secured a 'single' distribution deal with Graduation Records for IBK's single Tom Cruise which secured 16K streams on Spotify and 300K views on TikTok in under 2 months which was a first time achievement in that time span.
  • Project Managed an international collaboration with the Dancehall Scene in Canada which accumulated over a million views on TikTok.
  • Curated content for album artwork, promotional materials, and live show designs to ensure cohesive branding.
  • Liaised with record labels, producers, and studios to arrange recording sessions and release schedules.
  • Fostered relationships with media outlets for interviews, features, and reviews to increase artists' public profiles.

CEO

FXTB
London
03.2022 - Current

FXTB is my own management company that I founded to place our artists underneath a unified roster. FXTB handles Management and Publishing for their clients, currently with 2 artists, 2 producers and 1 videographer. My role as CEO of this company is to oversee all operations regarding the clients which consists of, admin, social media management, creative assistance, funding, media, promotion, legalities and more. I also manage the companies personal email and social media, keeping it updated and liaising with freelancers to finalise content. Contracts at FXTB can be both non-exclusive and exclusive. Further roles I play are:

  • Led and contributed to market and business development activities, identifying and pursuing new potential client services opportunities.
  • Increased efficiency, effectiveness and profitability by managing team productivity, costs and budgets.
  • Proofread business agreements to identify loopholes and safeguard organisation.
  • Developed business strategies to establish short and long-term goals for company.
  • Plan and execute events to build brand awareness
  • Connect with creative talent such as photographers, videographers, directors, journalists and editors
  • Developed and implemented effective A&R strategies, scouting for new talent.

Dance Choreographer & Performer

Freelance and Various Companies
London
01.2015 - 03.2020
  • Hired by Zoonation Youth Company, Hillsong Performing Arts, Amplified Arts Academy, Khronos Agoria, The Movement Factory
  • Performed at prestigious venues such as The o2 Arena, SSE Wembley Arena, The Excel Arena, Palladium Theatre, Dominion Theatre, for Sir Jack Petchey himself
  • Performed in various music videos - Wretch 32, Ambush Buzzworl, Louis Rei, Dolapo, Zion B, Mixtape Madness, GRM Daily
  • Participated in sessions with artistic directors and costume designers to brainstorm ideas for future performances.
  • Managed calendar and conducted group and private lessons to maintain dance schedule, encouraging practices.
  • Performed complex dance routines to music without error.
  • Taught dance classes, adapting classes to students abilities and interests.
  • Increased show interest and participation through effective audience engagement and interaction.
  • Built and cultivated lasting professional relationships with other dancers, choreographers and performers.
  • Rehearsed daily to prepare for and learn choreography for dance roles.
  • Attended photographic and filming shoots to promote dance shows and raise professional profile.
  • Managed sound and lighting for shows by seeking optimal levels in rehearsals.
  • Delivered solo dance routines in front of live audiences and for recordings.
  • Prepared choreography for individual and group performances.
  • Assisted with musical direction, sound and lighting for choreographed routines.

Assistant Creative Director

LPJ Entertainment
London
05.2018 - 05.2019
  • Collaborated closely with the Creative Director
  • Biggest Job was assisting in directing the Hillsong Annual Conference opener that was performed in the Sydney Qudos Bank Arena and The London o2 Arena
  • Conducted through conceptual and visual research, gathering inspiration and references to inform the development of innovative creative concepts and designs
  • Led creative team meetings to share ideas and bring actionable plans to fruition.
  • Contracted stylists to choose various wardrobe to match and express theme, tone and image of brand during photo sessions.
  • Participated in meetings to discuss creative roles , assignments and ideas, implementing brand vision.
  • Worked with photographers in photo sessions to establish concept, translating ideas into visuals to relay story.

Education

A-Levels - Performing Arts

BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology
Croydon, CRY

GCSEs -

BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology
Croydon, CRY

Skills

  • Extensive product knowledge
  • Market and client analysis
  • Follow up management
  • Business outreach planning
  • Event Planning
  • Event Managing
  • Pitching
  • Relationship building and management
  • Code Switching
  • Authentic Networking
  • Critical Thinking
  • Handling Pressure
  • Team Leading
  • Collobaration
  • Strong Work Ethic
  • Time Management
  • Problem Solving
  • Basic Level of Audio Engineering
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, Excel & Teams
  • Knowledge of Google Drive, Sheets, Slides & Docs
  • Customer Service
  • Sales
  • Working to deadlines
  • Organisational skills

Additional Information

  • FXTB IG: @fxcktheblueprint

Timeline

Artist Manager

IBK & RELLA
05.2022 - Current

CEO

FXTB
03.2022 - Current

Assistant Creative Director

LPJ Entertainment
05.2018 - 05.2019

Dance Choreographer & Performer

Freelance and Various Companies
01.2015 - 03.2020

A-Levels - Performing Arts

BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology

GCSEs -

BRIT School for Performing Arts and Technology
Moses "Delfuego" Mukabi