Michael A Puskas - CEO / Owner

Michael A Puskas is the CEO and Executive Director of Astral Records and Music, DEAD Famous International and MPM Artist Management and has spent the last (32) years in the greater practical world of the international entertainment industry. He has basically done it all. He has been an in demmand tour manager, a concert promoter a record label A&R, Promotions Director, an Event Co-ordinator, Production Manager, Producer, Television Executive Producer and a long standing international artist manager and label executive. His vision for a one stop shop style of platform that incorporates the best of an indie label, a quality management team and an output release and distribution source unlike any other has seen the successful culmination of the three entities that combine and define the changing face of the new music economy in today's competitive and volatile market place. These are:

MPM Artist Management: http://www.myspace.com/mpmartistmanagement

DEAD Famous Artists: http://www.myspace.com/deadfamousartists

Astral Records & Music: http://www.myspace.com/astralrecords

Mikes Personal Songwriting Profile: http://www.entertainment-inc.com/puskas

Mike on Hi5: http://deadfamousproductions.hi5.com

Mike on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=669165492

Contact Mike by email deadfamous@optusnet.com.au

James Lucente - (US A&R and Licensing Manager)

James Lucente is the CEO of Lucki Entertainment which is based in Miami, Florida and he runs a management and licensing company that specialises in the quality placement of material in Feature Film, Television Series and Advertising opportunities in the US. He looks after some high profile acts like, Ball In The House, Alexa and Keesha Scott and is a major agent for the new Burnlounge Digital platform which is being launched globally at the moment. He handles on the ground co-management and deal placement for the MPM Artist Management and DEAD Famous Artist roster and is an integral part of the international team. For more check out his website at: http://www.luckientertainment.com

Contact James by email  Jlucente@DeadFamousArtists.com

David Todd (UK A&R)

David Todd is a musician, composer, singer and serious lyricist that used to front until recently the dynamic progressive metal band from Sheffield known as Existend. He has been singing...both clasically and in more "popular" forms of music his whole life.Raised as a Christian, singing every week in Church, his interest in singing developed as he got older and he became exposed to different forms of music. This included a brief stint in a Gospel Choir around the age of 14. Having started in bands when he was just 16, Davids attention now focussed more into the original band side of things and his tuition switched from classical to a more pop /jazz style. In the last 5 years he wrote the material and fronted multiple bands, touring the UK as part of a popular Metal band called Existend up until September 2006. He then left that band to pursue more active scholastic activities on a scholarship but continues to pursue music at all elvels and has a great set of quality ears. He seemed like the obvious choice to join the international team in the role of a UK based A&R Consultant for Astral / DEAD Famous and local UK based bands will be able to get directly in touch with Dave both here at the label and also at his MY Space page here: http://www.myspace.com/jedidave

Contact David by email Dtodd@DeadFamousArtists.com

Kylee Chiron (Aust Talent Co-ordinator)

Kylee Chiron is a 28yo Dancer & Performer based in Melbourne. Here extensive credits for all manner of promotional activities sees her at the forefront of the local social calendar and talent scene. Kylee grew up around music. Her dad's an ex drummer and most off the family play music of some sort in various styles of bands and ensembles. She started perfoming at 3 years old - no kidding! During her illustrious career and extensive university studies where she received a Bachelor of Contemporary Arts, Dance Major (choreography/production) she was able to successfully navigate her way around the locval venue and band scene in Melbourne. Kylee seemed like the perfect player, good looking, savvy and well connected to take on the new Astral / DEAD Famous role of local talent co-ordination and management. She will be responsible for all manner of live shows and the street promotion thereof. She will arrange all photoshoots inclusive of hair & makeup, wardrobe, photographers and studio locations for all our new artists signed to the label or for business management. Kylee has set up a My Space page to get better connected with the industry and you can check it out here: http://www.myspace.com/tigerlilyamd

Contact Kylee by email Kchiron@DeadFamousArtists.com

Kathy Braceland (US DEAD Famous A&R and Artist Development Manager)

Kathy Braceland is no stranger to the music industry and with a ten year background working with an eclectic artist roster to her credit and the owner of a major design studio, "K-Jo Studio" in LA she is perfectly poised to act as a quality set of ears for the new US arm of DEAD Famous Artists to work hands on with our Burnlounge partners in NY for the release of all DF compilations and artist albums. She has been a Director of Publishing for jazz musicians Chick Corea, Dave Weckl, Eric Marienthal, Bob Berg, Eddie Gomez, John Patitucci (did all licensing, copyrights, royalty stuff, had worldwide sub-publishers under her wing) as well as act as Business Manager and Financial Manager (concurrently) to Chick Corea (11 Years), Niacin (Billy Sheehan, John Novello and Dennis Chambers - 3 years) Isaac Hayes (3 years), Stretch Records (11 Years), Mad Hatter Recording Studios, (11 years) Chick Corea Tours (11 years) and Chick Corea Productions (11 years).  With an amazing wealth of personal and business knowledge she is a welcome addition to the worldwide team. For more check out her design studio and website here:  http://www.k-jostudio.com/

Contact Kathy by email Kbraceland@DeadFamousArtists.com

Shanna Saul (US A&R & Promotions)

Shanna Saul is the founder and owner of Karnal Promotions based in Georgia in the US. Her extensive track record working with young and up coming bands by helping them to set up their promotional and release strategy makes her an integral player to the world of sourcing and signing quality new artists from the US market to Astral and its three subsidiary labels. Shanna's service was started by musicians that enjoy spreading the word and spotlighting some of their favorite bands. Her team spent many months working their way through all of the IRS sites and helping band members by showing them the best places to upload their music to instigate and create a platform for meeting a plethora of online DJs, media players, managers and labels. She prides herself on being able to introduce new bands to the right people. Karnal book tours for a number of bands and help to get artists where they need to be musically to submit there music for film and television and other licensing opportunities. For more check her out at: http://www.karnalpromotions.com

Contact Shanna by email Ssaul@DeadFamousArtists.com