Will Bloomfield joins TaP Music as new Co-President and Head of Global Artist Management

Will Bloomfield joins TaP Music as new Co-President and Head of Global Artist Management

Thursday, May 9, 2024

Thursday, May 9, 2024

Thursday, May 9, 2024

TaP Music, which represents artists like Lana Del Rey and Ellie Goulding, has announced that Will Bloomfield is joining their senior team as Co-President and Head of Global Artist Management. Bloomfield's career includes two decades at Modest! Management, where he became a partner and worked with top talents such as One Direction and Niall Horan. During his tenure, Modest! achieved significant success with 43 Number 1 singles, 20 UK Number 1 albums, and over 250 million record sales globally. Bloomfield, recognized with various accolades like Billboard’s 40 under 40, will work alongside TaP co-founders Ben Mawson and Ed Millett, and co-presidents Wendy Ong and Anna Neville, to oversee all areas of the business, including its non-profit and sports management ventures.

In addition to his management roles, Will Bloomfield has been actively involved in philanthropic efforts, particularly with The Richard Antwi Scholarship since 2017. He has played a crucial role in securing funding and creating opportunities for scholars in the music industry. This initiative also includes The Richard Antwi Award, presented annually at The Music Business Worldwide A&R Awards, recognizing significant contributions to the music business. Bloomfield's move to TaP Music is part of a broader strategy to expand their global presence and influence across various sectors of the entertainment industry.

"I am so thrilled to be joining Ben, Ed and the world class team of talented executives at TaP. The remarkable work they have done over the last fifteen years has made TaP synonymous with great taste, credibility and developing artists into global superstars. From the moment that we first discussed this opportunity, it was abundantly clear to me that our core values align and that we share a highly ambitious creative and commercial vision that is centered around the needs of modern artists with us as their most passionate advocates. As I look to build and nurture my roster here, I feel both privileged and incredibly energised to be doing what I love within this brilliant company"

Will Bloomfield

Co-President and Head of Global Artist Management

TaP Music

"I am so thrilled to be joining Ben, Ed and the world class team of talented executives at TaP. The remarkable work they have done over the last fifteen years has made TaP synonymous with great taste, credibility and developing artists into global superstars. From the moment that we first discussed this opportunity, it was abundantly clear to me that our core values align and that we share a highly ambitious creative and commercial vision that is centered around the needs of modern artists with us as their most passionate advocates. As I look to build and nurture my roster here, I feel both privileged and incredibly energised to be doing what I love within this brilliant company"

Will Bloomfield

Co-President and Head of Global Artist Management

TaP Music

"We are extremely excited to have Will, a truly world class manager, join TaP. Will joins us at a time of great change in the industry and what we believe is an opportunity for managers and artists. TaP’s founding principle of self sufficiency informs our approach to management now more than ever, with a range of specialists across all key areas. Will joins with a wealth of experience, to help us shape the next stage in TaP’s development as a global artist services company."

Ben Mawson & Ed Millett

Co-Founders

TaP Music

"We are extremely excited to have Will, a truly world class manager, join TaP. Will joins us at a time of great change in the industry and what we believe is an opportunity for managers and artists. TaP’s founding principle of self sufficiency informs our approach to management now more than ever, with a range of specialists across all key areas. Will joins with a wealth of experience, to help us shape the next stage in TaP’s development as a global artist services company."

Ben Mawson & Ed Millett

Co-Founders

TaP Music