JABA Music Ltd. Is owned and run by Barry Campbell and James Cassidy and provides management, label and 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 "Danny The Dog". They have also recently secured the Grand Rights to Granada TV's Coronation Street for North America and the show is expected to launch in Toronto, Canada, late 2011 in conjunction with full support from national broadcaster, CBC.
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. He also signed and developed Irish rock band The Answer and completed a recent worldwide licence agreement for their new albums with UMG.
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 consultanting 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 (Massive Attack; Push, Clash of the Titan's), Adamski (ZTT), Sunna (Virgin), Sultans of Ping (Epic / Rhythm King), Peter Bruntnell and Redwood (Almo/Rondor). JABA work closely with venture capital investment entity, Icebreaker / Shamrock Solutions, and have secured funding for their roster to deliver new albums next year. They are looking to expand their current roster for artists, composers and label consultancies in 2011.