Welcome to The A&R Department

"It's about big ideas, not big budgets"

The A&R Department is an independent artist development, music services and music distribution company based in Brisbane, Sydney and Melbourne. At The A&R Department, we get the music right and then help you get it out there.

We are a company of musicians, songwriters, producers, designers, photographers, artists and industry business professionals who are passionate about Australian music, and offer comprehensive solutions for music artists, management companies and labels of all genres, in every aspect of their project - from songwriting, production and studio assistance, to branding, marketing and distribution.

With the experience of 17 top 10 ARIA records, 28 top 40 ARIA records and over a million albums sold, The A&R Department knows how to navigate the music industry, and offers accessible and affordable assistance in all facets of 'the biz'. Check out the services page for an overview of ways we can assist you and your project, and feel free to get in touch here.