The Beggars Group is the home of 4AD, Matador Records, Rough Trade Records, XL Recordings and Young.
Background to Beggars
Beggars Group, one of the world’s largest independent music companies, headquartered in the UK, it is made up of five labels: 4AD, XL Recordings, Matador Records, Rough Trade, and Young. Known for supporting innovative artists such as Adele, Radiohead, The xx, FKA Twigs, and Grimes, it prioritizes artistic freedom and creativity.
Originating from the Beggars Banquet record shops in London, the label was founded in 1977 with The Lurkers’ debut single and quickly found success with early signing Gary Numan. Chaired by founder Martin Mills, the group includes respected independent labels, a publishing wing (Beggars Music), and a catalog imprint (Beggars Arkive). Headquartered in London, with key offices in New York, Los Angeles, and Austin, it maintains a strong global presence.
A digital pioneer, Beggars made its catalog available online before the turn of the century. It is a founding member of key industry bodies like AIM (UK), IMPALA (Europe), A2IM (USA), and WIN (Worldwide), as well as an active member of Merlin, advocating for independent music rights.
Environment / Culture / Role
Beggars presents an exciting and challenging opportunity. It is one of the key players in the independent label space and holds a formidable reputation and culture.
With a headcount of 75 employees in the US, the company fosters a close-knit environment where everyone knows each other by name. This role plays a pivotal part in shaping the culture and operations of the US team.
The position offers exposure to all areas of the business, requiring someone with the gravitas and credibility to engage effectively with the C-suite, owners, and external stakeholders. Given the organization’s strong ties to the UK, proven experience navigating transatlantic relationships would be highly beneficial.
Beggars embraces a progressive and open-minded culture, seeking individuals who understand the nature of the business and can collaborate across all areas of the organization.
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For more information on a role at Beggars, please contact me below.
Riley Garnett
Manager – New York