Laura Lukanz Named Head Of Music For Amazon Music UK, Australia, New Zealand

Laura Lukanz

LAURA LUKANZ has been tapped as AMAZON MUSIC's new Head Of Music for the UK, AUSTRALIA and NEW ZEALAND, to take on her role at the end of MAY. 

LUKANZ will spearhead the music industry teams for all three markets and have oversight of artist relations, label relations as well as editorial and programming. Most recently, she was EVP/Artists/Writers & Producers for FIRST ACCESS ENTERTAINMENT (FAE). She was also the first female Head Of Music at BBC RADIO 1XTRA in the UK prior to joining FAE, and has managed numerous songwriters and producers who have delivered hits for artists including ZAYN, BTS, AFRO B, ELLIE GOLDING, IGGY AZALEA, FRENCH MONTAN and BEBE REXHA, among others.

LUKANZ joined the ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT MUSIC's judging panel and the BRIT's committee during her years at the BBC.  

She currently sits on the Board of I LUV LIVE and is a member of THE CATS MOTHER initiative, supporting and mentoring young women starting in the music business. 

Commented LUKANZ, “This is a fantastic role, a dream job. I am grateful for the opportunity JILLIAN has given me, and I can't wait to start working with the exceptional team at AMAZON MUSIC. I am excited by the scale of innovation and impact there; the synergistic opportunities across the entertainment division are endless. I have spent my career championing artists and music, curating unique content, and building audiences. It's my passion and purpose, and it will continue to be at the heart of everything I do.”

AMAZON MUSIC Director JILLIAN GERNGROSS added, “There are moments that stand out in one’s career, and having LAURA join the team will be one for me. I have endless faith in her and the impact that she will have. She has an incredible track record of delivering for artists and creators across the music industry and her knowledge of UK audiences is second to none. I’m looking forward to working alongside her to further strengthen AMAZON MUSIC across the UK and beyond.”

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