Experienced music management.Practical support for your next move.
Artist management, touring, releases and creative direction, backed by around 25 years of experience in the music industry.
About
Experience across the whole artist career.
Rufus Management is led by Nathan Clark, whose experience spans artist management, touring, release campaigns, independent label operations, websites, social media and content production.
Nathan managed Kiefer Sutherland’s music career from 2018 to 2026, combining artist management with hands-on delivery across touring, releases, marketing and digital development.
Based at Hub 101 in Ludford, Lincolnshire, Rufus Management works with artists locally and remotely.
Clients and selected work
Music management, 2018–2026
Kiefer Sutherland
kiefersutherland.com(Kiefer’s official website, opens in a new tab)Eight years of music management spanning touring, album releases, marketing, label operations and the development of Kiefer’s digital presence.
During Nathan’s time managing Kiefer’s music career, his work helped deliver three consecutive UK Country No.1 albums and Kiefer’s first Official UK Albums Chart Top 10.
Albums
- 2019
Reckless & Me
No.1, Official UK Country Artists Albums Chart
No.9, Official UK Albums Chart
Official chart history for Reckless & Me (opens in a new tab) - 2022
Bloor Street
No.1, Official UK Country Artists Albums Chart
Official chart history for Bloor Street (opens in a new tab) - 2026
Grey
No.1, Official UK Country Artists Albums Chart
Official chart history for Grey (opens in a new tab)
Nathan’s role
- Artist management and career planning.
- Tour management, advancing and logistics.
- Album release strategy and marketing.
- Establishing and running Maple Creek Records for the Grey release.
- Website development and ongoing digital management.
- Social media strategy and audience development.
- Music videos, filming, editing and content creation.
- Development of a fan app.
Growth, 2018–2026
5,000 → 1m+
From 5,000 in 2018 to over 1 million.
All social media
2.31m
Audience across all social platforms combined.
Website impressions per month
14,000 → 1.6m
Growth delivered within three months of the new website launching.
Starting figures are from 2018. The website grew within three months of the new site launching; Nathan created the TikTok account a couple of years ago.
Services
The right support at the right stage.
Artist management and direction
Career planning, priorities, positioning and building the right team.
Releases and label operations
Release planning, distribution setup, campaign coordination and independent label administration.
Touring and live development
Tour planning, advancing, logistics and evaluating live opportunities.
Content and digital presence
Websites, EPKs, social strategy, filming, editing and release content.
Artist and band mentoring
You may not need a full-time manager.You might just need someone experienced to help you make better decisions.
Practical guidance for independent artists and self-managed bands who want a clearer direction, stronger releases and a more organised approach to their music career.
Artist Strategy Session
£150 · 90 minutes
A focused session to review where you are, what you want to achieve and the decisions that matter next.
Enquire about a strategy sessionOngoing Artist Mentoring
£250 per month
Ongoing guidance with career direction, releases, touring, marketing and the decisions involved in developing an artist project.
Discuss ongoing mentoringSessions are available at Hub 101 in Ludford, Lincolnshire, or remotely by video call.
Contact
Let’s talk about your next move.
Tell Nathan a little about your music, what you’re working towards and where you would value some experienced support.
nathan@rufus-management.comEmail Nathan