Casey Wasserman Launches Wasserman Music
• Casey Wasserman is all-in on the post-pandemic return of the lucrative live music business, as he formally launched Wasserman Music, an amalgamation of his existing business that has been bolstered by the acquisition of Paradigm Talent Agency’s North American live music representation business. As Deadline reports, Wasserman now adds Paradigm’s robust touring business to its existing roster of sports, entertainment, lifestyle marketing, culture and music management.
Wasserman, the grandson of Hollywood legend Lew Wasserman, commented, “I have worked side-by-side with this remarkable group of people to build a blueprint for success and I am continually impressed with their tenacity and care for both their clients and the business. But most important is our shared commitment to cultivating a culture of forward progress so this new business appropriately reflects the artists and fans we serve. This is a dynamic opportunity to create new collaborations between the family of brands and talent that Wasserman currently represents in a meaningful and impactful way, and I’m excited to get started.”
Wasserman Music will be led by Wasserman and his existing executive management team — Marty Diamond, Jonathan Levine, Jackie Nalpant, Sam Hunt, Corrie Martin, Lee Anderson, and Matt Rodriguez will focus on the day-to-day business, while Tom Windish, Joe Rosenberg, and Lori Feldman will provide business development, operational, and marketing support, as well as expertise and connectivity in operating and integrating all branded entertainment. Wasserman Music launches with 130+ employees, and plans to “expand assertively” as the live entertainment business rebounds in 2021 and 2022. Wasserman Music has simultaneously forged a partnership with the national advocacy organization Color Of Change, as part of the launch.
Some of the artists on Wasserman Music’s roster include Kenny Chesney, Coldplay, Billie Eilish, Ed Sheeran, Imagine Dragons, The Lumineers, Dave Matthews Band, Janelle Monáe, Kacey Musgraves, Old Dominion, Phish, Lorde, Sturgill Simpson, Black Pumas, Brandi Carlile, Tyler Childers, Kaytranada,Normani, Run the Jewels, Tash Sultana, Diplo, DJ Snake, Flume, Jack Harlow, ODESZA, and Skrillex.
