Live Nationhas introduced that Cindy Agi has joined its Concerts group as a Worldwide Tour Promoter. In her new function, Agi will certainly be accountable for building relationships with international touring artists and also scheduling significant global scenic tours around the globe.
Agi was formerly the co-head of the hip-hop division at WME as well as was their very first black women partner. She represented Rihanna, Big Sean, Andra Day, Demi Lovato, Jazmine Sullivan, Snoh Aalegra, Cordae, 2 Chainz, Blxst, and various other globally-renowned hip-hop, R&B, and pop stars. Agi began her profession with WME in 2009, functioning in the mailroom prior to climbing via the songs division ranks to end up being an agent.
She will certainly report to Omar Al-joulani, that leads Live Nation Concerts’ Skill & & Touring group in addition to Chairman of Global Touring Arthur Fogel, and will function together with Live Country’s existing marketer group to proceed to best offer musicians as they all set themselves to take place tour throughout The United States and Canada as well as the world.
“Agi brings an incredible breadth of understanding as well as years of experience in the songs industry,” Al-joulani stated. “The respect that she has throughout the sector and her undeniable work values made her a must-have marketer on our expanding global team.”
“I’m enjoyed be joining the remarkable team that has made Online Nation right into the extraordinary business it is today,” claimed Agi. “With occasions returning, we’re getting in an interesting new phase, as well as I’m looking ahead to adding to the business’s ongoing evolution through impactful efforts.”
+ New York-based manufacturer and also promoter Marauder has hired proficient publicist Leslie Hermelin as supervisor of communications. Hermelin brings 18 years of experience to the fast-expanding company. Before her job as an independent press agent, Hermelin acted as head of attention for Astralwerks Records under Capitol Songs Team and Mute Records North America, collaborating with musicians consisting of Halsey, Nick Cavern & & The Bad Seeds, The Blade, Moby and more, in addition to organizations consisting of the National Independent Place Organization (NIVA), New York Independent Place Organization (NYIVA), Jägermeister as well as even more.
“I’ve known Leslie for years, yet have just lately had the good luck of functioning straight with her,” stated Marauder Taking care of Companion & & Co-Founder Rev. Moose. “Her professionalism and reliability and dynamic personality will certainly be vital to the needs of Marauder’s growing roster. Leslie brings deep partnerships and also knowledge that will certainly elevate bench for the work we do and also our capability to do it.”
“For the past year I’ve had the pleasure of working with the Marauder group on campaigning for initiatives through the National Independent Venue Organization,” Hermelin said “I have actually seen direct what this team can achieve as well as might not be a lot more enjoyed join the company.”
During 2020 Marauder helped allow the rapid formation of NIVA, which played a crucial role in making certain the flow of the Save Our Phases act right into law in December. Rev. Moose is Exec Supervisor of NIVA, while the entire Marauder team has contributed their time to the organization.
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+ The Warner Songs Team/ Blavatnik Family Structure Social Justice Fund has actually appointed Lorelei Williams as its initial executive supervisor. Based in New York, Williams will function as an employee of Moore Effect, the Fund’s financial enroller, as well as record to the company’s President, Yvonne Moore.
According to the announcement, Williams will work carefully with the Fund’s Board to give birth to its vision of developing a lot more equitable communities and also producing actual change in the lives of traditionally underserved and marginalized populaces with investing in organizations at the center of this work.
“We’re enjoyed have Lorelei join us to aid lead our grantmaking technique, which is focused on three directing columns– education, criminal justice reform, as well as culture and the carrying out arts,” stated Mark Baker, WMG/BFF SJF Board participant as well as SVP, Public Plan & & Federal Government Matters, WMG. “Her substantial history in social justice philanthropy on a worldwide range as well as community growth make her a best suitable for this function.”
“Architectural bigotry, financial inequality and also the COVID-19 pandemic have converged with terrible effect, especially for Black neighborhoods in the UNITED STATE and also the African Diaspora,” stated Williams. “We have a powerful chance– and responsibility– to significantly reimagine and restore an extra just society. In partnership with our vibrant Board, I anticipate constructing a cutting-edge Fund that leverages the power of society, advocacy and also straight activity to produce real adjustment in the lives of traditionally underserved as well as marginalized populations.”
Before signing up with the WMG/BFF SJF, Williams functioned as Senior Vice Head Of State of Give Programs at Comic Alleviation U.S., a not-for-profit that makes use of the power of amusement to help eliminate world destitution. While there, she launched a new grantmaking pillar concentrated on financial empowerment, offering countless low-income young people with accessibility to job training, work positioning and investment in youth-led social ventures. Williams was additionally important in raising Comic Relief’s financial investment in BIPOC companies by 25%. Before Comic Alleviation, Williams spent even more than 15 years functioning as a humanitarian strategist with a focus on the UNITED STATE, South America, and also Sub-Saharan Africa.