Celebrity Name: Bontan
New Company: WME (William Morris Endeavor)
Primary Agent: Andre Belcourt
Department: Music – Electronic/Dance
Territory: Worldwide
- Liverpool-born electronic music powerhouse Bontan has signed with William Morris Endeavor (WME) for worldwide representation, joining one of the entertainment industry’s most prestigious agencies.
- The signing with WME agent Andre Belcourt enhances Bontan’s booking capabilities across North America, Europe, and beyond, building on his sold-out international tours and Coachella appearance.
- Bontan continues his existing relationships with Analog Agency for representation and Three Six Zero for management, creating a comprehensive team supporting his continued rise.
- The deal positions Bontan alongside WME’s expanding electronic music roster, capitalizing on the growing mainstream demand for house, techno, and afro-house sounds in festival and venue bookings.
Bontan, the UK-based DJ and producer who has become one of Beatport’s best-selling artists, has officially signed with William Morris Endeavor (WME) for worldwide representation. The Liverpool native, born Andrew Phillips, will be represented by Andre Belcourt at the major talent agency.
Bontan continues to be represented by Analog Agency and managed by Three Six Zero, establishing a powerful team backing his continued expansion in global markets.
The signing comes after a landmark year for the electronic music producer. Bontan recently performed at the prestigious SXM Festival 2026 in Saint Martin, where he appears on the phase-two lineup, and maintains a relentless touring schedule across sold-out North American venues.
As a BBC Radio 1 Future Star and recipient of the Best Newcomer trophy at the DJ Awards, Bontan brings multiple Beatport number-one hits and two Essential Mixes to his partnership with WME.
His organic, percussion-driven sound and signature blend of house and afro-house influences position him perfectly for the expanding festival and venue circuit.
With his own record label, North Drum, launched in 2025, Bontan continues proving himself as both a serious production talent and visionary builder in electronic music.
Similar signings, such as Cori Kennedy’s WME deal and Bees & Honey’s move to WME, highlight the agency’s continued investment in emerging music voices.
Takeaways
Bontan’s signing with WME signals a crucial inflection point for underground electronic music. For years, major agencies treated house and techno as niche markets.
Now, as artists like Bontan prove their commercial viability: selling out North American tours, commanding festival slots, and building seven-figure streaming audiences, mainstream representation is following.
This deal isn’t just about one artist; it reflects how the industry hierarchy is shifting. Underground talent no longer has to choose between artistic credibility and commercial reach.
Does signing with a major like WME change how you perceive an underground-leaning artist? Which festivals do you want to see him added to now that WME is onboard?
