At Rising PR, we are passionate about discovering, developing, and championing exceptional talent.
Our mission is to support artists at every stage of their journey — providing strategic guidance, creative vision, and tireless promotion.
Grounded in trust, passion, and a love for music, we build genuine connections between our artists and their audiences.
We focus on creating lasting impact and nurturing sustainable, thriving careers.
Brian is a member of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations and holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Personal and Business Communication and a Masters Degree in Communication from Queen’s University, Belfast. He also holds a Chartered Institute of Marketing Diploma along with a Creative Craft certificate in Photography.
Having worked within the public relations and event management sector for over 30 years, Brian has extensive experience in achieving attention for clients in the service, manufacturing and entertainment industries.
Prior to forming Rising PR, Brian worked for 20 years as a PR and Marketing Executive with Sony Music. A few of the label’s roster which he represented included Michael Jackson, Bruce Springsteen, Celine Dion, Johnny Cash and Tony Bennett gaining an in-depth understanding of the entertainment industry.
Matthew is an experienced music executive with a Master’s Degree in Music Management from the University of West London. His career includes working in the marketing department at the world-renowned Island Records, where he contributed to campaigns for global artists such as U2, Drake, Hozier, Mumford & Sons, and Sigrid.
With a deep understanding of the international music market, Matthew is passionate about discovering and developing talent. At Rising PR, he leads on building powerful, creative marketing campaigns that elevate artists’ profiles, strengthen their brands, and expand their reach.
Matthew’s advanced knowledge of the international music market allows him to help develop the careers’ of artists on the Rising PR roster. Matthew is responsible for creating compelling marketing campaigns for the artists and clients he represents.
Chloe is a graduate from Ulster University, Belfast with a First Class Honours degree in Communication, Advertising and Marketing.
Having studied CAM for four years, Chloe also gained invaluable experience about the Media working in the Marketing Department in one of NI’s leading newspapers. Chloe assisted in the planning and delivering of high-profile events, in both the business and entertainment sectors.
Alongside her studies, Chloe was an active PR blogger on current affairs, music and entertainment, being shared widely on social media platforms by many industry professionals. Chloe is currently completing a Postgraduate Diploma in Digital Marketing.As PR & Events Marketing Executive at Rising PR, Chloe is responsible for creating eye-catching campaigns, managing and implementation of content marketing, social media and PR strategies. Chloe will work closely with clients to develop original and engaging content to increase brand awareness
