International web-based streaming service, Deezer, is certainly proving to be a playing in the new online streaming services. The now proud to announce the appointment of Australian music business specialist, Thomas Heymann, as the Country Manager for the company’s operations in Australia/New Zealand.
Deezer is a 100% web-based music subscription service that allows users to discover and enjoy music at any time, from any device. Boasting 1.5 million paid subscribers and 23 million users, Deezer has identified the Australian/New Zealand market as a key to further growth, and has sought a candidate with extensive local and international music market experience and networks to lead the organization in the region.
Heymann’s appointment marks a turning point in the subscription music stakes in this territory, as Deezer turns up the heat with a fervent focus on championing Australian and New Zealand artists.
Heymann’s experience in music and artist development, strategic partnerships, digital marketing and distribution locally is a unique advantage for Deezer, and a tick in the box for music lovers looking for a streaming service with a local point of view. “The vision I have for Deezer Australia & New Zealand is to make it the music streaming service of choice for the passionate music fan, with compelling local content and credible editorial, lead by the best team in the market place”, says Heymann.
Heymann brings with him over twenty years of experience in the music industry, from both local and international markets. His previous positions include Vice President Strategic Marketing at Warner Music Australia and Product Manager at Sony Music Germany and Australia. He has also been the Director and Owner of music label, management and consultancy company themusicconnection, and Program Director of Intertainment Management at the Australian Institute Of Music (AIM).
Throughout his career, Heymann has worked with some of the biggest artists in the world including Michael Jackson, Jamiroquai, The Fugees, Rammstein, Led Zeppelin, and Aerosmith, as well as local heavy-weights Cold Chisel, Midnight Oil, Kylie Minogue, Icehouse, Split Enz, The Ten Tenors, COG, Tina Arena and Trial Kennedy, to name a few.
Deezer launched in Australia on April 12 this year, with a catalogue of 18 million tracks – more than any other streaming service in world.
Featuring premium editorial, search, discovery and recommendation functionalities, access across all services and devices – including the ability to access tracks in offline mode – a partnership with Facebook, Twitter sharing capability and superior sound quality, Deezer is quickly becoming the streaming service of choice for music lovers in Australia and New Zealand.
On a global scale, the service is available in 88 markets currently, with the view to launch in at least 100 more by the end of the year.
Of the growing success of Deezer, company CEO Axel Dauchez says, “Deezer is at a crucial turning point, expanding rapidly around the world. But we are far from being a uniform solution. We are dedicated to customising our editorial to reflect the cultural diversity and tastes of each country.” “Australia and New Zealand are absolutely key for us considering their awesome musical heritage. We are lucky to welcome Thomas’ energy and talent in our adventure. He will work closely together with local artists, the majors and the independent labels and our other partners in order to develop, encourage and support music creation in a sustainable way. Through Deezer he will bring unlimited music to the region and at the same time help the world discover what’s great about music from down under.”
For more info on Deezer go to: www.deezer.com
