"Marauder has been of great assistance in Reeperbahn Festival's brand entry into the US, specifically the NYC market. The company's ability to cover various angles of media, as well as advise on the most important contacts within the creative industries, has certainly been useful. Marauder's contribution as a co-producer of our live events has helped towards the goal of making sure Reeperbahn Festival is seen as the European partner for US-based business in Europe”

– Alexander Schulz, Founder, Reeperbahn Festival

“The Port Authority Music Export Academy was game-changing for my career. The jam-packed and relevant sessions expanded my mind to not only expand my artists into the US but also how to build their career strategies within my home country (Australia). This, combined with the mentorships, presentation opportunities, and monthly homework to challenge my thought patterns and learning made the academy worth every penny. To top this off, the introductions and connections I made throughout the program with fellow students and session speakers have changed the way I will be able to do business in the US for the next 5 to 10 years, accelerating myself and my career substantially. Thanks so much to the Port Authority team, you've changed my life!”

– Jaz Yates, 2023 Cohort

“The team at Marauder's ability to listen, an exceedingly rare and helpful trait, translates into an understanding of our needs, means, and goals as a growing international conference. Their work has directly led to creative and sustainable solutions, and an invaluable, year-round American presence for M for Montreal. In a ceaseless partnership that goes way beyond the typical client/provider relationship, Marauder serves as a steady voice that speaks of us, for us, and from us. We know that they are always there for us, no matter what the task is, nor the scale.”

– Sébastien Nasra, President & Founder, Avalanche Prod/M for Montreal

“I loved being part of the program. It gave me a lot of perspective on the U.S. market and what it entails to develop a business plan and alliances with the aim of internationalizing in that country. Additionally, the topics covered and the quality of the guests were of vital relevance. The final mentorship was very useful and provided me with many resources for operating on the ground. I highly recommend this experience."

– Ángel Del Re, 2023 Cohort

"Marauder has been a close collaborator of Iceland music since their start and have proved to be a very reliable ally in the North American market for Icelandic music in general, both in consultation, radio, PR, and business-to-business connections. Their collaborative nature and ability to come up with creative solutions has made them a valuable extension to our team.”

– Sigtryggur Baldursson, Managing Director of Iceland Music

“As an Australian it can sometimes be challenging to feel connected to the US when it’s so far away from us in both a physical and a business sense. The Port Authority Music Export Academy was a crash course in understanding the US music industry landscape, and allowed me to build long-lasting connections with multiple industry players in the US, some of whom I’m still in contact with or working with now. The regular catch ups and sessions meant that I was accountable to myself and gave me the tools and resources to build a realistic and well-considered plan for building my artist’s career in the US, as well as learning how to establish myself as a manager in this new territory. I was also paired up with a mentor once the group sessions were over which was one of the most valuable parts of the process and was really insightful.” 

– Sarah Morgan, 2023 Cohort

“Being part of the Port Authority has been a truly life-changing experience. All the meetings were meticulously organized to fit all the participants needs and schedules. I learned so much about the music industry in the USA and it's given me the necessary push to keep working hard and to keep following my dreams—that they're not necessarily out of reach and there are people out there who believe in what you do. I made some very valuable contacts through their program which I will continue to build upon. I highly recommend musicians and music industry professionals to get in touch with the Port Authority Music Export Academy as this could be the next greatest step they take in their careers, as it was for mine. Be open, stay curious. Don't give up.”

– Alexandra Alden, 2023 Cohort