“Kahua provides tailored promotional and publishing services to record labels and artists in the dance music genre, alongside music business consultancy. Our reliable, responsive and efficient approach, together with a passion and knowledge of the music, makes us an ideal choice to help you move your business forwards.”

Kahua Music is based in the north-east of England and 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. It was while at University that Kahua was born, initially as a club night. After graduating Ian and Daniel Sudron set up Kahua Music as a record store based in the North-East of England. 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.

Ian is also co-owner of Lost My Dog Records where he is responsible for A&R and the day to day 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.

Kahua also works with associates Craig Charsley, Peter Morgan and Andrew Reynolds.


Promotions
Kahua provides promotional and marketing services to record labels and artists, with a specific focus on house music.  Kahua works to promote music to club DJs, specialist radio and specialist press, helps labels raise their profile and offers online marketing solutions.

Our bespoke online promo delivery system can also be licensed and branded for use by other organisations wishing to send music and collect feedback.

Publishing
Kahua works with songwriters and composers to collect royalties due from the use of their copyrights and to find further uses for their works, for example through synchronisation licences to TV and film producers, advertisers and computer game developers.

Knowledge
Kahua offers independent consultancy and business development services on all aspects of the music industry including marketing and promotions, publishing, retail, record labels, contracts and deals.



Kahua Music Ltd Company No: 6591897
Registered in England & Wales
Registered Office: 22 Lancelot Close, Newton Aycliffe, County Durham, DL5 7QL