Chris Wareing and Paris Harding join AEG Presents UK

The world-renowned business in live music and entertainment appoints high-profile hip hop, rap and RnB powerhouse duo to forge new ground at both a domestic and international level 

London, 8 December 2022: AEG Presents UK, a worldwide leader across the music and entertainment industries, has today announced the appointment of Chris Wareing to the position of Senior Vice President for Global Touring, as well as Paris Harding as its latest Promoter.

An esteemed industry name, Wareing – a leading hip hop, rap and RnB promoter as well as the founder of the Gods of Rap tour – joins AEG with the view of expanding on the company’s hip hop and rap presence globally.  With an impeccable track record of having worked with the likes of Stormzy, Dave, Travis Scott, Little Simz and many more, Wareing’s appointment is a real win for the entertainment leader, cementing its global leadership position, as well as its hip hop and rap offering at both a domestic and global level. Wareing joins AEG from SJM Concerts where he served for the last 10 years as a Promoter.

Wareing will be joining AEG Presents alongside Harding, who brings with him a wealth of skills and experience in the rap space, among other genres. Working closely together, the powerhouse duo have been tasked with expanding upon the company’s existing offering as it continues its rapid growth trajectory and plans for development. Prior to his move to AEG, Harding also served as a Promoter at SJM Concerts.

Speaking on the appointments, AEG Presents UK Chief Executive Officer, Steve Homer says: “Having worked alongside Chris for a number of years and admired his presence from afar, I couldn’t be more thrilled to have him join our team. He’ll be working closely with myself and my colleague Gary Gersh , [President of Global Touring and Talent, AEG Presents] at an international level, to drive our footprint in these important genres forward. It’s rare to come across talent at the level he and Paris exhibit and I couldn’t think of a better way to close out a stellar year.”

AEG Presents newly appointed SVP for Global Touring, Chris Wareing said: “I’m excited to kick off the New Year with a new challenge booking globally with AEG. I admire the vision and work of the company and I’m looking forward to further driving their presence in the hip hop and rap space.”

Producing and promoting over 11,000 shows worldwide, it’s an exciting time for AEG Presents as they continue to break new ground and forge ahead with plans for growth. Wareing and Harding’s appointments are a further feather in the cap, with the company recently announcing plans for expansion through the appointment of Lucy Noble, the opening of The Halls Wolverhampton, as well as their investment into the Comedy space.

ENDS

For more information, please contact:

Kylie Taylor

VP Communications, AEG Europe

E: kylie.taylor@aegeurope.com

About AEG Presents

Combining the power of the live event with a focus on true artist development, AEG Presents is a world leader in the music and entertainment industries. Operating across five continents, the company has an unparalleled commitment to artistry, creativity, and community. Its tentpole festivals and multi-day music events — which include the iconic Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival and the legendary New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival alongside British Summer Time at Hyde Park, Stagecoach, Hangout Festival, Electric Forest, and Firefly — continue to set the bar for the live music experience. AEG Presents promotes global tours for artists such as The Rolling Stones, Ed Sheeran, Elton John, Taylor Swift, Celine Dion, Justin Bieber, Kenny Chesney, Paul McCartney, and Katy Perry, in addition to — through its network of clubs, theatres, arenas, stadiums and renowned partner brands such as The Bowery Presents, Concerts West, Frontier Touring, Goldenvoice, Madison House Presents, Marshall Arts, Messina Touring Group, PromoWest Productions, and Zero Mile Presents — creating and developing an unmatched infrastructure for artist development and audience reach. More information can be found at www.aegpresents.com.

About AEG Europe

Headquartered in London, AEG Europe is a subsidiary of AEG, the world’s leading sports and live entertainment company.  In Europe, AEG owns and operates landmark sports and music facilities and entertainment districts across the continent including The O2, indigo at The O2and Eventim Apollo in London; The Halls Wolverhampton in the Midlands; Barclays Arena in Hamburg; Uber Arena, Uber Eats Music Hall and Uber Platz in Berlin; and Accor Arena in Paris.

Through its Global Partnerships division, AEG Europe delivers corporate brands the largest sports and live music marketing network in the world.  AEG’s promoting division, AEG Presents is a global leader in concert promotion and venue management, as well as running European music festivals: American Express presents BST Hyde Park, All Points East in London and Rock en Seine in Paris, among others.