Troy Barrott is a seasoned music executive, entertainment lawyer, and artist manager whose 20-year career bridges the creative and commercial worlds of music. With senior roles across BMG, global music-tech companies like Audio Network and Believe, and innovative independent ven-tures, Troy has become a trusted strategist for artists and businesses navigating the shifting terrain of music, media, and law.

Currently a Senior Associate at Sonic Lawyers, Troy specialises in the intersection of intellectu-al property, music rights, and emerging technologies—from AI-generated content and Web3 to sync licensing and international royalty frameworks. He was admitted to practice law in 2023, following degrees in Business (CSU) and Law (ANU), and now advises a range of clients from major-label artists to startups, labels, publishers, and digital platforms.

Troy is the founder of Hub Music Group, where he’s helped guide the careers of ARIA and AP-RA Award-winning talent. As Head of Business Affairs at Impressed Recordings, he leads an artist-first, vinyl-centric label that champions creative control and transparency in a rapidly digit-ising world.

His unique mix of industry fluency and legal rigour makes him a go-to advisor for complex nego-tiations, strategic rights management, and building sustainable artist careers. Whether managing a publishing deal, structuring a global tour agreement, or advising on NFT contracts and catalogue sales, Troy brings clarity, integrity, and long-term vision to every project.

A regular speaker at industry panels and legal forums, Troy is also deeply passionate about men-toring the next generation of music professionals and advocating for better protections and equity for creators in the digital economy.