Artists · now accepting
The founding class.
We're selecting our first cohort of emerging Midwest talent. Rappers, singers, producers, country — if you're ready to own your future, this is the room.
The reel
Everything we run for the come-up.
Discipline
Development
The craft, sharpened
Discipline
Booking
The rooms, the rise
Discipline
Brand
The image, the story
Discipline
Release Strategy
The rollout, planned
Discipline
Funding
Pay for your own music
Discipline
The Business
Own what you build
Disciplines we manage — not a client roster. Real artist names appear only with their permission.
On the record
Columbus-based artist managementOperator-led — real businesses, not a name on a flyerManagement + business + funding under one roofNow accepting our founding class of artistsOwn your masters · stay independentPart of Spark Network Midwest
A real operator.
A real network.
SMG is led by Naomi — a Columbus entrepreneur who builds and runs real businesses. The same person managing your career is the one who can build the company and connect the funding behind it.
Now accepting
Our founding class of artists.
We're selecting our first cohort of emerging Midwest talent. Limited spots — full attention, full build. If you're ready to own your future, this is the room.
Apply for the founding class