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Kirk Sommer new article content ... Kirk Sommer is a major agent at the William Morris Endeavor Agency representing such artists as The Killers, Amy Winehouse, Adele, Brandon Flowers, Pet Shop Boys, Paolo Nutini and Weezer.

While attending NYU, organized open-mic events in his native New York and spent time "pushing paper" in legendary promoter Ron Delsener's office.

Sommer was named "Top 30 Under 30" in the music industry by Billboard Magazine 3 years after becoming an agent. He also served as a judge along with Common, Steve Lilywhite and Leigh Blake for the KCA "Rebels with a Cause band competition.

In 2010, Sommer was nominated "Agent of the Year" by Pollstar

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