Veteran agent JON PLEETER has announced the formation of his own booking agency, the Los Angeles-based JPA, debuting with such legendary artists as Parliament Funkadelic featuring George Clinton and Thompson Twins’ Tom Bailey (the full roster is below). JPA also created and represents the Totally Tubular Festival, the successful ‘80s New Wave multi-act tour that last year rolled across North America and will return in 2025 (lineup and dates TBA).
"I could not be more excited at this stage of my career to be my own boss, and chart my own path,” says Pleeter. “My decades of experience at the highest levels of the business will benefit all my clients. My hands-on, fearless approach will give the artists a distinctive advantage, enabling them to stand out in the touring industry,” he adds. “JPA is here, and as my website says: “Do Now. Explain Later."
Pleeter started as an agent trainee at Triad Artists Talent Agency upon graduation from University of Colorado in 1990. A year later, he continued his agent training at William Morris Agency and was an assistant to agents responsible for legends such as Barry White, En Vogue, Sheryl Crow, Soundgarden, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Ziggy Marley, Pearl Jam, Lollapalooza Tour, and many more.
Next, Pleeter became an agent at ARTISTdirect and then The Agency Group, followed by CAA, where he spent eight years as a senior level agent booking tours for the agency in arenas and amphitheaters including clients Daft Punk, Paul Oakenfold, Sammy Hagar, and many more. Pleeter then spent 10 years at ICM as a Vice President, working with Alice In Chains, TLC, The Cult, Kings of Chaos, and more, expanding the agency’s footprint in the rock and pop genres. This was followed by a brief stint at Sound Talent Group.
The full artist roster of JPA is: Parliament Funkadelic featuring George Clinton, Thompson Twins’ Tom Bailey, A Symphonic Evening Of Bob Marley, Back To The Block Party Festival, Richie Sambora, Eagle Eye Cherry, Wang Chung, Wheel, Men Without Hats, Thomas Dolby, Jeffrey Osborne, Saving Abel, Bow Wow Wow, Tommy Tutone, Right Said Fred, The Motels, Animotion, Davy Knowles, The Escape Club, Musical Youth, Omar Hakim, and the Totally Tubular Festival.
Pleeter has also launched a film and television production company called Throne Ventures. His email is [email protected]
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