JABA Music Ltd. is owned and run by Barry Campbell and James Cassidy and provides management, label and social media consultancy to artists, producers and music companies.
JABA now manage new British recording artist, prolific songwriter and filmmaker, Cosmo Jarvis; The successful Massive Attack producer and co-writer, Neil Davidge, (Heligoland, 100th Window and Mezzanine) whose composer credits include 'Clash of the Titans' 'Push' and "Unleashed"; Northern Irish rock band The Answer who have just released their 3rd album Revival on Spinefarm/Universal following a 176 date world tour supporting AC/DC on the Black Ice tour.
Barry and James have been involved in the music industry for over 25 years and have worked with many high profile artists. James has previously been the head of Artist and Repertoire at international independent record label, Avex UK Ltd (1996 -1998) and the head of Artist and Repertoire for J. Albert & Son UK Ltd (1998 – 2010) where he worked very closely with the Vanda & Young and AC/DC song catalogues
Barry started in the live sector with concert and comedy promoter Phil McIntyre, then as founding director of Artist Booking Services where clients included Stone Roses and Radiohead. Whilst consulting for the major German concert and festival promoters, FKP Scorpio and Semmel Concerts Barry has worked on major tours throughout Europe from Irish Dance Shows through to the James Last Orchestra. He also promoted the very successful House of Fun 80's club night at the London Forum for over 8 years. As a manager Barry has guided the careers of Neil Davidge; Adamski (ZTT), Sunna (Virgin), Sultans of Ping (Epic / Rhythm King), Peter Bruntnell and Redwood (Almo/Rondor).
JABA work closely with sister companies 7Hz Recording (Label) and 7Hz Music (Publishing) allowing access to UK marketing and distribution, international licensees, sub-publishers and sync contacts.
Recent projects include, securing E3 'Halo 4' trailer for Neil Davidge; securing the theatrical Grand Rights from ITV Studios for the TV show 'Coronation Street' for the North American market; securing an ANZ publishing deal for Cosmo Jarvis; rights management and negotiation on behalf of The Answer for the worldwide release of their "Revival" album on Spinefarm / UMG.