Concord + Fantasy = Concord
• Concord Label Group announced that Concord Records and Fantasy Records have merged. A new logo has also been unveiled for the combined brand which will keep the name of Concord Records. Led by co-Presidents Margi Cheske (left) and Mark Williams (center), the label will continue working with incredible artists, unbound by genre, as well as uphold Concord’s mission of “Championing Artists, Elevating Voices, and Impacting Culture.”
Cheske and Williams, who have known each other since they worked together at Virgin Records, are based in Los Angeles and report to Tom Becci, Chief Executive of Concord Label Group (right), who remarked, “In a music landscape where radical change has become the norm, it’s vital that labels position themselves to manage complex challenges deftly. This merger allows Concord to best utilize our global platform while maintaining the boutique level of service artists have come to expect. I know Mark and Margi share this notion, and their combined resources, alongside their complementary skill sets, will be a real benefit to the artists we serve.”
Williams commented, “Both Concord and Fantasy Records have always pursued artists with a unique vision and story to tell; the combined Concord Records will have an environment where those creative visions will be nurtured and supported.” Cheske added, “This merger will allow us to better maximize our resources in service of those visions. Ultimately, this means a much more global, interconnected approach — allowing us, in concert with our incredible roster of artists, to bring their music to audiences around the world.” [Photo Courtesy of Concord]
