Henry Compton

With over 20 years across business development, marketing, artist and project management, and client relations, Henry Compton has built a reputation as a trusted voice in independent music, backed by a deep understanding of both the global industry and regional APAC markets.

He established both The Orchard and FUGA/Downtown in Australia and New Zealand, growing them through to their respective acquisitions by major labels. Along the way, he’s built an extensive network with experience in client acquisition and retention, plus a rare longitudinal view on how technology has reshaped the music industry.

An established music executive, Henry has played a real part in the health and vitality of the independent sector across Australia and New Zealand. He remains inspired by independent thinkers and new business models, and he’s on a mission to break artists globally out of APAC.

DistroDirect
DistroDirect is a premium distribution platform and catalogue management system for music businesses powering 500+ partners across 40 markets worldwide. Part of the GYRO.Group ecosystem, DistroDirect’s technology gives independent labels, managers and music businesses everything they need to distribute, manage and monetise their catalogue at scale, all under their own customized brand.