TOMMY ADVICE, a publishing, management, and consultancy firm, was established in 2019 by Dutch music executive Thomas de Raad. Bringing over a decade of experience across various pivotal roles within the music industry, Thomas has cultivated a deep understanding of its complexities. This expertise has empowered him to guide his clients to notable success, including collaborations with artists like Kygo, Dean Lewis, and Duncan Laurence, and achieving a cumulative stream count of over half a billion across the company's roster.
Being active as a drummer, making radio shows and DJ'ing in his early years, Thomas has always been deeply entrenched in music. His professional journey began in earnest after graduating in Business Administration, with a focus on Music Marketing & Management from the University of Applied Sciences in Utrecht. He initially joined Protocol Recordings, managing the day-to-day operations for Nicky Romero, and subsequently, other signed artists.
During his time at Protocol, Thomas worked on significant releases like 'I Could Be The One' with Nicky Romero and Avicii, which reached #1 in the UK, and facilitated collaborations with industry giants like Calvin Harris, Nervo, and David Guetta. He also played a crucial role in sourcing remixes for the label's roster, significantly contributing to its global impact.
Thomas's career further evolved when he joined CTM Publishing as an A&R Manager. Here, he was pivotal in navigating songwriters and producers through the emerging dance-pop music scene, aiding their transition to mainstream recognition. His portfolio during this period includes working with notable artists such as Tiësto, Yellow Claw, Sofia Reyes, Borgeous, and engaging with writers involved in projects for David Guetta, Diplo, Steve Aoki, and more. Thomas's stint at CTM coincided with a significant period in the company's history, as he closely experienced the sell-off of Imagem to Concord.
At TOMMY ADVICE, Thomas de Raad capitalizes on his comprehensive industry experience to offer top-tier management, publishing, and consultancy services. His deep-rooted passion for music, combined with an astute understanding of the music industry's dynamics, enables him to adeptly navigate the challenges and opportunities it presents, positioning him as a key figure in defining its future.
Annalisa Scheidgen is passionate about developing artists and fostering their strengths, while helping them find their sound and sharing their talent with the world. Growing up around music, music has always been a major part of her life. Having played instruments like the piano and the flute herself, Annalisa’s taste in music expands from a wide range from known „oldies“ such as Nat King Cole, Stevie Wonder, Bob Marley, Frank Sinatra, Amy Winehouse and Marvin Gaye, to only name a few, over to more modern gems like The Kooks, Dua Lipa, Miley Cyrus and many more.
After moving to the Netherlands from Germany and graduating in international music management (in Haarlem), she got a concrete insight in to the music industry while doing her internship at the music publisher GL Music, in Copenhagen, Denmark. This is where she really found her passion for connecting talents in order to create great opportunities in music and with that, help artists, producers and songwriters to grow!
Annalisa Scheidgen is passionate about developing artists and fostering their strengths, while helping them find their sound and sharing their talent with the world. Growing up around music, music has always been a major part of her life. Having played instruments like the piano and the flute herself, Annalisa’s taste in music expands from a wide range from known „oldies“ such as Nat King Cole, Stevie Wonder, Bob Marley, Frank Sinatra, Amy Winehouse and Marvin Gaye, to only name a few, over to more modern gems like The Kooks, Dua Lipa, Miley Cyrus and many more.
After moving to the Netherlands from Germany and graduating in international music management (in Haarlem), she got a concrete insight in to the music industry while doing her internship at the music publisher GL Music, in Copenhagen, Denmark. This is where she really found her passion for connecting talents in order to create great opportunities in music and with that, help artists, producers and songwriters to grow!
Nur Bortolotti’s world has always surrounded music. Since a very young age her father would teach her about Jazz, Rock and Classical genres. At the age of 7 she decided to learn how to play the piano and from there the rest is history. Becoming a professional DJ at the age of 18 it is safe to say that she understands the scene like very few others of her age do. From DJing in clubs, to bars, to fashion weeks, Nur has grown her interest for techno and specifically melodic techno over the years. Now living and studying New Media and Digital Cultures in Amsterdam, she not only pursues her love for DJing and but also runs her own live broadcast show all about techno and the industry Having worked as an artist in the industry Nurs’ desire to learn about how the business side works has grown increasingly. Her interests in A&R, management and publishing have pushed her to want to learn more at New Ams Records as a creative music business intern. Contact Nur
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