X-Ray Touring Extends Yucaipa Partnership, Alliance With Artist Group Int’l
X-ray Touring have announced an extension of their joint venture partnership with The Yucaipa Companies (continuing a relationship that began in 2017) and a new strategic alliance with Artist Group International (AGI), part of Yucaipa’s Y Entertainment Group.
X-ray represent artists such as Coldplay, Eminem, Robbie Williams, Gorillaz, Queens Of The Stone Age, Linkin Park, Pixies, Stereophonics, Bombay Bicycle Club, Phoebe Bridgers, The Internet, The Offspring, Enter Shikari and Fever 333 amongst their roster of over 400 acts. AGI’s notable artists include Billy Joel, Metallica, Rod Stewart, Neil Young, Linkin Park, Motley Crue, Def Leppard, The Strokes and Cage the Elephant. Yucaipa also have interests in London based talent agencies Independent Talent Group (ITG) and K2, LBI Entertainment talent management, Independent Sports & Entertainment, Steinberg Sports, APA, US promoter Danny Wimmer Presents and Spain’s Primavera Sound festival.
The companies will work together, with X-ray under the continued control and direction of founding partners Martin Horne, Ian Huffam, Steve Strange and Scott Thomas, to expand on their unique position in the global agency business. X-ray have also welcomed long-standing agent Josh Javor to the management board. Josh has been with the company since its inception and will bring invaluable fresh insight across all of X-ray’s activities.
Ian Huffam said of the news “This had been a long time coming and I know all of X-ray is excited by this strategic partnership with AGI and Y Entertainment. There will be many changes over the next few years but our proven collective track records offer artistes the best route forward to live success.”
Fellow partner Steve Strange added “I am personally excited and delighted by our renewed joint venture partnership with my good friend Ron Burkle and the Yucaipa group. I am also looking forward to our new strategic partnership with AGI in the US. I have known Dennis and Marsha and others at AGI for many years and I truly believe that our alliance will work fantastically well. We already feel that the chemistry between both companies can only strengthen our global impact.”
Regarding the move, AGI’s Dennis Arfa said, “I have long admired what the X-ray team led by Ian, Steve, Scott and Martin have built. We have wanted to work with X-ray for many years and are thrilled to finally have the opportunity to do so.”
AGI President Marsha Vlasic added, “I am thrilled and excited to be joining forces with X-ray, a company that I have long admired and respected. I feel extremely positive about all of us being able to do great things together. During a time like this which has been so difficult for all us, having this come together has been such a breath of fresh air and energy. Glad and proud to be part of this family!”
Yucaipa’s Ron Burkle said, “AGI and X-ray’s leadership and innovation in the industry is unparalleled. The synergies between these companies creates even more opportunity for their clients. This is a perfect match both culturally and strategically and I look forward watching their collaboration as they continue to grow globally.
ABOUT X-RAY TOURING
X-ray was formed in 2005 with a roster that immediately established it as one of Europe’s pre-eminent live music agencies. It now represents over 400 artists from established stadium, festival and arena headlining acts to new and developing talent across all genres. The company is renowned for providing expert guidance and bespoke strategy at every stage of an artist’s career. https://xraytouring.com
ABOUT THE YUCAIPA COMPANIES
The Yucaipa Companies fosters economic growth through the responsible development of business. Over the last 35 years, Yucaipa has completed mergers and acquisitions valued at more than $45 billion in the hospitality, entertainment, sports, retail, logistics and distribution industries. Yucaipa’s strategic approach with executive leadership creates and furthers commercial opportunity. http://www.yucaipaco.com
ABOUT ARTIST GROUP INTERNATIONAL
Founded by chairman Dennis Arfa in 1986 and sports a diverse roster of talent, many of whom are represented on a worldwide basis. For over 25 years, AGI has represented superstar acts such as Billy Joel, Rod Stewart, Metallica, Motley Crue, and Def Leppard. AGI has expanded its roster of talent in recent years to include Daryl Hall & John Oates, Five Finger Death Punch, Why Don’t We, Ghost, The Smashing Pumpkins, Linkin Park, Jane’s Addiction, Kidz Bop, and many more. In 2014 Marsha Vlasic joined AGI as president, bringing over her star roster of clients, including Neil Young, Elvis Costello, The Strokes, Cage the Elephant, Iggy Pop, and others. In December 2011, The Yucaipa companies acquired AGI to expand its reach in the live entertainment space through strategic acquisitions and organic growth. https://www.artistgrp.info
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Dennis & Jarred Arfa @ Lambeau Field, Green Bay, WI
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X-RAY ANNOUNCE EXTENSION OF PARTNERSHIP WITH YUCAIPA AND ALLIANCE WITH ARTIST GROUP INTERNATIONAL
X-ray Touring have announced an extension of their joint venture partnership with The Yucaipa Companies (continuing a relationship that began in 2017) and a new strategic alliance with Artist Group International (AGI), part of Yucaipa’s Y Entertainment Group.
X-ray represent artists such as Coldplay, Eminem, Robbie Williams, Gorillaz, Queens Of The Stone Age, Linkin Park, Pixies, Stereophonics, Bombay Bicycle Club, Phoebe Bridgers, The Internet, The Offspring, Enter Shikari and Fever 333 amongst their roster of over 400 acts. AGI’s notable artists include Billy Joel, Metallica, Rod Stewart, Neil Young, Linkin Park, Motley Crue, Def Leppard, The Strokes and Cage the Elephant. Yucaipa also have interests in London based talent agencies Independent Talent Group (ITG) and K2, LBI Entertainment talent management, Independent Sports & Entertainment, Steinberg Sports, APA, US promoter Danny Wimmer Presents and Spain’s Primavera Sound festival.
The companies will work together, with X-ray under the continued control and direction of founding partners Martin Horne, Ian Huffam, Steve Strange and Scott Thomas, to expand on their unique position in the global agency business. X-ray have also welcomed long-standing agent Josh Javor to the management board. Josh has been with the company since its inception and will bring invaluable fresh insight across all of X-ray’s activities.
Ian Huffam said of the news “This had been a long time coming and I know all of X-ray is excited by this strategic partnership with AGI and Y Entertainment. There will be many changes over the next few years but our proven collective track records offer artistes the best route forward to live success.”
Fellow partner Steve Strange added “I am personally excited and delighted by our renewed joint venture partnership with my good friend Ron Burkle and the Yucaipa group. I am also looking forward to our new strategic partnership with AGI in the US. I have known Dennis and Marsha and others at AGI for many years and I truly believe that our alliance will work fantastically well. We already feel that the chemistry between both companies can only strengthen our global impact.”
Regarding the move, AGI’s Dennis Arfa said, “I have long admired what the X-ray team led by Ian, Steve, Scott and Martin have built. We have wanted to work with X-ray for many years and are thrilled to finally have the opportunity to do so.”
AGI President Marsha Vlasic added, “I am thrilled and excited to be joining forces with X-ray, a company that I have long admired and respected. I feel extremely positive about all of us being able to do great things together. During a time like this which has been so difficult for all us, having this come together has been such a breath of fresh air and energy. Glad and proud to be part of this family!”
Yucaipa’s Ron Burkle said, “AGI and X-ray’s leadership and innovation in the industry is unparalleled. The synergies between these companies creates even more opportunity for their clients. This is a perfect match both culturally and strategically and I look forward watching their collaboration as they continue to grow globally.
ABOUT X-RAY TOURING
X-ray was formed in 2005 with a roster that immediately established it as one of Europe’s pre-eminent live music agencies. It now represents over 400 artists from established stadium, festival and arena headlining acts to new and developing talent across all genres. The company is renowned for providing expert guidance and bespoke strategy at every stage of an artist’s career. https://xraytouring.com
ABOUT THE YUCAIPA COMPANIES
The Yucaipa Companies fosters economic growth through the responsible development of business. Over the last 35 years, Yucaipa has completed mergers and acquisitions valued at more than $45 billion in the hospitality, entertainment, sports, retail, logistics and distribution industries. Yucaipa’s strategic approach with executive leadership creates and furthers commercial opportunity. http://www.yucaipaco.com
ABOUT ARTIST GROUP INTERNATIONAL
Founded by chairman Dennis Arfa in 1986 and sports a diverse roster of talent, many of whom are represented on a worldwide basis. For over 25 years, AGI has represented superstar acts such as Billy Joel, Rod Stewart, Metallica, Motley Crue, and Def Leppard. AGI has expanded its roster of talent in recent years to include Daryl Hall & John Oates, Five Finger Death Punch, Why Don’t We, Ghost, The Smashing Pumpkins, Linkin Park, Jane’s Addiction, Kidz Bop, and many more. In 2014 Marsha Vlasic joined AGI as president, bringing over her star roster of clients, including Neil Young, Elvis Costello, The Strokes, Cage the Elephant, Iggy Pop, and others. In December 2011, The Yucaipa companies acquired AGI to expand its reach in the live entertainment space through strategic acquisitions and organic growth. https://www.artistgrp.info