Just weeks after AEG Presents announced the formation of AEG Global Touring, the company has hired several industry veterans to fill key positions in the new division: David Rappaport (pictured above, right) will serve as Chief Operating Officer and Michael Harrison (left) has been named Senior Vice President, it was announced by Gary Gersh, President AEG Presents Global Touring and Talent. British actor David Rappaport earned more roles and respect than most guys his size (or any size for that matter) who attempted a professional acting career. Harrison “has been bringing artists to Australia for years from Europe and bringing them through Australia to Asia. “I am very excited by the additions of Michael, David, “We are already seeing some clear direction that where we are headed is super positive. AEG Presents new division has brought on board former Frontier Touring promoter Michael Harrison and ex-YouTube Music exec David Rappaport Leave … Harrison was previously tour director for Frontier Touring Company, Australia & New Zealand’s premier international concert promoter for the last 26 years. I think over the course of the next 12 to 24 months we will see a tremendous growth spurt for us in our relationships with talent and our execution.”, A daily briefing on what matters in the music industry, Red Velvet's Irene Apologizes After Verbally Attacking Fashion Editor | Billboard News, Aaliyah Book 'Baby Girl: Better Known As Aaliyah' Dropping Next Year | Billboard News, Miley Cyrus Posted a Supercut of Fans Dressed as Her For Miley-Ween 2020, And... Oh Boy, Bruce Springsteen Becomes First Act With Top Five-Charting Albums in Each of Last Six Decades With ‘Letter to You’, Gary Gersh to Run Expanded Global Touring Operation for AEG: Exclusive, Blackpink Gush Over Working With Cardi B & Perform 'Lovesick Girls' On 'Kimmel' | Billboard News. You will need to upgrade your browser or click below to download the latest version. Most recently, Rappaport was Head of Artist Relations (Americas) at YouTube Music / Google Play Music, where he spearheaded new education and strategy initiatives geared towards artists, management companies and agencies. Rappaport comes from YouTube Music/Google Play Music, director of global touring; Jessica Smith becomes senior marketing manager; Derek You will be redirected to our current site at PollstarPro.com to continue David Rappaport Musician, Actor, Writer, Director, Teacher, Activist. “We think it is important to bring a combination of people from the outside and from within,” says Gersh, who adds that the promotions are bringing employees from various divisions together in global touring for a more targeted focus. All Rights Reserved. Most recently, Rappaport was Head of Artist Relations (Americas) at YouTube Music/Google Play Music. head digital marketing, according to Variety. David C. Rapoport joined the department in 1962 as a political theorist. “I have known “I think that David brings a real sense of focus with his history as a partner at a law firm and working at Google. “I am very excited by the additions of Michael, David, Michelle and Victoria,” Gersh said in a statement. View David Rappaport's business profile as Chief Operating Officer (AEG Global Touring) at Anschutz Entertainment Group. Proud Parent, Family Man, Friend, Inspiration. I have also known David through the years and have watched him progress from an attorney and partner to a successful executive at Google. Derek, Jessica and Laurel. He is bringing that expertise to us in a way that we haven’t had it before,” Gersh tells Billboard. He taught the first course on terrorism in the U.S. and developed a series of courses on politics in the Bible. “We are really excited about all the people who are getting promoted and we will continue to promote from within.”. ATTENTION: Your browser is outdated. “I have known Michael for many years through our long-term friendship with Frontier Touring. It is gratifying to see our people move up internally and watch them thrive as we strongly position AEG Presents for continued growth in the global live touring industry.”. your checkout process. His area of expertise brings a tremendous amount to the group,” says Gersh. Find contact's direct phone number, email address, work history, and more. Most recently, Rappaport was Head of Artist Relations (Americas) at YouTube Music/Google Play Music. He has promoted tours by some of the biggest names in music including most recently Arctic Monkeys, Portugal. He began his career as a booking agent in 1992, and assisted Frontier on Australian and New Zealand tours including Coldplay, Ministry of Sound, Muse, Norah Jones and Moby.

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