American Idol producer 19 Leisure is getting a brand new chief in its music division.
The Sony Photos Tv-owned firm, headed by Holzman and Aaron Saidman, has named Joey Arbagey as govt vp music. Arbagey, previously of Epic Information, will oversee 19’s music enterprise related to the roster of artists who launched their careers on Idol. He’ll report back to Holzman and Rachel Dax, govt vp manufacturing for Sony Photos TV Nonfiction.
“We’re so glad to deliver Joey aboard as we work to evolve our music division to deal with the wants of artists within the music trade of immediately,” Holzman and Dax mentioned in an announcement. “He’s an excellent govt with a robust monitor report throughout each the enterprise and inventive sides of the trade. His enter will likely be invaluable as we proceed to construct the legacy of some of the iconic establishments in music.”
Arbagey spent a decade at Epic Information, most not too long ago serving as govt vp A&R for the label. Throughout his time there, he labored with artists together with Camila Cabello, Mariah Carey, John Ok and Eddie Benjamin. Previous to becoming a member of Epic, Arbagey was head of A&R for Antonio “LA” Reid.
In his new submit, Arbagey can have oversight of 19 Recordings, 19 Publishing and 19 Administration, together with associated partnerships, together with with distribution associate BMG.
“I couldn’t be extra excited to hitch Eli, Aaron, and Rachel, and the remainder of the 19 Leisure workforce, notably at this second,” Arbagey mentioned. “They’ve constructed a music division with a roster that speaks for itself, and I sit up for working with them and our companions as we purpose for even better heights with our subsequent chapter.”
