Kobalt has promoted revered govt Kenny McGoff to the function of Head Of Artistic UK.
In his function, McGoff will oversee Kobalt’s artistic group in the UK and might be based mostly in London.
McGoff was beforehand Head of A&R, UK, the place he has signed Venbee, Lizzie McAlpine, Gerry Cinnamon, Bakar, Gabriels, JOESEF, Sophie and the Giants, amongst others.
McGoff first turned a writer working at EMI, adopted by Sony, Extremely, then Songs.
All through the years, he has signed and labored with, amongst others, Calvin Harris, Paul Epworth, Kasabian, Eric Prydz, Bloc Celebration, and Arctic Monkeys.
Mentioned McGoff: “I’m very grateful to have been given this chance to guide the UK Artistic group right here at Kobalt.”
McGoff added: “Since becoming a member of Kobalt, working for Alison has been a privilege, and I want to thank her for bringing me into the corporate and now giving me this chance.
“I’d additionally wish to thank Jeannette and Laurent for all their assist and management all through my time right here. I look ahead to the longer term alongside them and the Kobalt household.”
Kenny McGoff
“I’d additionally wish to thank Jeannette and Laurent for all their assist and management all through my time right here. I look ahead to the longer term alongside them and the Kobalt household.”
“Kenny’s dynamic spirit and keenness for music is infectious.”
Jeannette Perez, Kobalt
Kobalt President and COO Jeannette Perez mentioned: “Kenny’s dynamic spirit and keenness for music is infectious. He has been integral in persevering with to construct Kobalt as a preeminent vacation spot for songwriters and his management has undoubtedly furthered our artistic success.
“His promotion is effectively deserved, and I’m excited to see him tackle this new function and lead our UK artistic group.”
“Kenny is an distinctive A&R particular person, incredible govt, and chief. His integrity, empathy, and humor are legendary.”
Alison Donald, Kobalt
Kobalt Head International Artistic Alison Donald mentioned: “Kenny is an distinctive A&R particular person, incredible govt, and chief. His integrity, empathy, and humor are legendary.
“His love of writers and artists is unbound. I’m excited he has accepted this function and have little doubt that he’ll take the group to even better heights.”Music Enterprise Worldwide
