


The four-year-old company operates in the blockchain and Web3 technology space with clients that include WMG, Brave and Uber. + Steve Cooper, former CEO of Warner Music Group and MGM, has joined the board of directors of Web3 company OneOf. Jon Pikus, Wixen Music Publishing Courtesy Jon Pikus We are excited to work with the new clients he will bring in.” “I look forward to reconnecting with all of my longtime friends in the music industry.”Īdded Andrew Wixen: “Jon is that rare breed of creative who has been on multiple sides of the proverbial fence, so he can authentically relate in any situation, to artists, writers and producers, and to managers, attorneys and executives. “I want to thank Randall, Andrew and Jason for this great opportunity to help them selectively grow their roster,” said Pikus.

He’ll report to Wixen President/CEO Randall Wixen, CFO/COO Andrew Wixen and CTO/EVP Jason Rys. He started out as a drummer and producer of rock bands, working with the likes of Weezer, Crazy Town, the Ataris, Anna Nalick, Pennywise, Christina Milian and Hollywood Undead. Pikus has previously held A&R positions at Columbia Records, Interscope Records, MySpace Records, Lava Records and Imagem Music Publishing. Wixen’s publishing roster include music by Tom Petty, Weezer, the Black Keys, George Clinton, Rage Against The Machine, the Doors, Missy Elliott, Rick James, Jefferson Airplane and Rancid. He’ll also serve in an A&R capacity setting up collaborations and co-write sessions for the existing roster. In his new position, the Los Angeles-based Pikus is tasked with signing new artists, songwriters, producers and catalogs to Wixen’s client roster. + Jon Pikus has been named VP A&R/business development at Wixen Music Publishing. Registration information can be found here. Programming details will be announced at a later date. We look forward to bringing NIVA members and industry experts together in D.C., and we’ll see you in July.” residents love going to festivals and shows and supporting artists, and we know the important role our creative community will continue to play in D.C.’s comeback. “And we have a lot to be proud of – from our vibrant Go Go scene, to the venues that have hosted and built generations of music fans, to the festivals that bring Washingtonians together year after year. the capital of creativity,” said Washington, D.C.

“In welcoming the NIVA conference to the District, we look forward to showcasing the independent venues and creatives who keep D.C.
