Steve’s career has been shaped by a blend of creativity and precision, navigating his path from a performing musician to a seasoned accountant and business manager catering to the music and entertainment industry.
Embarking on his journey with a Bachelor of Commerce, majoring in Accounting, Steve began his career in the Audit division at Ernst and Young, where he spent over three years developing a strong foundation in financial expertise.
While excelling in the world of accounting, Steve’s undying passion for the music industry ultimately led him to realize that his true strength lay in combining his financial skills with his creative interests. This shaped a unique career path in the entertainment sector, and he now possesses over a decade of experience in providing accounting, business management and financial support to the music and entertainment industry.
As a Partner at The Gild Group, Steve has spent the last six years building the Music and Entertainment Business Management division. In this time, he has composed and led a team of high-performing business managers, account managers and accountants, with the ultimate goal of providing invaluable support to Australia’s top musicians and entertainers.
Skills:
- A unique blend of experience, with over a decade in business management and 15 years as a performing musician. Steve’s music career has seen him perform at iconic Australian festivals of the early 2000s, such as Soundwave and Taste of Chaos, as well as in support acts alongside both domestic and international artists. This experience has given him a deep understanding of both the creative and financial aspects of the industry.
- Expertise in problem-solving and lateral thinking, with exceptional attention to detail.
- Strong communication skills, essential for managing multi-level stakeholder relationships.
- Proven leadership and project management abilities.
- Efficient workflow management, ensuring streamlined operations for clients.
- Ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-pressure environments, adapting quickly to the ever-evolving nature of the music and entertainment industries.
- Strong focus on building long-term, trusted relationships with clients, ensuring satisfaction and retention through proactive support and communication.
- Ability to bridge the gap between the creative and business aspects of the entertainment industry, providing clients with solutions that allow them to focus on their craft while ensuring financial stability.
Experience:
- 12+ years in accounting
- 10+ years in music and entertainment business management
- 15+ years as a performing musician
