UTA Promotes James Wright To Co-Head Of UK Music

UTA has announced the promotion of James Wright to Co-Head of its UK Music group.

Wright, a 2025 Pollstar Impact International Honoree, will lead the London-based music team alongside long-standing UK Co-Head, Neil Warnock, steering the department’s short and long-term strategies and overall industry positioning.

Wright joined UTA in 2015 following the company’s acquisition of The Agency Group. Prior to that, he was an agent at Elastic Artists. Before moving into the live music sector in 2009, Wright was A&R manager for Candid Records, where he signed acts, released records, and launched an in-house live booking agency offering 360-degree contracts to the label’s artists.

His roster spans pop, adult contemporary, jazz, electronic, and hip-hop, and includes artists such as Lizzo, Take That, John Legend, David Byrne, Jacob Collier, Underworld, The Marías, Rita Ora and Jon Batiste.

Wright’s promotion follows the recent announcement that both he and fellow London Music Agent, Jules de Lattre have been made Partners at UTA.

Last summer, UTA appointed Darnell Strom to lead its London office and the next phase of international growth and continued expansion into key markets across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.

Over the past decade UTA’s built out teams in London across Music, Creators, Comedy, Brand & Advisory, Production Arts. Strategic investments including the acquisition of literary and talent powerhouse Curtis Brown and ROOF Football Agency.

2025 Impact Intl. UK/Euro Honoree: James Wright

Comments:

Global Music Co-Heads, Sam Kirby Yoh and David Zedek: “UTA’s global music business is built on collaboration across genres, disciplines and territories, and London is a cornerstone of that network. The team there is critical to everything from identifying the next wave of international touring talent to executing complex global runs for established stars. By elevating James, we’re investing further in London as a strategic base for our worldwide touring ambitions and unlocking even more opportunity for our artists.”

James Wright: “Leading the London music group with Neil at such a pivotal time is incredibly exciting. Our focus is on signing exceptional artists and continuing to build a team culture that is inclusive, collaborative and accountable, where a colleague’s win or an artist’s success genuinely feels like a win for everyone.”

Neil Warnock, MBE: “It’s been a privilege to watch James grow into not only a first-class agent but a thoughtful, trusted leader. His intelligence, self-deprecating humour and razor‑sharp instincts will be instrumental in shaping the next chapter of UTA’s global music business.”

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