Bowery Presents Founders Stepped Down in Leadership Shift
Co-presidents John Moore and Jim Glancy departed, leaving a team of four SVPs to manage daily operations.
Updated on Sept. 28, 2026 in People
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John Moore and Jim Glancy have stepped down as co-presidents of The Bowery Presents, a move that follows the company's 2016 acquisition by AEG Presents. The transition transfers leadership to a team of four newly promoted senior vice presidents.
Why it matters
The leadership change marks a significant transition for the promoter, which operates major New York City venues such as Forest Hills Stadium and Terminal 5. The promotion of internal staff suggests a strategy to maintain operational continuity under the parent company's oversight.
The leadership team at The Bowery Presents now consists of four senior vice presidents rather than two co-presidents. This change concludes a nine-year period of leadership following the 2016 acquisition by AEG Presents.
The players
The Bowery Presents
A major concert promoter and venue operator in New York City that was acquired by AEG Presents in 2016.
AEG Presents
A global live-entertainment company that functions as the parent organization for acquired promoters.
John Moore
The co-founder of The Bowery Presents who served as co-president since the firm's 2004 inception.
Jim Glancy
A longtime partner and co-president of The Bowery Presents who joined the firm in 2006.
Brent Fedrizzi
An executive at AEG Presents who will now serve as the direct supervisor for the new leadership team.
The details
The four new leaders—Josh Bhatti, Charley Magrew, Andrew Martin, and Josh Moore—have been promoted to senior vice president roles to jointly oversee the company. These executives will report directly to Brent Fedrizzi, consolidating the management structure. The group is responsible for a portfolio that includes Forest Hills Stadium, Brooklyn Steel, Webster Hall, and Terminal 5.
Timeline
John Moore co-founded The Bowery Presents in 2004.
Jim Glancy joined as a partner in 2006.
AEG Presents acquired The Bowery Presents in 2016.
Moore and Glancy stepped down on September 28, 2026.
Market Landscape
This leadership transition follows the decade-long integration pattern established after the 2016 acquisition of The Bowery Presents by AEG Presents. The shift signals a move toward a more centralized management structure as the firm moves past its founder-led era.
Operators should monitor whether the shift to a committee-style leadership model affects vendor contracting or venue-booking speed. If your business works with their venues, confirm which of the four new senior vice presidents now holds primary approval authority for your specific account.
The takeaway
Founders eventually exit, and a transition to a group-based leadership structure often requires tighter communication from outside partners. Review your current service contracts or performance agreements with the venue group to identify the appropriate point of contact for upcoming operational queries.
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