Michael Arfin is a 35-year veteran of the music industry. He started his career in 1991 as an Associate Editor of Concrete Marketing’s Foundation Magazine, the Billboard type trade that specialized in Alternative, Rock and Heavy Metal. Following Concrete, Arfin went on the road as merchandise coordinator for U2’s Zoo TV North American Stadium Tour. He then moved on to MCT Management and handled day-to-day responsibilities for Moby in addition to others. Finally, in 1996, he joined the booking Agency QBQ, now known as IAG, and became an agent a year later. Arfin is currently celebrating his 30th anniversary with the company and responsible for signing and representing some of the biggest bands in the world including The Smashing Pumpkins, Limp Bizkit, and Falling In Reverse amongst others.
Independent Artist Group & the New Era of Rock Dominance
Rock is bigger than ever on the global stage. This panel spotlights Independent Artist Group and the leadership shaping heavy music’s continued dominance in touring, spanning arenas, amphitheatres, and major […]