


Stephen Moss, Christina Austin, Günther Beer and Dominik Meyer.
Austria’s Cobra Agency Expands UK Focus With New Agent Hires
Christina Austin and Stephen Moss join the rock and metal agency
Austria-headquartered booking agency and promoter Cobra Agency has strengthened its UK presence with the hiring of two new agents, Christina Austin and Stephen Moss.
Christina Austin:
Austin previously spent eight years with UTA, rising from assistant to agent in 2022.
She brings a diverse roster, including Sleep Theory and Jutes.
Stephen Moss:
Moss comes from alternative and heavy music focused booking agency Echelon Artists, which he founded.
He will be based out of Cobra Agency’s Manchester office.
Why it matters:
The move signals Cobra Agency’s increasing commitment to international operations.
Founded in 2017, it represents artists such as Slipknot, Sabaton and Godsmack.
What they said:
Günther Beer and Dominik Meyer, CEOs and Founders of Cobra Agency: “Christina and Stephen are exactly the kind of driven young agents we want to bring into the company. They further strengthen our work in the UK and beyond, and they are a perfect fit for where we’re heading next.”
Austria-headquartered booking agency and promoter Cobra Agency has strengthened its UK presence with the hiring of two new agents, Christina Austin and Stephen Moss.
Christina Austin:
Austin previously spent eight years with UTA, rising from assistant to agent in 2022.
She brings a diverse roster, including Sleep Theory and Jutes.
Stephen Moss:
Moss comes from alternative and heavy music focused booking agency Echelon Artists, which he founded.
He will be based out of Cobra Agency’s Manchester office.
Why it matters:
The move signals Cobra Agency’s increasing commitment to international operations.
Founded in 2017, it represents artists such as Slipknot, Sabaton and Godsmack.
What they said:
Günther Beer and Dominik Meyer, CEOs and Founders of Cobra Agency: “Christina and Stephen are exactly the kind of driven young agents we want to bring into the company. They further strengthen our work in the UK and beyond, and they are a perfect fit for where we’re heading next.”
Austria-headquartered booking agency and promoter Cobra Agency has strengthened its UK presence with the hiring of two new agents, Christina Austin and Stephen Moss.
Christina Austin:
Austin previously spent eight years with UTA, rising from assistant to agent in 2022.
She brings a diverse roster, including Sleep Theory and Jutes.
Stephen Moss:
Moss comes from alternative and heavy music focused booking agency Echelon Artists, which he founded.
He will be based out of Cobra Agency’s Manchester office.
Why it matters:
The move signals Cobra Agency’s increasing commitment to international operations.
Founded in 2017, it represents artists such as Slipknot, Sabaton and Godsmack.
What they said:
Günther Beer and Dominik Meyer, CEOs and Founders of Cobra Agency: “Christina and Stephen are exactly the kind of driven young agents we want to bring into the company. They further strengthen our work in the UK and beyond, and they are a perfect fit for where we’re heading next.”
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