Summary
Crocifissa Fifa Riccobono AM is a music industry consultant and former recording industry executive best known for her time as CEO of Albert Music in Australia.[1]
Career edit
Riccobono has been in the music industry for over 40 years[2] starting at J. Albert & Son Pty Ltd (Alberts) becoming chief executive officer of the company in 1990, the first woman to do so in Australia.[1] She was a key figure in the development of Australian bands including AC/DC,[3] The Angels, Rose Tattoo, and Ted Mulry Gang.[1] When appointed as CEO she was one of a small group of women internationally that held senior positions at record companies.[1]
AC/DC founder and guitarist Malcolm Young once said that Riccobono "was always there, from the first day really"[3] and Herm Kovak from the Ted Mulry Gang noted that "Ted Albert and Fifa Riccobono really cared about their acts."[1]
Riccobono had a role in developing the music-based charity Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy[4] and was director of APRA.[2] She is now an independent consultant to the industry.[2] At the APRA Music Awards of 2015 she received the Ted Albert Award for services to music.[5]
References edit
- ^ a b c d e Zuel, Bernard (12 March 2015). "APRA Awards 2015: Fifa Riccobono to be honoured for AC/DC, Strictly Ballroom work". Fairfax. Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 13 March 2015.
- ^ a b c "Fifa Riccobono". supportact.org. Retrieved 13 March 2015.
- ^ a b Wall, Mick (2012). AC/DC: Hell Aint a Bad Place to Be. London: Orion Publishing group. ISBN 978-1-4091-1535-9.
- ^ "Fifa Riccobono to receive the prestigious Ted Albert Award". apraamcos.com.au. APRA AMCOS. Retrieved 13 March 2015.
- ^ Brandle, Lars. "Fifa Riccobono to Receive Australia's Ted Albert Award". billboard.com. Billboard. Retrieved 13 March 2015.