When Does an Electronic Music Artist Need a Manager? Louis Godfrey Shares His Approach

28/09/2026 · Source: Data Transmission ↗

For emerging artists, knowing when to bring a manager into the picture can be difficult. Electronic music artist management can encompass everything from releases and touring to creative direction, partnerships and assembling the wider team, but Louis Godfrey believes there is something considerably more important to establish first. “Focus on the music first, everything else will come in due time!” Godfrey has experienced artist management at very different stages of a career. For close to four years, he worked across FISHER’s day-to-day management and creative operation, with a role spanning touring, content, artwork, brand partnerships and the wider presentation surrounding shows and releases. At the beginning of 2026, he stepped away to establish ART @ PACE, his independent management and creative company. Instead of joining an already established global operation, the move has allow