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APPOINTMENTSDeezer has hired Maria Garrido as its Chief Marketing Officer. “I am honoured to join Deezer”, she says. “It’s an exciting time to become a part of this tech and entertainment gem, as it steers a course towards transformational growth.

I’m very much looking forward to building on its innovative and bold spirit, leading the marketing function as it continues to shape the brand’s future and contribute to its accelerated expansion”.BandLab Technologies has hired Dani Deahl as Head Of Communications & Creator Insights. “I couldn’t be more honoured to join the talented team at BandLab Technologies”, she says. “It’s such an exciting time for BandLab and the music industry at large – artists are rewriting rules and defining culture on a global scale.

My goal has always been to help give a platform to creators, and I can’t wait to jump right in to champion BandLab’s mission to empower music creation around the world”.UTA has announced 67 promotions across the talent agency, including ten in its music department. “Over the past year, UTA has accelerated our momentum with new acquisitions, investments in our client capabilities and key hires”, says UTA President David Kramer. “This growth could not be possible without the hard work, ambition and collaborative nature of the colleagues we promoted today.

Providing opportunities for advancement is core to our culture and we are proud to share in this group’s success and excited to see what their next chapters at UTA will bring”.Live giant AEG has hired Georgie Donnelly as its first Head Of Comedy.