Celebrity Name: Joshwa
New Company: United Talent Agency (UTA)
Primary Agents: Shaq Milli & Chad Cohen
Department: Music
Previous Company: NGE (retains Europe/UK territory)
Territory: Worldwide (excluding Europe/UK)
- UK tech house DJ and producer Joshwa has signed with United Talent Agency (UTA) for worldwide representation, excluding Europe/UK.
- Shaq Milli and Chad Cohen will lead his representation at UTA, while Red Light Management and NGE continue to guide his career in Europe and the UK.
- The signing follows the release of his high-energy two-track EP “Out Of My Mind / Time 2 Move” on Cloonee’s Hellbent Records.
- Joshwa’s recent live run includes supporting Fisher at Hï Ibiza and appearances at Day Trip LA, Splash House, and Beyond Wonderland.
UK tech house producer and DJ Joshwa has officially signed with United Talent Agency (UTA) for worldwide representation, excluding Europe and the UK.
The deal places Shaq Milli and Chad Cohen as his point agents, overseeing an increasingly in-demand touring schedule. He continues to be managed by Red Light Management, while NGE remains his representative in Europe and the UK, creating a hybrid team across territories.
The signing mirrors a growing trend of electronic music acts building out split-territory agency structures. German high-tech minimal pioneer Boris Brejcha holds a similar arrangement — represented by WME globally while retaining regional partners for specific markets. Like Brejcha, Joshwa keeps trusted regional partners in place while extending his global reach.
Joshwa recently dropped his two-track “Out Of My Mind / Time 2 Move” EP on Cloonee’s Hellbent Records. The project leans into peak-time tech house, with “Out Of My Mind” already turning heads in clubs and “Time 2 Move” built for relentless dancefloor momentum.
On the live front, Joshwa has supported Fisher at Hï Ibiza and brought his sound to stages like Day Trip LA, Splash House, and Beyond Wonderland, expanding his presence on the touring circuit. His momentum on stage is exactly what UTA will look to accelerate in new global markets.
His UTA signing echoes the career trajectory of Irish singer-songwriter Darren Kiely, who joined UTA as part of a strategic push to break through in the US market. With UTA’s global booking network now behind him, Joshwa looks set for the biggest chapter of his career yet.
Key Takeaways:
This is a textbook power move. Joshwa has spent years quietly stacking credibility — quality releases, strategic festival slots, and the right collaborations. Signing with UTA is not just an industry formality; it’s a signal that the infrastructure around him is scaling to match his momentum.
UTA’s global booking network means Joshwa is now positioned to compete for headline slots at North American festivals and arenas previously out of reach.
The split-territory deal (UTA worldwide, NGE for Europe/UK) is a smart structure that keeps trusted regional relationships intact while opening new doors globally.
Do you expect Joshwa to headline more major festivals now that UTA is on board? How does a split-territory representation model benefit an artist at Joshwa’s career stage?
