HIGHER GROUND is a New Zealand management company that has helped shape the international rise of some of the country’s most streamed artists. The company manages a powerhouse roster including SXMPRA, 9lives, SACHI, MELODOWNZ, Halfqueen, lilbubblegum, Yegr, and Smoke. Their artists have collectively surpassed 2 billion streams, built a combined 2.7 million+ social following, earned platinum and gold certifications in New Zealand and the USA, and toured extensively across North America, Europe, Australia, and Aotearoa.