Executive producer Steve Cohen has worked with Billy Joel for decades, and if there’s one thing he knows about the legendary musician it’s that Joel is quite reluctant to perform on camera. But the New York native made an exception for a historic milestone in his monthly residency at Madison Square Garden. To celebrate the 100th consecutive sellout at the world’s most famous arena, Cohen and Joel decided to commemorate the occasion with a special event on CBS, “The 100th: Billy Joel at Madison Square Garden,” the first concert film for Joel since 2010’s “Last Play at Shea.”
“I’m an old school guy, I remember appointment television on Sunday evening and Billy’s the same,” Cohen tells Gold Derby in an exclusive video interview as part of our Making of “The 100th: Billy Joel at Madison Square Garden” roundtable panel. So the choice was made to...
“I’m an old school guy, I remember appointment television on Sunday evening and Billy’s the same,” Cohen tells Gold Derby in an exclusive video interview as part of our Making of “The 100th: Billy Joel at Madison Square Garden” roundtable panel. So the choice was made to...
- 5/17/2024
- by Christopher Rosen
- Gold Derby
Shortly after being named CEO of Independent Artist Group, the full-service agency resulting from the merger of APA and music touring agency Artist Group International, Jim Osborne has named Jarred Arfa, Executive Vice-President, Head of Global Music.
Arfa comes to Iag from Agi, where he was Chief Operating Officer, and in his new role will oversee day-to-day operations of the combined music departments under the Iag banner, reporting to Osborne. As at Agi, he will be responsible for business development, legal, financial and corporate reporting, overseeing artist tour contracts, VIP ticketing, sponsorship and brand partnerships. But at the expanded and rebranded agency, he will fulfill his duties with the added help of the infrastructure he inherits from APA, which in addition to music and comedy touring, also includes legal, tour marketing, branding and sponsorships departments.
Arfa will also continue to work closely going forward with Billy Joel’s team, assisting on his record-breaking Msg residency,...
Arfa comes to Iag from Agi, where he was Chief Operating Officer, and in his new role will oversee day-to-day operations of the combined music departments under the Iag banner, reporting to Osborne. As at Agi, he will be responsible for business development, legal, financial and corporate reporting, overseeing artist tour contracts, VIP ticketing, sponsorship and brand partnerships. But at the expanded and rebranded agency, he will fulfill his duties with the added help of the infrastructure he inherits from APA, which in addition to music and comedy touring, also includes legal, tour marketing, branding and sponsorships departments.
Arfa will also continue to work closely going forward with Billy Joel’s team, assisting on his record-breaking Msg residency,...
- 6/27/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
The structure of newly-formed upstart powerhouse agency Independent Artist Group (Iag) continues to firm up.
Jarred Arfa has been named executive vp and head of global music for the newly rebranded agency, which was unveiled June 21 as the union between Hollywood agency APA and Agi, one of the biggest touring agencies in the music space.
Arfa came to Iag from Agi where he was the COO and in charge of the day to day running of the agency. He is also the son of Dennis Arfa, the founder and CEO of Agi who is now chairman of the new agency’s music division.
The shuffle, made Tuesday, also marks the first announcement made by Jim Osborne, the newly-installed CEO of Iag. Arfa will oversee the day-to-day operations of the combined music departments from Agi and APA under the Iag banner, reporting to Osborne. “Jarred has been instrumental in getting this partnership to the finish line,...
Jarred Arfa has been named executive vp and head of global music for the newly rebranded agency, which was unveiled June 21 as the union between Hollywood agency APA and Agi, one of the biggest touring agencies in the music space.
Arfa came to Iag from Agi where he was the COO and in charge of the day to day running of the agency. He is also the son of Dennis Arfa, the founder and CEO of Agi who is now chairman of the new agency’s music division.
The shuffle, made Tuesday, also marks the first announcement made by Jim Osborne, the newly-installed CEO of Iag. Arfa will oversee the day-to-day operations of the combined music departments from Agi and APA under the Iag banner, reporting to Osborne. “Jarred has been instrumental in getting this partnership to the finish line,...
- 6/27/2023
- by Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The consolidation in the talent representation space continues. Agency for the Performing Arts and music touring agency Artist Group International (Agi) are merging, with the combined full-service agency rebranded as Independent Artist Group (Iag). APA President Jim Osborne is being named CEO of Iag, with Dennis Arfa, founder and CEO of Agi, as Chairman of the Music Division of Iag. Former longtime APA CEO Jim Gosnell will serve on the board of Agi alongside Osborne and Arfa.
Agi was founded 35 years ago by Arfa and acquired by Ron Burkle’s Yucaipa Entertainment in 2012. The client roster that it brings to Iag includes Billy Joel, Metallica, Def Leppard, Rod Stewart, Motley Crue, Linkin Park, Jane’s Addiction, Daryl Hall & John Oates, Norah Jones, Neil Young, The Strokes, Smashing Pumpkins, Ghost and Elvis Costello.
Jim Osborne and Dennis Arfa
The merger, which had been rumored for awhile, stems from an agreement between APA and Yucaipa Entertainment.
Agi was founded 35 years ago by Arfa and acquired by Ron Burkle’s Yucaipa Entertainment in 2012. The client roster that it brings to Iag includes Billy Joel, Metallica, Def Leppard, Rod Stewart, Motley Crue, Linkin Park, Jane’s Addiction, Daryl Hall & John Oates, Norah Jones, Neil Young, The Strokes, Smashing Pumpkins, Ghost and Elvis Costello.
Jim Osborne and Dennis Arfa
The merger, which had been rumored for awhile, stems from an agreement between APA and Yucaipa Entertainment.
- 6/21/2023
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Agency for the Performing Arts, which has aggressively expanded its agent count in the last few years, and Artist Group International, one of the biggest touring agencies in the music space, have merged to form a new full-service talent firm that is seeking to take on CAA and WME in the representation space.
The combined company will be renamed Independent Artist Group and have Jim Osborne, the current president of APA, as its CEO. Dennis Arfa, the founder and CEO of Agi, has been named chairman of the music division. The new positions take effect immediately.
The merger occurs with Yucaipa Entertainment, owned by billionaire Ron Burkle, as the conduit. Burkle bought Agi in 2012 and has been financing APA since 2020. (Burkle also has stakes in several other separate music and sports agencies.)
The board of Iag will consist of Osborne, Arfa and former longtime APA CEO Jim Gosnell, who will...
The combined company will be renamed Independent Artist Group and have Jim Osborne, the current president of APA, as its CEO. Dennis Arfa, the founder and CEO of Agi, has been named chairman of the music division. The new positions take effect immediately.
The merger occurs with Yucaipa Entertainment, owned by billionaire Ron Burkle, as the conduit. Burkle bought Agi in 2012 and has been financing APA since 2020. (Burkle also has stakes in several other separate music and sports agencies.)
The board of Iag will consist of Osborne, Arfa and former longtime APA CEO Jim Gosnell, who will...
- 6/21/2023
- by Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
APA has taken a big step to fortify its future as a full-service talent agency by combining with touring powerhouse Artist Group Intl. to create the newly named Independent Artist Group, led by APA president Jim Osborne.
Osborne will become CEO of Independent Artist Group (Iag), taking over day-to-day management of the firm. Jim Gosnell, APA’s longtime leader, segues into board member role with chairman role with a mandate to evaluate growth and acquisition opportunities for the new venture. Dennis Arfa, co-founder of Artist Group Intl., will serve as chairman of Iag’s Music division. Artist Intl. Group president Marsha Vlasic becomes vice chairman of music.
Artist Group Intl. was founded 35 years ago and is among the top-grossing and most respected touring agencies in the industry. Arfa launched his own agency in the 1970s with Billy Joel, the Beach Boys and Phoebe Snow before moving to William Morris in...
Osborne will become CEO of Independent Artist Group (Iag), taking over day-to-day management of the firm. Jim Gosnell, APA’s longtime leader, segues into board member role with chairman role with a mandate to evaluate growth and acquisition opportunities for the new venture. Dennis Arfa, co-founder of Artist Group Intl., will serve as chairman of Iag’s Music division. Artist Intl. Group president Marsha Vlasic becomes vice chairman of music.
Artist Group Intl. was founded 35 years ago and is among the top-grossing and most respected touring agencies in the industry. Arfa launched his own agency in the 1970s with Billy Joel, the Beach Boys and Phoebe Snow before moving to William Morris in...
- 6/21/2023
- by Cynthia Littleton and Jem Aswad
- Variety Film + TV
There are a lot of things that Billy Joel couldn’t possibly have imagined when he first played Madison Square Garden on December 14th, 1978. He couldn’t have imagined that 40 years later he’d sit on the same stage with his three-year-old daughter in his lap while the venue hoisted a banner into the rafters commemorating his 100th show at the arena. He couldn’t have imagined he’d be popular enough at age 69 to pack the place every single month for years on end despite effectively retiring as a...
- 7/19/2018
- by Andy Greene
- Rollingstone.com
Katy Perry says that she did not pony up for the opportunity to headline a gig that is annually the world's most-watched concert, the Super Bowl halftime show. "I put my foot down very early in the courtship," she told The Associated Press in a recent interview. "I said, 'Look guys, here's where I draw a line in the sand.' I want to be invited on my own merits and not with some fine print."
The pop singer went on to say that she remained adamant to her position during negotiations.
The pop singer went on to say that she remained adamant to her position during negotiations.
- 1/14/2015
- Rollingstone.com
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