Pieter Kleinhout is an experienced artist manager with over 25 years of practical experience in the music industry. As the founder and owner of Phonic Artist Management, he has built a strong portfolio with talented artists such as MEAU, Blanks, MICHA, Isabel van Gelder, jet van der steen, Jack Shore, The Cool Quest, Juliet and Yaro Mila.

Pieter is also the owner of Muzink Bookings Agency, where they manage bookings for artists including Fresku, MICHA, jet van der steen, Isabel van Gelder, Babs, Bad Luck Baby, The Cool Quest, and others.

In addition to his management activities, Pieter heads Excited About Music, an independent label focused on releasing music from all artists within the Phonic roster. Over the past five years, he has led innovative marketing strategies aimed at short-form video platforms such as Instagram and TikTok. Thanks to the strength of his internal content team, Pieter has successfully enhanced the digital presence and engagement of his artists.