eOne Music is expanding its presence in the U.K. and extending its artist management operation with the addition of Dan Stacey’s U.K.-based music management company Hardlivings, which counts Riton, TIEKS and Jax Jones among its clients.

Chris Taylor, President, eOne Music, made the announcement, saying “Dan has built an incredible roster of talent by nurturing creative ability to its full artistic potential. eOne Music’s global resources and network will enable Dan and his artists to maximize that potential on a worldwide basis.”

Stacey brings more than 12 years of industry experience to eOne. Prior to launching Hardlivings, he managed and A&R’d Duke Dumont. Prior to that, he was an A&R at Nick Worthington’s 679 Recordings where he signed respected U.K. artists, Plan B and Kano, and put together the Run the Road Grime compilations.

“Chris and I first crossed paths working together on Death From Above 1979 shortly after he launched Last Gang,” Stacey said. “Since then, he’s been a true force in the industry. I’m very excited to extend our working relationship under eOne Music, which will undoubtedly provide an incredible multidimensional platform for my artist rosters to blossom in the years ahead.”

Stacey and his team will be based in eOne’s London office. eOne Music is in the management game with the companies Last Gang Management, WRC Management and People’s Champ.