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Bandhouse Entertainment is a multi-faceted entertainment company founded by entrepreneur and music executive Andrew Bunel in Nashville, TN in 2010.

After garnering nearly 15 years of experience working within both the major and independent label systems, for several prominent music publishing companies, as well as stints in artist management and consulting, Andrew brought together his combined interests and experiences to form the company Bandhouse Music Management, which first launched with former management client After Daybreak, a classical-crossover trio that went on to score the company its first Billboard charting albums under the company's own imprint. 

Bandhouse continued to enjoy success with clients Andrew Butcher of ABC-TV's "Boy Band" and Ethan Payne from Season 17 of “American Idol”, and the current management roster now features artists spread across several diverse genres. Bandhouse continued to evolve over its first decade to include music publishing, artist marketing and digital asset management. 

Bandhouse's label imprint has released multiple albums since its founding in the summer of 2011, one of which was a #11 charting Billboard album and another which was a #3 charting Billboard album. The company has promoted two singles to AC/Hot AC radio nationwide, one of which charted in the Top 30 of the MediaBase airplay charts and garnered attention from and airplay on the nationally syndicated 'Delilah' show. Bandhouse has also licensed physical albums to territories outside the USA which encompass marketed and promoted products in 9 countries worldwide.

Rebranding as Bandhouse Entertainment in the summer of 2023, the company expanded its entertainment footprint to include digital marketing in the music space, music publicity, in-house merchandising and digital distribution, as well as pitching music for sync and advertising placements. 

The company continues to expand with the launch of Bandhouse Books and Bandhouse Pictures, and its first feature film is currently in pre-production.

Julie Whitecotton

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Julie holds a BA in Communications from the University of St. Thomas and began her illustrious career at KPLC TV, an NBC affiliate in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Her notable accomplishments include covering critical events like the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta, where she was on-site during the Centennial Olympic Park bombing. Julie's work during the Republican National Convention in 1996, including interviews with key figures such as then-upcoming President George W. Bush Jr., underscored her ability to handle high-pressure situations and deliver content that resonated worldwide.

Throughout her career, Julie has interviewed legends like two time Emmy winner Robert Duvall, Country Music Hall of Fame inductee George Jones, broke exclusive stories such as the arrest of musician and actor Snoop Dog, and experienced unique moments like being backstage with Bobby Brown watching the late music superstar Whitney Houston perform. These experiences have not only enriched her professional journey but also provided unparalleled insights into the dynamics of the entertainment industry.

At KPLC, Julie's exceptional skills in videography earned her a prestigious state award, highlighting her commitment to producing high-quality content. Her experience at NBC News Channel, covering significant national events and working closely with reporters and athletes, equipped her with a deep understanding of impactful storytelling and public engagement—skills that now benefit Bandhouse Music Groups clients.