Draft:Shahram Norz

Shahram Norz (Persian: شهرام نورز) is a Iranian-British artist manager, director, entrepreneur, music producer, and business manager.He has worked with artists such as Googoosh, Martik, Siavash Ghomayshi, Hassan Shamaizadeh, Sami Beigi, Tohi,and Sasy.

Biography

Early Life and Career Beginnings Shahram Norz’s passion for music was evident from a young age. Growing up in London, he immersed himself in the local entertainment scene, dedicating his teenage years to pursuing a career in music. At 16, he began his journey as a DJ, becoming one of the youngest in London to perform at major private events. By 18, he had secured a notable presence in the industry, performing at significant venues and clubs.In 2002, Norz received a pivotal job offer from the BBC, which opened new avenues in his career. This role introduced him to a variety of artists, including Arash, Yas, Tohi, Hichkas, Rezaya, and Armin 2afm, further inspiring him to venture into artist management by 2003.

work

Major Collaborations and Tours Shahram Norz's career has been marked by significant collaborations and large-scale tours: Googoosh In 2017, Norz began managing Googoosh, one of Persian artists. Heorganized over 40 shows for Googoosh at renowned venues worldwide. These venues included the London Apollo, Amsterdam's Concertgebouw, and then Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles In 2019, Norz arranged another extensive tour for Googoosh titled “The Friendship Tour” with Martik. This tour featured over 14 shows worldwide, including major cities across the globe. His collaboration with Gérard Drouot Productions in France led to another landmark event at the Palais des Congrès de Paris in December 2019. This concert was broadcast live on Manoto TV, reaching over 10 million viewers globally. It was a historic moment as it marked the first time a Persian concert was broadcast live to such a vast audience, setting a new benchmark for live concert broadcasts.In 2017, Norz started his collaboration with Live Nation and managed “The Memory Makers Tour” for Googoosh and Hassan Shamaeezadeh. This world tour covered the US and Canada, and it became the biggest historical Persian event ever held. A highlight was the monumental performance at the Hollywood Bowl on May 13, 2018, Mother’s Day, which attracted over17,000 attendees. The event was extensively covered by major media outlets such as the LA Times, BBC TV, and KPC Radio and was even featured on the Times Square Jumbotron in New-York City By 2019, Norz organized over 40 shows for Googoosh in iconic venues worldwide, including the London Apollo, Hamburg's Barclaycard Arena, Amsterdam's Concertgebouw, and the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles.Norz’s career continued to ascend as he worked with various artists and managed multiple tours worldwide. His notable collaborations include managing tours for Tohi and arranging concerts incities like Stockholm, London, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, and Dallas. In 2014, he began managing Sasy, facilitating global tours and enhancing Sasy's international presence.In 2016, Norz started collaborating with Sami Beigi, organizing multiple shows in US venues like the Dolby Theatre and many more.

External links

Shahram Norz at IMDb

Shahram Norz on Instagram

Category:Living people Category:Musicians from Tehran Category:Audiovisual artists Category:Iranian music video directors