I am Jonathan Copley, a Tour Manager and Artist Manager with over five years guiding award-winning and emerging artists through tours, live performances, branding, and career development across Australia and internationally. As the founder of JC Music Management, I oversee logistics, partnerships, and strategy for multiple artists while delivering profitable tours and high-profile performances. I thrive on building strong professional networks with labels, venues, and corporate partners, broker high-profile collaborations, and execute complex events on lean budgets. In 2022 I founded Enclothed, a bespoke menswear label, blending my passion for music, branding, and hands-on leadership to create lasting impact for artists and brands.

Jonathan Copley

I am Jonathan Copley, a Tour Manager and Artist Manager with over five years guiding award-winning and emerging artists through tours, live performances, branding, and career development across Australia and internationally. As the founder of JC Music Management, I oversee logistics, partnerships, and strategy for multiple artists while delivering profitable tours and high-profile performances. I thrive on building strong professional networks with labels, venues, and corporate partners, broker high-profile collaborations, and execute complex events on lean budgets. In 2022 I founded Enclothed, a bespoke menswear label, blending my passion for music, branding, and hands-on leadership to create lasting impact for artists and brands.

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I am Jonathan Copley, a Tour Manager and Artist Manager with over five years guiding award-winning and emerging artists through tours, live performances, branding, and career development across Australia and internationally. As the founder of JC Music Management, I oversee logistics, partnerships, and strategy for multiple artists while delivering profitable tours and high-profile performances.

I thrive on building strong professional networks with labels, venues, and corporate partners, broker high-profile collaborations, and execute complex events on lean budgets. In 2022 I founded Enclothed, a bespoke menswear label, blending my passion for music, branding, and hands-on leadership to create lasting impact for artists and brands.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Tour Manager at Saint Leonard Music
January 1, 2020 - November 25, 2025
Owned end-to-end tour operations including routing, venue booking with agents, advancing, day sheets, and show day schedules. Built and managed tour budgets and cashflow; settlements, vendor payments, and per diems. Produced demographic analyses to support label/marketing decisions. Planned and executed advertising campaigns (digital, social, and venues). Led travel logistics (flights, ground transport, accommodation, backline hires); ensured artists, crew, and gear were show-ready. Hired and managed band, crew, and support staff; set expectations, comms protocols, and show standards. Liaised with production and venues to confirm stage plots, input lists, power/RF, and substitutions. Managed artist relations and backstage, protected pre/post show rituals, and facilitated team feedback forums. Maintained documentation (tour book, contact sheets, travel briefs, incident logs) for continuity across dates, teams, and suppliers.
Founder & Artist Manager at JC Music Management
January 1, 2019 - November 25, 2025
Lead management for multiple recording and performing artists, overseeing career strategy, branding, contract negotiation, financial planning, and day-to-day operations. Execute national and international tours, handling full logistics including advancing, travel, backline, and personnel management. Deliver profitable tours through meticulous budgeting and creative problem-solving, even under tight timelines. Cultivate and maintain partnerships with labels, venues, touring agencies, and global corporate clients. Provide hands-on artist development through coaching, branding strategy, and audience engagement initiatives.
Tour Support (Roadie) at Sons of Midnight
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2012
Supported the band during their Sweden album promotion tour, preparing backline equipment and handling live show logistics. Ensured smooth day-to-day operations, enabling artists to focus on performance quality.
Founder at Enclothed (Clothing Brand)
January 1, 2022 - November 25, 2025
Founded a bespoke menswear label; responsible for creative direction, branding, client relations, and business operations.

Education

Bachelor of Business Management at QUT
January 1, 2016 - November 25, 2025
Certificate in Audio Production at TAFE QLD
January 1, 2023 - November 25, 2025
Associate of Arts in Acting at Atlantic Acting Academy
January 1, 2015 - November 25, 2025
Bachelor of Business Management at QUT
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2016
Certificate in Audio Production at TAFE QLD
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2023
Associate of Arts in Acting at Atlantic Acting Academy
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2015

Qualifications

Certificate in Audio Production
January 1, 2023 - November 25, 2025
Certificate in Audio Production
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2023

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality