Jackson Wang Signs With WME Amid Wave of Music Industry Roster Moves

Singer-songwriter Jackson Wang has signed with WME for representation, marking the first in a series of recent personnel changes across the music sector. Wang currently appears in an Apple campaign promoting his new single and music video, titled 'Thank You.' He retains representation through Team Wang Records and Roc Nation alongside the new agreement with WME.

Wang’s career milestones include a 2019 debut album, 'Mirrors,' which became the first by a solo Chinese artist to reach the Billboard Top 200. In 2022, he became the first Chinese solo artist to perform on the main stage at Coachella. His prior collaborations include work with Ciara, Swae Lee, and Major Lazer, and he has headlined venues including the Kia Forum in Los Angeles and Barclays Center in Brooklyn.

Position Music has expanded its roster by signing the Grammy-winning group Arkai to a joint venture label deal with Lindsey Stirling’s imprint, LindseyStomp. The signing was facilitated by Position Music A&R executive Jake Versluis. The Juilliard graduates have scored music for the Emmy Awards and the NBA Finals. Lindsey Stirling stated that Arkai embodies the bold artistry she envisioned for her label, calling Position Music the ideal partner to build a home for such artists.

Empire has appointed Leesa Brunson-Boland as Senior Vice President of A&R Operations for its New York office. Brunson-Boland previously served as Head of A&R Operations at 300 Entertainment and spent nearly two decades at Def Jam Recordings, where she worked with Rihanna, Jay-Z, and Justin Bieber. Empire also named Bina Fronda as Senior Vice President of Marketing. Fronda joins from Ultra Records, where she held the VP of Marketing role and collaborated with Steve Aoki and Sofi Tukker.

Glassnote Records has signed British singer-songwriter Danny Griffiths and released his debut single, 'Lightweight Champion.' The track gained attention on social media in demo form. Glassnote founder Daniel Glass noted the high demand for Griffiths’s unreleased work. Griffiths is represented by Prolifica Management and Solo Agency Limited.

Create Music Group has named Hayley Silvertown as its Chief Legal and Business Affairs Officer. Based in Hollywood, Silvertown joins from Paul Hastings, where she served as Of Counsel. Her previous experience includes roles at Willkie Farr & Gallagher, Shepard Mullin Richter and Hampton, ICM, and Warner Chappell.

Nebula17 has expanded its executive team by hiring Daniel Hong as Chief Operating Officer. Hong previously served as CEO of YG USA and COO of JYP USA. The Los Angeles-based company also added Martha Blair Reynolds as Senior Director of Marketing and Rene Mark as Director of Digital. Nebula17 signed New York-based artist Hojean to its label and entered a global distribution partnership with the Orchard.

Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment has hired Joe Giordano Jr. as Senior Vice President of Entertainment Booking. Giordano will oversee bookings for properties including the Prudential Center in Newark and Loew’s Jersey Theatre in Jersey City. He previously worked at Oak View Group and ASM Global. Oak View Group also announced a new agreement with Independent Artist Group to make touring assets from IAG artists available to OVG brand partners for promotional opportunities.