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Industry Veteran Bruce Wheeler Joins Worldwide Entertainment Group (WEG) as President, WEG Live Performance Group
New York, New York (June 22, 2025) Worldwide Entertainment Group has announced the appointment of Bruce Wheeler as President, WEG’s Live Performance Group [WEG]. Bruce brings stellar experience in live entertainment and guest experiences along with label management. He will grow the live performance group inclusive of festivals, touring properties, corporate events among other properties, both producing live events in-house and out-of-house for WEG and their clients. In addition, Bruce will be working across all of the WEG Groups to include the Talent Management and Licensed Merchandise Groups.
Entertainment Executives Joshua Simons, Dave Lory and Dick Wingate to Launch Worldwide Entertainment Group
New York, New York (April 23, 2025) Veteran entertainment executives Joshua Simons, Dave Lory and Dick Wingate have announced the formation of Worldwide Entertainment Group [WEG]. All three executives have a proven history throughout their combined decades of experience in the entertainment and music business, including highly successful start-ups in their multifaceted careers. The company will be based in New York. WEG is a cutting-edge entertainment company dedicated to providing musical artists with a holistic management experience.
Worldwide Entertainment Group has announced the appointment of Bruce Wheeler as president, live performance group.
Wheeler will grow the live performance group inclusive of festivals, tours, corporate events and other properties, working across all of the WEG divisions to include the talent management and licensed merchandise groups. Wheeler reports directly to Dave Lory, president of WEG.
Wheeler comes to WEG with an impressive tour client history, executive stints at major and independent labels, plus venue leadership roles at Central Park SummerStage, The Capitol Theatre and The Beacon Theatre in New York.
“I am thrilled to join Dave and his outstanding team as we launch this division within Worldwide Entertainment Group,” said Wheeler. “We’ll produce, promote, and present compelling shows, tours, and events, while also developing new properties and uncovering fresh opportunities in the live entertainment space.”
Joshua Simons, Dave Lory and Dick Wingate Announce Worldwide Entertainment Group
By Jem Aswad
Veteran entertainment execs Joshua Simons, Dave Lory and Dick Wingate have announced the formation of Worldwide Entertainment Group, a New York-based company providing musical artists with a “holistic management experience.” The company offers a full spectrum of services including talent management, marketing, promotion, licensing, event management and career development.
Other staffers include president Jeff Riccio as president of WEG Licensed Merchandise Group, Sandy Rizzo as executive VP of WEG Talent Management, Licensed Merchandise and Live Performance Groups, Brad Mooberry as chief marketing officer, and Jenn Federici as GM of artist development. Patrick Clifford will be the company’s representative in Nashville and A&R.
WEG has a distribution deal in place with Jeff Brody, owner of Brody Distribution Group through the Orchard and a merchandise deal with JSR/Forward Merch for the independent artists and projects signed to WEG. WEG also has a partnership in place with Tom Linden, whose company CMMN PPL will be assisting with artist bookings as needed and sourcing touring support opportunities.
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Worldwide Entertainment Group (WEG) Announces New Signed Artists
By Stacy Simons Santos
NEW YORK (CelebrityAccess) – Veteran entertainment executives Joshua Simons, Dave Lory and Dick Wingate have announced the formation of Worldwide Entertainment Group (WEG). All three executives have a proven history throughout their combined decades of experience in the entertainment and music business, including highly successful start-ups in their multifaceted careers. The company will be based in New York. WEG is a cutting-edge entertainment company dedicated to providing musical artists with a holistic management experience.
The company is in a unique position to provide a full spectrum of services including talent management, marketing, promotion, licensing, event management and career development. Driving commercial success, ensuring artists thrive in the ever-evolving entertainment landscape with a focus on innovation and collaboration is the key focus of the team of industry experts.
Initial announcements include Jeff Riccio as President, WEG Licensed Merchandise Group, Sandy Rizzo as Executive Vice-President, WEG’s Talent Management, Licensed Merchandise and Live Performance Groups, Brad Mooberry, Chief Marketing Officer, Jenn Federici, General Manager, Artist Development and Caroline Galloway at M2M PR as Corporate Communications. Patrick Clifford will be the company’s representative in Nashville and A&R.
WEG has a distribution deal in place with Jeff Brody, owner of Brody Distribution Group through The Orchard [A Division of SONY LLC] and a merchandise deal with JSR/Forward Merch for the independent artists and projects signed to WEG. WEG also has a partnership in place with Tom Linden, whose company CMMN PPL will be assisting with artist bookings as needed and sourcing touring support opportunities for the artists managed by WEG’s Talent Management Group. Sync licensing for WEG will be handled by Jim Leavitt and Jason Sprague at House of Sync.
The brand WEG is a respected copyright created by Lory several years ago. Going forward today, this brand name has even more meaning, correctly communicating exactly what WEG 2.0 is delivering into the global music universe.
Entertainment Executives Launch Worldwide Entertainment Group NY
WEG is a cutting-edge entertainment company dedicated to providing musical artists with a holistic management experience.
By: Stephi Wild
Veteran entertainment executives Joshua Simons, Dave Lory and Dick Wingate have announced the formation of Worldwide Entertainment Group [WEG]. All three executives have a proven history throughout their combined decades of experience in the entertainment and music business, including highly successful start-ups in their multifaceted careers. The company will be based in New York. WEG is a cutting-edge entertainment company dedicated to providing musical artists with a holistic management experience.
The company is in a unique position to provide a full spectrum of services including talent management, marketing, promotion, licensing, event management and career development. Driving commercial success, ensuring artists thrive in the ever-evolving entertainment landscape with a focus on innovation and collaboration is the key focus of the team of industry experts.
Initial announcements include Jeff Riccio as President, WEG Licensed Merchandise Group, Sandy Rizzo as Executive Vice-President, WEG’s Talent Management, Licensed Merchandise and Live Performance Groups, Brad Mooberry, Chief Marketing Officer, Jenn Federici, General Manager, Artist Development and Caroline Galloway at M2M PR as Corporate Communications. Patrick Clifford will be the company’s representative in Nashville and A&R.
WEG has a distribution deal in place with Jeff Brody, owner of Brody Distribution Group through The Orchard [A Division of SONY LLC] and a merchandise deal with JSR/Forward Merch for the independent artists and projects signed to WEG. WEG also has a partnership in place with Tom Linden, whose company CMMN PPL https://www.cmmnppl.com/ will be assisting with artist bookings as needed and sourcing touring support opportunities for the artists managed by WEG’s Talent Management Group. Sync licensing for WEG will be handled by Jim Leavitt and Jason Sprague at House of Sync https://www.houseofsyncmusic.com/
The brand Worldwide Entertainment Group LLC [WEG] is a respected copyright created by Dave Lory several years ago. Going forward today, this brand name has even more meaning, correctly communicating exactly what WEG 2.0 is delivering into the global music universe.
Entertainment Executives Joshua Simons, Dave Lory and Dick Wingate to Launch Worldwide Entertainment Group
Veteran execs shake up the industry with the launch of Worldwide Entertainment Group, a bold new force in artist-first music management.
Published: April 23, 2025
Veteran entertainment executives Joshua Simons, Dave Lory and Dick Wingate have announced the formation of Worldwide Entertainment Group [WEG]. All three executives have a proven history throughout their combined decades of experience in the entertainment and music business, including highly successful start-ups in their multifaceted careers. The company will be based in New York. WEG is a cutting-edge entertainment company dedicated to providing musical artists with a holistic management experience.
The company is in a unique position to provide a full spectrum of services including talent management, marketing, promotion, licensing, event management and career development. Driving commercial success, ensuring artists thrive in the ever-evolving entertainment landscape with a focus on innovation and collaboration is the key focus of the team of industry experts.
Initial announcements include Jeff Riccio as President, WEG Licensed Merchandise Group, Sandy Rizzo as Executive Vice-President, WEG’s Talent Management, Licensed Merchandise and Live Performance Groups, Brad Mooberry, Chief Marketing Officer, Jenn Federici, General Manager, Artist Development and Caroline Galloway at M2M PR as Corporate Communications. Patrick Clifford will be the company’s representative in Nashville and A&R.
WEG has a distribution deal in place with Jeff Brody, owner of Brody Distribution Group through The Orchard [A Division of SONY LLC] and a merchandise deal with JSR/Forward Merch for the independent artists and projects signed to WEG. WEG also has a partnership in place with Tom Linden, whose company CMMN PPL https://www.cmmnppl.com/ will be assisting with artist bookings as needed and sourcing touring support opportunities for the artists managed by WEG’s Talent Management Group. Sync licensing for WEG will be handled by Jim Leavitt and Jason Sprague at House of Sync https://www.houseofsyncmusic.com/
The brand Worldwide Entertainment Group LLC [WEG] is a respected copyright created by Dave Lory several years ago. Going forward today, this brand name has even more meaning, correctly communicating exactly what WEG 2.0 is delivering into the global music universe.
For more information you can reach Dave Lory at dlory@wweg.com or by calling 917.744.1904. Information about WEG can be found at www.wweg.com
ABOUT Worldwide Entertainment Group (WEG):
Founded in late 2024, Worldwide Entertainment Group (WEG) based in New York is an innovative entertainment and music management group focused on a holistic approach to artists and programs that develop careers but also serve them within all assets of the business needs. Led by entertainment veteran executives Joshua Simons, Dave Lory and Dick Wingate the company is in a unique position to provide the full spectrum of services including talent management, marketing, promotion, licensing, event management and career development. For more information about Worldwide Entertainment Group (WEG) please visit www.wweg.com
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