AEG Presents Names Weston Hebert Vice President Of Global Touring
Weston Herbert
AEG Presents has appointed Weston Hebert as Vice President of Global Touring. Based out of the company’s Nashville office, his responsibilities will include driving touring strategies and initiatives across the global market, reporting to President of Global Touring, Rich Schaefer.
Herbert began his career at WME in Nashville, focusing on international expansion of the agency’s Country Touring business. Prior to joining AEG, he served as a Talent Buyer for Live Nation Entertainment in the Great Lakes region, overseeing bookings and programming at numerous prominent venues including Andrew J Brady Music Center, The ICON Festival Stage, Bogart’s & The Bluestone. He also successfully booked and promoted tours for emerging artists such as The Red Clay Strays, Gavin Adcock and Lawrence.
“When Rich & I first spoke about this opportunity, I jumped at the chance to join the AEG Presents family,” says Hebert. “Rich & the Global Touring team have cultivated an exceptional sense of collaboration & community with the artists, managers & agents they work with. I’m excited to contribute to the ecosystem they’re fostering, which drives artist development & growth in all facets of the business.”
“We’re very excited to welcome Weston to Global Touring, boosting our presence in Nashville,” adds Schaefer. “We’ve been watching Weston’s development as a touring promoter from afar and have been impressed by his relationships with the artist community, managers and agents and his impeccable taste in music. We’re looking forward to Weston being a significant contributor to our team.”
