Shortly after being named CEO of Independent Artist Group, the full-service agency resulting from the merger of APA and music touring agency Artist Group International, Jim Osborne has named Jarred Arfa, Executive Vice-President, Head of Global Music.
Arfa comes to Iag from Agi, where he was Chief Operating Officer, and in his new role will oversee day-to-day operations of the combined music departments under the Iag banner, reporting to Osborne. As at Agi, he will be responsible for business development, legal, financial and corporate reporting, overseeing artist tour contracts, VIP ticketing, sponsorship and brand partnerships. But at the expanded and rebranded agency, he will fulfill his duties with the added help of the infrastructure he inherits from APA, which in addition to music and comedy touring, also includes legal, tour marketing, branding and sponsorships departments.
Arfa will also continue to work closely going forward with Billy Joel’s team, assisting on his record-breaking Msg residency,...
Arfa comes to Iag from Agi, where he was Chief Operating Officer, and in his new role will oversee day-to-day operations of the combined music departments under the Iag banner, reporting to Osborne. As at Agi, he will be responsible for business development, legal, financial and corporate reporting, overseeing artist tour contracts, VIP ticketing, sponsorship and brand partnerships. But at the expanded and rebranded agency, he will fulfill his duties with the added help of the infrastructure he inherits from APA, which in addition to music and comedy touring, also includes legal, tour marketing, branding and sponsorships departments.
Arfa will also continue to work closely going forward with Billy Joel’s team, assisting on his record-breaking Msg residency,...
- 6/27/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
The consolidation in the talent representation space continues. Agency for the Performing Arts and music touring agency Artist Group International (Agi) are merging, with the combined full-service agency rebranded as Independent Artist Group (Iag). APA President Jim Osborne is being named CEO of Iag, with Dennis Arfa, founder and CEO of Agi, as Chairman of the Music Division of Iag. Former longtime APA CEO Jim Gosnell will serve on the board of Agi alongside Osborne and Arfa.
Agi was founded 35 years ago by Arfa and acquired by Ron Burkle’s Yucaipa Entertainment in 2012. The client roster that it brings to Iag includes Billy Joel, Metallica, Def Leppard, Rod Stewart, Motley Crue, Linkin Park, Jane’s Addiction, Daryl Hall & John Oates, Norah Jones, Neil Young, The Strokes, Smashing Pumpkins, Ghost and Elvis Costello.
Jim Osborne and Dennis Arfa
The merger, which had been rumored for awhile, stems from an agreement between APA and Yucaipa Entertainment.
Agi was founded 35 years ago by Arfa and acquired by Ron Burkle’s Yucaipa Entertainment in 2012. The client roster that it brings to Iag includes Billy Joel, Metallica, Def Leppard, Rod Stewart, Motley Crue, Linkin Park, Jane’s Addiction, Daryl Hall & John Oates, Norah Jones, Neil Young, The Strokes, Smashing Pumpkins, Ghost and Elvis Costello.
Jim Osborne and Dennis Arfa
The merger, which had been rumored for awhile, stems from an agreement between APA and Yucaipa Entertainment.
- 6/21/2023
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Agency for the Performing Arts, which has aggressively expanded its agent count in the last few years, and Artist Group International, one of the biggest touring agencies in the music space, have merged to form a new full-service talent firm that is seeking to take on CAA and WME in the representation space.
The combined company will be renamed Independent Artist Group and have Jim Osborne, the current president of APA, as its CEO. Dennis Arfa, the founder and CEO of Agi, has been named chairman of the music division. The new positions take effect immediately.
The merger occurs with Yucaipa Entertainment, owned by billionaire Ron Burkle, as the conduit. Burkle bought Agi in 2012 and has been financing APA since 2020. (Burkle also has stakes in several other separate music and sports agencies.)
The board of Iag will consist of Osborne, Arfa and former longtime APA CEO Jim Gosnell, who will...
The combined company will be renamed Independent Artist Group and have Jim Osborne, the current president of APA, as its CEO. Dennis Arfa, the founder and CEO of Agi, has been named chairman of the music division. The new positions take effect immediately.
The merger occurs with Yucaipa Entertainment, owned by billionaire Ron Burkle, as the conduit. Burkle bought Agi in 2012 and has been financing APA since 2020. (Burkle also has stakes in several other separate music and sports agencies.)
The board of Iag will consist of Osborne, Arfa and former longtime APA CEO Jim Gosnell, who will...
- 6/21/2023
- by Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
APA has taken a big step to fortify its future as a full-service talent agency by combining with touring powerhouse Artist Group Intl. to create the newly named Independent Artist Group, led by APA president Jim Osborne.
Osborne will become CEO of Independent Artist Group (Iag), taking over day-to-day management of the firm. Jim Gosnell, APA’s longtime leader, segues into board member role with chairman role with a mandate to evaluate growth and acquisition opportunities for the new venture. Dennis Arfa, co-founder of Artist Group Intl., will serve as chairman of Iag’s Music division. Artist Intl. Group president Marsha Vlasic becomes vice chairman of music.
Artist Group Intl. was founded 35 years ago and is among the top-grossing and most respected touring agencies in the industry. Arfa launched his own agency in the 1970s with Billy Joel, the Beach Boys and Phoebe Snow before moving to William Morris in...
Osborne will become CEO of Independent Artist Group (Iag), taking over day-to-day management of the firm. Jim Gosnell, APA’s longtime leader, segues into board member role with chairman role with a mandate to evaluate growth and acquisition opportunities for the new venture. Dennis Arfa, co-founder of Artist Group Intl., will serve as chairman of Iag’s Music division. Artist Intl. Group president Marsha Vlasic becomes vice chairman of music.
Artist Group Intl. was founded 35 years ago and is among the top-grossing and most respected touring agencies in the industry. Arfa launched his own agency in the 1970s with Billy Joel, the Beach Boys and Phoebe Snow before moving to William Morris in...
- 6/21/2023
- by Cynthia Littleton and Jem Aswad
- Variety Film + TV
Neil Young remembered his longtime manager Elliot Roberts, “the greatest manager of all time” and “my friend for over 50 years,” in a tribute the rocker penned on his Neil Young Archives site. Roberts, who also managed artists like Joni Mitchell and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, died Friday at the age of 76.
“Never one to think of himself, he puts everyone else first. That’s what he did for me for over fifty years of friendship, love and laughter, managing my life, protecting our art in the business of music. That’s what he did,...
“Never one to think of himself, he puts everyone else first. That’s what he did for me for over fifty years of friendship, love and laughter, managing my life, protecting our art in the business of music. That’s what he did,...
- 6/22/2019
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
This article originally appeared on EW.com
Katy Perry and Charli Xcx are joining the chorus of people criticizing Recording Academy president Neil Portnow for saying that women in music need to “step up” if they want more Grammy Awards.
Hours after Pink fired back on Monday, Perry tweeted support for her comments, writing, “ Another powerful woman, leading by example. We All have a responsibility to call out the absurd lack of equality everywhere we see it. I’m proud of All the women making incredible art in the face of continual resistance. P.s VH1 Divas Live.”
“ugh bout 2 step up on 2 ur face.
Katy Perry and Charli Xcx are joining the chorus of people criticizing Recording Academy president Neil Portnow for saying that women in music need to “step up” if they want more Grammy Awards.
Hours after Pink fired back on Monday, Perry tweeted support for her comments, writing, “ Another powerful woman, leading by example. We All have a responsibility to call out the absurd lack of equality everywhere we see it. I’m proud of All the women making incredible art in the face of continual resistance. P.s VH1 Divas Live.”
“ugh bout 2 step up on 2 ur face.
- 2/2/2018
- by Nick Maslow
- PEOPLE.com
Rock agent Marsha Vlasic is leaving ICM Partners after six years with the talent agency. Vlasic's client roster includes heavyweights such as Neil Young, Elvis Costello, Iggy Pop and Muse. ICM's Steve Levine informed the company of Vlasic's exit in an email late Friday: "In 2008, ICM Partners acquired Mvo, a live booking agency owned by Marsha Vlasic. It marked a return to ICM, where Marsha worked in the 1980s. We've enjoyed a successful relationship these past six years, but we've amicably decided to part ways at this time. Please join us in bidding her a fond farewell." Vlasic
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- 9/6/2014
- by Billboard Staff
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
When Governors Ball once again lands on New York's Randall's Island next month, the 3-year-old festival will mushroom to three days and bring with it the likes of Kanye West, Guns N Roses, Kings of Leon, Nas and plenty of other big names. That's a far cry from its origins in 2011, when it was a one-day, 12-act walk in the park.
"The plan was always to grow the festival bigger and better each year, but to do so organically," says Jordan Wolowitz, one of the three partners of Founders Entertainment, which puts on the entire event. "We had a lot of positive feedback the last two years, both from the public and the music industry. By analyzing the landscape of where the festival industry and culture in the United States was going, we decided that 2013 was the year to expand to three years. We felt New York was ready for...
"The plan was always to grow the festival bigger and better each year, but to do so organically," says Jordan Wolowitz, one of the three partners of Founders Entertainment, which puts on the entire event. "We had a lot of positive feedback the last two years, both from the public and the music industry. By analyzing the landscape of where the festival industry and culture in the United States was going, we decided that 2013 was the year to expand to three years. We felt New York was ready for...
- 5/13/2013
- by Kia Makarechi
- Huffington Post
Icm says concert booker Nick Storch is bringing more than 30 rock, pop and hard rock acts including Anberlin, As I Lay Dying, Atreyu, Gym Class Heroes and Vnv Nation. He'll be based in the New York office and reporting to Marsha Vlasic, who heads Icm’s contemporary rock division. Storch came from The Agency Group, where he booked worldwide tours for clients. The hiring follows Icm's 2008 acquisition of Marsha Vlasic’s M.V.O. LLC classic rock and pop roster, plus 2009's purchase of Robin Taylor’s Inland Empire Touring of mostly indie acts.
- 12/1/2009
- by Nikki Finke
- Deadline Hollywood
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