WHO WE ARE
Music Finland NYC Trade Mission at YouTube Music
Alex Schulz at Reeperbahn Festival 2016
A2IM Indie Week 2019
Music Export of Sweden Activation at SXSW 2018
Marauder at Aussie BBQ in NYC presented by Australia Sounds
Marauder at Iceland Airwaves
With expertise running trade missions for government music export offices from around the world, Marauder — the team behind The Port Authority Music Export Academy — has a proven track record of success translating international success stateside.
As the direct connection between its roster of international creative talent and North America’s leading media and music industry professionals, Marauder has successfully introduced some of the most revered international artists, labels, and events to the American market including Independent Venue Week U.S., M for Montreal, A2IM, Music Finland, Iceland Music, Music Norway, Sounds Australia, and more.
The firm’s unique advantage comes from custom-creating services for each client’s specific needs, with the ability to combine media outreach, special events, and marketing strategies into every endeavor.
A wide variety of artists and organizations work with Marauder including fine arts and economic development organizations; conferences and festivals; record labels from both established and emerging markets; music technology products; one-off events; and entirely self-funded artists. The firm positions its clients to grow by approaching each project with the dedication of a long-term partner.
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Rev. Moose
Rev. Moose stands at the forefront of developing artists and organizations from around the world. Having co-founded NIVA (National Independent Venue Association) to serve American independent venues and promoters, his work as executive director of NIVA and NIVF (National Independent Venue Foundation) has been recognized across industries with Clio, Webby, and Pollie Awards. Moose greatly extended the global reach of The Syndicate and CMJ by creating US programs for international talent, building from his history managing a diverse roster of international artists as co-owner of The Underground Management.
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Cecilie Nielsen
Cecilie Maria Nielsen manages all aspects of Marauder’s special engagements from early conceptualization to on-site production. Cecilie’s work in music events started when she launched a live music non-profit at the age of 17. She went on to DJ in Copenhagen’s alternative club scene while working at one of Europe’s most prominent music venues. She came to New York City in 2016 to secure her Masters in Music Business from NYU. Since starting with Marauder in 2017, Cecilie has been instrumental in launching a new events and special projects department; she has overseen Independent Venue Week since its US inception in 2018 growing the initiative 20 times over in just the three first years; starting in 2019, she oversaw four consecutive editions of A2IM Indie Week.
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Bobby Nicholas III
Bobby found himself enamored by the music industry during his time as the Student Creative Director at WERS 88.9FM while attending Emerson College in Boston, where his experience allowed him to grow his marketing and creative expertise. After graduating with a BA in Visual Media Arts, Bobby moved to New York to further his career, where he contracted for various Marauder projects while working freelance in and out of the music industry. Bobby has years of experience in graphic design and photography, and can often be found in the photo pit at various shows in and around New York City.