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Concord Records/Fantasy Records Merge, Concord Label Group
CONCORD RECORDS and FANTASY RECORDS have merged under CONCORD LABEL GROUP. The combined brand will retain the name CONCORD RECORDS and has unveiled a new logo. The label will be led by co-Presidents MARGI CHESKE and MARK WILLIAMS, both based in LOS ANGELES. They will report to CONCORD LABEL GROUP Chief Executive TOM BECCI.
BECCI said, “In a music landscape where radical change has become the norm, it’s vital that labels position themselves to manage complex challenges deftly. This merger allows CONCORD to best utilize our global platform while maintaining the boutique level of service artists have come to expect. I know MARK and MARGI share this notion, and their combined resources, alongside their complementary skill sets, will be a real benefit to the artists we serve.”
WILLIAMS added, “Both CONCORD and FANTASY RECORDS have always pursued artists with a unique vision and story to tell; the combined CONCORD RECORDS will have an environment where those creative visions will be nurtured and supported.”
MARGI CHESKE commented, “This merger will allow us to better maximize our resources in service of those visions. Ultimately, this means a much more global, interconnected approach — allowing us, in concert with our incredible roster of artists, to bring their music to audiences around the world.”