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James Mack Joins The Shalizi Group
The dance music exec brings Snakehips and OMNOM to the management company
Longstanding dance music executive James Mack has joined The Shalizi Group (TSG), the entertainment and management company that guides the careers of Marshmello, Alesso, Jauz and more.
New blood:
Mack brings his existing management clients Snakehips and OMNOM to TSG.
He will also contribute to TSG’s Afrojack management team, which includes company founder Moe Shalizi and Adam Chaves.
Background:
Prior to joining TSG Mack spent 14 years at the Listen Up agency, which he co-founded, spearheading its global PR and promotions.
Listen Up was responsible for breaking dance music artists such as Avicii, David Guetta, Fisher, Dom Dolla and Black Coffee, with Mack leading the PR and promotions for the latter’s 2022 Grammy-winning album, Subconsciously.
Mack also set up Listen Up offices in the US and Asia.
What they said:
Moe Shalizi: “I’ve worked with James since the beginning of my career and to have him on board officially as a part of the team and culture we are building at TSG, it’s very exciting. His vision, work ethic, and determination are what have always set him apart and I couldn’t be more grateful to have him on our team.”
James Mack: “Moe’s vision for talent, his creativity and hustle is very inspiring. He has built an amazing team at The Shalizi Group offering the roster a unique level of services. I’m looking forward to the incredible work we’ll do together and what the future holds!”
Longstanding dance music executive James Mack has joined The Shalizi Group (TSG), the entertainment and management company that guides the careers of Marshmello, Alesso, Jauz and more.
New blood:
Mack brings his existing management clients Snakehips and OMNOM to TSG.
He will also contribute to TSG’s Afrojack management team, which includes company founder Moe Shalizi and Adam Chaves.
Background:
Prior to joining TSG Mack spent 14 years at the Listen Up agency, which he co-founded, spearheading its global PR and promotions.
Listen Up was responsible for breaking dance music artists such as Avicii, David Guetta, Fisher, Dom Dolla and Black Coffee, with Mack leading the PR and promotions for the latter’s 2022 Grammy-winning album, Subconsciously.
Mack also set up Listen Up offices in the US and Asia.
What they said:
Moe Shalizi: “I’ve worked with James since the beginning of my career and to have him on board officially as a part of the team and culture we are building at TSG, it’s very exciting. His vision, work ethic, and determination are what have always set him apart and I couldn’t be more grateful to have him on our team.”
James Mack: “Moe’s vision for talent, his creativity and hustle is very inspiring. He has built an amazing team at The Shalizi Group offering the roster a unique level of services. I’m looking forward to the incredible work we’ll do together and what the future holds!”
Longstanding dance music executive James Mack has joined The Shalizi Group (TSG), the entertainment and management company that guides the careers of Marshmello, Alesso, Jauz and more.
New blood:
Mack brings his existing management clients Snakehips and OMNOM to TSG.
He will also contribute to TSG’s Afrojack management team, which includes company founder Moe Shalizi and Adam Chaves.
Background:
Prior to joining TSG Mack spent 14 years at the Listen Up agency, which he co-founded, spearheading its global PR and promotions.
Listen Up was responsible for breaking dance music artists such as Avicii, David Guetta, Fisher, Dom Dolla and Black Coffee, with Mack leading the PR and promotions for the latter’s 2022 Grammy-winning album, Subconsciously.
Mack also set up Listen Up offices in the US and Asia.
What they said:
Moe Shalizi: “I’ve worked with James since the beginning of my career and to have him on board officially as a part of the team and culture we are building at TSG, it’s very exciting. His vision, work ethic, and determination are what have always set him apart and I couldn’t be more grateful to have him on our team.”
James Mack: “Moe’s vision for talent, his creativity and hustle is very inspiring. He has built an amazing team at The Shalizi Group offering the roster a unique level of services. I’m looking forward to the incredible work we’ll do together and what the future holds!”
👋 Disclosures & Transparency Block
- This story was written with information sourced from The Shalizi Group’s press release.
- We covered it because it’s news of a key personnel movement in the dance music business.
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