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completemusicupdate.comDEALSWarner Chappell has signed Puerto Rican rapper Villano Antillano. “Queer people need to feel like they can be their true, authentic selves and I want to use my music as a channel to help inspire and uplift”, says Antillano. “I’m very excited to be joining Warner Chappell Music, and with the support [of] the team, I know I can continue speaking my truth”.Palm Artists is joining with larger artist management company Three Six Zero, with founder Greg Burnells bringing across his roster of artists, including Gorgon City, Piri & Tommy, Biscits and Surya Sen. “I’m delighted Greg and the Palm Artists team will be joining the Three Six Zero ecosystem”, says Three Six Zero CEO Mark Gillespie. “Greg has proven to be a dynamic and innovative manager and he will play a significant part as we continue to expand our management business globally”.————————————————–APPOINTMENTSVenue operator ASM Global has promoted Martin McInulty to General Manager of the First Direct Arena in Leeds. “I have always felt privileged to work at the First Direct Arena and I am genuinely THRILLED to be taking on the new role as General Manager”, he says. “We have a great team in Leeds who are dedicated to enhancing the arena’s reputation as a must-play venue”.Downtown Music Services has expanded its operations in Latin America, promoting Estefanía Parra to Manager, A&R & Partnerships LatAm; Daniela Gutiérrez to Lead Marketing in Mexico; Martin Liviciche to Business Development covering Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay; and Juan Nuñez to Marketing Manager, LatAm.
It’s also hired Ariel Conde and Vianey Ramirez as part of its Client Services team.Julia Betley has joined Warner Records in the US as SVP Creative Sync Licensing, shifting over from Sony Music..
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