Marc Geiger, WME’s international head of music, is leaving the agency he’s called house considering that 2003. In addition, WME’s Co-Head of Music Sara Newkirk Simon will transition to a consultant role with WME moms and dad company Undertaking.
Lucy Dickins is upped to co-head of WME’s Music department, signing up with Scott Clayton and Kirk Sommer who also maintain the titles of co-heads. The three will run the agency’s music division.
“Under Marc’s management, WME’s Music division has actually ended up being a worldwide powerhouse,” stated Lloyd Braun, president of Undertaking’s representation businesses. “During his tenure, Marc led countless agency efforts and ‘firsts’ for the music market, including the development of Celebrations and EDM departments and building out WME’s leading London and Sydney music groups. We thank Marc for his countless contributions to WME and want him all the very best moving forward.”
Added Geiger: “The past 17 years have been an extraordinary flight, and I have actually been lucky to work with some of the world’s best artists and colleagues. I take pride in all that we accomplished, many especially the team we developed throughout my time with the agency. I know they will achieve excellent things in the future.”
Of Newkirk Simon, Braun said: “Sara has actually played an important role in managing our music division and favorably affecting the profession trajectories of countless customers. We are deeply grateful for her contributions at the company.”
Last month, a rumor distributed that Geiger was headed for a high-ranking position at Spotify, which he rejected at the time, as “part of the Swedish streaming giant’s growth into the live area,” per a Hits report.
At WME, the West Coast-based Geiger has actually managed a roster that consists of Justin Timberlake, Drake, Bruno Mars, Kendrick Lamar, The Weeknd, Childish Gambino, Luke Bryan and Eric Church. A reservation veteran returning to his college days at the UC San Diego, Geiger is likewise a co-founder of the Lollapalooza music celebration.
Geiger’s exit follows that of Joel Zimmerman, the company’s previous international head of electronic music, reported on Might 18.
The exploring sector and the live entertainment area overall has actually been hammered by the coronavirus pandemic, which has efficiently shut down locations and the event of large crowds. On Thursday, it was revealed that Live Country had actually mandated new monetary terms for exploring and celebration artists which decrease payments to the acts andd shift much of the financial threat from the promoter to artists and firms.
WME is in the procedure of implementing a substantial number of layoffs of agents and other personnel. Rumors about WME downsizing procedure have actually been swirling for many weeks, contributing to a sensation of angst and unpredictability among many WME experts. WME heavyweights have actually been attempting to help find brand-new chances– including as talent managers or executives at production entities– for some of those most likely affected.
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