WME's Kirk Sommer Named MUSEXPO's 'International Music Person of the Year'
Kirk Sommer, senior partner and global co-head of music at WME, will receive MUSEXPO's top honor for his decades of impact in the global music industry.
Sommer is an agent to stars like Adele, Billie Eilish, The Killers, Andrea Bocelli, Hozier, Arctic Monkeys, Sam Smith and many more.
The honor will be presented during MUSEXPO's 26th global edition at its annual awards luncheon on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, at Castaway in Burbank, Calif.
The prestigious award recognizes Sommer's profound global influence and artist-first leadership within the music industry.
Across his nearly 25-year tenure at WME, Sommer has earned a reputation for integrity, mentorship, and visionary representation — guiding the live careers of some of the most celebrated artists of the modern era.
Author's summary: Kirk Sommer receives award for global music impact.
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