TWA announces the addition of agent Todd Walker and creation of a Performing Arts Division
The Windish Agency is happy to announce the addition of Todd Walker and the opening of a Performing Arts division within the company.
Todd is a veteran of the performing arts world and comes to the company from International Music Network (IMN) agency, where he was an agent for more than 12 years and was instrumental in signing international artists such as Norah Jones, Rodrigo y Gabriela and Angelique Kidjo. Todd is also the co-creator of NextGen, which has become a groundbreaking group to empower the next generation of arts presenters and managers.
“An incredible roster of artists to foster progressive collaborations with, an amazing group of agents, and stellar reputation within the industry are some of the primary reasons I’m ecstatic to be joining this agency,” commented Walker. “In addition, I’ll be able to achieve more with my artists with the support of this company and its deep connections. I think working with The Windish Agency is truly a perfect fit for my cultural mission and vision within the arts as audiences are shifting and venues embrace these new demographics.”
Todd will be based in Boston and brings with him the following artists:
Maceo Parker
Nitin Sawhney
Open Door featuring India.Arie and Idan Raichel
“We are constantly looking for ways to expand the reach of our clients, and booking them in performing arts centers is certainly a key component,” said Tom Windish, President, The Windish Agency. “We have done so with some remarkable success up to this point, and the addition of Todd, who possesses deep knowledge and immeasurable respect from clients and key leaders in this realm, will help us to successfully expand these efforts. I am also very excited about the opportunities our existing promoter and agent relationships will bring to new clients within this division.”
The Windish Agency already represents several prominent artists well ensconced in the performing arts world, including Pink Martini, Bebel Gilberto, Bajofondo, Bomba Estereo, Mexican Institute of Sound, SMOD, Jovanotti, Tortoise and newly signed Lindsey Buckingham. “I second Tom’s enthusiasm for growing our presence within the performing arts industry,” said Amy Davidman, agent and representative of most of the aforementioned artists for The Windish Agency. “There is a major shift occurring in the performing arts world, with new buyers responding to the appetite of an apt, younger audience. Buyers are increasingly interested in more of the artists we book, and, similarly, we are excited to work with them and to be at the forefront of this shift. I really look forward to collaborating with Todd on this division.”