Islander is a music company based in Ireland & Los Angeles, set up by Jonathan Pearson in 2017. It is a company that works with artists, projects and events in ambitious, forward-thinking ways.
Islander was set up to represent a modern music company - a small but ambitious vessel from which to launch artistic projects of many kinds throughout Ireland and abroad, as well as being a welcoming space to grow the careers of artists.
As a producer, Islander works with independent companies and artists to create new cultural happenings that enrich the artistic fabric of Irish life, and to grow Irish talents worldwide. Our own festival, Quiet Lights, takes place each November in Cork city.
As a management company, Islander works with each artist in different ways that suit both parties. It is a full service management house, as well as a consultancy and sometimes simply a soundboard for those seeking guidance.
If you would like to chat about an upcoming project that Islander would be a good fit for, please get in touch at info@islandermusic.net.
Jonathan Pearson
Jonathan Pearson is an arts professional based in Los Angeles. He has worked with some of Europe’s biggest arts organisations, festivals and projects over recent years. He has toured throughout the UK, Europe and the US on numerous occasions with different acts, and has worked on some of the most ambitious music projects in Ireland over the past few years.
Aside from Islander, Jonathan is Producer of New Music Dublin, Ireland’s contemporary music festival run in association with The National Concert Hall, The Arts Council of Ireland and the national broadcaster RTÉ.
Jon is a core member of INNI, an Icelandic music company based in Reykjavík, founded by renowned film composer Atli Örvarsson, Colm O’Herlihy and Willie Ryan.
Long-suffering Munster fan, short-suffering Man United fan, jumper enthusiast.
Photo by Blair Alexander Massie
Marjie Kaley
Marjie is a music & events professional based in Ireland. She has worked with some of Ireland's biggest festivals over the past few years, including programming and curating with Body&Soul, and is the festival manager of Quiet Lights.
She comes from a family based around traditional & folk music, where she grew and nurtured her passion for it. She has also been involved in the alternative, experimental & contemporary sides of music in Ireland, working with the likes of Crash Ensemble & New Music Dublin.
Aside from Islander, Marjie is the Producer of Kilkenny Arts Festival, one of Ireland’s premiere multidisciplinary arts festivals.
Louise Barker
Louise Barker is an artist manager and publicist based in a cottage in west Cork. With over fourteen years of experience in music and marketing, her lifelong passion for music and festivals has led her to work in various roles across the industry.
As well as managing acclaimed artists Niamh Regan and Myles O’Reilly, Louise has personally headed the PR campaigns for festivals like Quiet Lights festival, Another Love Story, Sounds from a Safe Harbour, Doolin Folk Festival; renowned music venues like Coughlan’ Live, DeBarras Folk Club and Levis’ Cornerhouse; and has also worked individually with artists like Tolü Makay, Ye Vagabonds, Mick Flannery, Loah, Clare Sands, Strange Boy, Pauline Scanlon, Muireann Nic Amhlaoibh, Lankum, Eoghan Ó Ceannabháin, Scullion, David Kitt, Crash Ensemble, Rónán Ó Snodaigh and more.
Louise is also a co-director of Kearney Melia Barker Communications, where she works with leading organisations such as West Cork Literary Festival, The Everyman Theatre, Masters of Tradition, Clonmel Junction Festival, Kinsale Spirit Company, & Ardú Street Art.
Her experience in the music industry extends internationally to working various roles at PEOPLE festival (Berlin), Eaux Claires festival (USA), and End of the Road Festival (UK).
When she’s not working, you’ll find her swimming in the secret beaches along the west Cork coast, or listening to live music at a sunny festival field somewhere.
Matthew Xavier Corrigan
Matthew Xavier Corrigan is an artist and arts worker from Cork City, Ireland. With a background in music performance and production, Matt co-founded the Hausu and important! audio collectives and has been organising gigs and other cultural events since he was a teenager. He has also been involved in creating music and performing under both his own name and Ghostking is Dead, as well as a large number of other artists, such as Alex Gough. With a broad interest including and expanding beyond folk, electronic, and experimental music, Matt has ambitions of making music happen however he can, wherever he can.