Prodigy Artists, the powerhouse music administration firm behind a few of digital music’s largest stars, has named Eric Bindman its new Director of Operations.
Bindman’s promotion alerts Prodigy’s continued give attention to scaling up operations and increasing its attain. Based by Steven Haddad and Will Runzel, the agency represents a who’s who of elite DJs and digital dance music producers, together with NGHTMRE, Audien, SLANDER, Grammy-winning producer Bēkon and rising stars like Pauline Herr. Prodigy’s accomplishments this previous 12 months alone communicate volumes: SLANDER’s nationwide tour drew over 165,000 followers whereas Bēkon topped the Billboard Sizzling 100 as a producer of Hozier’s “Too Sweet,” all whereas Prodigy’s collective ticket gross sales surpassed 380,000.
Bringing over 15 years of multifaceted music trade expertise to his new position, Bindman is not any stranger to the calls for of the enterprise. His profession spans artist administration, publishing, expertise reserving and touring logistics for Deorro, Two Pals, 3LAU and extra.
As he steps into his new position as Director of Operations, he’ll now be making certain the agency’s infrastructure can meet the wants of its quickly increasing consumer roster.
“I think what I’m most proud of is being able to stand behind the artists that I manage successes,” Bindman tells EDM.com. “They’ve all had record-breaking years and genuinely exciting release schedules. Whether they’re mid-album cycle or doing weekend warrior touring, I’m most proud of each artists’ success in finding their own path and planting their flags in the sand and deciding what they want to stand for; and I’m honored and proud to play a part in that.”
Haddad and Runzel additionally expressed confidence in Bindman’s imaginative and prescient, calling him a “meticulous and skilled artist manager” who’s well-equipped to steer Prodigy by an thrilling period forward.
When requested about any essential developments recognized by Bindman within the dance music area, he factors to a paradigm shift for DJs within the reside sector.
“I think as the nightclub landscape is evolving and moving away from built-in club nights and protected rooms, artists have to evolve,” Bindman explains. “As soft tickets become less soft by the quarter, it’s that much more important to double down and develop your core fan base. If fans know where to sonically find you—and programming via festival stage—you’ll be able to foster a devoted fan base that can grow with you.”
“As the clubbing circuit drastically changes, it’s important to build your hard ticket history,” he continues. “Even if it means going from a 1,000-cap nightclub to a 200-cap hard ticket venue, it helps with the artists’ career longevity and helps to foster a true fan base. And here at Prodigy, we have been championing building hard ticket tours and helping acts build themselves in this new landscape.”
Discover out extra about Prodigy Artists through the corporate’s web site.