Bell Hughes Music Group
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The Bell Hughes Music Group (BHMG) is an Australian based Music company. The BHMG directs and oversees Excalibur Productions Australia, Multiplay Music Australia, Multiplay International & CJM Songs Australia. Hayden Bell
, the Managing and Creative Director founded the Bell Hughes Music Group with Dr Charles Margerison, its Chairman.
, artist development, record production, artist, writer and producer management, film and TV synchronization and mobile phone content aggregation.
International networking and marketing are core elements of the BHMG organization. This involves searching for international talent, and also promoting signed artists to the USA, UK, Sweden, Germany, France, South Korea, Japan and Australasia. The achievements of Mark Sholtez and The Veronicas are a testament to the success gained.
through BHMG subsidiary Excalibur Productions. Hayden Bell
, who is signed as a writer/producer to EMI Publishing produced their original demos and helped cultivate their progression from acoustic pop to the more rhythmic rock pop approach that is now their trademark. On the strength of these demos Bell then took them to meet the executives at Engine Room a subsidiary of PBL (Packer) Group and they were immediately signed to a production deal.
To further develop The Veronicas songwriting skills, Bell connected them with internationally acclaimed songwriters and producers including Cliff Magness (Avril Lavigne), Billy Steinberg (Madonna, Cyndi Lauper), Eric Nova, Dead Mono and Vince DeGiorgio, where they created a catalogue of over 50 songs. Meetings were then arranged with Warner Bros. Records
in the USA. Seymour Stein and senior executives recognized that Hayden Bell had indeed discovered and developed a unique musical talent, signing them quickly to a recording contract with Warner/Sire America.
Hayden Bell
then took one of The Veronicas songs titled "All About Us" and placed it with t.A.T.u, the Russian girl group, and it became a massive hit in Europe. In Australia, he placed their song “What’s Goin’ On” with Cassie Donovan and the song “Faded” for Kate DeAraugo Both of these artists were winners of the Australian Idol Competition.
. Bell arranged for him to meet Tommy Li Puma at Verve Records where Sholtez then gained a recording contract making him the first ever Australian artist to be signed to 'Verve Records', America. This has also led to Mark gaining an international reputation.
, who has studied audio engineering has worked extensively in Australia and internationally in the urban music genre. As a writer, producer and chief engineer at the BHMG Studios, this young songwriter & producer brings a unique musicality to the current marketplace.
In March 2007 Adrian travelled to Germany to record his track What If with million selling German pop group No Angels
. The result is a writer/producer credit on their April 2007 release Destiny
through Polydor alongside producers such as Max Martin
.
Other people Adrian has worked with are:
Hayden Bell
Hayden Bell is a music executive and entrepreneur. Based in Queensland, Australia, he is Creative Director of the Bell Hughes Music Group that he established with his co-partner Dr Charles Margerison....
, the Managing and Creative Director founded the Bell Hughes Music Group with Dr Charles Margerison, its Chairman.
Overview
The Bell Hughes Music Group specializes in popular music publishing & marketingMarketing
Marketing is the process used to determine what products or services may be of interest to customers, and the strategy to use in sales, communications and business development. It generates the strategy that underlies sales techniques, business communication, and business developments...
, artist development, record production, artist, writer and producer management, film and TV synchronization and mobile phone content aggregation.
International networking and marketing are core elements of the BHMG organization. This involves searching for international talent, and also promoting signed artists to the USA, UK, Sweden, Germany, France, South Korea, Japan and Australasia. The achievements of Mark Sholtez and The Veronicas are a testament to the success gained.
The Veronicas
Recent international success for the BHMG includes discovering and signing the publishing of The VeronicasThe Veronicas
The Veronicas are an Australian electrorock, pop-punk and rock band. Twin sisters Jessica and Lisa Origliasso formed the band in 1999 in Brisbane. They have their own line of clothing which was released in 2007....
through BHMG subsidiary Excalibur Productions. Hayden Bell
Hayden Bell
Hayden Bell is a music executive and entrepreneur. Based in Queensland, Australia, he is Creative Director of the Bell Hughes Music Group that he established with his co-partner Dr Charles Margerison....
, who is signed as a writer/producer to EMI Publishing produced their original demos and helped cultivate their progression from acoustic pop to the more rhythmic rock pop approach that is now their trademark. On the strength of these demos Bell then took them to meet the executives at Engine Room a subsidiary of PBL (Packer) Group and they were immediately signed to a production deal.
To further develop The Veronicas songwriting skills, Bell connected them with internationally acclaimed songwriters and producers including Cliff Magness (Avril Lavigne), Billy Steinberg (Madonna, Cyndi Lauper), Eric Nova, Dead Mono and Vince DeGiorgio, where they created a catalogue of over 50 songs. Meetings were then arranged with Warner Bros. Records
Warner Bros. Records
Warner Bros. Records Inc. is an American record label. It was the foundation label of the present-day Warner Music Group, and now operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of that corporation. It maintains a close relationship with its former parent, Warner Bros. Pictures, although the two companies...
in the USA. Seymour Stein and senior executives recognized that Hayden Bell had indeed discovered and developed a unique musical talent, signing them quickly to a recording contract with Warner/Sire America.
Hayden Bell
Hayden Bell
Hayden Bell is a music executive and entrepreneur. Based in Queensland, Australia, he is Creative Director of the Bell Hughes Music Group that he established with his co-partner Dr Charles Margerison....
then took one of The Veronicas songs titled "All About Us" and placed it with t.A.T.u, the Russian girl group, and it became a massive hit in Europe. In Australia, he placed their song “What’s Goin’ On” with Cassie Donovan and the song “Faded” for Kate DeAraugo Both of these artists were winners of the Australian Idol Competition.
Mark Sholtez
Other Success includes discovering and signing the publishing of Brisbane Jazz cross over artist Mark SholtezMark Sholtez
Mark Sholtez is an Australian singer-songwriter. His debut album, Real Street from 2006, has resulted in nominations for an ARIA Award and APRA Awards winning an APRA for 'Most Performed Jazz Work' for "Love Me for the Cool" in 2007. His follow-up album is titled The Distance Between Two...
. Bell arranged for him to meet Tommy Li Puma at Verve Records where Sholtez then gained a recording contract making him the first ever Australian artist to be signed to 'Verve Records', America. This has also led to Mark gaining an international reputation.
Adrian Newman
Adrian NewmanAdrian Newman
Adrian Newman is a multi-platinum songwriter/producer.4 Multi Platinum, 2 Platinum & 2 GoldUSANo.127 Billboard Album with Boa JapanNo.1 Album with Boa No.1 Album with Kumi Koda...
, who has studied audio engineering has worked extensively in Australia and internationally in the urban music genre. As a writer, producer and chief engineer at the BHMG Studios, this young songwriter & producer brings a unique musicality to the current marketplace.
In March 2007 Adrian travelled to Germany to record his track What If with million selling German pop group No Angels
No Angels
The No Angels are an all-female pop trio from Germany, consisting of band members Lucy Diakovska, Sandy Mölling, and Jessica Wahls. Critically acclaimed, the band has won dozen of awards and prizes since their establishment in the early 2000s, including three ECHOs, a World Music Awards, a NRJ...
. The result is a writer/producer credit on their April 2007 release Destiny
Destiny (No Angels album)
Destiny is the fourth studio album by German pop group No Angels, released by Polydor Records and Universal Music Domestic on April 13, 2007...
through Polydor alongside producers such as Max Martin
Max Martin
Martin Karl Sandberg, known professionally as Max Martin, is a Swedish music producer and songwriter. Raised in Stenhamra, a suburb of Stockholm, Sweden, he broke through as a producer and songwriter in the mid to late 1990s after crafting a string of hits for pop artists like the Backstreet Boys,...
.
Other people Adrian has worked with are:
- Monrose
- D12
- Proof
- No Angels
- The Veronicas
- Natalia
- Horace Brown
- Chantelle Paige
- Mark Sholtez
- Jade Macrae
- Gordon ChambersGordon ChambersGordon Chambers is a Grammy Award-winning American singer-songwriter and record producer who has written songs for over 75 recording artists including Angie Stone, Yolanda Adams, The Isley Brothers, Brandy, Trey Songz, Chaka Khan, Patti Labelle, Usher, Marc Anthony, Jamie Foxx, Aretha Franklin,...
- Samer Issa
Recent Achievements
- The Veronicas 4 x platinum selling act in Australia with debut album (Secret Life Of- The Veronicas)
- The Veronicas Single “4EVER” hit # 2 on the single charts with platinum sales
- The Veronicas Single “EVERYTHING I'M NOT” reached #5 on the single charts with GOLD Sales
- The Veronicas Single “WHEN IT ALL FALLS APART” reaching no 5 on the single charts with GOLD sales
- The Veronicas Debut album "Secret Life Of The Veronicas” album has been in the top 20 for 47 weeks
- The Veronicas “Secret Life Of The Veronicas” album peaked at NO 2
- Mark Sholtez Gold selling album “Real Street” (first Australian artist ever signed to VERVE records US)
- Mark Sholtez Real Street was #1 in the Jazz album charts for 18 weeks.
- Top 20 album with Tania Moran in Japan on Columbia Records Japan
- t.A.T.u's smash single "All About Us" Top 10 UK Top 5 in Europe on Universal/Interscope USA
- Casey Donovan Australian Idol winner "What's Going On' Top 10 hit single, platinum selling album on Sony BMG
- Kate DeAraugo Australian Idol Winner "Faded" Top 10 Hit single 2 x platinum selling album on Sony BMG
- Song on No 1 selling album Lift "Shannon Noll" (All I Want Is More) on Sony BMG Australia
- Song on No 1 selling album "That's What I'm Talking About" Shannon Noll on BMG Australia.
- Top 10 album with Yvonne Catterfeld in Germany (I Believe) on Sony BMG Germany
- Top 40 single "I Believe" Paulini on Sony BMG Australia
- Top 10 single hit "What's Going On in Japan for MIZ on JVC
- Top 10 album for BOA Asia's biggest star with over 13 million album sales