Universal Music Czech Republic & Slovakia’s live division has partnered with United Stage Group, a live and music management agency in the Nordics, also a division of UMG.
The partnership spans live music and includes bookings, promotions, and sponsorship.
United Stage will be managed by Jindrich Vladyka in the Czech Republic and Patricia Cernochova in Slovakia, representing artists such as Mirai, Lenny, Slza, Sensey, Hills 97, AMK, Adam Durica, Peter Bitc Project, and Stefan Stec.
Under their guidance, United Stage will expand business opportunities for its artists across the region, it says.
United Stage Group currently represents over 300 artists, including Molly Sandén, Lars Winnerbäck, Lukas Graham, Tessa, CC Cowboys, and Marcus & Martinus.
The agency produces more than 5,000 events a year in Sweden, Norway, and Denmark, it says.
The partnership will expand the Nordic-based operation’s remit and scope, allowing for growth and synergy in the live music space, says the company.
The core business of United Stage Group is live booking for artist talent, however, the group also has divisions spanning show promotion, management, musicals, corporate events, branded events, sponsorships, and a ticketing service.
The partnership comes just over six months after Maciej Kutak was appointed Chief Executive Officer, Universal Music Poland and Senior Vice President, Central Eastern Europe (CEE).
Kutak is responsible for Universal Music operations in Greece, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Czech Republic and Hungary, which expanded on his current role as Managing Director, Universal Music Poland.
“Becoming part of United Stage Group is a great opportunity to collaborate and build with our Scandinavian colleagues.”
Tomas Filip, Universal Music Czech Republic & Slovakia
Tomas Filip, Managing Director of Universal Music Czech Republic & Slovakia, said: “Becoming part of United Stage Group is a great opportunity to collaborate and build with our Scandinavian colleagues.
“We aim to deliver an integrated service to plan and execute artists’ live offerings.
“Specialization and expertise are our advantages, and I firmly believe that more and more artists will see this as an incredible new opportunity in the market.”
“I am delighted to see the United Stage brand expanding to the Czech Republic and Slovakia.”
Jimmi Riise, United Stage Group
Jimmi Riise, Nordic CEO, United Stage Group, said: “I am delighted to see the United Stage brand expanding to the Czech Republic and Slovakia.
“We are very much looking forward to working with them and growing our synergies together.
“The coming years will be super exciting for the live industry, and we are determined to continue our development and growth as United Stage Group.”Music Business Worldwide
