Tony Michaelides
Promotions executive
Anthony Michaelides (born 1953) is a British former music industry executive, known for working as a promotions executive in the music industry handling radio and TV promotions for over 30 years. In 1980, Michaelides was responsible for arranging the first televised performance outside of Ireland by U2. His clients have included U2, The Police, Peter Gabriel, David Bowie, The Stone Roses, Bob Marley, Depeche Mode, Massive Attack, New Order, Bryan Adams, Dave Matthews, Johnny Cash, The Carpenters, Matchbox Twenty, Pixies and Take That.
Early life and career
Born in Fallowfield, Manchester, England, Michaelides attended Moseley Hall Grammar School and later Fielden Park College.
Beginning in 1974, Michaelides has worked with many Record Labels including Island Records, Factory Records, A&M Records, Virgin Records, and BMG. In 1997, he took on the role as publicist for David Bowie's Earthling Tour. Michaelides has received numerous accolades from music professionals and associations. After the United States Government awarded him with an Alien of Extraordinary Ability Green Card, he moved to Florida to pursue a career as an author and further his career as a professional public speaker.
Transatlantic Records – In 1974, Michaelides began his sales and marketing career working for the independent British record label Transatlantic Records, and its United States subsidiaries Blue Note, Milestone and Nonesuch, as their Northern Sales Representative. He sold jazz, folk and blues records out of his van to major record stores across Northern England.
ABC/Dunhill (Anchor Records UK) – In 1976 Michaelides, moved to ABC/Dunhill as Regional Sales Representative.
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