Founded in 2022 by former KKR partner Nat Zilkha and ex-Ticketmaster CEO Nathan Hubbard, Firebird Music represents a revolutionary approach to artist development. With access to over $1 billion in capital, the Nashville-headquartered company combines data analytics, financial resources, and brand management to build sustainable artist careers. Through strategic stakes in Red Light Management, Mick Management, and Transgressive Records, Firebird supports over 1,000 artists globally, including Maggie Rogers and Chris Stapleton. The firm’s groundbreaking January 2025 partnership with Yungblud established “YB Inc.,” creating an industry-first shared growth model unifying recorded music, touring, and merchandising revenue streams under one artist-centered business entity.