Music Industry Executive | Artist Development & Coaching | Music Catalog Sales
Camille Barbone is a veteran music industry executive, entrepreneur, and artist development consultant. Her career spans decades of working with major recording artists, record labels, music publishers, and entertainment companies.
Best known for discovering, developing, and managing Madonna during the early stages of her career, Camille's accomplishments extend far beyond her association with one artist. Her extensive background encompasses artist management, record label operations, music publishing, recording studio ownership, concert production, business development, and executive leadership.
Today, Camille draws on her extensive music industry experience to guide artists, provide industry consulting, and facilitate music catalog sales.
MAJOR RECORD LABELS & ARTIST DEVELOPMENT
Camille's music industry career includes positions at Columbia/Sony, Warner Chappell , Universal/PolyGram,where she coordinated activities across 28 departments involved in record label operations and releases by major artists including Billy Joel, Michael Jackson, Pink Floyd, the Bee Gees, Barbra Streisand, and Bob Dylan.
At Buddah/Arista Records, Camille specialized in Artists and Repertoire (A&R), further developing her expertise in identifying and nurturing musical talent.
She later held senior executive positions, including Vice President of Artist Relations and subsequently Vice President and General Manager at Aezra EMI Records; Vice President and General Manager at Winedark-Fontana Records; and President and CEO of Stadium Entertainment Holdings.
Through these executive roles, her professional experience included work involving artists such as Sevendust, Kanye West, Ludacris, Snoop Dogg, Reba McEntire, Kenny Chesney, Brad Paisley, Rascal Flatts, Lady Antebellum (now Lady A), Blake Shelton, and Keith Urban.
Her experience across major and independent record labels provides extensive knowledge of artist development, music marketing, distribution, and the business of recorded music.
RECORDING STUDIOS & ENTREPRENEURSHIP
Camille owned and operated Gotham Sound in New York City and Long View Farm Recording Studio in Massachusetts, serving major recording artists including Aerosmith, the Rolling Stones, and Collective Soul.
Her entrepreneurial background also includes leadership at Open Door Online, an early internet-based music retailer.
Her consulting and business experience includes working with individuals and organizations associated with Sony, American Express, Town Realty, Corcoran Real Estate, Warner Chappell Music, Universal, Warner, Peer Southern, SESAC, and F3 Technologies.
Camille Barbone at Big3 Studios with Bill Edwards and Jason Pennock
Camille Barbone expanded her career in artist development, coaching, production projects, and music industry consulting through her work with Big3 Studios, founded by entrepreneur Bill Edwards. Her work at Big3 brought together her extensive experience in the music and entertainment business.
Working with Bill Edwards's clients, Camille contributed her expertise in artist development, creative projects, and music industry consulting, drawing on her background in major record labels, artist management, music publishing, and recording studio operations. Jason Pennock, a producer associated with production projects at Big3 Studios, was also part of the studio's creative environment.
ARTIST COACHING, CONSULTING & MUSIC CATALOG SALES
Drawing on decades of experience in the recording industry, Camille works with artists and performers seeking to develop their careers, strengthen their professional direction, and better understand the business of entertainment.
Her coaching and consulting approach combines practical music industry knowledge, business strategy, and individualized guidance.
Camille is also involved in music catalog sales, helping connect catalog owners with opportunities in the music rights marketplace.
CONCERT PRODUCTION & ENTERTAINMENT MARKETING
Camille has produced and promoted major concerts and entertainment events, including the gospel segment of Woodstock '94, the 2002 Winter Olympics in Salt Lake City, the American Express Songmasters Series in New York City, and Ozzfest.
She has also created, organized, and produced special events and promotional campaigns for companies and organizations including Dunkin' Donuts, Jaguar Motor Cars, the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, and BASF.
Her experience in concert production, entertainment marketing, and event management combines creative vision with business strategy and executive leadership.
EDUCATION, TEACHING & MENTORSHIP
Camille holds a degree in psychology and an MBA in marketing. Her education, combined with decades of music industry and business leadership experience, provides the foundation for her approach to artist development, professional coaching, and business consulting.
Camille taught at Baruch College/CUNY, where she launched an entertainment marketing department and internship program. She also taught at the Institute of Audio Research (IAR) in New York City and Raritan Valley College in New Jersey.
Additionally, Camille developed curriculum and testing materials for Boundless Learning, a Boston-based publisher of online college-level educational materials.
Her work as an educator reflects her longstanding commitment to mentoring artists, performers, and professionals navigating careers in the music and entertainment industries.
MEDIA RECOGNITION & TELEVISION
Camille has been featured in numerous music industry publications, newspaper articles, radio programs, and television specials, including Entertainment Tonight, 20/20, Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous with Robin Leach, and segments of the Today show.
Her role in Madonna's early career was dramatized in the Fox television biopic Madonna: Innocence Lost, in which Camille was portrayed by actress Wendie Malick.
MUSIC INDUSTRY CONFERENCES & SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS
Camille has moderated and participated in music industry panels and conferences, including South by Southwest (SXSW), the NAMM Show, the New Music Seminar, the New Orleans Music Conference, the Miami Dance Music Conference, and the National Association of Recording Merchandisers (NARM).
Her participation in these industry events reflects her longstanding involvement in artist development, music business education, and the recording industry.
WORK WITH CAMILLE
Whether you're an emerging artist, an established performer, or a music professional navigating your next opportunity, Camille offers experience-based coaching and consulting grounded in decades of industry leadership.
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