Warner Music has appointed Oscar Sivier as Senior Director of A&R, Asia to support the company's expansion across the region.
Scivier is an experienced A&R executive, producer and artist manager whose global artist roster includes deadmau5, Madison Beer, DJ Regard, Rita Ora, Zayn, Kygo and more. His A&R work has earned him Grammy nominations and tracks that have garnered billions of streams and over 75 certifications.
Sivier previously served as head of music at music and content collective Digital Arts & Sciences and senior vice president of A&R at First Access Entertainment, responsible for A&R and management for Madison Beer, DJ Regard, Rita Ora and Alexander Stewart, according to his LinkedIn page. First Access Entertainment is a joint venture between CEO and co-founder Sarah Stennett and Len Blavatnik, founder and chairman of Access Industries, a major shareholder in Warner Music.
He was previously the A&R Director at Sony Music's Ultra Music, managing artists such as Kygo, Era Istrefi, OMI, Steve Aoki, Mr Probz, Deorro, Louis The Child, MSTR ROGERS, Klingande, Mako, Kap Slap, SNBRN and Bearson. Prior to his time at Ultra Music, he was the Label Manager of Rising Music at Three Six Zero.
“We look forward to working with the local A&R team to discover, develop and introduce the next generation of Asian talent to audiences around the world.”
Oscar Sivier, Warner Music
In his new role at Warner Music, Sivier will be based in Hong Kong and will work closely with the company's regional management team to develop and implement A&R strategies with a focus on expanding local artists globally.
“I am thrilled to join the dynamic team at Warner Music. The company's global reach, commitment to artist development and focus on cross-cultural collaboration are truly inspiring. I look forward to working with the local A&R team to discover and nurture the next generation of Asian talent and introduce them to audiences around the world,” said Sivier.
Kabiru Bello, vice president, global A&R, Warner Recording Music, added: “Welcoming Oscar to our worldwide A&R team strengthens our ability to quickly seize artist development opportunities and reaffirms WMG's commitment to providing the best platform for the most influential and sought-after talent.”
“With his extensive experience as a producer, label manager and artist manager, he will be a great addition to our A&R executive team. He will play a key role in elevating our Asian artists to a global level. We are thrilled to have him joining the team as we continue to expand our reach globally.”
“(Oscar Sivier) will play a key role in elevating our Asian contingent to world class level and we are very pleased to have him on board as we continue to expand our global reach.”
Kabiru Bello, Warner Recordings Music
“Oscar's appointment is a strategic move that underscores our commitment to nurturing the next generation of Asian artists and introducing them to new audiences around the world,” said Chris Gobalakrishna and Jonathan Selvin, co-presidents of Warner Music Asia.
“His exceptional A&R skills, entrepreneurial spirit and deep industry connections will further strengthen our position as a leader in artist development in the region. We are confident that his expertise will play a key role in shaping the future of music in Asia.”
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