Neal has been interested and involved in music since back before his gig in the Welly Road high school musical The Golden Masque ... Neal has also been in bands; writing songs and playing saxophone and guitar. This sidelined into music journalism, for some reputable and some not so reputable, music mags and web sites.

This then segued in helping bands out which was innocent enough to begin with, helping as a consultant, publicist or agent. It turned a little more serious when he took on the management of The Beautiful Girls within a few months of the band forming (before the bands first release), managing them through their development from 2000 until Aug 2009 - this lead to all kinds of national and international hijinks - tours, releases and whatnot - and formed relationships at home and away.

As with pretty much anyone that has a passion for music, he has never stopped buying, and listening to, music. And in their guise as Sureshaker Neal and Magda manage Rogerthat, and consult and aid where possible all artists they are associated with. Neal is always looking for new music, great artists and intriguing songs. Currently listening to: Citizen Cope, the Panics, the Key Party and singing: the Swans theme song.

Magda is from The Netherlands and has an MA in Film and Television Studies from the University of Amsterdam, she has a keen interest in the use of music and sound in film and television.

Magda has travelled extensively, living in Amsterdam, London and Sydney and has followed music internationally, attending gigs and both film and music festivals throughout the world – from working at the International Rotterdam Film Festival and volunteering for the Woodford Folk Festival.

Magda moved to Australia in 2006 and has since co-ordinated and tour managed Lucky Fonz III visit on his tour around Australia with The Beautiful Girls. She has also made the art design for Christopher Ernst's album "Little Pieces". She has experience in web design and looks after most publicity of sureshakers acts.

Coupled with a couple of notable gigs – the (memorable) Jimmy Barnes induction at the Arias in 2005, Woodford Folk Festival, The Great Escape, - Magda’s interest in the (Australian) music business has made her a fast learner of Australian music history.

E. Sancho