AEG Presents enlists Weston Hebert as VP global touring

AEG Presents has installed Weston Hebert as vice president of global touring, based out of the firm’s Nashville offices.

Hebert joins the company from Live Nation, where he most recently served as talent buyer.

In his new role, Hebert’s responsibilities will include driving touring strategies and initiatives across the global market, reporting to president of global touring, Rich Schaefer.

“When Rich and I first spoke about this opportunity, I jumped at the chance to join the AEG Presents family,” says Hebert. “Rich and the global touring team have cultivated an exceptional sense of collaboration & community with the artists, managers & agents they work with. I’m excited to contribute to the ecosystem they’re fostering, which drives artist development & growth in all facets of the business.”

“We’ve been watching Weston’s development as a touring promoter from afar and have been impressed by his relationship”

Schaefer adds: “We’re very excited to welcome Weston to global touring, boosting our presence in Nashville. We’ve been watching Weston’s development as a touring promoter from afar and have been impressed by his relationships with the artist community, managers and agents and his impeccable taste in music. We’re looking forward to Weston being a significant contributor to our team.”

Hebert began his career in 2015 at WME Nashville, focusing on the international expansion of the agency’s country touring business.

In 2018, Weston joined Live Nation as a talent buyer in the Great Lakes region, overseeing bookings and programming at venues including Andrew J Brady Music Center, The ICON Festival Stage and Bogart’s & The Bluestone.

He also successfully booked and promoted tours for emerging artists such as The Red Clay Strays, Gavin Adcock, and Lawrence.

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