Sphere Entertainment has made a significant move in the music industry by appointing Ned McNeilage as their new chief creative officer. With over 30 years of experience in creative leadership, McNeilage will be responsible for overseeing all creative aspects of Sphere Entertainment’s Las Vegas orb, including the Exosphere, a digital canvas for public art and brand storytelling. Prior to joining Sphere Entertainment, McNeilage has worked with top brands like Samsung, American Express, and Activision.
In other news, Hallwood Media has hired Roderick “PushaRod” Bullock as their new vice president of A&R/Management. With a successful track record at Interscope Geffen A&M, Bullock will be working on building Hallwood’s roster of talent and collaborating with existing artists, producers, and writers.
DEAG founder and CEO Peter Schwenkow has announced his retirement and will be passing on the management of the German concert promoter to co-CEO Detlef Kornett. Schwenkow will continue to be involved as an advisor and shareholder in the company.
Additionally, a new indie label, 3AM Entertainment, has been founded by Jay Sean, Jeremy Skaller, and Jared Cotter in partnership with Virgin Music Group. The label’s first project is the single “Heartless” by Jay Sean, featuring Ikky, set to release on April 5th.
These recent developments in the music industry showcase the ongoing evolution and growth of the entertainment sector, with talented individuals taking on key roles in shaping the future of music and creative experiences.
