EX-WME's Dan Owens launches alternative agency, Loud Artists

17 March 2021 - Press release

Dan Owens, former senior assistant at WME, has launched a new booking agency, LOUD Artists, specialising in punk, rock, metal, and everything alternative. 

LOUD Artists calls on Owens’ experience of working with some of the biggest names in the industry, and his love for everything against the grain, to give stronger support to the most disruptive, energised, and dynamic artists out there keeping music loud. 

Dan spent almost four years at WME where he worked across global acts including Foo Fighters, Faith No More, Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes, and Red Fang as booking assistant to Russell Warby and Kara James, respectively.

Prior to working at WME, Dan toured over the UK and Europe with various artists such as Purson, Arthur Beatrice and Mulatu Astatke. He began his career working at Cato Music, the touring company founded by ex-Muse tour director and Neko Trust head honcho, Glen Rowe.

“The industry is in dire need for a shakeup. It’s about time someone looked after the counterculture and Dan is the perfect person to lead the charge. I look forward to working with him on his new venture.” Glen Rowe, Neko Trust.

LOUD's passion is firmly rooted in the alternative and the result is an exciting and bold new agency, fitting for the times. Established in the midst of a recession, a global pandemic, and Brexit, Dan believes now is the perfect time to create something positive:

“With the industry facing its greatest challenges ahead, small to mid-level artists really need an agent in their corner to fight for them and to make them their priority.”

“At LOUD, we have the freedom to champion each client without compromise, empowering their creative vision, and lifting them to a new level. We’re as passionate about their art as they are and we’re keen to do things differently.”

“I’ve learned from the best and I’m grateful for the experience at WME and for the relationships I’ve made. I’ve received overwhelming support from contacts old and new and it’s energising to talk about gigs in the future tense again.”

“We’re entering a new phase for live music and LOUD Artists are perfectly positioned to embrace the change.” Dan Owens, Founder - LOUD Artists.

LOUD Artists’ roster spreads across the whole spectrum of noisy genres, where no two artists occupy the same space. Currently signed to LOUD are Palm Reader, Teeth, Blanket, SPQR, and Eloise Kerry with more to be announced shortly. 

You can keep up to date with LOUD Artists on Instagram “LOUD Artists” and on their website https://loudartists.com