Bulletin boardin partnership with AEG Presents and Live Nation, announced the first round of talent and industry leaders for this year's Billboard Live Music Summit and Awards. Taking place on November 14 in Los Angeles, the event will celebrate creativity and achievement in the live music industry through exclusive panels and conversations featuring some of the brightest stars and leaders in music.
The first round lineup includes:
- Louis Messina WHERE will be honored with prestige Touring Titan Award and is recognized as the Executive of the Year in honor of his work producing Taylor Swift's record-breaking Eras tour, as well as tours for Eric Church, George Strait, Kenny Chesney and many more top-grossing artists. Following the award presentation, he will sit down with Billboard's Melinda Newman The Power Players Chat. Together, they will delve into Messina's remarkable career, covering his time with Pace Concerts, his work with artists such as Tim McGraw, Ed Sheeran and Shawn Mendes, and his plans to build the next generation of superstars who they tour. This fast-paced, insider-only conversation will give attendees a rare glimpse into the business mindset of the most successful concert promoter and showman of the 21st century.
- John Summit and his longtime manager Holt Harmon will take part in an exclusive chat, Inside the Rise of John Summit. Coordinator Bulletin board'small Katie Bainthe duo will discuss Summit's explosive rise and the strategy behind it, exploring how the producer went from playing small bars and clubs to becoming one of the leading artists on the global dance scene. They will share insights into the creative process behind Summit's top hits, the evolving relationship between artists and audiences, and the challenges and opportunities the DJ faces in an ever-changing market.
- A panel of agents will share their knowledge and expertise during the Agents Power panels, with industry heavyweights such as Kirk Summers by WME, Rick Roskin representing the CAA as well as David Zedek of UTA, and Ali Hendrick of Arrival Artists. A must-attend session for anyone involved in booking talent, the Agency Power panel will cover all topics related to artist development and representation with a focus on building superstar talent for a growing global audience.
- L-Acousticsthe leader in professional audio technologies, is its sponsor festival of the Future panel. A distinguished panel of executives will take center stage to discuss how innovations in audio, video and immersive media are transforming the festival experience. Coordinator Amber Mundinger (L-Acoustics Global Director of Artistic Engagement), the panel includes Polygon's David Lopez de Arenos, Dave Rat, President of Rat Sound Systems, and more. These will explore the critical role of sound design and technology, including the development of large-scale spatial sound, immersive sound and projection mapping. From a deep dive into the success of Electric Forest to new initiatives for emerging artists, the Festivals of the Future panel will serve as a road map for the next generation of savvy creators.
- Previously announced talent includes multi-platinum, 3-time Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter Olivia Rodrigo who will participate in the Superstar Q&A and receive Billboard editorially selected Touring Artist of the Year Award.
The Live Music Awards, which will honor the acts of the tour as well as some of the visionary executives behind them, are based on a range of criteria ranging from revenue to tour demand, production, technical ambition, fan engagement, momentum and cultural impact .
It was programmed by Bulletin boardDave Brooks, the Billboard Live Music Summit and Awards will deliver an unforgettable experience, highlighting some of music's biggest names and up-and-coming artists who are shaping the future of the industry. The event will feature a series of keynote panels as well as the highly anticipated Billboard Live Music Awards, honoring artists and industry professionals who have made significant contributions to the world of live music.
In addition to exclusive panels and conversations with the industry's brightest stars and leaders, the Billboard Live Music Summit will feature insightful panels with top personalities from AEG Presents and Live Nation, exploring trends, challenges and innovations in live music. music. The summit aims to encourage dialogue and inspire future developments in the industry. Additional information will be distributed in the coming weeks. For more information on this year's Billboard Live Music Summit and Awards, visit billboardlivemusicsummit.com.
from our partners at https://www.billboard.com/pro/louis-messina-billboard-live-music-summit-executive-year/
