Slotted right between the Grammy Awards and the Super Bowl is the return of Pollstar Live! – the live industry’s Grammy Awards and Super Bowl rolled into one with the conference marking the world’s largest gathering of global live entertainment professionals and the 35th annual Pollstar Awards representing the only peer-voted awards in the live entertainment industry.
This year’s Feb. 6-8 conference will have the highest attendance in its history, thanks to an increased capacity at its new venue the Fairmont Century Plaza in Los Angeles and a general wave of success for the live entertainment industry at large.
Pollstar Live! offers three days of engaging discussions and keynote conversations led by the top visionaries and executives in the live business, along with plenty of networking opportunities.
The event launches with the one-day Production Live!, featuring panels and keynote conversations dedicated to lighting, rigging, audio, tech, transportation, staging and other topics related to bringing the magic of live shows to life, led by the industry pros who dominate the scene backstage.
Hosted by comedian, actor and author Tom Papa, the Pollstar Awards take place at the historic Wiltern in Los Angeles. The ceremony honors the most successful artists, executives, tours, venues, companies and more from the live industry in more than 40 categories.
See below for a preview of some of the panels and keynotes with speakers including Pearl Jam’s Jeff Ament; Full Stop Management CEO Jeffrey Azoff; Ballmer Group Co-Founder and LA Clippers Chairman Steve Ballmer; Jon Bon Jovi; Executive Chairman and CEO of Sphere James L. Dolan; Chairman and CEO of Oak View Group (Pollstar parent company) Tim Leiweke; CAA Head of Music, Partner and Managing Director Rob Light; Live Nation President of U.S. Concerts Bob Roux, Tedeschi Trucks Band’s Susan Tedeschi and Derek Trucks and many more.
Once Pollstar Live! begins, we’ll update the hub with recaps of the panels.
In A Golden Era (Again?): Pollstar Live! Breaks It Down
Production Live! Preview: A Matter Of Trust – The Artist/Crew Dynamic In Tedeschi Trucks Band Featuring Susan Tedeschi And Derek Trucks
Production Live! Panel Preview: The Next Generation Of Road Warriors Lead The Way
Pollstar Live! 2024 Panel Preview: Booking/Artist Development, Names To Watch
Pollstar Live! 2024 Panel Preview: Jon Bon Jovi To Give Pollstar Live! Keynote Q&A
Pollstar Live! Panel Preview: Fireside Chat, James Dolan & Tim Leiweke Discuss Sphere
Pollstar Live! Panel Preview: The Venue’s Role in Booking, Marketing & Maximizing Concerts
Pollstar Live! Preview: The Wiltern To Shine Again As Pollstar Awards Host
Tom Papa To Host 35th Annual Pollstar Awards At The Wiltern
Pollstar Live! 2024 Panel Preview: Sphere Redefining The Future Of Live Entertainment
Pollstar Live! 2024 Panel Preview: Where To Go & When — Developing The Global Touring Strategy
Pollstar Live! 2024 Panel Preview: Genre Spotlight, Country!