Private Idaho Management

PRIVATE IDAHO
MANAGEMENT

Artist Management
Artist Development
Production

- JENNIFER FONTAINE
  Founder & Managing Director
  
  In 1992, Jennifer kicked off her career at Sony Music, starting off in a temporary position before she was soon offered a full-time role as National Publicity & Promotions Coordinator. A hugely formative three-and-a-half years as Executive Assistant to the company’s Chairman and CEO, Denis Handlin, followed and then Jennifer was promoted to National Publicity & Artist Relations Manager for the Columbia imprint after Sony reshaped internally. In 1999, Jennifer accepted the position of National Publicity & Artist Development Director at Warner Music, remaining with the label for eight years until she launched her own business, Private Idaho working as a consultant to international artists seeking Australian support and other major Australian Artists. Private Idaho has offices in Sydney and Los Angeles exclusively managing the illustrious careers of Human Nature, Guy Sebastian and Jules Sebastian.
  
  All of Private Idaho’s management clients have enjoyed pinnacle career moments throughout their multifaceted careers in the entertainment industry and, remarkably, the entire roster was recently showcased at the 2019 ARIA Awards: Human Nature were inducted into the ARIA Hall Of Fame, Guy Sebastian successfully hosted to much acclaim and was awarded two prestigious awards (Video Of The Year & Song Of The Year – Choir) out of four nominated categories, and Jules hosted the red carpet arrivals. Earlier this year, Human Nature were awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) for the 2019 Australia Day Honours and then, later on that same year, Guy was made a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) as part of the 2019 Queen’s Birthday Honours
  
  Jennifer has always loved music and popular culture and remembers watching all of the entertainment shows on TV when she was growing up. “My life would be empty without music,” she admits. “It carries me through every day – morning, noon and night. I love the power of music and the impact it can have on our lives and popular culture.” It’s thanks to the love and support of her family, son Maxwell, friends and colleagues that Jennifer finds balance. A big focus on fitness also gives Jennifer the mental and physical strength to power through the unique demands of her job and those typically long work days. “I’m passionate about Private Idaho, because I love what I do and feel so lucky to work with such talented clients who are world class.” Jennifer concludes.
- LAUREN STAMPER
  Sydney Manager
  
  Lauren has worked in music and entertainment across her entire career, mainly in TV production, and first met Jennifer on ‘The Voice’ set. As Guy and Jules Sebastian’s day-to-day manager, Lauren’s role covers artist scheduling, artist relations, tour management, content creation and client liaising, but she is also across all of their creative, long-term planning and concept development. When Human Nature are in Australia, Lauren looks after the band’s day-to-day requirements and is also part of their larger team that focuses on the U.S. market.
  
  Lauren comes from a long line of musicians: her grandmother studied at The Julliard School and was one of the first females to play piano in New York’s big bands, both her father and husband are professional musicians and she also studied piano. “At home, we love to turn up the music and have a dance party any chance we can!” Lauren enthuses, adding that her favourite thing to do in life is hang out with her husband and two young children, Goldie and Jed.
- KATE SUTTON
  LA Consultant
  
  Following an illustrious career at Universal Music Group globally, Kate was called upon to help set up Private Idaho’s Los Angeles office and has remained there, looking after the American side of the business, ever since. As well as working closely with Jennifer, Kate jumps in as needed across all artists on the Private Idaho roster. Kate is also integral in the day-to-day operations for the projects associated with Angel Works Productions – an independent, boutique entertainment company that Jennifer runs.
  
  Kate has always loved music and fondly remembers listening to her parents’ record collection as a child. “I never dreamed I would have a career in music, working so closely with artists in Australia and overseas,” she observes. “I’ve been very lucky!” Outside of work, Kate enjoys spending time with her daughter, travelling and going to the movies.
- MANDY PERRY
  Management Representative
  
  Mandy and Jennifer worked together at Warner Music for a number of years before she was brought over to Private Idaho, where she has worked for the better part of ten years. As well as touching on the day-to-day needs of all of Private Idaho’s management clients, Mandy is the company’s resident touring expert and promotions manager with multi-facet experience across many parts of the business.
  
  Having accepted her position at Warner Music at the age of 18, music has always been a huge part of Mandy’s life. “As a kid, at 6am every Saturday morning I’d be up watching ‘Rage’,” she recalls. “My uncle used to work at Sydney Entertainment Centre, so we saw most of the tours. Before I was 14, I’d seen the likes of INXS, Tina Turner, AC/DC, John Farnham and MC Hammer.” When she’s not bringing her wealth of knowledge and expertise to Private Idaho, Mandy loves spending time with her family, shopping, reading and laughing with friends over the odd glass of vino (or two) during long lunches.
- EDWINA SAWYER
  Operations Manager
  
  Edwina and Jennifer have been friends since they met at primary school. When Jennifer needed a bookkeeper over 12 years ago, Edwina joined the Private Idaho team to help establish the business. As well as bookkeeping, Edwina’s role also covers accounts management, preparing tour budgets and contracts, and working alongside Private Idaho’s artist teams to collaborate on tours.
  
  When asked whether music has always been a big part of her life, Edwina offers, “Funnily enough, always through Jen! I remember at school she always had the best music collection – we grew up together and music has always been a huge part of our lives.” Outside of the office, Edwina enjoys spending time with her family, Pilates, eating, travelling to Hawaii and visiting Jennifer in LA.
- NOLA BARTOLO
  Assistant + Production
  
  After Nola had her last child, Charlie, she started her own freelance company so that she could set her own schedule and work flexible hours. Having known Nola for over 20 years, Jennifer then asked her to join the Private Idaho team to assist with her personal affairs, administration and scheduling. Nola also doubles as a production assistant and is involved in a coordinating capacity in the lead-up to these events, live shows and film shoots.
  
  Thanks to her parents and older siblings, Nola was exposed to many different styles of music from a young age and explains, “Music has the ability to transport me back to memories that have been stencilled onto my heart and soul.” Acting is also a lifelong passion for Nola and when not gracing the stage herself she loves being a soccer mum, reading and spending time with family and friends.
- REBECCA OXENBOULD
  Foundation Manager
  
  As well as working within the Private Idaho management team across various Guy and Jules Sebastian projects, Rebecca looks after The Sebastian Foundation and is responsible for finding, delivering and raising funds for the projects plus everything in between such as marketing, networking, governance and board communications.
  
  The depth of Rebecca’s love for music is best demonstrated by her dedication as an underage fan. “I would go to soundcheck just to catch a glimpse of the band on the way in,” she recalls. “I would then listen to the muffled sounds of a half-hearted performance of a song or two and just loved it.” When she’s not watching bands, Rebecca loves supporting the Sydney Swans, getting outdoors, entertaining friends and family, trying out new restaurants and travelling.

Private Idaho Management

PRIVATE IDAHOMANAGEMENT

PRIVATE IDAHO
MANAGEMENT