


Paul Haagenson
Paul Haagenson Named President of Bruce Allen Talent
The former Live Nation exec starts on October 6
Bruce Allen Talent, the Vancouver-based music talent management firm that counts amongst its roster punk veterans The Offspring, crooner Michael Bublé and legendary producer Bob Rock, has appointed Paul Haagenson as its President.
Backstory:
Haagenson was formerly the President of Live Nation Canada.
Prior he was Vice President and General Manager of the Western Division at House of Blues Concerts Canada.
His appointment comes as Bruce Allen Talent restructures its corporate ranks, with founder and former President Bruce Allen stepping into the role of Chairman.
Haagenson’s appointment takes effect from October 6.
What they said:
Bruce Allen: “The company has a tremendous roster of talented artists, and I want to make sure they continue to get the best service we can offer. Paul is going to add so much. He has a big reputation and he understands the business incredibly well.”
Bruce Allen Talent, the Vancouver-based music talent management firm that counts amongst its roster punk veterans The Offspring, crooner Michael Bublé and legendary producer Bob Rock, has appointed Paul Haagenson as its President.
Backstory:
Haagenson was formerly the President of Live Nation Canada.
Prior he was Vice President and General Manager of the Western Division at House of Blues Concerts Canada.
His appointment comes as Bruce Allen Talent restructures its corporate ranks, with founder and former President Bruce Allen stepping into the role of Chairman.
Haagenson’s appointment takes effect from October 6.
What they said:
Bruce Allen: “The company has a tremendous roster of talented artists, and I want to make sure they continue to get the best service we can offer. Paul is going to add so much. He has a big reputation and he understands the business incredibly well.”
Bruce Allen Talent, the Vancouver-based music talent management firm that counts amongst its roster punk veterans The Offspring, crooner Michael Bublé and legendary producer Bob Rock, has appointed Paul Haagenson as its President.
Backstory:
Haagenson was formerly the President of Live Nation Canada.
Prior he was Vice President and General Manager of the Western Division at House of Blues Concerts Canada.
His appointment comes as Bruce Allen Talent restructures its corporate ranks, with founder and former President Bruce Allen stepping into the role of Chairman.
Haagenson’s appointment takes effect from October 6.
What they said:
Bruce Allen: “The company has a tremendous roster of talented artists, and I want to make sure they continue to get the best service we can offer. Paul is going to add so much. He has a big reputation and he understands the business incredibly well.”
Bruce Allen Talent
The Offspring
Michael Bublé
Bob Rock
Paul Haagenson
Live Nation Canada
House of Blues Concerts Canada
Bruce Allen
Executive Moves
Executive Leadership Changes
High-Profile Management Changes
Artist Management Shifts
Industry Personnel Changes
Artist Management
Executive Appointments
Corporate Restructuring
Talent Agencies
Canada
Vancouver, CA
👋 Disclosures & Transparency Block
- This story was written with information sourced from Pollstar.
- We covered it because it’s news of an executive appointment at a management company.
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