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| Born | September 8, 1987 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
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| Years active | 2011-present |
| Known for | Discovering 5 Seconds of Summer |
Adam Wilkinson (born September 8,1987) is an Australian Music executive, most notable for discovering and managing Australian pop rock band 5 Seconds of Summer.[1][2] Wilkinson has also managed Australian pop singer, songwriter and social media personality Peach PRC,[3] alternative r&b band Chase Atlantic and Australian pop singer and songwriter Tom Jay Williams.
Wilkinson managed recording studio, Studios 301 from 2011-2012.[4]
Three of the 5 Seconds of Summer band members booked in a visitors tour in spring 2011.[5][6] Wilkinson took to social media to track the band down, eventually getting in touch with drummer Ashton Irwin. Wilkinson met with them at Studios 301, wrote up a 12 month plan to become a pop juggernaut and commenced managing the band in January, 2012.[7] Recognising the need to take them to an international level, he accompanied the band on their first overseas engagement in 2013.[8] Wilkinson signed a co-management deal with Matt Emsell of Wonder Management, signing them to Sony ATV music publishing with the band receiving multiple Record label advances. Wilkinson stepped aside from managing the band in late 2013, handing over the role to Modest Management.
Wilkinson was ranked at number 16 by Australian publication, The Music Network on its 'Hottest 100 Managers' list for his work with Peach PRC in 2021[9]
References
- ^ Carr, Debbie (15 June 2020). "5 Seconds of Summer's Michael Clifford denies Twitter allegations of sexual assault". NME. Retrieved 17 June 2023.
- ^ Jenke, Tyler (17 June 2020). "Teen Accuser Withdraws Assault Claims Against 5 Seconds of Summer's Michael Clifford". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 17 June 2023.
- ^ Baker, Danica (23 January 2022). "The Hottest 100 Australian managers of 2021!". The Music Network. Retrieved 17 June 2023.
- ^ "Releases". Studios 301. Retrieved 17 June 2023.
- ^ Doyle, Patrick (26 December 2015). "5 Seconds of Summer: Inside the Wild Life of the World's Hottest Band". Rolling Stone. p. 5. Retrieved 17 June 2023.
- ^ Reid, Poppy (27 October 2015). "Dossier: 5 Seconds of Summer". The Music Network. Retrieved 17 June 2023.
- ^ Doyle, Patrick (26 December 2015). "5 Seconds of Summer: Inside the Wild Life of the World's Hottest Band". Rolling Stone. pp. 5–6. Retrieved 17 June 2023.
- ^ Reid, Poppy (27 October 2015). "Dossier: 5 Seconds of Summer". The Music Network. Retrieved 17 June 2023.
- ^ Baker, Danica (23 January 2022). "The Hottest 100 Australian managers of 2021!". The Music Network. Retrieved 17 June 2023.