IAG: ‘The global market is much smaller today’

News By James Hanley | 14 July 2025

Independent Artist Group’s (IAG) Jarred Arfa and Pete Pappalardo have discussed the growth of the agency’s global touring division in an interview with IQ.

IAG launched the department in July 2023, weeks after the company formed following the merger of American talent agencies Artist Group International (AGI) and Agency for the Performing Arts (APA).

“In the time since the merger we have had some great signings as well as the elevation of many artists we work with become true…

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