About Us.

Our mission is to support striving independent artists and producers who aim to create a sustainable career within the music industry, from grassroots to breakthrough.  Our focus is on the development of the artist, supported by an experienced team of professionals who all play their part in the end goal.

The Industry Standard.

We refresh our approach with a focus on Artist Development. Supporting the artist’s journey, navigating accessibility to creative safe spaces and enabling equal opportunities is at the core of what we do best.

The Founders.

  • Meg Carnie (she/her)

    CO-FOUNDER
    ARTIST MANAGER

    Meg ensures the business operations run smoothly, as well as managing projects to ensure the best client experience. Meg heads the Artist Development practice, guiding musicians through their careers from grassroots to their goals using the network and community around us. Alongside South Lanes, Meg manages artist Jarki Monno who she has worked with for over 7 years and has recently signed to Marshall Records. Meg was recognised and won AIM’s Music Entrepreneur of the Year Award in 2024 for her contributions to the independent scene.

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  • Sam Clines (he/him)

    CO-FOUNDER
    SONGWRITER & PRODUCER

    Sam is an established songwriter and producer with a portfolio ranging in a broad catalogue of genres. Sam oversees the output and operations of South Lanes, as well as working on exciting projects with artists developing and refining their sound as part of our Artist Development focus. In addition, Sam writes and produces for Extreme Music, with notable successes with placements on programmes throughout ITV, Netflix and Channel 4.

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  • Niamh

    Artist Manager for Room Service

  • Sean

    Drum Tech, Drum Tutor, Drummer in Knife Bride

  • Lissa Blu (Mel)

    Artist, Songwriter, Engineer & Producer

  • Joelio (Joel)

    Artist, Songwriter, Engineer & Producer

Our Story.

  • • Soft launch opening of the physical premises on Middle Street, Brighton.
    • Began our collaboration with Extreme Music
    • South Lanes Studios premises become solar powered.
    • Further studio builds commence at Middle Street, Brighton
    • South Lanes relaunches post-covid with new studio spaces
    • South Lanes Sessions series begins on YouTube

  • • Collaborations begin with Ableton (free workshops), WaterBear The College of Music, and more.
    • Co-promoted The Big Push show at Brighton Dome.
    • Expansion of studio spaces
    • Brighton Girl Business nomination
    • Brighton Girl nomination for Meg Carnie
    • Sam Clines 1 Million Spotify Streams
    • Sofar Sounds Collaborations
    • Alt Escape venue hosts
    • Marshall Records and Live Agency signing for artist Jarki Monno

    • Winner of AIM’s Music Entrepreneur of the Year Award 2024

    • Middle Street, Brighton studio closes

    • Pending…