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Marty Diamond, EVP & Managing Executive the.team, to be honored as international Music Person of the Year at musexpo 2027. MUSEXPO (www.musexpo.net), the renowned global music business conference and showcase event will celebrate its landmark 27th global edition from March 21-24, 2027, returning to the "Media Capital of the World," Burbank, California. As part of a weeklong series of premier industry events, including the Global Sync & Brands Summit, the A&R Summit, and other exclusive programming, MUSEXPO will once again unite the world's leading executives, creators, entrepreneurs, innovators, and artists to explore the future of music, entertainment, media, and technology. As part of its 2027 programming, MUSEXPO is proud to announce that Marty Diamond, EVP & Managing Executive at THE·TEAM, will be presented with its prestigious "International Music Person of the Year" award. The honor will take place on Tuesday, March 23, 2027, during a special VIP Awards Luncheon at the iconic Castaway in Burbank. The event will bring together distinguished executives, artists, managers, agents, promoters, and industry leaders from around the world to celebrate Marty's extraordinary contributions to the live global music business. Official proclamations will also be presented by representatives from the State of California, the County of Los Angeles, and the City of Burbank in recognition of Marty's exceptional career, enduring influence, and remarkable impact on the worldwide music industry. Prior to the luncheon, MUSEXPO will host an exclusive keynote conversation with Marty Diamond, offering attendees an insightful look into his remarkable journey as one of the most respected and influential booking executives in modern music history. The conversation will explore his philosophy on artist development, the evolution of the global touring business, and the leadership principles that have defined his extraordinary career. Marty Diamond is widely recognized as one of the music industry's most legendary live entertainment executives and among its most influential booking agents. Throughout a career spanning several decades, he has earned an unparalleled reputation for identifying generational talent, building enduring artist careers, and creating the touring strategies that have transformed emerging acts into global superstars. As EVP & Managing Executive at THE·TEAM, Diamond continues to help shape the future of live entertainment while representing many of the world's most successful touring artists. Prior to joining THE·TEAM, Diamond served as Head of Global Music at Paradigm Talent Agency, where he played an instrumental role in expanding the agency's worldwide presence and artist roster. His visionary approach to artist representation, combined with an unwavering commitment to long-term career development, has earned him multiple Pollstar "Agent of the Year" honors and widespread recognition as one of the industry's most accomplished executives. Diamond has played a pivotal role in THE·TEAM's establishment and accelerated growth while overseeing an extraordinary roster that includes some of music's biggest touring artists, such as Coldplay and Ed Sheeran, alongside today's most exciting global stars, including RAYE, Tyla, and FLO. His distinguished client roster also features acclaimed artists including Alessia Cara, Bastille, Blur, Damien Rice, David Gray, Liam Gallagher, Lorde, Louis Tomlinson, Sia, Sigur Rós, and Wet Leg, as well as rising talents including Niko Rubio, Cat Burns, Dylan, Elyanna, Lovejoy, Ryan Beatty, and Slayyyter. Driven by a lifelong passion for artist development, live performance, and global touring, Diamond has consistently demonstrated an extraordinary ability to guide both stadium-level superstars and the next generation of culture-defining artists. His leadership, strategic vision, and unwavering dedication to the artist community have made him one of the most respected figures in the international live music business. Sat Bisla, President & Founder of A&R Worldwide and MUSEXPO, stated, "Marty Diamond has helped define the modern global touring business through his exceptional vision, integrity, and unwavering commitment to artists. Throughout his remarkable career, he has played an instrumental role in developing many of the world's most successful live acts while continually championing emerging talent destined for international success. His leadership, innovation, and lasting impact on the worldwide music community make him an exceptionally deserving recipient of MUSEXPO's "International Music Person of the Year" honor. We are delighted to celebrate his extraordinary achievements and enduring contributions to the global music industry." Past recipients of MUSEXPO's "International Music Person of the Year" honor include some of the music industry's most influential global executives, including Kirk M. Sommer (WME), Monte and Avery Lipman (Republic Records), Jacqueline Saturn (Virgin Music Group), Mandar Thakur (Times Music Group, India), Daniel Glass (Glassnote Entertainment), Alexandra Patsavas (Netflix), Steve Schnur (Electronic Arts), and Harvey Goldsmith (Live Aid, Live Earth), Lisa Worden (iHeartMedia), amongst others. For more details about MUSEXPO 2027, speaker updates, showcase opportunities, and event registration, please visit www.musexpo.net. device: pc

James Eichman signs with Ground Control Touring for worldwide representation. August 1, 2026 New Representation Type: Agency Department: Live Music / Touring Territory: Worldwide * James Eichman has signed with Lindsay Ibberson and Tommy Alexander of Ground Control Touring for worldwide live music and touring representation. * He continues with Made In Management for artist management. * He continues with Made In Management for artist management. James Eichman, the Nashville-born multi-instrumentalist and songwriter, has signed with Ground Control Touring (GCT) for worldwide live music and touring representation. Agents Lindsay Ibberson and Tommy Alexander will handle his bookings. On the management side, Eichman continues with Made In Management, a relationship that stays in place under the new deal. A longtime fixture of Nashville's DIY scene, Eichman has spent recent years playing guitar for Annie DiRusso, Baby Wave, Hannah Cole and Emma Ogier, while also fronting his own projects, McKay and Super Hero. After a string of self-released singles and EPs over the past two years, he's now preparing his debut solo album, St. Catherine Street, out later this summer. Produced with Josef Kuhn, the record has been previewed by singles "4am" and "Paper Plate," both leaning into the introspective, story-driven folk-rock sound that's drawn comparisons to The Shins, Nick Drake, and Alex G. Eichman recently played a run of dates alongside singer-songwriter Oscar Lindsey, who is also on Alexander's GCT roster, giving the new deal some built-in symmetry. The signing adds Eichman to a Ground Control Touring roster that's been especially active in 2026. The agency recently reunited with longtime client Miniature Tigers, brought Colour Revolt back into the fold nearly two decades after their Interscope-backed debut, and signed singer-songwriter Kate Stephenson to Alexander's own client list for worldwide bookings. Alexander, who joined GCT's Nashville office in March 2026 from THE·TEAM, represents a roster that is heavily Americana- and folk-leaning, including Willi Carlisle, Anna Tivel, and Kassi Valazza, making Eichman's alt-Americana sound a natural addition. Founded in 2000 by Eric Dimenstein and Jim Romeo, GCT operates out of Brooklyn and Los Angeles and represents more than 600 artists, including Bright Eyes, Waxahatchee, Japanese Breakfast, and Kurt Vile. The boutique agency marked its 25th anniversary last year and has since launched a dedicated festivals department. This reads less like a shake-up and more like an artist building out real infrastructure right as his moment arrives. Eichman spent years as a reliable sideman before stepping into the spotlight himself, and landing a worldwide deal with a boutique agency of GCT's stature, timed to his debut album, suggests his team sees genuine headline and festival potential once St. Catherine Street lands. Keeping Made In Management in place while adding touring muscle also points to a targeted expansion rather than an overhaul. Will St. Catherine Street's release come paired with a GCT-booked headline run or festival dates? Does pairing him with Alexander's Americana-heavy client list hint at how GCT is positioning his sound?

Wasserman to sell remaining stake in The Team to Providence. The private equity firm will complete its takeover of the major agency before the end of the year News By Hanna Ellington | 29 July 2026 Ending months-long speculation of who would acquire Casey Wasserman's talent agency, Providence Equity Partners has confirmed it will procure the founder's remaining stake in The Team, completing the private investment firm's takeover of the agency formerly known as Wasserman. The former chairman and CEO confirmed yesterday (28 July) that he will sell his remaining stake in The Team, which rebranded in March, to Providence. The investment firm has held a majority stake in the agency since 2022, and also has stakes in Superstruct, TAIT, Populous, ATG Entertainment, d&b audiotechnik, and Rock-It Cargo. Providence said it beat multiple rounds of bids from prospective investors, which reportedly included United Talent Agency and its backer EQT, Excel Sports Management, Primera, and Partners Group. With the sale, Wasserman says: "The truest measure of anything you build is whether it can thrive beyond you - and that was always my goal when I founded what was then called the Wasserman Media Group 24 years ago. What began as a small agency with big ambitions is today a global leader. "The Team is powered by extraordinary people and trusted by the world's greatest talent, brands, and properties. I leave with pride in what we created together, gratitude for those who made it possible, and confidence in what comes next. Sports, music, and entertainment are the languages the whole world speaks, and The Team's future is bright," he concluded. The name change followed Wasserman's February announcement that he would sell his namesake music and sports agency after reports emerged that he had appeared in the Epstein files, leading to a stream of artists - including Chappell Roan, Laufey, Odesza, Weyes Blood, and Gigi Perez - to cut ties with the company. Company president Mike Watts will be named CEO of The Team upon the transaction's closure, which is expected to be in the second half of this year. He has been an integral member of the leadership since The Team was founded in 2002. Earlier this year, The Team's leadership was strengthened with the elevation of Kevin Shivers to co-president of the music group, to work alongside music group president Lee Anderson to oversee the group's strategy, operations, and growth across the global live music business. As The Team's core investor, Providence says it will provide capital to expand The Team's capabilities across sports, music, and entertainment verticals. The Team provides representation and marketing services to talent, brands, and properties across 28 countries and more than 70 cities worldwide. "We're incredibly excited to further strengthen our partnership with The Team," said Davis Noell, senior managing director, co-head of North America at Providence. "The robust interest in the Company throughout this process only reinforced our belief in the business and enthusiasm for its next phase of growth. Our additional investment also reflects our conviction in the long-term growth in demand for in-person experiences across sports, music, and entertainment and the brands, talent, and partnerships that bring those moments to life." Financial terms were not disclosed. Get more stories like this in your inbox by signing up for IQ Index, IQ's free email digest of essential live music industry news.