On the heels of two momentous performances on Sunday’s American Music Awards and ahead of the arrival of a new Netflix documentary, singer/songwriter Shawn Mendes, along with his longtime manager Andrew Gertler, have announced their entry into original content with Permanent Content, a new film and television production company that will develop scripted and documentary projects “focused on issues that impact or are important to today’s youth.”
Among its first projects is the Netflix Original documentary, “In Wonder,” which chronicles Mendes’ rise to the top strata of pop music. Noted video director Grant Singer directed the feature-length doc which was executive produced by Mendes and Gertler (for Permanent Content) and Ben Winston for Fulwell73.
“I’m so excited for the launch of Permanent Content, with the Netflix documentary as our first project, and so many more exciting things we’re working on,” said Mendes. “Our goal is...
Among its first projects is the Netflix Original documentary, “In Wonder,” which chronicles Mendes’ rise to the top strata of pop music. Noted video director Grant Singer directed the feature-length doc which was executive produced by Mendes and Gertler (for Permanent Content) and Ben Winston for Fulwell73.
“I’m so excited for the launch of Permanent Content, with the Netflix documentary as our first project, and so many more exciting things we’re working on,” said Mendes. “Our goal is...
- 11/23/2020
- by Jazz Tangcay and Shirley Halperin
- Variety Film + TV
British executives are flying high in the global music business. The leaders of Universal Music Group (Sir Lucian Grainge) and Sony Music Group (Rob Stringer) are both Brits, as is the global head of recorded music at Warner Music Group (Max Lousada). Elsewhere — global A&r at Kobalt is run by a Brit (Sas Metcalfe), while the CEO of Warner Chappell, Guy Moot, is also Blighty-born. The list goes on: Steve Barnet (CEO & chairman, Capitol Music Group), Peter Edge (CEO, RCA), and Darcus Beese (President, Island Records) … all Brits.
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- 6/23/2020
- by Tim Ingham
- Rollingstone.com
Eric Wong has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer (COO), Island Records, it was announced today by label president Darcus Beese. Wong, who is based in New York, will run operations for the entire label.
“Eric’s long and successful background in the recording industry make him truly deserving of this new post as COO of Island,” said Beese, who took the helm of the label in July following David Massey’s exit for Sony Music. “He brings a world of experience to every endeavor and has nurtured strong relationships with our artists and their management teams. I’ve never worked with someone who has such passion, drive and care for artists.”
“I am extremely proud of the confidence that Darcus Beese has shown in me,” said Wong. “Island has been my heart and home for the better part of two decades now, and I am excited to step into...
“Eric’s long and successful background in the recording industry make him truly deserving of this new post as COO of Island,” said Beese, who took the helm of the label in July following David Massey’s exit for Sony Music. “He brings a world of experience to every endeavor and has nurtured strong relationships with our artists and their management teams. I’ve never worked with someone who has such passion, drive and care for artists.”
“I am extremely proud of the confidence that Darcus Beese has shown in me,” said Wong. “Island has been my heart and home for the better part of two decades now, and I am excited to step into...
- 8/20/2018
- by Variety Staff
- Variety Film + TV
Louis Bloom will succeed Darcus Beese as president of Island Records U.K., parent company Universal Music Group announced Wednesday. Bloom, who has worked at Island for 16 years, most recently as head of A&R, takes over the role with immediate effect.
It was announced last week that Beese would move from the U.K. to New York to take over as president of Island Records in the U.S. from David Massey, who is moving to Sony Music. Beese, who had headed the U.K. operation for five years, officially takes on his new role July 1.
Bloom said he wants Island to be “the No. 1 label and home culture and creativity.”
While at Island, Bloom has signed major, multi-platinum-selling artists, including Mumford & Sons, Ben Howard and Hozier, as well as The Feeling, Goyte, and John Newman. Most recently he has signed Catfish and the Bottlemen (via Communion) and Jp Cooper.
It was announced last week that Beese would move from the U.K. to New York to take over as president of Island Records in the U.S. from David Massey, who is moving to Sony Music. Beese, who had headed the U.K. operation for five years, officially takes on his new role July 1.
Bloom said he wants Island to be “the No. 1 label and home culture and creativity.”
While at Island, Bloom has signed major, multi-platinum-selling artists, including Mumford & Sons, Ben Howard and Hozier, as well as The Feeling, Goyte, and John Newman. Most recently he has signed Catfish and the Bottlemen (via Communion) and Jp Cooper.
- 5/30/2018
- by Robert Mitchell
- Variety Film + TV
British music executive Darcus Beese will ascend to the role of Island Records President, parent company Universal Music Group announced today. As previously reported, he’ll succeed David Massey, who is headed to Sony Music. Beese will move from the U.K. to New York City and officially starts on July 1.
Beese has led Island Records in the U.K. for five years, and has spent the bulk of his professional career at the 59-year-old label founded by the legendary Chris Blackwell. Among Beese’s credits are work with Amy Winehouse and Florence Welch. Artists on the Island U.S. roster include Fall Out Boy, The Killers, Demi Lovato, Nick Jonas, Tove Lo, Bon Jovi and Shawn Mendes.
“Few in the music industry have Darcus’s track record of creative and commercial success,” said Umg Chairman and CEO Sir Lucian Grainge in announcing Beese’s promotion. “I’ve had the...
Beese has led Island Records in the U.K. for five years, and has spent the bulk of his professional career at the 59-year-old label founded by the legendary Chris Blackwell. Among Beese’s credits are work with Amy Winehouse and Florence Welch. Artists on the Island U.S. roster include Fall Out Boy, The Killers, Demi Lovato, Nick Jonas, Tove Lo, Bon Jovi and Shawn Mendes.
“Few in the music industry have Darcus’s track record of creative and commercial success,” said Umg Chairman and CEO Sir Lucian Grainge in announcing Beese’s promotion. “I’ve had the...
- 5/24/2018
- by Variety Staff
- Variety Film + TV
Darcus Beese, president of Island Records U.K., will take over at the helm of the label’s U.S. operation, sources confirm to Variety. The news was first reported in Hits.
A London native with a West Indian background, Beese has been with Island for his entire professional career, joining as an assistant in the promotion department in 1993 and gradually rising to A&R director, in 2008 to co-president, and president five years later. He signed and/or worked closely with a wide array of artists including Amy Winehouse, Florence & the Machine, Disclosure, Taio Cruz, Dizzee Rascal, Ben Howard, Gotye, Jessie J, and others. He also oversaw the U.K. success of Drake, the Weeknd, Nicki Minaj, and the continued success of U2 — all of whom are signed to the label in the U.K.
He is also an OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire), a distinction he...
A London native with a West Indian background, Beese has been with Island for his entire professional career, joining as an assistant in the promotion department in 1993 and gradually rising to A&R director, in 2008 to co-president, and president five years later. He signed and/or worked closely with a wide array of artists including Amy Winehouse, Florence & the Machine, Disclosure, Taio Cruz, Dizzee Rascal, Ben Howard, Gotye, Jessie J, and others. He also oversaw the U.K. success of Drake, the Weeknd, Nicki Minaj, and the continued success of U2 — all of whom are signed to the label in the U.K.
He is also an OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire), a distinction he...
- 4/24/2018
- by Jem Aswad
- Variety Film + TV
Darcus Beese, president of Island Records U.K., will replace outgoing David Massey at the helm of the label’s U.S. operation, sources confirmed to Variety. The news was first reported in Hits; reps for Island and parent company Universal Music Group did not immediately reply to requests for comment.
A London native with a West Indian background, Beese has been with Island for his entire professional career, joining as an assistant in the promotion department in 1993 and gradually rising to A&R director, in 2008 co-president and president five years later. He signed and/or worked closely with a wide array of artists including Amy Winehouse, Florence & the Machine, Disclosure, Taio Cruz, Dizzee Rascal, Ben Howard, Gotye, Jessie J and others. He also oversaw the U.K. success of Drake, The Weeknd, Nicki Minaj and the continued success of U2 — all of whom are signed to the label in the U.
A London native with a West Indian background, Beese has been with Island for his entire professional career, joining as an assistant in the promotion department in 1993 and gradually rising to A&R director, in 2008 co-president and president five years later. He signed and/or worked closely with a wide array of artists including Amy Winehouse, Florence & the Machine, Disclosure, Taio Cruz, Dizzee Rascal, Ben Howard, Gotye, Jessie J and others. He also oversaw the U.K. success of Drake, The Weeknd, Nicki Minaj and the continued success of U2 — all of whom are signed to the label in the U.
- 4/24/2018
- by Shirley Halperin and Jem Aswad
- Variety Film + TV
Adam Deacon, grime artist Ghetts starring in prequel.
Vertigo Releasing is partnering with music label Island Records on the release of its UK crime thriller prequel The Intent 2: The Come Up.
Nicky Slimting Walker and Femi Oyeniran have re-teamed to write and star in the prequel following their 2016 feature The Intent, which they self-financed and self-distributed in UK cinemas before landing a global streaming deal with Netflix in May last year.
Adam Deacon (Kidulthood), Ashley Chin (Starred Up), Sharon Duncan-Brewster (Top Boy) and Dylan Duffus (Line Of Duty) star in the second film alongside notable figures from the UK...
Vertigo Releasing is partnering with music label Island Records on the release of its UK crime thriller prequel The Intent 2: The Come Up.
Nicky Slimting Walker and Femi Oyeniran have re-teamed to write and star in the prequel following their 2016 feature The Intent, which they self-financed and self-distributed in UK cinemas before landing a global streaming deal with Netflix in May last year.
Adam Deacon (Kidulthood), Ashley Chin (Starred Up), Sharon Duncan-Brewster (Top Boy) and Dylan Duffus (Line Of Duty) star in the second film alongside notable figures from the UK...
- 3/23/2018
- by Tom Grater
- ScreenDaily
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