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Various Artists launches US division

By | Published on Tuesday 22 November 2016

Charli XCX

Management firm Various Artists has announced the formal launch of a US division to be headed up by co-founder Matt Luxon. He will, says the management agency, “oversee consolidating the company’s existing relationships [in North America], creating new opportunities for the Various Artists roster and developing new talent”.

Confirming the development, Luxon said yesterday: “A number of the artists we represent are currently achieving real traction in the US and having a dedicated office will allow us to further develop that success and create even stronger relationships with the American music business, brand partners and the associated creative industries”.

Meanwhile the firm’s co-founder and CEO Dave Bianchi added: “We operate in a global marketplace and the US is the biggest market in the world. We have already achieved significant success and it makes complete sense, therefore, for us to have an operational presence there to help develop the careers and maximise opportunities for the artists we represent”.

Acts managed by Various Artists include Charli XCX, The Libertines, Spiritualized, Tom Grennan and Barns Courtney.



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