Martha Troup
General Manager
Martha has been in a variety of high profile roles over the past 30+ years.
She specializes in band/artist management and consulting while
overseeing all aspects of their careers.
In 1986, Martha became the US Manager of the Australian rock band INXS
and in 1994 she took over as worldwide manager of the global sensation.
She was responsible for the day to day management of all aspects of
domestic and worldwide touring and working with agents and promoters
worldwide from Wembley Stadium to Madison Square Garden to the
Sydney Opera House. Martha was also in charge of coordinating the
band’s TV appearances, radio, marketing, bookings, merchandise and had
daily contact with the record label, agents, accountants and lawyers.
In 2004, Martha regrouped with INXS to work as a producer on the CBS TV
Show Rockstar: INXS, which was a platform to find a new lead singer for
the band. Immediately following Rockstar: INXS, the band went right into
the studio and recorded an album in record time and began a 2 year
worldwide tour. Martha managed and worked with the record company,
promoters, agents, radio, merchandisers, publishers, and publicists,
resulting in long lasting relationships throughout the world. After the tour in
2008 was completed, she managed the new lead singer on his solo career
and also consulted with other international artists from various genres of
music.
Martha has also been involved in Talent Coordination and Event Production
(Network TV, Charity, and Cooperate Events) Worldwide for dozens of
shows including The Grammys, World Music Awards, Billboard Awards,
Tributes to Lionel Richie, Quincy Jones, Billy Crystal, Robert DeNiro,
Aretha Franklin, Copa America, Dahlia Lama Organization,Erase MS,
Americas Salutes You, Hurricane Relief and Keep Memory Alive.
Throughout her career, Martha has involved in negotiating publishing and
royalty rights for artists and placing music in TV, Films, Commercials, and
soundtracks.