Jerome Poritt
Jerome Porritt Named Head of A&R at RCA Records UK
Porritt was previously an A&R executive at Warner Records and Parlophone UK
Sony Music UK has appointed Jerome Poritt as head of A&R at RCA UK. Porritt will lead the signing and development of label artists.
Background:
In past roles, Porritt developed platinum releases such as Max Dean’s “Can’t Decide,” Disco Lines’ “No Broke Boys (with Tinashe),” and The Blessed Madonna’s “Happier.”
He also signed Chase & Status, Luude, Steel Banglez, Sofia & The Antoinettes, and Mist.
What they said:
Glyn Aikins, Co-President at RCA Records UK, Sony Music UK: “Jerome is one of the most instinctive and culturally fluent A&R executives of his generation. He combines deep musical taste with a clear strategic mindset and a genuine ability to build trust with artists and creative partners. His track record speaks for itself, but what excites me most is his understanding of where culture is moving next and how RCA can continue to lead from the front. Jerome’s appointment reflects our commitment to evolving our A&R leadership and investing in people who will shape the future of the label.”
Porritt: “I’ve long been an admirer of the work Stacey and Glyn have been doing at RCA, so to be joining the team at such a pivotal time in the industry is exciting. RCA is a label that is locked and loaded to have even more success in 2026 and beyond. I'm excited to be a part of that.”
Sony Music UK has appointed Jerome Poritt as head of A&R at RCA UK. Porritt will lead the signing and development of label artists.
Background:
In past roles, Porritt developed platinum releases such as Max Dean’s “Can’t Decide,” Disco Lines’ “No Broke Boys (with Tinashe),” and The Blessed Madonna’s “Happier.”
He also signed Chase & Status, Luude, Steel Banglez, Sofia & The Antoinettes, and Mist.
What they said:
Glyn Aikins, Co-President at RCA Records UK, Sony Music UK: “Jerome is one of the most instinctive and culturally fluent A&R executives of his generation. He combines deep musical taste with a clear strategic mindset and a genuine ability to build trust with artists and creative partners. His track record speaks for itself, but what excites me most is his understanding of where culture is moving next and how RCA can continue to lead from the front. Jerome’s appointment reflects our commitment to evolving our A&R leadership and investing in people who will shape the future of the label.”
Porritt: “I’ve long been an admirer of the work Stacey and Glyn have been doing at RCA, so to be joining the team at such a pivotal time in the industry is exciting. RCA is a label that is locked and loaded to have even more success in 2026 and beyond. I'm excited to be a part of that.”
Sony Music UK has appointed Jerome Poritt as head of A&R at RCA UK. Porritt will lead the signing and development of label artists.
Background:
In past roles, Porritt developed platinum releases such as Max Dean’s “Can’t Decide,” Disco Lines’ “No Broke Boys (with Tinashe),” and The Blessed Madonna’s “Happier.”
He also signed Chase & Status, Luude, Steel Banglez, Sofia & The Antoinettes, and Mist.
What they said:
Glyn Aikins, Co-President at RCA Records UK, Sony Music UK: “Jerome is one of the most instinctive and culturally fluent A&R executives of his generation. He combines deep musical taste with a clear strategic mindset and a genuine ability to build trust with artists and creative partners. His track record speaks for itself, but what excites me most is his understanding of where culture is moving next and how RCA can continue to lead from the front. Jerome’s appointment reflects our commitment to evolving our A&R leadership and investing in people who will shape the future of the label.”
Porritt: “I’ve long been an admirer of the work Stacey and Glyn have been doing at RCA, so to be joining the team at such a pivotal time in the industry is exciting. RCA is a label that is locked and loaded to have even more success in 2026 and beyond. I'm excited to be a part of that.”
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This article was written with information sourced from Music Week.
We covered it because RCA is a subsidiary of Sony, one of the three major labels.
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