Our story

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As a boutique opera artist agency based in London, we specialise in the management of professional concert and opera singers throughout the world. Our vision to build and sustain our artists’ long-term career is the focus of everything we do. We work closely with our artists to nurture their talent and provide tailored management that caters to their ever-evolving needs.

Helen Sykes Artists' Management – Opera artist agency based in London
Helen Sykes Artists' Management – Opera artist agency based in London
Helen Sykes – Helen Sykes Artists' Management – Opera artist agency

Helen Sykes

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Following her academic studies at Bristol University and the Inns of Court School of Law in London, Helen Sykes spent a number of years on the administrative and fund-raising staff of English National Opera. Over the course of her diverse career, Helen has been invited to serve on the jury panel of numerous international singing competitions throughout Europe and Asia. Driven by a strong work ethic and an inherent passion for the performing arts, she was inspired to set up Helen Sykes Artists Management in 1986. She joined the British Association of Concert Agents (BACA) two years later, and spent nine years on its Executive Committee (1991-2000).

With her finger placed firmly on the pulse of the international artist management scene, Helen is the current Deputy Chairman of IAMAthe only worldwide association for classical music artist managements. With over 300 members from 30 countries, the Association strives to support its members and raise professional standards in the business of music. As part of the organisations Executive trifecta, Helen and the Board of Directors are responsible for the policies and conduct of IAMA (International Artist Manager’s Association). Their activities range from the regulation of the classical music industry to keeping members informed of developments across the wide spectrum of activities that comprise a managers function.

Helens uniquely eclectic wealth of experience as a barrister, administrator, adjudicator, and fund-raiser guides every artist strategically through the oftentimes complicated business of classical music. Her reliable and steadfast directorship serves as a solid foundation for the environment of warmth and compassion that underpins the agencys management philosophy.

Email Helen Sykes
helen@helensykesartists.co.uk

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We specialise in the management and promotion of professional concert and opera singers from all over the world.

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