Daniel Schmidt

Music Industry Professional and Creative

Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

About

Music Industry Professional and Creative with over 15 years of experience in the music/creative industry. Former major label artist (BAKKUSHAN) transitioned to working in artist and product management for international talent with 500+ million streams combined. I thrive on leveraging my insight, creativity, connections, drive, and authenticity to help both new and established talents navigate the modern music market and achieve their dreams. Interested in AI, emerging technologies, and their impact on the creative sector.

Experience

  • Popakademie Baden-Württemberg (Mannheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany)
    • Head of Department (Bandpool / Klinkt / RegioNet)
      Aug 2024 - Present · 2 yrs

      Leading a dynamic department at Popakademie Baden-Württemberg, driving success across Bandpool, Klinkt, and RegioNet segments through collaborative team efforts. Bandpool: Fueling the careers of emerging music talent, having successfully supported acts like Revolverheld, Max Giesinger, Provinz, ClockClock, Betterov, Tonbandgerät, OK Kid, Lotte, Frida Gold, Joris, Kasi&Antonius, Marlo Grosshardt and many more. Klinkt Agency: Providing top-tier event coordination, managing a diverse range of live music acts, and excelling in music and audio supervision, licensing, strategy, and executive production with the Klinkt agency team. Clients include Mercedes Benz, Microsoft, IBM, Deutsche Bundesbank, FC Schalke 04, Sparkasse, Holiday Inn, TSG Hoffenheim, John Deere, BASF, Pfalzwerke, VR Bank, Bundespräsidialamt, EMBL and more. RegioNet: Facilitating regional pop music growth through funding from the Ministry of Science, Research, and the Arts Baden-Württemberg (MKW), providing support and networking across the region.

    • Bandpool & Artist Agency KLINKT
      Oct 2023 - Aug 2024 · 11 mos

      Operational Management, Bandpool | Project Assistant, Artist Agency KLINKT Fueling the careers of up-and-coming creative talent in the music industry

  • Board Member pop.bw at pop.bw
    Aug 2024 - Present · 2 yrs

    Serving as a board member, supporting artists and shaping the pop music and culture scene in Baden-Württemberg by encouraging diversity, strengthening infrastructure, and creating space for creative growth.

  • Founder & Artist Manager at based mgmt
    Jul 2023 - Present · 3 yrs 1 mo

    Artists: BABOZA baboza.de Debut: Jan 26th Growth Achievement: Scaled BABOZA from 0 to 70k+ monthly listeners within 18 months of debut (Jan 26, 2024) Media Recognition: Successfully secured airplay and recognition from prominent German radio stations including Youfm, bigFM, SWR3, and Radio Fritz.

  • Head of Public Relations (interim) at Popakademie Baden-Württemberg
    Sep 2022 - Mar 2023 · 7 mos

  • Manta Ray Musikproduktion & Künstlermanagement GmbH (2 yrs 4 mos)
    • Artist Manager / Product Manager
      Jan 2020 - Jun 2021 · 1 yr 6 mos

      International Artist Management with focus on Artist Development, Product and Project Management. worked with: Alice Phoebe Lou, James Hersey, Che Lingo, Roger Rekless

    • Associate Artist Manager
      Jul 2019 - Dec 2019 · 6 mos

    • Consultant
      Mar 2019 - Jun 2019 · 4 mos