Phil Graham is Professor and Head of School, Communication and Creative Industries, at the University of The Sunshine Coast, Australia. Before coming to academia, he spent 25 years as a professional composer, producer, and performer. The author has published over 100 refereed publications including Hypercapitalism (Lang, 2006) and The Creel Century (Routledge, 2017). He is co-editor of Critical Discourse Studies and on the international editorial boards of numerous journals.

• 1. Introduction.- 2. Michael Smellie, Global Record Executive.- 3. Peter Colby, Production and Logistics.- 4. John Watson, Music Manager.- 5. Michael Taylor, A&R Manager.- 6. Stuart Rubin, Global Marketing Manager.- 7. Shane Simpson, Music Lawyer.- 8. Shaun James, Music TV.- 9. Toby Cresswell, Music Journalist.- 10. Harley Medcalf, Promoter.- 11. Kate Miller-Heidke and Keir Nuttall.- 12. Retrospective Conclusions and Predictions.

Phil Graham is Professor and Head of School, Communication and Creative Industries, at the University of The Sunshine Coast, Australia. Before coming to academia, he spent 25 years as a professional composer, producer, and performer. The author has published over 100 refereed publications including Hypercapitalism (Lang, 2006) and The Creel Century (Routledge, 2017). He is co-editor of Critical Discourse Studies and on the international editorial boards of numerous journals.

• 1. Introduction.- 2. Michael Smellie, Global Record Executive.- 3. Peter Colby, Production and Logistics.- 4. John Watson, Music Manager.- 5. Michael Taylor, A&R Manager.- 6. Stuart Rubin, Global Marketing Manager.- 7. Shane Simpson, Music Lawyer.- 8. Shaun James, Music TV.- 9. Toby Cresswell, Music Journalist.- 10. Harley Medcalf, Promoter.- 11. Kate Miller-Heidke and Keir Nuttall.- 12. Retrospective Conclusions and Predictions.