WME's Lucy Dickins Steps Down After Reshaping Music Division

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**Lucy Dickins**, the influential leader of **WME**&rsquo;s contemporary music division, is exiting the agency after an industry-first run that reshaped the company&rsquo;s presence in both the U.K. and U.S. markets.






In a memo to staff obtained by <em>Billboard</em>, **WME** co&#8209;chairman **Christian Muirhead** praised **Dickins**&rsquo; impact across two continents, crediting her with revitalizing the agency&rsquo;s London office before stepping into the top music role in Los Angeles during &ldquo;one of the most disruptive periods in the live music business.&rdquo; **Muirhead** noted that **Dickins** &ldquo;re&#8209;energized our presence in London, built a strong team, and solidified **WME**&rsquo;s leadership in the region,&rdquo; adding that her leadership through the COVID&#8209;19 shutdown provided &ldquo;critical support&rdquo; as the industry scrambled to rebuild.

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Following the pandemic, **Dickins** championed major signings, developed new touring models and infused the department with what **Muirhead** called “exceptional heart and enthusiasm.” **WME** veteran **Kirk Sommer** will continue leading the contemporary music division, with further updates expected.






**Dickins** was <a href="https://www.billboard.com/pro/lucy-dickins-wme-music-department/">promoted</a> to global head of contemporary music and touring in 2022, becoming the first woman to oversee a major talent agency&rsquo;s music division. At **WME** she oversaw the entire contemporary live business, shaping strategy for an artist roster that, over the past year, drove major touring successes including **Luke Combs**&rsquo; stadium run and international growth for **Chris Stapleton**. The agency also signed **Ros&eacute;**, **Car&iacute;n Le&oacute;n** and **EJAE** while continuing work with top touring acts **Benson Boone** and **Zach Bryan**.






Before joining **WME** in 2019, **Dickins** spent more than 20 years at International Booking Talent (**ITB**), the London agency founded by her father, **Barry Dickins** and **Rod MacSween**. Her family&rsquo;s influence spans generations: her grandfather **Percy Dickins** created **NME**, her uncle **Rob Dickins** led Warner Music UK for 15 years, and her brother **Jonathan Dickins** has managed **Adele**, **Glass Animals** and **Rick Rubin**.