COMPANIES FORM GROUNDBREAKING PARTNERSHIP WITH AEG PRESENTS, DECKSTAR, DEUTSCH & SPOTIFY
CAMPAIGN OPEN TO POP/R&B ARTISTS BETWEEN THE AGES OF 13-19
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Atlantic Records and Artist Partner Group announced the launch today of EMERGE, a groundbreaking nationwide, social media-driven search for exceptional teen Pop/R&B talent. The companies have partnered with AEG Presents, Deckstar, Deutsch and Spotify in an unprecedented effort to find young artists with star potential, wherever they exist across the continent. In addition, this marks the first time that a music company, live concert organization, management company, marketing agency and digital music service have joined forces to both discover and provide world-class opportunities to emerging talent.
EMERGE is accepting submissions from artists and musicians between the ages of 13 and 19, who are residents of the U.S. or Canada (excluding Quebec), beginning today through Sunday, November 12th. Complete details and instructions on how to enter can be found at www.atlanticrecords.com/emerge. The search will receive support from AEG Presents, Deckstar, Deutsch and Spotify. All entries will be reviewed by Atlantic A&R representatives, who will select the extraordinary artist or artists deserving of a major label contract.
“We’re super excited to partner with all of these amazing companies that together embrace all aspects of an artist’s career,” said Atlantic Records’ Chairman & COO Julie Greenwald and Atlantic Records Chairman & CEO Craig Kallman. “This is a talent search for the digital age, designed to find distinctive voices with huge potential.”
“EMERGE is all about breaking the barrier to entry for outstanding young artists,” said Artist Partner Group Founder & CEO Mike Caren. “Getting heard in this business shouldn’t be about who you know, but who you are as an artist. This campaign isn’t about industry relationships or market research, but about creating a new channel from performer to label, combined with the expertise of our friends at AEG Presents, Deckstar, Deutsch and Spotify. We’re all looking forward to uncovering amazing talent in unexpected places, and creating once-in-a-lifetime shots at superstardom.”
About Atlantic Records
Atlantic Records celebrated its 65th Anniversary in 2013. Founded in New York City, the label literally grew from a one-room operation into one of the world’s preeminent music companies. Atlantic has released a string of recordings that have had a profound impact on the course of modern music, its rich history including such musical icons as Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, John Coltrane, and Led Zeppelin. The Atlantic Records Group roster today includes many of the world’s most popular recording artists, among them Ed Sheeran, Bruno Mars, Kelly Clarkson, Sia, Charli XCX, Death Cab for Cutie, Flo Rida, Kevin Gates, David Guetta, Matchbox Twenty, Melanie Martinez, Janelle Monáe, Jason Mraz, K Michelle, Panic! At the Disco, Paramore, Christina Perri, Charlie Puth, Coldplay,Ed Sheeran, Shinedown, Skrillex, Trey Songz, Twenty One Pilots, Rob Thomas, Wale, Wiz Khalifa, and many more.
About AEG Presents
AEG Presents is one of the world’s largest live music companies. The company is dedicated to all aspects of live contemporary music performances, including producing and promoting global concert tours, regional music events and world-renowned festivals. AEG Presents operates in North America, Europe and Asia through 15 regional offices that support its tours which include such artists as Taylor Swift, Paul McCartney, The Rolling Stones, Justin Bieber, Katy Perry, Elton John, Celine Dion, and Kenny Chesney; produces over 40 music festivals, including the iconic Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival; New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, Stagecoach California’s Country Music Festival, Desert Trip, Firefly Music Festival, Hangout Music Festival and Panorama and owns, manages or exclusively promotes in more than 75 clubs and theaters worldwide. AEG presents more than 8,000 shows annually worldwide and conducts business under such globally renowned brands as AEG Presents, Goldenvoice, The Bowery Presents, Concerts West, Messina Touring Group, Marshall Arts LTD, and Madison House Presents. For more information visit www.aegpresents.com.
About Deckstar
Founded in 2007 by Lawrence Vavra and Matt Colon, Deckstar Artist Management, part of the James Grant Group, prides itself on fusing groundbreaking marketing and creative technologies into the quickly emerging new music business model. With a diverse clientele roster spanning the globe that has received countless prestigious awards and accolades in the industry, the Group has nurtured some of the world’s leading dance, rock and pop artists, DJs and producers.
With a number of globally lauded artists on its roster including Grammy nominated rock bands Blink-182 and Jane’s Addiction based out of its LA office, it also represents some of the EDM world’s biggest DJs and producers as clients, including leading EDM DJ/producer Steve Aoki, who has topped a multitude of “best of” media lists and received multiple Grammy, Teen Choice, MTV Europe and World Music Award nominations. Additionally it counts a number of international acts under its management, such as James Arthur, Louis Tomlinson and Morrissey, all based out of its UK office.
About Deutsch
Deutsch is an advertising, design and digital agency known for its award-winning creative campaigns. Integrated practices include creative advertising, music, media planning and buying, all aspects of digital marketing and product development, including ecommerce and mobile, multicultural marketing, public relations, invention, social media, design, branded entertainment and experiential marketing. DeutschMusic is a division of Deutsch that handles music supervision and partnerships for brand clients, working with labels, managers and artists on their strategic marketing and artist branding. Deutsch’s clients include Tile, Volkswagen, Johnson & Johnson, PNC Bank, Taco Bell, Target, Sherwin-Williams, Dr Pepper, Green Giant, Snapple and Georgia-Pacific, among others. Deutsch has been named one of the most innovative companies in advertising by Fast Company, and has regularly appeared on Advertising Age’s Agency A-List.
About Spotify
Spotify transformed music listening forever when it launched in Sweden in 2008. Our mission today remains the same: to help more people listen to more great songs by delivering the ultimate music experience to fans and artists across the globe. Everything we do is driven by our love for music.
Discover, manage and share over 30m songs for free, or upgrade to Spotify Premium to access exclusive features including offline mode, improved sound quality, Spotify Connect and ad-free listening.
Today, Spotify is the world’s most popular music streaming service with a community of over 140m users, including over 60m subscribers, across 61 markets. We are the largest driver of revenue to the music business today. https://press.spotify.com
