Erik Newson Named ATG’s Senior Vice President of Music, Comedy, and Events Programming in North America

Erik Newson Named ATG’s Senior Vice President of Music, Comedy, and Events Programming in North America

Newson first joined the live entertainment company in 2023.

ATG Entertainment has promoted Erik Newson to senior vice president, Music, Comedy, and Events Programming, North America.

In his new role, Newson will work with ATG’s markets in the U.S., taking on a strategic, national-level approach to the company’s music and comedy programming.

Newson
joined ATG Entertainment in 2023 and has been overseeing programming
for two New Orleans venues: the Saenger Theatre and the
Mahalia Jackson Theater. With
more than three decades of leadership across artist management, global
touring, talent buying, event production, and agency representation,
Newson has built a track record of developing profitable, culturally
resonant careers. He has also directed and executed worldwide tours for major
artists across genres.

ATG Entertainment North American CEO Lori Hotz said in a statement, “We are delighted for
Erik’s promotion. In his new position, he will represent ATG
Entertainment in the music industry, elevate our brand nationally,
foster relations with existing partners and develop new ones. He will
lead our ever-growing MCE team, and continue to collaborate with our
marketing, ticketing, and operations teams to bring standout artists and
top acts to our venues across the U.S.”

ATG
Entertainment is a live music and entertainment company hosting
concerts and cultural events across 16 venues in the United States. ATG
has presented performances by Sabrina Carpenter, Bob Dylan, Diana Ross, Paul Simon, Jerry Seinfeld, Ed Sheeran, LCD Soundsystem, Robert Plant,
and more. The company owns,
operates, or programs 72 venues across the
U.K., the U.S., and Germany, each year entertaining over 18 million audience
members. ATG also owns a leading ticketing platform.