Edward Bennett

Ed’s experience spans both the creative and business worlds. Ed recently co-wrote and co-produced the “RYLAND ANGEL” debut cd with Ryland. Beside his career as an artist, Ed also has held major positions in Entertainment, Technology and Venture Capital. He is former President and CEO of MTV Networks’s VH-1, a 24 hour- a- day music and lifestyle TV network. During his 5 years there, he produced many award winning Shows and Documentaries. One was co-produced with Francis Coppola and won an ACE Award. Beyond Television and  Drama, he developed a strong interest in technology. He also is former CEO of Prodigy Internet, and a former founding Partner of Investcorp 212 Technology Ventures.

Ed’s strong passion for music and artist development led him to help create the Absalom Partnership for recording and performing artists. Now working with Film Directors, he co-sponsored “ On The Edge”, New Independent Cinema from China, a Film festival held at Lincoln Center in April 2007.

He also devotes time to Pro-social causes, for which he received the ACLU  Torch Of Liberty Award, an honor shared by others such as Gregory Peck, Oliver Stone, Harry Belafonte and Martin Scorsese.

Aside from Music, Ed, who attended Boston University and M.I.T., also enjoys photography and architecture.

Ryland Angel

Ryland is the  major vocal and musical talent in the company. His new self-titled Album on EMI’s Manhattan Records establishes him as a major Singer/Songwriter. He has years of experience in Opera and Pop Music, having performed on the major stages around the world, and singing on over 30 Classical recordings over his career. From Carnegie Hall, to the English National Opera, Singapore’s Symphony Hall to Opera Garnier in Paris, he is a world renowned Vocalist. Aside from singing, Ryland enjoys composing, arranging and creating original songs.

Ryland also studied Law earlier in his career, and is no stranger to the essential and critical business practice and decisions necessary to building and maintaining a successful Artistic Career. Read Ryland’s full bio here.

The Ryland Angel album on EMI’s Manhattan records

Norman Schoenfeld

Norman brings diverse business and creative talents to the Company, Norm was VP of Programming and Development at VH-1, where he worked closely with Producers, Artists, Record Labels, Ad Agencies and other Television and Entertainment companies.. He also held a similar position at FuseTV owned by Cablevision’s Rainbow Programming. Norm has also worked  his own consultancy practice, with clients ranging from AOL to DDB Needham Worldwide. Norm also is a former musician and enjoys the entrepreneurial, creative process.