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Damian Costin

Damian Costin

Director

Formed Live Nation Australia Special
Events (LNSE)

Founded 123 Agency in 2013 representing artists like Ella Hooper, The Veronica’s and
Kingswood working across festivals, mgmt, agency and entertainment landscape

Former Mushroom / Premier Artists Agent 2007 – 2013

Drummer of Motor Ace

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Brett Hlywa

Brett Hlywa

Music

Founded Sound Advice Music in 2009, providing entertainment solutions for the NRL, Brisbane Racing, The Star & many more

Formed Clear Channel Entertainment UK Special Events Division in 2001 booking into Europe, Asia & Middle East

Former National Publicist – ARIA Awards + Concert Tours U2, Michael Jackson, Ricky Martin, Mariah Carey

Average guitarist

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Phil Burriel

PHIL BURRIEL

Programming Manager

Programming Manager Live Nation Special Events APAC

Established EDM Promoter

Bedroom DJ

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DAMIAN COSTIN

Director

A young Brisbane-bred drummer, Damian Costin had a dream to be part of the entertainment scene – a big part, as it turns out. Through hard work, grassroots experience and an insatiable hunger to make things happen – he turned the dream into a reality.

As the drummer for Motor Ace, Damian has performed alongside bands to the tune of the Foo Fighters and Oasis + recorded three albums + lived the dream, but after 8-action packed years it was time for the Artist to turn Executive – initially cutting his industry teeth with the Mushroom Group of Companies under some of the best in the business.

Having experienced both sides of the industry, Damian had a vision to rewrite and reimagine his own entity – and the 123 Agency was born. Designing a hybrid model of talent booking and management agency, where corporate and creative worlds collide. Where partnerships had meaning, and everyone reaped the rewards. Damian and his team would work with rising and established independent artists including Ella Hooper, The Veronicas, Kingswood and a host of other big-name acts.

During this period, he would also co-found Creative Entertainment Agency – which had forged partnerships with leading international entertainers and brands to the calibre of The Australian Grand Prix, A2 Milk, Kelly Rowland and MYER.

Seeking a new challenge, Damian was charged with creating and establishing Live Nation Special Events (LNSE). The aim was simple. Develop and deliver first class entertainment solutions for clients throughout Australasia. LNSE delivered end-to-end services connecting global, national and local entertainment opportunities to leading recording artists, comedians & celebrity talent.Clients included Coopers, the VRC, Always Live and many more.

Damian Costin

BRETT HLYWA

MUSIC

Brett was embracing the gig life, long before he was legally permitted into a venue. He worked a record store by day, and was writing music reviews for street press by night, whilst finishing his journalism degree at University.

A chance meeting in Sydney would be Brett’s sliding doors moment into the entertainment industry under the tutelage of the late Brian Walsh. Sports publicity & promotion was the core of The Promotions Department, but their mutual passion for entertainment would see Brett go on to become the National Publicist on the ARIA Music Awards; Concert Tours of the likes of U2, Michael Jackson, Ricky Martin, Neil Diamond, Mariah Carey; Triple M; Steve Vizard’s Artist Services; Planet Hollywood and many more.

A long held passion to explore the world, saw Brett base himself in London, setting up a Special Events division for Clear Channel Entertainment UK (now Live Nation) providing entertainment solutions to a host of blue chip clients in the UK, Europe, Asia & the Middle East – including Alfa Romeo, Legal & General, La Dolce Vita, P&O Cruises, Billionaires Club, MBC Television, Chivas Regal & Swatch Group.

Brett returned to Australia to run his own consultancy Sound Advice Music – providing premium entertainment to major sporting and special events including the NRL, Cricket Australia, Netball Australia, Brisbane Races, A League, No Limit Boxing, Magic Millions Polo, Commonwealth Games, The Star, Google & You Tube working with artists including Macklemore, Keith Urban, Jessica Mauboy, Birds of Tokyo, Jimmy Barnes, Dan Sutlan, The Killers, Sheppard,, Amy Shark, Baker Boy, Bernard Fanning and many more …

Brett Hlywa

PHIL BURRIEL

PROGRAMMING MANAGER

Phil has 10 years of experience delivering exceptional music and entertainment programs for clients across Australia and the Pacific, most recently as Live Nation Australia Special Events Program Manager APAC. He is passionate about finding and booking the best local and international artists to meet the entertainment briefs of various events and festivals, from corporate functions, to marquee days.

Phil has a proven track record of managing key talent relationships, securing lucrative deals, boosting client objectives and ensuring guest satisfaction and is always on the lookout for new industry trends and opportunities to create innovative and exciting entertainment strategies.

Phil Burriel