This move marks an organizational milestone for the entertainment conglomerate which launched in August last year
Today, Big Night Talent (BNT), a first-of-its-kind venture strategically designed to support artists in managing all facets of their careers, welcomes Austin Kramer to the team as Director of Talent Strategy. Formerly Global Head of Dance & Electronic Music at Spotify, Austin’s overarching role will include artist management, record release roll-out strategy, A&R and strategic planning with all Big Night Talent artists.
Big Night Talent Managing Partner, Tim Bonito echos the teams excitement surrounding Austin move, “We are excited to have Austin join Big Night Talent bringing his passion for developing artists within dance music and his knowledge of record release planning and roll-out”
Speaking about joining the Big Night Talent team, Austin adds, “Lots of respect and admiration for what Tim and the Big Night Team have accomplished for dance music to-date! I’m super excited to join BNT and help artists connect with their existing audience and beyond.”
Launched in August last year, by one of the nation’s preeminent entertainment and hospitality companies Big Night Entertainment Group, BNT was formed to help emerging and established talent develop and sustain lasting, prosperous, and meaningful careers as artists and individuals. A powerhouse from its inception, BNT’s constellation of services is unrivalled, bringing together first-tier management and booking services; globally renowned creative; a robust media and digital content platform; an award-winning career development program; and an acclaimed collection of leading entertainment venues.
Unique among talent and entertainment agencies is BNT’s proprietary legacy-building model, which is designed to ensure that artists are enabled to manage their personal and professional lives successfully while navigating the industry safely. The cornerstones of this model, which are vital to advancing the career of any artist today, include Social Good, Creative Commission Structure, Sponsorship and Branding and most importantly, Mental Health.
Big Night Talent is spearheaded by entertainment veteran Tim Bonito, who serves as Managing Partner, along with entertainment visionaries and Big Night principals Randy Greenstein and Ed Kane. BNT leadership also includes Big Night creative director and GRAMMY voting member Scott Heigelmann. The roster currently consists of DJ/producers Black Caviar, Kastra, syence and partywithray.