Скачать или смотреть Simon Tikhman & Chief Zaruk on Building The Core, Artist Mgmt & more! | Ten Year Town Ep. 81

Simon Tikhman and Kevin “Chief” Zaruk are the co-founders of The Core Entertainment, a music company specializing in artist management, records, and brand partnerships. Since launching in 2019, The Core has built a roster that includes Bailey Zimmerman, Nate Smith, Josh Ross, and Nickelback. In 2024, their artists had multiple chart-topping singles, sold out international tours, and were named CCMA Management Company of the Year. Additionally, The Core recently announced a partnership with Universal Music Group to launch The Core Records.

In this episode, we discuss Simon and Chief’s careers, the growth of The Core, and how they work with artists like Bailey Zimmerman, Nate Smith, and Nickelback. We also cover their approach to management, artist development, and the evolving landscape of the music business.

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