| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2022 |
| Founder | Nat Zilkha and Nathan Hubbard |
| Website | https://firebirdmusic.com/ |
Firebird Music Holdings, often simply called Firebird, is a music company that includes data analytics offerings, record labels and talent management companies to provide career and brand guidance to musical artists.[1]
History
editFirebird was founded in 2022 by former Kohlberg Kravis Roberts senior partner and chairman of Gibson Brands Nat Zilkha and music and technology executive Nathan Hubbard.[1][2] The company was created to provide data analytics, access to capital and traditional artist management to help musicians build their brands and maximize their revenues through recorded music, concerts and other live events, film and television, video games, apparel, beauty, food and beverage.[2][3]
Since launch, Firebird has invested several hundred million dollars in recording labels and music companies and maintains access to over $1 billion in capital.[1] The company has acquired stakes in companies and labels, including Red Light Management[4], Mick Management, Transgressive Records[5], Defected Records, Tape Room, One Two Many Music, Ntertain[6], EasierSaid and Leo33.[2][3][7] Through these stakes, Firebird’s roster includes artists such as Mumford & Sons, Maggie Rogers, Chris Stapleton, Dave Matthews Band, Phish and Leon Bridges, all of whom have been nominated for or won GRAMMY Awards.[1][7]
As of June 2024, the company investors include The Raine Group, Kohlberg Kravis Roberts and Goldman Sachs.[3][8]
In June 2023, Firebird partnered with TikTok stars the D'Amelios, including Charli D'Amelio and her sister Dixie D'Amelio, to launch talent management company DamGood Mgmt.[3][9][10]
References
edit- ^ a b c d Christman, Ed (2023-06-06). "Firebird Chief Nat Zilkha Lays Out Plan to Break Through With Investments in Red Light, Mick Management & Access to $1 Billion". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-06-05.
- ^ a b c Boyd, E.B. (Dec 3, 2023). "The most creative person in the music business on what to expect in 2024". Fast Company.
- ^ a b c d Steele, Anne. "WSJ News Exclusive | TikTok's Star D'Amelio Family Starts New Venture to Boost Influencers". WSJ. Retrieved 2024-06-05.
- ^ Nicholson, Jessica (2023-08-21). "Red Light Ventures, Firebird Music Acquire Over 350 Songs From Tape Room Publishing". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-06-24.
- ^ Stassen, Murray (2024-02-14). "Transgressive Records expands to the US, names Jack Hedges General Manager, North America and brings Canvasback Music imprint into the fold". Music Business Worldwide. Retrieved 2024-06-24.
- ^ Ingham, Tim (2023-06-06). "Firebird confirms investments in Mick Management, Lex Borrero's Ntertain, Defected, more". Music Business Worldwide. Retrieved 2024-06-24.
- ^ a b Schneider, Marc (2023-06-06). "What Is Firebird? The Startup With $1B to Spend Supercharging Acts Like Arlo Parks & Maggie Rogers". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-06-05.
- ^ Gutelle, Sam (2023-06-09). "The D'Amelio family is reportedly planning to launch a $20 million talent management venture". Tubefilter. Retrieved 2024-06-05.
- ^ Dalugdug, Mandy (2023-06-12). "Firebird and D'Amelio family launch multi-million-dollar talent management venture (report)". Music Business Worldwide. Retrieved 2024-06-05.
- ^ Smith, Dylan (2023-06-09). "Firebird and the D'Amelio Family Establish Management JV: Report". Digital Music News. Retrieved 2024-06-05.