CORE Talent Agency Debuts in Australia, Representing Top Artists

A new artist booking specialist, CORE Talent Agency, has officially opened for business in Australia.

The agency was founded by Jaddan Comerford, CEO of UNIFIED Music Group, and Regan Lethbridge, co-founder of Lemon Tree Music. It emerges from Lonely Lands Agency (LLA), which was established in 2019 by Tash Sultana in partnership with Comerford and Lethbridge.

CORE operates as part of the broader UNIFIED Music Group and is managed by co-general managers Desiree Venuto and Adam Montgomery. Their roster includes notable acts such as Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers, The Terrys, Budjerah, Day We Ran, Emma Donovan, South Summit, Slowly Slowly, and DEVAURA, among others.

The agency's mission is to focus on established independent Australian artists, as well as "the most exciting up-and-coming talent" from Australia and New Zealand. Artists represented by CORE will have access to UNIFIED's extensive experience, infrastructure, and industry connections.

Desiree Venuto, who joined LLA in 2019, has been recognized in industry lists like The Music Network's 30 Under 30 and Pollstar's Impact International Next Gen Honorees. Adam Montgomery brings considerable experience from leading boutique booking agency Four Tone Artists, where he represented artists like Bec Sandridge, Didirri, and Mia Dyson.

The dedicated launch team for CORE also includes LaBelle Jackson, Victoria Kozbanis, and Jo Syme.

"We are thrilled to officially unveil CORE," stated Venuto. "Having been a part of this journey since its inception, it is incredibly rewarding to step into this new role to lead the next iteration of the agency. Artist creativity has always been our foundation, and we are stepping forward with a unified team backed by decades of shared industry expertise."

Montgomery added, “Partnering with Desiree to lead this next chapter is a true career highlight. CORE is built around putting the artist at the heart of every decision, and we’re excited to bring this fresh energy into each conversation. With the support of Comerford and Lethbridge, we’re eager to champion our incredible roster and continue to expand our community.”

More information can be found at cta.live.