Laurence Hobbs

Laurence Hobbs, works as a Songwriter, Producer, Manager, Promoter and teacher.

He has many years experience in work with up and coming artists as well as successful chart acts.

As a song writer and producer, he has received a Platinum and Gold disc in Europe and has had his songs covered by many acts across the world, including countries as diverse as USA, South Africa, China and Lebanon! He has worked with many acts and writers including Pixie Lott (Mercury) Amanda Wilson (Freemasons) George Sampson (Britain’s got talent winner) Lee Brennan (911), Ray St John (‘Smooth operator- Sade’) 3SL (Sony records) Shirlie Kemp (Wham! Pepsi & Shirlie) Pete Cunnah (D’ream) Howard New (Gareth Gates) Silibil and Brains (Sony records) Michael Garvin, (‘Waiting for tonight – Jennifer Lopez’)

One of his songs was used as the Campaign Theme Song for the 2004 United States Presidential Candidate Ralph Nader.

As a music promoter he runs 2 successful events, ‘Popshow’ the leading Pop based showcase in the heart of London’s west end which since 2001 has been responsible for showcasing some of the countries top pop acts .The ‘15 minute club’ is an acoustic showcase that now has venues in London, Oxford and Birmingham, putting on the cream of the Uk’s acoustic talent
He is also a founder and director of Major Music and Baby Girl Ltd, a London based music development and Management company and during that time has been responsible for launching many acts. He has also been a judge for the Eurovision Song contest and ‘Live and unsigned,’ the largest talent event outside X-factor.

 

Howard Toshman

Howard Toshman has over twenty years experience working within the music industry.

He has devoted much of his time to nurturing up and coming song-writing talents. He combined his time as a Music Manager and a songwriter, giving him insight to both sides of the industry.

As a manager, he has worked with various Top Twenty UK chart acts including Sweet Female Attitude, Daphne & Celeste, Felon and Alice Martineau.

As a songwriter, he previously signed to both Universal and Sony Music Publishing; his songs can be found on Hollywood films to Drum & Bass compilations.

He has previously signed deals with Universal Records, Polygram/Island Music Publishing, Sony Music Publishing, Slinky, SOUR records, RENK records, Serious Records, Global Harmony.

His remix credits include East West records & the Nirvana label Sub Pop.
He has worked with numerous acts including Alesha Dixon, Alexandra Burke, Bo Bruce, M-Beat, MJ Cole, Naomi Lynch, Kym Mazelle, Angie Brown, Stiff Little Fingers, Rodney P, TV Smith (The Adverts), Jess Greenfield (The Herbaliser)

He continues to work with new and established artists and writers.