MEET THE TEAM
Co-Founder & Creative Director
Shelley Harland-Wright
Shelley is a distinguished songwriter and vocalist with over 50 million streams and a career spanning Sony, BMG, and Alberts Publishing. Named "One to Watch" by Rolling Stone, her emotive voice is the sonic signature behind global campaigns for DKNY, Omega, Huwawei and the Rockefeller Center.
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A world-class collaborator, Shelley has recorded and performed with legends including Elvis Costello, John Cale, and Hip Hop legend Guru. From the Sydney Opera House to performing for Nicole Kidman in a Vienna Palace, her work is a staple on major networks like The Voice and Masterchef.
At Tiger & Bear, she leads the narrative and melodic vision, blending her Brooklyn-born MPC beat-making roots with a high-end, shimmer-pop sensibility.
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Coolest moment: Being flagged down by Queen Latifah in NYC to ask where I got my skirt.
Co-Founder & Creative Director
James Harland-Wright
James is a storyteller whose career began as a songwriter and multi-instrumentalist signed to Wind-Up Records in NYC, with songs featured in hits like The West Wing and Buffy.
His writing is defined by a rare blend of poetic depth and commercial "hook," creating characters and universes designed to resonate across global audiences.​ As a Creative Actionist working with companies like The Difference and Be Luminous, James has created unique experiences via music, storytelling, and innovation for companies like Qantas, TEDx, and Vivid Festival.​​
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James leads the narrative vision at Tiger & Bear. Here, he weaves his intuition, love of analogue and human connection with the artistry of a lyricist to ignite our projects.
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Coolest moment: Working as a private investigator for the legendary Joe Mullen in NYC.
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