Welcome to AuthorityMGMT.

AuthorityMGMT is a London-based music management company with a global reach. Founded by Virgin Radio presenter, James Merritt, we represent artists and songwriters at every stage of their careers, helping them navigate the music industry with expertise and passion.

With over 25 years of experience, we specialise in building long-term careers and empowering our clients to thrive on their musical journey. From management and A&R to publishing, record deals, and brand partnerships, we offer comprehensive support across all facets of a successful music career.

Jos Rivers emerged from London’s BRIT School with a voice and presence that couldn’t be ignored. After winning the Accenture Prize for Best Live Performer, she signed to RCA Records, where she’s been carving her own lane in the British music scene. Her down to earth, northern character is reflected in her songs which blend humour, vulnerability, and soaring vocals.

Jos is co-managed with Pieces of 8 Music.

Erica Manzoli - Aged 23 and hailing from Peckham, South East London, Erica spent lockdown immersing herself in her thoughts and crafting them into music.

Her debut single ‘My Best Friend Is My Therapist’ narrates her feelings of disconnect during the pandemic, when conversations with her therapist were her only regular communication.

Further songs diarising her self-reflections, discussing prevalent themes of love and loss alongside visceral themes of depersonalisation and derealisation are set for release throughout 2025 as she cements herself as One To Watch.

Erica is co-managed with Pieces of 8 Music.

Brit and Mobo award winning Ella Eyre - discovered at 16, mentored and developed by AuthorityMGMT, together with Tileyard Music.

In April 2013, Ella's collaboration with Rudimental, 'Waiting All Night' hit #1 in the UK singles chart. She followed this by writing the #1 'Changing' for Sigma, the top 5 'Gravity' with DJ Fresh, and Platinum selling, 'Came Here For Love' with Sigala.

Ella won the 2014 Brit Award for Best Single, was runner up in the BBC Sound poll and bagged both Best Newcomer and Best Female at the Mobos. 

Solo, Ella's scored a string of top 20 singles, and released her debut album 'Feline' in 2015, which reached number 4.

In the world of brand partnerships, Ella replaced Beyonce as the face of Emporio Armani Diamonds, partnered with ASOS, Bose, and Nintendo, and launched the remastered Fiat 500.

Ella was managed by AuthorityMGMT from 2012 - 2018.

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