TEAM

ROB WOOD - co-founder

Rob Wood is a co-founder and key team member of The Rock and Metal Alliance, an initiative dedicated to supporting grassroots rock and metal acts across the UK and Europe. Through his artist management company, LONEWOLF, Rob brings extensive industry expertise and a robust network of professional connections to the Alliance. His experience includes managing bands such as The Boy with the Lion Head, National Service, Perfectparachutepicture, Melys, HCK9, and Lo Rays, securing high-profile opportunities like festival performances, label partnerships, live representation etc. Rob has collaborated with labels such as Fierce Panda in the UK, Circular Wave in Germany, and is currently working with The Prime Collective on behalf of his artist Lo Rays. Over the years, he has forged strong relationships with industry professionals across various sectors, enhancing his ability to open doors for his artists. Rob’s passion for music and dedication to artist development fuel his commitment to providing emerging talents with the resources and visibility needed to thrive in the global music industry.

EMMA WIGGIN - co-founder

Emma Wiggin is the co-founder of the Rock and Metal Alliance, a grassroots showcase platform built to amplify the next generation of heavy music. Alongside co-founder Rob Wood and the team, Emma has grown the Alliance from its launch at The Alternative Escape in Brighton into a global initiative, partnering with showcase festivals across the UK, Europe and beyond to give emerging rock and metal artists a stage in front of international industry.

The Alliance has already helped multiple acts secure agency representation, festival bookings, and touring opportunities, and Emma's vision for it is rooted in the belief that heavy music deserves the same infrastructure, investment, and pathways as any other genre. She brings to that mission over a decade of artist management experience through her company Westwick Management, where she guides rock artists from basement venues to main stages.

A graduate of Attitude Is Everything's Future Leaders Programme and a visible disability advocate, Emma also ensures that accessibility and inclusion are built into the Alliance's DNA, from the artists it platforms to the events it runs.

With deep roots in DIY culture and an industry network spanning agents, festivals, labels and managers, Emma is helping build a stronger, more connected, and more equitable future for rock and metal worldwide.

Roxy Kraber is a music industry professional from Springfield, Missouri with a deep-rooted passion for rock music. She has been playing guitar since she was a child, growing up on classic rock and blues. Roxy completed her Master’s in Music Business at New York University in 2021 and moved to the UK to pursue her passion of working with British rock bands. She has managed artists including Megan Black and Isa Nielsen and is now a label manager at Paper Garden Records, where she focuses on indie rock and folk artists. 

JJ Tartaglia is the owner of Canadian label Boonsdale Records. Founded in 2008, the label has been a resilient player in the independent rock/metal sector, releasing albums via worldwide distributors, exporting bands to Europe, and championing Canadian metal overall. DIY methods have been the prominent strategy in helping Boonsdale push forward in our ever changing industry. Over the years the company has expanded into management, concert promotion, tour booking, music video production and also organizes the Wacken Metal Battle in Canada since 2013. JJ combines a deep passion for music with business savvy to produce results using an artist-conscious approach.
As a musician and songwriter, JJ is a longtime endorsee of Pearl Drums, and his work in various bands (most notably Skull Fist) has earned him 2x JUNO award nominations and most recently an ECMA nomination in 2026.

Rae Chatten is a Toronto-based concert photographer, music journalist, and artist manager operating through her brand ROCKNROAM. Her work has been featured in publications such as BraveWords, Decibel Magazine, and Metal Injection, covering artists and festivals across North America and Europe.

Rae has worked with Wacken Open Air, Wacken Metal Battle Canada, and Inferno Festival, producing coverage for the festivals and their artists. Her experience also includes touring with Ghost and SikTh as a merchandiser, shooting promo photos for Psycroptic, producing artist interviews, and creating music videos for Toronto’s metal scene.

With experience spanning multiple sides of the music industry, Rae brings a unique perspective to artist development, media, and live music, and is dedicated to supporting the next generation of rock and metal talent.