Kevin Shivers Named Co-President at The Team
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- Kevin Shivers has been named co-president of The Team's music group, partnering with music group president Lee Anderson to oversee global strategy, operations, and growth across the live music business.
- Shivers joined The Team (then Wasserman) in early 2025 after 15 years at WME, bringing a roster that includes Tyler, the Creator, Kid Cudi, Kali Uchis, Vince Staples, Jazmine Sullivan, Leon Thomas, Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso, and Crooked Media.
- Anderson called Shivers "one of the most respected and beloved voices in our business," citing his mentorship, strategic input, and drive to improve the business since day one; Shivers said the company's people and culture made the moment feel right.
- The Team is the rebranded (and possibly temporary) name of the agency created when Casey Wasserman acquired Paradigm's music agency in 2021; Wasserman agreed to sell the company earlier this year after controversy over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein's circle and emails with Ghislaine Maxwell.
- Despite the ownership turmoil, the company has booked more artists at the 2026 Coachella, Lollapalooza, and Bonnaroo festivals than any other agency, suggesting client rosters have held through the transition.
Why it matters: Shivers' elevation gives The Team a steady hand at the music group's helm as Casey Wasserman moves to sell the company following his Epstein-related controversy. His roster — anchored by Tyler, the Creator and Kali Uchis — and the firm's leading 2026 festival bookings point to client retention holding through the ownership transition.
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