TEG appoints Toby Leighton-Pope as Managing Director of TEG EUROPE

August 2, 2022

TEG has announce that live music veteran, Toby Leighton-Pope, has joined the newly formed TEG EUROPE in the position of Managing Director.

Leighton-Pope will oversee the operation, strategic direction and rapid expansion of TEG’s UK-based integrated live entertainment, ticketing, venue, digital and data operations.

Leighton-Pope’s career in live music has included promoting many of the world’s biggest acts including Bruce Springsteen, Michael Bublé and Olly Murs, plus many of the largest indie acts including Arcade Fire and Jack Johnson. When he Promoted Hard Rock Calling Festival, he worked with Artists including Paul McCartney, Stevie Wonder, Paul Simon and The Who.

He was previously co-Chief Executive of AEG Presents UK from 2016 to December 2021 and spent the prior 16 years at Live Nation, most recently as Senior Vice President Music.

Welcoming Leighton-Pope (pictured) to the global TEG Family, TEG Chief Executive, Geoff Jones stated “Toby’s outstanding record in the live entertainment industry speaks for itself. His ideas, connections, and infectious enthusiasm make him the perfect choice to lead the further expansion of TEG’s successful integrated model into the vibrant UK and European markets.”

Leighton-Pope added “I am thrilled to join TEG as Managing Director of TEG EUROPE. In the past decade, Geoff and his team have built TEG from Australia’s leading ticketing company, TICKETEK, into an increasingly global and leading player in live entertainment, ticketing, venue, digital and data.

“I am thrilled to be working with the talented and passionate TEG EUROPE Team including Richard Buck - the former Chief Executive of TEG MJR - who is taking on a vital role for us as Head of European touring and Middle East partnerships.”

Leighton-Pope added “whave a huge opportunity to grow our business and build on TEG’s enduring track record of touring success in concerts, sport, festivals, theatre, musicals, exhibitions, family entertainment, comedy and e-sports, and Ticketek’s 40+ years’ experience ticketing major international events and partnering with the world’s premier Venues.”

TEG EUROPE, which was formed last month, comprises TEG LIVE EUROPE, Ticketek, data science and analytics business OVATION, PROPAGANDA (the UK’s leading indie rock and roll night club brand) and TEG VENUES, which includes 10 owned, operated, co-promoted, and programmed venues throughout the UK.

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9th November 2021 - Cricket Australia and TEG agree world first data partnership

8th October 2021 - TEG names Rachael Carroll to newly created role of Managing Director of TEG Sport and Experiences

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9th July 2021 - TEG announces launch of new global partnership

11th June 2021 - TEG MJR expands with acquisition of two London music venues

3rd June 2021 - TEG announces partnership with Laneway Festival

16th February 2021 - TEG reports successful deployment of $11.1 million funds raised from FIRE FIGHT AUSTRALIA concert

10th February 2021 - TEG acquires Sydney boutique promoter and events company Handsome Tours

13th January 2021 - Cameron Stone appointed as TEG Chief Technology Officer

16th October 2020 - TEG allies with Empire Touring to produce Australia-wide tours and events

1st October 2020 - TEG invests in West End theatre giant ATG

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