Murphy Officially Joins AEG

Brian Murphy was named AEG Live President West Coast Jan. 10.

Murphy, who recently left Live Nation where he served as chairman of the Southern California region and VP business development, will work alongside the AEG team focusing on booking and developing AEG Live West Coast venues, according to a statement.

“I’m excited by the opportunity AEG Live has presented me,” Murphy said. “I finally get to work with Paul Tollett, Larry Vallon and a team of others who I have respected for many years. We’re going to have some fun!”

Murphy will begin working at AEG’s Los Angeles office Jan. 18.

“It is very rare for an entertainment company like AEG Live to have the opportunity and good fortune to hire an executive with Brian Murphy’s reputation, relationships, experience and entrepreneurial ability,” AEG Live CEO Randy Phillips said. “The combination of Brian and Paul Tollett, CEO of Goldenvoice and producer of the Coachella and Stagecoach music festivals, will further solidify AEG Live’s standing and reputation as the industry leader on the west coast and an even better partner for our artists and their representatives.”

Murphy is known as the principal of Avalon Attractions, which was rolled up into SFX around the turn of the century. His experience includes Creative Management Associates (now ICM) and Pacific Presentations. He has worked closely with U2, Bruce Springsteen, Madonna, Metallica, Depeche Mode, Pearl Jam, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Muse and many others.