The Bowery Presents Founders Stepped Down
Co-Presidents Jim Glancy and John Moore exited their leadership roles, leading to four new internal executive promotions.
Updated on Oct. 7, 2026 in People
Jim Glancy and John Moore have departed their roles as Co-Presidents of The Bowery Presents. The transition follows the company's 2016 acquisition by AEG Presents, with four internal leaders stepping into senior vice president positions.
Why it matters
The leadership change marks a significant shift for the independent music promoter after two decades of operations. The founders stepped down to clear the path for a new generation of internal senior leadership.
Four executives were promoted to senior vice president roles following the exit of founders who established the company in 2004. These new leaders report directly to Brent Fedrizzi.
The players
Jim Glancy
He is a co-founder of The Bowery Presents who joined the company as a partner in 2006 before serving as Co-President.
John Moore
He co-founded The Bowery Presents in 2004 and served as the company's Co-President until his departure.
Brent Fedrizzi
He is an executive at the company to whom the four newly appointed senior vice presidents now report.
AEG Presents
This global live entertainment company acquired The Bowery Presents in 2016.
The details
Josh Bhatti, Charley Magrew, Andrew Martin, and Josh Moore were promoted to senior vice president roles as part of the company's new organizational structure. This leadership team will now divide oversight responsibilities including regional business, marketing, legal affairs, and strategic direction.
Timeline
The Bowery Presents was founded in 2004.
Jim Glancy joined the company as a partner in 2006.
AEG Presents acquired The Bowery Presents in 2016.
The leadership transition was announced on October 7, 2026.
Market Landscape
The leadership exit follows the 2016 acquisition of The Bowery Presents by AEG Presents, which integrated the independent promoter into a global corporate structure. This move signals a transition toward an institutional leadership model within a highly competitive live event market.
For fans and venue patrons, the transition involves internal management shifts rather than immediate changes to concert schedules or venue operations. Customers can expect continuity in regional programming as the newly appointed executives take over strategic duties.
The takeaway
The move demonstrates the standard post-acquisition lifecycle where original founders eventually transition out to allow internal management to assume full control. This succession plan highlights the maturity of the company following its integration into a larger parent corporation.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Pollstar News.
