Christian Tattersfield is the founder of Good Soldier Songs and previously served as the CEO of Warner Music UK and as chairman of Warner Bros. Records UK.
Early career
editTattersfield began his career in music at London Records in 1990, establishing new labels Systematic and Internal. In 1997, he moved to BMG where he founded the NorthWestSide imprint, whose signings included Jay-Z, Another Level and NSYNC.[1]
Tattersfield founded 14th Floor Records in 2002 as a joint venture with Warner Music UK, where he signed Biffy Clyro, the Wombats, Damien Rice and Ray LaMontagne.
Good Soldier Songs & Good Soldier Records
editTattersfield founded Good Soldier Songs, a recording and music publishing company, based in Tileyard Studios. It has been the home to artists including Biffy Clyro, the 1975, Birdy, Gavin James, Tobtok, Jodie Abacus, Huntar, James Rushent, the Wombats, Freya Ridings, David Gray, Mike Crossey, the Hunna, Coasts, and Colouring.
Warner Music UK & BRIT Awards
editTattersfield was appointed CEO in August 2009,[1] assuming responsibility for the company's UK portfolio, with labels including Atlantic Records, Asylum, Nonesuch, Reprise, Roadrunner, Rhino, sixsevenine, Warner Music Entertainment and Warner Bros. Records.
He was named Chairman of the BRITs Committee for 2013 and 2014.[2]
Education
editTattersfield graduated with Honours from Selwyn College, Cambridge University.[3]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "Tattersfield appointed Chairman of Warner Bros UK". Music Week. April 2009. Retrieved 29 March 2013.
- ^ "Christian Tattersfield named new BRITs Chairman". Music Week. 29 March 2013. Retrieved 29 March 2013.
- ^ "Warner Music Group Names Christian Tattersfield CEO, Warner Music UK and Chairman, Warner Bros Records UK". Warner Brother Music. Archived from the original on 28 February 2012. Retrieved 29 March 2013.