Artist management company T-Time has expanded with the launch of a Dublin office.
The company, founded in London in 2024 by former longstanding Q Prime manager Tara Richardson, already counts the rising Cork guitar band Cliffords and Dublin’s Bold Love amongs its first clients.
The Dublin office will be co-run by Erin Barker, who Richardson mentored through a music business management degree. Her career started as a booker for the city’s grassroots venue The Workman’s Club.
Tara Richardson, who has Irish heritage, said: 'I've been involved in the Irish music scene for almost 10 years now, and don't see any reason why bands have to leave Ireland to become successful. Opening a Dublin office is something I've wanted to do for many years, and once I realised how sharp Erin was, and her extensive knowledge of the incredible music scene right across Ireland, I knew the time had come.
“I trust her with all recommendations on up-and-coming bands, and that is something I really wanted to work together with her on, at the same time as having her by my side to nurture our current roster of artists.”
I've been involved in the Irish music scene for almost 10 years now, and don't see any reason why bands have to leave Ireland to become successful
Tara Richardson
Erin Barker added: “I’ve had the chance to watch some incredible talent emerge from the Irish music scene, and now I’m excited to be more hands-on in helping new acts develop and find their footing.
“It’s great to be part of a company like T-Time that truly understands what new artists need and how to support them as they grow.”
In joining T-Time, Erin Barker has added the Dublin-based folk band Madra Salach to the company’s roster, joining Cliffords, Bold Love, and the Polydor-signed British solo artist Etta Marcus.
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