Vary Music is launching a composer division, the corporate introduced on Thursday, bringing on veteran agent Jeff Jernigan as the brand new division’s first official rent.
Jernigan involves Vary from Kraft-Engel Administration, some of the distinguished composer illustration corporations within the enterprise. Earlier than Kraft-Engel, he labored at BMG Music Publishing, in addition to at performing rights group ASCAP. Jernigan’s shopper record contains composers Steve Worth (Gravity), Tom Howe (Ted Lasso), Raffertie (The Substance), Brandon Roberts (Andor), Joseph Stephens (The Righteous Gem stones), Disasterpeace (It Follows), and Helen Park (KPOP), in addition to music supervisors Amanda Krieg Thomas and Steven Gizicki.
“It’s an unbelievable time for music in media, and Vary is an ideal house for these creators,” Jernigan stated in an announcement. “I’m extraordinarily excited to construct a vibrant illustration enterprise with the unparalleled movement of data and alternative that this firm and workforce present.”
Jernigan had labored with Vary up to now, particularly with Vary’s co-president of movie & manufacturing, Fred Berger; Berger produced La La Land and A Full Unknown, each of which had Gizicki serving as music supervisor. Vary Media Companions‘ music division manages artists, songwriters and producers together with Jack Harlow, Noah Cyrus, Shaboozey, Saweetie, Dylan Gossett, Sean Douglas and Wondagurl.
“We couldn’t be extra enthusiastic about launching this new professional providing inside Vary Music,” Berger and Vary Media Companions co-founding Managing Accomplice Matt Graham stated in an announcement. “It’s a pure match for us as we broaden and evolve our music illustration enterprise and given our deep dedication to music-driven storytelling. As the primary rent for this division, Jeff brings with him a wealth of information, an unbelievable roster, and huge expertise working alongside our Movie division, and we’re thrilled to be becoming a member of forces.”
