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UK agent Billy Wood launches new booking agency HAUS23
February10
Former WME, CAA and UTA agent Billy Wood has launched HAUS23, a London-based boutique live agency positioned around an artist-first approach.
He began his career directly after university, working with emerging artists including N-Dubz, Chipmunk and Tinie Tempah, before joining WME in 2010.
Across his time at the major agencies, Wood represented a broad roster spanning hip-hop, R&B and pop, including Alexis Jordan, Angel Haze, Mindless Behavior, Pia Mia, Tinchy Stryder and Section Boyz, as well as later representing Run-DMC.
HAUS23 has been co-founded in partnership with Scout Creatives and is positioned as a boutique, artist-first live agency. The company is based in London.
Wood returns to the music business following a period working in football with Hastings FC, a move he says followed industry burnout after the Covid-19 pandemic.
Commenting on the launch, Wood said:
“After Covid, I was burnt out. I stepped back, took a gamble and gave the sport I love a real go. We had some great success, but I never lost touch with the music world; promoters, label execs, fellow agents. I was still getting calls from former clients and artists looking for advice. The bug never left me. That break has made me hungry again, in fact excited. After meeting Alex and Tom at Scout Creatives, it was evident they believed in my vision and I am excited to be working with them in delivering HAUS23. While we’re ambitious, our focus is simple: delivering step by step for the artists and touring brands who put their trust in us.”
HAUS23 launches with what the company describes as a “diverse and growing roster,” including Angel, Dutch & Graft (The Manor), Mindless Behavior, Pure Garage and Liam C.
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