Berko Pearce

Berko Pearce is Executive Vice President of World Audience. Pearce currently manages prominent producer Andrew "Mudrock" Murdock (Godsmack, Avenged Sevenfold, Eighteen Visions).and one of the most respected independent recording artist today HOT WATER MUSIC (EPITAPH RECORDS). One of the most respected A&R executives in the music business, Pearce comes to World Audience from Maverick Records where he oversaw rock projects including the popular group Tantric (formerly known as multi-platinum act Days of the New). Prior to joining Maverick, Pearce was Vice President of A&R at Giant Records where, together with Jacobson, he signed Disturbed. Pearce came to Giant from Warner/Chappell Music, the second largest music publishing company in the world.

Pearce brings to World Audience a unique understanding of artist relations having been lead singer of Shadow (with future Pearl Jam guitarist Mike McCready) and having served in tour management with legendary Guns n' Roses. Pearce also pioneered the now famous "20 Bands, 20 Bucks" as a promoter in the Los Angeles club scene.