Entertainment technology company Esk is expanding North American presence with two new appointments after a funding round that has secured £2.6 ($3.5) million in investment.
Based in Edinburgh and launched in 2022, Esk produces live entertainment events using its proprietary technology and production expertise — it has worked with NatGeo, Netflix, Blizzard Entertainment, Paramount Skydance and the BBC. Recent and upcoming events include “Top Gun: Maverick — Live in Concert,” which played a date at the Hollywood Bowl over the summer, “Ocean in Concert” with narration by David Attenborough, Netflix’s “Life on Our Planet — In Concert” and “World of Warcraft: 20 Years of Music.” All events are scaled to tour internationally.
Toby Tumarkin, executive VP and global head of artists & attractions at IMG Artists, joins Esk as consultant to advise the company on its North American arm of the business. Lindsay Kratz, formerly the senior West Coast booking agent with Opus 3 Artists, has been tapped as Esk’s head of U.S. sales and partnerships.
While working with Esk, Tumarkin will continue in his role at IMG Artists, which includes directing the growth and management of IMGA’s attractions, world music, jazz and folk/Americana roster from the company’s New York office. Kratz brings more than 15 years of experience representing and booking world-class performing artists and attractions and building long-standing relationships between artists, presenters and communities.
“We have been active in the U.S. since our inception as a company, but with our recent investment we’re stepping up our presence in this market to reach further venues and audiences across North America,” said Sam Weatherstone, CEO of Esk, in a statement. “Toby has built a career on his true love of the performing arts which we have long admired, and it’s wonderful to welcome him to Esk where he joins to spearhead our growth in this region. Lindsay brings an equally impressive depth of experience and an exceptional network across the U.S. performing arts landscape, making her the perfect person to lead our sales and partnerships as we build our presence in the market.”
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