Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Timeline
Additional Information
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Jon Copley

Brisbane,QLD

Summary

Jon Copley is a dynamic and entrepreneurial Tour Manager & Artist Manager with over 5 years of experience guiding award-winning and emerging artists through touring, live performance, branding, and career development within the music and entertainment industry. As the founder of JC Music Management, Jon’s strengths lie in overseeing logistics, finances, partnerships and strategy for multiple artists across Australia and internationally.


Jon has gained acclaim throughout the entertainment industry, both nationwide and on a world scale, for brokering high-profile artist collaborations, landing lucrative corporate partnerships, and seamlessly delivering complex live events on conversative budgets. Passionate about music and entertainment, Jon strategically combines a strong business acumen with his innate people management skills to deliver real results for his artists and set them up for lasting success.

Overview

14
years of professional experience

Work History

Enclothed (Clothing Brand)

Founder
01.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Established a bespoke menswear label designing and producing custom garments for men.
  • Oversee creative direction, branding, client relations, and business operations.

Saint Leonard Music

Tour Manager
01.2020 - Current

Job overview

  • Owned end-to-end tour operations: routing, venue booking with agents, advancing, day sheets, show day schedules
  • Built and managed tour budgets and cashflow; handled settlements, vendor payments, and per diem's; produced demographic analyses to support label/marketing decisions.
  • Planned and executed advertising campaigns (digital, social, and venues) in coordination with agents and promoters.
  • Led all travel logistics: flights, ground transport, accommodation, carnets/backline hires; ensured artists, crew, and gear were where they needed to be, on time and show-ready.
  • Hired and managed band, crew, and support staff; set expectations, comms protocols, and show standards on behalf of the artist.
  • Advanced tech/hospitality riders. Liaised with production and venues to confirm stage plots, input lists, power/RF, and substitutions.
  • Managed artist relations and backstage: coordinated VIP/industry guests, protected pre/post show rituals, and facilitated team feedback forums.
  • Stepped into multi hat execution on lean tours, handling FOH/monitors, basic production, backline, driving and, when required, on-stage support.
  • Maintained documentation (tour book, contact sheets, travel briefs, incident logs) for continuity across dates, teams, and suppliers.

JC Music Management

Founder & Artist Manager
01.2019 - Current

Job overview

  • Lead management for multiple recording and performing artists, overseeing career strategy, branding, contract negotiation, financial planning, and day-to-day operations.
  • Execute national and international tours, handling full logistics including advancing, travel, backline, and personnel management.
  • Deliver profitable tours through meticulous budgeting and creative problem-solving, even under high-pressure timelines.
  • Cultivate and maintain partnerships with labels, venues, touring agencies, and global corporate clients.
  • Provide hands-on artist development through coaching, branding strategy, and audience engagement initiatives.

Mitchel Ogilvie Menswear

Business Development Manager
04.2015 - 10.2019

Job overview

  • Delivered tailored luxury retail experiences, specialising in bespoke menswear.
  • Built strong client relationships, consistently achieving sales growth and exceeding service expectations.
  • Enhanced brand reputation by aligning customer service with the company’s premium positioning.

Sons of Midnight, European Tour

Tour Support (Roadie)
01.2012 - 01.2012

Job overview

  • Supported the band during their Sweden album promotion tour, preparing backline equipment and handling live show logistics.
  • Ensured smooth day-to-day operations, enabling artists to focus solely on performance quality.

Education

Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
Brisbane, QLD

Bachelor of Business Management from Business Management
01-2016

University Overview

TAFE QLD
QLD

Certificate from Audio Production
01-2023

University Overview

Atlantic Acting Academy
Manhatten, New York

Associate of Arts from Acting
01-2015

University Overview

Skills

  • Artist & Tour Management: advancing, budgeting, contracts, logistics, and career development
  • Event Leadership: stadium-scale concerts, corporate showcases, and international tours
  • Business & Finance: cashflow management, budgeting, and P&L oversight (Xero, Excel)
  • Creative & Technical: Ableton, Logic, Pro Tools, Photoshop, Premiere Pro, CapCut
  • Brand & Content Strategy: marketing campaigns, SEO, website design, and artist branding
  • Partnerships & Negotiation: corporate sponsorships, contract negotiation, and talent deals

Accomplishments

Accomplishments
  • Tour Manager for ARIA Award-winner Conrad Sewell — managed all tours and live performances for 5+ years, ensuring world-class delivery across major venues.
  • Scaled Rene Le Feuvre’s career from emerging artist to national support act, delivering three profitable Australian tours and growing his audience significantly.
  • Secured high-profile international performances including the NRL in Las Vegas, AFL Grand Final at the MCG, Fire Fight Australia (ANZ Stadium), Sydney Opera House Christmas Special, and showcases in Bali and LA.
  • Brokered corporate partnerships and collaborations with top-tier brands such as Mercedes-Benz, Virgin Australia, Callaway, GQ, and the NRL, amplifying artists’ public profiles.
  • Successfully managed corporate bands touring across Australia — delivering seamless events by coordinating musicians, equipment, venues, and client expectations on lean budgets.

Timeline

Founder
Enclothed (Clothing Brand)
01.2022 - Current
Tour Manager
Saint Leonard Music
01.2020 - Current
Founder & Artist Manager
JC Music Management
01.2019 - Current
Business Development Manager
Mitchel Ogilvie Menswear
04.2015 - 10.2019
Tour Support (Roadie)
Sons of Midnight, European Tour
01.2012 - 01.2012
Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
Bachelor of Business Management from Business Management
TAFE QLD
Certificate from Audio Production
Atlantic Acting Academy
Associate of Arts from Acting

Additional Information

Additional Information
  • Strong professional networks across labels, touring agencies, venues, and corporate partners.
  • Hands-on leadership style: solutions-driven, entrepreneurial, and focused on execution.
  • Experienced public-facing performer and manager, with deep understanding of both artist and industry perspectives.
Jon Copley