Firebird Music
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Music |
| Founded | 2022 |
| Founder | Nat Zilkha, Nathan Hubbard |
Area served | United States |
Key people | Nat Zilkha (Chairman), Nathan Hubbard (Co-founder) |
| Products | Record label operations, talent management, music investments |
| Owner | The Raine Group, KKR, Goldman Sachs (investors) |
Firebird Music Holdings, also known simply as Firebird Music, is a music enterprise that integrates data-driven insights, record label operations, and talent management to strategically advance artists' careers and brand growth.
History
Established in 2022 by Nat Zilkha, senior advisor at KKR and chairman of Gibson Brands, alongside Nathan Hubbard, the former CEO of Ticketmaster, Firebird focuses on utilizing data analytics, financial resources, and artist representation to enhance revenue streams across recorded music, live performances, film, television, gaming, fashion, beauty, and food and beverage industries.
Since its launch, Firebird has committed several hundred million dollars to investments in music-related companies and maintains access to capital exceeding $1 billion. Its investment portfolio features holdings in Red Light Management, Mick Management, Transgressive Records, Defected Records, Tape Room, One Two Many Music, Ntertain, EasierSaid, and Leo33. These partnerships support a roster of artists including Mumford & Sons, Maggie Rogers, Chris Stapleton, Dave Matthews Band, Phish, and Leon Bridges.
By June 2024, Firebird's investors comprised The Raine Group, KKR, and Goldman Sachs. In June 2023, the company collaborated with TikTok influencers Charli and Dixie D'Amelio to establish the talent management company DamGood Mgmt. Furthermore, Firebird became the leading investor for the All Things Go Music Festival in 2024.