Paul McKessar, of CRS Management, was named Manager of the Year 2020 at the Aotearoa Music Awards just weeks ago. Paul McKessar, the music manager of pop superstar Benee, has handed back his Aotearoa Music Awards Manager of the Year 2020 award and apologised for “crossing professional boundaries” with artists he represented. READ MORE:* Lorde's ex-manager Scott Maclachlan sacked from Warner Music after admitting harassment* Music industry professionals demand change after speaking out about its dark sideOn Sunday night, Warner Music Australasia fired Maclachlan. I wholeheartedly apologise to them both.”He followed up with a comment apologising to the Music Managers Forum (MMF) for “not meeting their code of conduct”, and said he had “relinquished” his 2020 Music Manager award. “Recorded Music NZ is a founding member of SoundCheck Aotearoa and, together with the Aotearoa Music Awards, is committed to a safe, respectful and inclusive industry.”

Source: Stuff January 25, 2021 04:31 UTC