Athlone Artists has announced the Ellen Hardcastle will join the organization as Managerial Associate.

In her new role, Hardcastle, who is also a pianist and composer who hails from Nashville, Tennessee, will work directly with singers, conductors, and directors servicing contracts, preparing audition materials, and implementing marketing strategies.

“I believe that creativity and ingenuity should not stop when the artist exits the stage,” Hardcastle said in a press statement. “I am so glad to be able to support the brilliant artistry of the Athlone roster and facilitate the endless creativity of the artists as they return to the opera house and concert hall this season.”

Hardcastle previously worked as Managerial Associate for Senior Vice President and President of Columbia Artists, working alongside such renowned artists as Kathleen Battle and Fabio Luisi. She also worked on “live-to-picture” film licensing projects.

Hardcastle is also the founder of Rabbit Rabbit, a social media management project.