Rob Hallett
With more than 30 years experience in the live music industry, Rob Hallett is recognised as one of Europe’s most successful live music promoters. Amongst the artists he has been involved with in recent years are Bon Jovi, Prince, Justin Timberlake, Beyonce, Kanye West, Mary J Blige, Alicia Keys to name but a few.
In the 1980s, Rob helped build the careers of such acts as Duran Duran, Adam and The Ants, UB40, Talk Talk, Dexys Midnight Runners and Kajagoogoo. Since his introduction to the live music industry as a 16-year-old kid promoting gigs in a local Sussex pub, Rob has evolved into one of the very few executives in the music industry who has experience across the whole spectrum of the business. As well as enjoying success as an agent, promoter and manager – of whom Youssou N’Dour is still a client, Rob has been a festival programmer, tour manager, music publisher, record label managing director and has even owned recording studios. Rob was a director of Mean Fiddler Music Group, where he established the company’s touring division and developed it into one of Europe’s promoting powerhouses. Prior to his time at Mean Fiddler, Rob spent 10 years at Marshall Arts, which facilitated his transition from being an artist agent to an award winning, international concert promoter.
In February 2005, Rob Hallett was appointed to the newly created role of Senior Vice President of AEG Live UK. Based in London’s Canary Wharf, Rob’s office overlooks the O2, which sister company AEG redeveloped into the most state-of-the-art entertainment complex in Europe. Rob is now President, International Touring, AEG Live.