Adam Wilkinson (born September 8,1987) is an Australian

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, most notable for discovering and managing Australian pop rock band 5 Seconds of Summer. Wilkinson has also managed Australian pop singer, songwriter and social media personality

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band

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and Australian pop singer and songwriter

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. Wilkinson managed recording studio,

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from 2011-2012. Three of the 5 Seconds of Summer band members booked in a visitors tour in spring 2011. Wilkinson took to social media to track the band down, eventually getting in touch with drummer

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. Wilkinson met with them at Studios 301, wrote up a 12 month plan to become a pop juggernaut and commenced managing the band in January, 2012. Recognising the need to take them to an international level, he accompanied the band on their first overseas engagement in 2013. Wilkinson signed a co-management deal with Matt Emsell of Wonder Management, signing them to

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music publishing with the band receiving multiple

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advances. Wilkinson stepped aside from managing the band in late 2013, handing over the role to Modest Management. Wilkinson was ranked at number 16 by Australian publication,

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on its 'Hottest 100 Managers' list for his work with Peach PRC in 2021

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