Keynote Artist Management is an open book whose content is defined by our artists and our passion to deliver innovative, refreshing and engaging projects. We are committed to providing a personalised, collaborative and caring experience for our artists and partners.

LIBBY ABRAHAMS
Managing Director

It’s wonderful to be able to celebrate our tenth anniversary season with our great artists and colleagues. We have certainly grown as an agency since the early days but continue to work honestly and openly with our Artists to deliver a personalised, collaborative and caring experience. Looking forward to the next decade.

+44 (0) 7950 150 601 libby@keynoteAM.com
SIONED JONES
Senior Artist Manager

Having studied the piano & bassoon from a young age, this led me to pursue music at Liverpool University, where I earned a B.Mus. (Honors) with a focus on composition, followed by an MA in Popular Music Studies. I’m passionate about music in all its forms, and my love for opera began at the age of 7 when my parents took me to my first performance of Benjamin Britten’s Let’s Make an Opera. After 25 years with the Harlequin Agency, where I spearheaded the Young Artist Division, I’m thrilled to join Keynote and be part of a close-knit team of like-minded colleagues. As a first-language Welsh speaker, I’m excited to collaborate on fresh projects, bring a new perspective to the talented artists I’ve previously worked with at Harlequin, and forge connections with new artists as well.

+ 44 (0) 7753 863 730 sioned@keynoteAM.com
LIZZIE MORGAN
Director

Keynote’s boutique approach combined with its drive and enthusiasm are both energising and inspiring. It’s great to be part of such a close-knit team, across an array of projects – working with some of the most prestigious artists internationally, in the front line of our singers’ department.

+44 (0) 7736 229467 lizzie@keynoteAM.com
ELEANOR RIPMAN
Director

Having been with Keynote Artist Management from its creation in 2014, I am thrilled to begin its tenth season and I feel very proud to see how much we have developed as a company over the last ten years. We have continued to expand our roster of artists and projects while at the same time preserving the dynamism, energy and friendliness of the team that makes Keynote such an exciting and rewarding place to work.

+44 (0) 7376 181 782 eleanor@keynoteAM.com
NATALIE DAVIES
Artist Manager

After studying at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama I worked in several schools across London and as a chorister at opera companies across the UK and Europe including English National Opera, Glyndebourne Festival Opera and Opéra de Lyon. I am excited to join Keynote in their tenth anniversary year and see the industry from a different side, working with exciting artists and wonderful colleagues.

+44 (0) 7496 395 803 natalie@keynoteAM.com
DANIEL RAINEY
Senior Artist Manager

After studying at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland and Royal Academy of Music, I spent several years as a freelance violinist and teacher before joining Keynote in 2017. Working with a list of exceptional, enterprising artists alongside a team of people with such a wealth of knowledge and experience is incredibly inspiring and a real privilege.

+44 (0) 7376 116 691 daniel@keynoteAM.com
HARRIET SASADA
Assistant Artist Manager

Being an avid opera-goer there is something rather cool about seeing one of your own artists performing on stage in one of my favourite operas – also knowing what really goes on behind the scenes to make it all happen! I do feel lucky that I am able to further my personal musical interests into my professional life. Being able to work with a variety of artists makes each and every day different. But I have to say it is also a pleasure to work with my rather amusing colleagues too!

+44 (0) 7950 150 602 harriet@keynoteAM.com
ELISABETH STRITZEL
Assistant Artist Manager

Working with the wonderful team at Keynote is a fantastic opportunity for me, which perfectly suits me during my studies of cultural management at Munich University. To gain a broad overview of the various areas within the classical music world I've done several internships, in particular, the Orchestra Management Team of the Camerata Salzburg. This summer I worked as a production assistant in the concert department of the Salzburg Festival, where I got to know the perspective of one of the most important promoters in our industry and worked in the presentation of concerts with world-class musicians. I think the most valuable experiences are gained in exchange with inspiring personalities, I am very grateful for everyone I met along my way so far.

+33 786 231 597 elisabeth@keynoteAM.com
SEAN GAUGHT
Office Manager

I thought my music career had peaked with my role as Principle Bongo (Arapaho Warriors Extended Re-mix) in my primary school concert however, Libby kindly rescued me from a career in advertising and marketing & asked me to join Keynote - despite me not knowing my Aria from my elbow! Sadly, I don't have an 'actual' office to manage (thanks to Covid 19) but all in all, it has been a very pleasant experience so far. Even my nerdy classical music colleagues have proved to be great fun and supportive. Oh, and we have great Artists too.

+ 44 7584 550 642 sean@keynoteAM.com