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Gordon Egwu Joins UTA As A&R Consultant
– Gordon Egwu
A&R Consultant at UTA in London.
Leading global talent, entertainment, and sports company UTA today announced that Gordon Egwu has joined the agency as A&R Consultant. He will be based in London.
It’s a new role within the business with a remit to sign new talent, develop and maintain relationships between UTA and other parts of the industry.
Egwu’s pedigree in music working across all parts of the industry. As G FrSH, he was a pioneering and well-respected artist in the UK Black music scene, subsequently managing high-profile artists under his FrSH Entertainment banner. Gordon has also worked at Disturbing London in Senior A&R, signing artists and working on creative direction alongside a roster of talent including Tinie Tempah, Wizkid, Yxng Bane and Poundz.
Obi Asika Co-Head of UTA UK comments “Gordon has been a great soundboarding for many of us over the last 10 years. He has a unique instinct & understanding of what it takes to be a star. He is always honest, thoughtful and strategic in his advice & thinking. We are excited that everyone at UTA can now collaborate with Gordon in this new capacity.”
Gordon Egwu comments “I’m really excited to get stuck into such a bespoke role and with my music background, having worn many a hat in the business, I hope to see things from a unique enough perspective and to find new opportunities.”