Kahua Music is based in the north-east of England and was formed in 2005, initially as a record store.  Kahua's promotion and publishing sections were formed in late 2007/early 2008 offering specialist services to record labels and artists working within the house genre.  The strategy division of Kahua was developed in early 2010 to provide bespoke marketing and digital strategy services, consultancy and business development.

Kahua is a Hawaiian word meaning 'platform', 'base' or 'foundation'.  It is also used in the context of 'playground', 'arena' or 'stage'.  (We prefer to ignore the definition that says "detention camp"!!)

The Team

Ian Straker



Kahua is headed up by Ian Straker, who has a passion for, and experience of, a wide range of areas within dance music. Ian's involvement in the music industry began whilst at University as a DJ, event organiser/promoter and as 'Head of Dance Music' at LCR Radio and have grown to include promotions and marketing, publishing, retail, distribution, licensing and almost all aspects of the music industry.

Ian is also co-owner of deep house label Lost My Dog Records where he is responsible for A&R and the strategic operation of the label, including scheduling, licensing, press, promotion and marketing. Many of Kahua Music's services have grown out of the experience and expertise gained from running Lost My Dog.


Craig Charsley



Craig is responsible for client reports and research at Kahua.  He also runs his own company Cyborg Sound - an audio production centre specialising in music and audio design for computer games and film.


Richie Hartness



Richie is involved with all the elements of creating new promo campaigns at Kahua. He is also the man behind the untitledmusic radio shows, blogger, sometimes DJ and a key player in the deep house community via several social networks.


Peter Morgan



Pete works with Kahua to provide our social media service.  He also composes and produces house music as 'Pete Dafeet' and is one of the partners in Lost My Dog Records.


Kahua Music Divisions

Promotions
Kahua's Promotions services are designed for record labels and artists looking to: 
- promote new albums, EPs and singles to tastemaker club DJs, radio DJs, magazines & blogs
- create documents such as biographies, one-sheets & press releases

Strategy
Kahua's Strategy services are designed for artists, labels and music organisations interested in:
- bespoke marketing campaigns
- social media & digital strategies
- PR management services
- business development consultancy & mentoring

Publishing
Kahua's Publishing services are designed for songwriters, producers and composers looking to:
- collect mechanical and performance royalties due from the use of copyrights
- find licensing opportunities to generate further income



 
Kahua Music Ltd Company No: 6591897
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