John Pantle and Charlie Coker
Atomic Music Group Recruits Agents John Pantle, Charlie Coker
Both will be located in the company’s west coast offices
Atomic Music Group (AMG) has hired veteran talent agents John Pantle and Charlie Coker.
John Pantle:
Pantle is named President of Global Touring.
His roster includes Creepy Nuts, Undertale Symphony, Chiquis, Run DMC, Mariachi El Bronx and more.
Prior to joining AMG he was with One Fiinix Live and, before that, Sound Talent Group.
He was also Head of Development for the Club Network Division at House of Blues/Live Nation.
Charlie Coker:
Coker’s roster includes Mae Stephens, Princess Superstar, The Slackers, Flow and more.
Prior to moving into agency world she began her career in radio broadcasting at the BBC.
What they said:
Brando Terrazas, AMG President: “John has been a good friend to AMG for over 20 years, and we have always enjoyed a close working relationship since his days at UTA, APA, and STG. John and Charlie are both highly respected and admired in our industry, and the experience they bring to AMG is incalculable and invaluable. We are extremely fortunate to have them on our team.”
Atomic Music Group (AMG) has hired veteran talent agents John Pantle and Charlie Coker.
John Pantle:
Pantle is named President of Global Touring.
His roster includes Creepy Nuts, Undertale Symphony, Chiquis, Run DMC, Mariachi El Bronx and more.
Prior to joining AMG he was with One Fiinix Live and, before that, Sound Talent Group.
He was also Head of Development for the Club Network Division at House of Blues/Live Nation.
Charlie Coker:
Coker’s roster includes Mae Stephens, Princess Superstar, The Slackers, Flow and more.
Prior to moving into agency world she began her career in radio broadcasting at the BBC.
What they said:
Brando Terrazas, AMG President: “John has been a good friend to AMG for over 20 years, and we have always enjoyed a close working relationship since his days at UTA, APA, and STG. John and Charlie are both highly respected and admired in our industry, and the experience they bring to AMG is incalculable and invaluable. We are extremely fortunate to have them on our team.”
Atomic Music Group (AMG) has hired veteran talent agents John Pantle and Charlie Coker.
John Pantle:
Pantle is named President of Global Touring.
His roster includes Creepy Nuts, Undertale Symphony, Chiquis, Run DMC, Mariachi El Bronx and more.
Prior to joining AMG he was with One Fiinix Live and, before that, Sound Talent Group.
He was also Head of Development for the Club Network Division at House of Blues/Live Nation.
Charlie Coker:
Coker’s roster includes Mae Stephens, Princess Superstar, The Slackers, Flow and more.
Prior to moving into agency world she began her career in radio broadcasting at the BBC.
What they said:
Brando Terrazas, AMG President: “John has been a good friend to AMG for over 20 years, and we have always enjoyed a close working relationship since his days at UTA, APA, and STG. John and Charlie are both highly respected and admired in our industry, and the experience they bring to AMG is incalculable and invaluable. We are extremely fortunate to have them on our team.”
Atomic Music Group
John Pantle
Charlie Coker
Brando Terrazas
One Fiinix Live
Sound Talent Group
Live Nation
Run DMC
Mae Stephens
Creepy Nuts
Agent-Led Roster Moves
Executive Moves
Independent Agency Growth
Industry Personnel Changes
Agency Representation
Executive Appointments
Talent Agencies
United States
United Kingdom
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This story was written with information from Pollstar.
We covered it because it’s news of staff recruitment at AMG.
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