Allison Shaw

Allison Shaw is the founder of Manic Monkee, a boutique firm that specializes in artist mgmt, Festival operations/Talent Buyer and brand strategy for music/tech/brands.

Allison started her career in music writing for MTV and founded national music magazine Hyperactive, She also started the Hyperactive Conference and Music Festival and was the executive director for Santa Fe Muzik festival. Allison also served on The New Mexico Music Commission.

Allison was the Operations Director for Watch entertainment owned by Rachael Ray She was co-creator and producer/talent buyer for the Rachael Ray Feedback Party during SXSW. She was also the operations manager/A&R for the label Listen Records/Sony. Shaw is also co-creator/talent buyer for the Annual Whole Foods SXSW showcase.

Allison got the absolute privilege of working with Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame inductees Public Enemy as head of brand deveolpment.

Allison has worked on multiple festivals and event as talent buyer/producer including Moogfest, Sunstock Solar Fest, Tarfest, Rock The Ranch and more. She currently is the SVP of Festival Operations/Talent Buyer for Pure Imagination Music Festival.

Allison sits on the Board Of Directors for Nonprofit Sweet Relief Musicians Fund and Charity Bomb