IMG Artists

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INVENTIVE MUSIC GROUP
Company typePerforming Arts Management
IndustryClassical Music, Performing Arts, Cultural Entertainment
Founded1984, IMG Artists LLC; 1991, IMG Artists (UK) Ltd
HeadquartersNew York, NY USA; London, UK; Paris, France; Hannover, Germany
Number of employees
80
Divisions Artists & Attractions, Conductors & Instrumentalists, Consulting, Dance, Film with Orchestra, Special Projects, Touring, Vocal
Website https://imgartists.com/

IMG Artists is a performing arts management company. The company [1] manages the careers of classical and contemporary artists, dance companies, film with orchestra presentations and shows and attractions as well as produce and manage tours and events around the world. The company's main offices are in New York, [2] London, [3] Paris [4] and Hannover, [5] with additional representational locations in North America, Europe and Asia.

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History


In 1979 Charles Hamlen and Edna Landau co-founded Hamlen/Landau, a New York-based musical artist management agency. [6] In 1984 it was acquired by International Management Group and renamed IMG Artists.

In 1991, IMG Artists’ European headquarters opened in London, UK, followed by offices in Paris, France and Hannover, Germany. Additionally, the company has representative presences throughout North America, Europe and Asia.

In September 2004, entrepreneur Barrett Wissman purchased a majority stake of IMG Artists.

In 2023, Alexander Shustorovich became sole owner of the company.

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References

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  6. https://imgartists.com/about/
  7. https://imgartists.com/contact/

1. IMG Artists history 2. IMG Artists address listings