CAA, UTA, and WME Veteran Billy Wood Opens New Live Agency, HAUS23

Billy Wood has launched a new UK live agency: HAUS23. Wood brings his experience from three major agencies — WME, CAA, and UTA — to the venture.

Background:

• HAUS23 is launching with a roster that includes Angel, Dutch & Graft (The Manor), Mindless Behavior, Pure Garage, and Liam C.

• Scout Creatives co-founded the new agency.

• While at the majors, Wood represented artists such as Run-DMC, Alexis Jordan, Angel Haze, Mindless Behavior, Pia Mia, Tinchy Stryder, and Section Boyz.

What they said:

• Wood: “After Covid, I was burnt out. I stepped back, took a gamble, and gave the sport I love a real go. We had some great success, but I never lost touch with the music world;  promoters, label execs, fellow agents. I was still getting calls from former clients and artists looking for advice. The bug never left me. That break has made me hungry again, in fact, excited. After meeting Alex and Tom at Scout Creatives, it was evident they believed in my vision, and I am excited to be working with them in delivering Haus23. While we’re ambitious, our focus is simple: delivering step by step for the artists and touring brands who put their trust in us.”