Los Angeles-born ICM Partners has hired highly respected music agent Simon Clarkson.
He brings with him several clients including EDM superstar Skrillex (who he represents in Europe), Alison Wonderland (outside of North & South America), Aluna George and San Holo.
His appointment follows the news in March that ICM Partners – whose touring roster includes the likes of Khalid, Migos, and Sinead O’Connor – acquired London-based music agency Primary Talent International, which counts the likes of Daft Punk, Dave and Stormzy amongst its list of clients.
The news of Clarkson’s appointment was announced today (August 11) by Rob Prinz, Worldwide Head of Concerts at ICM Partners and Matt Bates, Head of International at PTI/ICM.
Clarkson, who will be based in Los Angeles, starts immediately and will head up the agency’s domestic Electronic Music Department (EMD).
Clarkson has spent the past eight years at WME and prior to that ran Mainstage Artists.
He has also played a key role in developing acts as Skrillex, Calvin Harris, Kygo, Eric Prydz, Adam Beyer and Above & Beyond.
“Very excited to join the team at ICM and Primary to fortify and bolster the Electronic Music Department, a genre we all believe we can continue to grow significantly over the years.”
Simon Clarkson
“Very excited to join the team at ICM and Primary to fortify and bolster the Electronic Music Department, a genre we all believe we can continue to grow significantly over the years,” said Simon Clarkson.
“We are thrilled to have Simon join the agency to help us build out a domestic Electronic Music Department, an area we’ve long wanted to expand in.”
Rob Prinz, ICM
Added Prinz: “We are thrilled to have Simon join the agency to help us build out a domestic Electronic Music Department, an area we’ve long wanted to expand in.
“His talent and experience are a perfect fit for us.”
“Simon is highly respected within our industry, has tremendous clients, relationships, and expertise that perfectly complement our strengths and we could not be happier to have him join the ICM/Primary family.”
Matt Bates, PTI/ICM
Matt Bates, Head of International at PTI/ICM, said: “Simon is highly respected within our industry, has tremendous clients, relationships, and expertise that perfectly complement our strengths and we could not be happier to have him join the ICM/Primary family.”
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