Agents John Pantle, Charlie Coker Join Atomic Music Group

Atomic Music Group has announced the hiring of veteran talent agents John Pantle and Charlie Coker, who will be based in the agency’s West Coast offices.

Pantle is named president of global touring with a full roster including Creepy Nuts, Undertale Symphony, Chiquis, Run DMC, Mariachi El Bronx, World of Warcraft Symphony, La Santa Cecilia and others. Pantle was most recently with One Fiinix Live, which recently announced the closure of its U.S. office, and, before that, Sound Talent Group. Based in Orange County, he has previously held roles as an independent promoter and the Head of Development for the Club Network Division at House of Blues / Live Nation.

Coker’s Roster includes Mae Stephens, Princess Superstar, The Slackers, Flow and more. Her career began in radio broadcasting at the BBC before moving into the agency field, where she’s worked with Grammy-winning artists and overseen debut tours for rising electronic DJs, booking headline shows worldwide.

AMG CEO Scott Weiss says in the announcement, “John and I have been friends for decades. Over the years, he and I have discussed this move many times and I’m thrilled that it’s finally happened.  Work is always better when you get to do it with friends.”

AMG President, Brando Terrazas, adds, “John has been a good friend to AMG for over 20 years, and we have always enjoyed a close working relationship since his days at UTA, APA, and STG. John and Charlie are both highly respected and admired in our industry, and the experience they bring to AMG is incalculable and invaluable. We are extremely fortunate to have them on  our team.”