Harri Davies appointed Head of A&R at RCA Records UK

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Harri Davies appointed Head of A&R at RCA Records UK

Sony Music UK has appointed Harri Davies as Director of A&R at RCA Records UK, effective immediately.

Davies will report to Co-Presidents Glyn Aikins and Stacey Tang, and will be responsible for leading A&R strategy and talent signing at the UK label.

Davies brings over a decade of A&R, engineering, production and songwriting experience to the role.

He most recently served as Senior Director of A&R at Concord Music Publishing.

Before Concord, Davies helped shape the squad at the London headquarters Bucks music groupworking with many different artists and producers.

RCA Records UK notes that Davies' achievements “include the discovery and development of many artists and producers.

Notable signings include Krept & Konan, BRIT Award-winning Chase & Status and Grammy-winning Imanbek, Alex “Metric and Flowdan. He also facilitated the signing of 2023's global breakout star, Tyla.

Davies' appointment came later News as of February, music industry veteran Damaris Rex-Taylor was promoted to CEO of RCA Records UK.

In February 2023, Sony Music Entertainment UK announced promotes widely respected executives Stacey Tang and Glyn Aikins as Co-Chairmen of RCA UK.

RCA Records UK's current roster includes artists such as Jade Thirlwall, Bring Me the Horizon, METTE, Cat Burns, Paloma Faith, Mimi Webb, Tyla, TEMS and Nothing But Thieves.

“Harri embodies the innovative, globally minded spirit that has always been at the heart of RCA UK.”

Glyn Aikins and Stacey Tang, RCA Records UK

Glyn Aikins and Stacey Tang, Co-Presidents of RCA Records UK commented: “Harri embodies the innovative, globally minded spirit that has always been at the heart of RCA UK.

“His understanding of the music landscape and passion for nurturing artists will certainly have a positive impact, propelling our team and artists towards further global success. .”