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Turn First Artists founder confirms new joint venture with Warner Music owner
By Chris Cooke | Published on Thursday 29 October 2015
Artist manager Sarah Stennett – founder of Turn First Artists – has confirmed a previously rumoured alliance with Warner Music owner Access Industries, which will see the creation of a new company called First Access Entertainment, which is a pretty good name for a brand-mangle.
The new business will “focus on talent development and representation, brand development and representation, recording artists and songwriters, and rights exploitation” with ambitions in the wider entertainment and fashion sectors as well as the music industry. Artists signed to the new firm will be distributed and/or signed to Warner labels.
Confirming the new venture, Access Industries chief Len Blavatnik told reporters: “I look forward to collaborating with Sarah and her team. Sarah has successfully launched the careers of many renowned artists and brings extensive experience in talent discovery and artistic management”.
Meanwhile Stennett herself said: “Len Blavatnik has a unique, visionary perspective on the future of the music industry and has built an extensive portfolio of companies at the forefront of music, entertainment, fashion and culture. I am thrilled to partner with Access Industries and look forward to leveraging the synergies across our respective businesses to benefit new and existing talent”.
