Michael Parisi > Managing Director of Mushroom Records and President of A&R at Warner Music Australasia
Rai Thistlethwayte > Thirsty Merc
Rebekah Campbell > Scorpio Management: Evermore/After The Fall/The Hampdens/Operator Please
Sam Panetta > Melodic Management: Kisschasy, Angela's Dish
Johnny Toogood > Shihad
Francis Coady > Coady Music: Thristy Merc
Dan Hennessy > Aloha Management: Cog, Shihad, Sparkadia, Faker
Bill Cullen > One Louder Entertainment: End Of Fashion, Sarah Blasko, Paul Kelly
Barry Palmer > Writer/Producer, Studio 13
Mark Pope > Executive Producer of the ARIA Awards
Leigh Lust > A&R, Atlantic Records, NY
Anthony Colombi > Global PR/Recordings
Matthew Donlevy > Managing Director, Peermusic

"I call Matt 'the song doctor'. If ever you want an option on whether a track will sit on radio then Matt is the one to tell you. His work on Thirsty Merc is pure evidence of that…"

    Michael Parisi

"Matt O'Connor and I have been through thick and thin together, from conversations regarding creativity, albums' playlists, producers to mixing sessions in LA. There's no doubt about it - Matt has a great ear for songs and melody. Furthermore, he's a top bloke and simply loves music."

    Rai Thistlethwayte

'I trust Matt's opinion when it comes to songs and arrangement. He knows how to make a hit.'

    Rebekah Campbell

"There are only a few A&R managers that can say they have 3 top 10 albums in the Aria Charts at one time, Matt O'Connor is one of them."

    Sam Panetta

"Matt O'Connor actually cares and knows about music. that is something that has always set Matt apart from the rest of the pack. Awesome."

    Johnny Toogood

"In my humble opinion Mo has some of the finest ears in the business. With his in-depth knowledge of the pre production, recording, mixing and mastering process it is little wonder that his services are being highly sought after across Australia and internationally. Matt is a warm and honest music man who can pick a hit single at the drop of a hat."

    Francis Coady

"Very few A&R Managers worldwide feel as comfortable as Matt when discussing phrasing, accent, counter-melodies, metering, and other components of song writing with songwriters. Matt's ability to critique a song and deliver constructive feedback to songwriters is unparalleled in the Australian A&R community today. He's got EARS, and I'm constantly seeking his opinion on projects I'm working with."

    Dan Hennessy

"If you're looking for someone that knows how to make a record that will get on Australian radio, Matt is your man. He has that rare ability to see greatness in an artist, and to realise their commercial potential."

    Bill Cullen

"Matt knows the bones of a good song and the mechanics that make it so, but most of all he is a music fan who - like the rest of us smitten lot - just wants to fall in love with a great song!"

    Barry Palmer

"In this business you rarely meet people who can honestly say they have seen it all from just about every aspect. Matt O’Connor is one of those specials. He has managed, produced, written, mixed, promoted, marketed, signed, and most importantly believed fervently in the artists he has backed. If I was a betting man I would back this horse any day."

    Mark Pope

"Above and beyond matt's knack for discovering the very best talent he's the rare A&R man who develops close, trusting relationships with his artists. In a business filled with counterproductive sycophants, matt can be both a friend to the artist while simultaneously maintaining the objectivity needed to insure his acts are coming up with the very best songs, the killer performances and all the fine subtleties and nuances required of an artist who wishes to have success not just in Australia/New Zealand but on a mass global scale. If you're an artist who ever has the opportunity to work with or be mentored by Matt, consider yourself very very lucky indeed."

    Leigh Lust

"Matt has a great ability to develop emerging acts, crafting them into bondafide hits. Working with him on projects for Fast Crew, Matt displayed a unique vision which helped cross a relatively unknown Hip-hop act over and into a major success in clubs Australia wide with an excellent bundle of remixes. He is a master at creating synergies with the artist and joining the dots with an extended team of behind the scenes professionals."

    Anthony Colombi

"Matt brought hits when he worked at Peermusic. We had hits with Disco Montego, Jeremy Gregory and others, we had cuts all over the place plus 2 APRA awards for Disco Montego with the songs Beautiful & U Talkin' 2 Me. We also got a huge hit in Germany that sold over 1 million copies. He's a goer."

    Matthew Donlevy

"Matt brought hits when he worked at peermusic. We had hits with Disco Montego, Jeremy Gregory plus others, we had cuts all over the place plus 2 APRA awards for Disco Montego with the songs Beautiful & U Talkin' 2 Me. We also had a huge hit in Germany that sold over 1 million copies. He's a goer."