AEG Presents announced a partnership with Creativeman Productions, a Japanese concert promotion and live events company, on August 11, 2026. The deal expands AEG Presents’ ticketing platform AXS within Japan and creates opportunities for artists and festivals to reach audiences across the country and internationally.
Creativeman Productions’ portfolio includes Summer Sonic (with sites in Tokyo and Osaka), Sonicmania, Greenroom Festival, Loud Park and Springroove. According to Creativeman CEO Naoki Shimizu, the partnership connects these festivals with AEG Presents’ global network, which includes Coachella in the United States and BTS Hyde Park in the United Kingdom.
“Over the past 37 years, Creativeman has grown from a company with just two staff members to become the largest independent music promoter in Asia,” Creativeman Productions CEO Naoki Shimizu said. “This strategic partnership with AEG Presents will propel our growth as we expand our festivals and artists from Japan to Asia and the rest of the world.”
Shawn Trell, executive vice president and chief operating officer at AEG Presents, said: “Creativeman is an important presence in Japan and across the region. The company’s vision and business strategy align perfectly with ours.”
Source: Billboard
