Author: Eric Renner Brown

Kings Theatre’s Tyler Bates Promoted

Kings Theatre’s Tyler Bates Promoted

Posted by | Nov 5, 2019 | , ,

Tyler Bates joined Brooklyn’s renovated Kings Theatre in 2017.  (Courtesy Kings Theatre) GM named Ambassador Theatre Group director of programming Ambassador Theatre Group announced the promotion of Tyler Bates to director of programming on Monday. A seasoned live professional, who has spent time at AEG Live, Barclays Center and, most recently, Brooklyn’s newly renovated Kings Theatre, Bates will get increased booking responsibility for both Kings Theatre and Boston’s Emerson Colonial Theatre as part of his new role. “Tyler has been a valuable addition to ATG these past two years, laying down a strong foundation at Kings Theatre during his tenure as the general manager,” wrote Stephen Lewin, ATG CEO for North America, and Kristin Caskey, ATG executive vice president of content and creative for North America, in a statement. “A natural team player, he has built a high-performance team around him. This new role will allow him even more focused… Continue Reading Kings Theatre’s Tyler Bates Promoted

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Mixhalo Offers Fans Aud-Mented Reality

Mixhalo Offers Fans Aud-Mented Reality

Posted by | Oct 30, 2019 | , ,

Mixhalo isn’t just for music; Staples Center will use it for sports events. (Getty Images) Company, with Staples Center as client, looks to remake how we hear live entertainment The mix is off at a concert. The dialogue at a Broadway show is moving too fast. The star player for a sports team makes a critical play — and from the upper deck, it’s tough to tell exactly what happened. The fan experience isn’t always up to snuff, and in an age where pristine concert live streaming and high-def sports broadcasts are commonplace, ensuring the engagement of those who leave the comfort of their living rooms is increasingly important. Enter Mixhalo, which is aiming to revolutionize how we hear live entertainment and has already garnered support from industry heavyweights such as Red Light Management and Another Planet Entertainment, artists including Metallica and Aerosmith, and venues like Staples Center. “We’re really… Continue Reading Mixhalo Offers Fans Aud-Mented Reality

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VN Conference: New York Club Heavyweights Discuss The Big Apple’s Live Market

VN Conference: New York Club Heavyweights Discuss The Big Apple’s Live Market

Posted by | Sep 12, 2019 | , ,

Paradigm’s Carly James, Bowery Presents’ Josh Moore, Dayglo Ventures’ Peter Shapiro, and Live Nation’s Sean Striegel (from left) discuss New York’s club market with moderator Ray Waddell of Oak View Group. (Eric Renner Brown / Staff) While much of the VenuesNow Conference focused on arenas and stadiums and the aspects that govern them, such as infrastructure, concessions, and fan experience, one illuminating panel, “Clubs Of New York: The Competitive Landscape in a Microcosm,” thoroughly analyzed the smaller scale. The panel, which featured Live Nation senior vice president of booking Sean Striegel, Dayglo Ventures founder Peter Shapiro, Bowery Presents talent buyer Josh Moore, and Paradigm agent Carly James, and which was moderated by Ray Waddell, president of Oak View Group’s Media & Conferences division, told the story of America’s clubs and theaters market through the lens of the Big Apple’s robust live music scene. The governing theme of the panel was… Continue Reading VN Conference: New York Club Heavyweights Discuss The Big Apple’s Live Market

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VN Conference: Fiserv, Wrigley Provide Case Studies In Entertainment District Panel

VN Conference: Fiserv, Wrigley Provide Case Studies In Entertainment District Panel

Posted by | Sep 10, 2019 | , , ,

The panel for “City Planning and Entertainment Districts and the Venue Footprint in 2030.” (Eric Renner Brown / Staff) Few venue-related advancements in recent years have been more prominent than the strategically planned entertainment districts sprouting up around arenas and stadiums. Several leading minds in the sector — John Shreve (Populous), Peter Feigin (Milwaukee Bucks/Fiserv Forum), Eric Nordness (Hickory Street Capital), Kirk Safford (Lyft) and Dana Warg (313 Presents) — convened at the VenuesNow Conference on Tuesday to discuss the rapid growth of such districts, and what lays ahead for them. For one, not all entertainment districts are created equal, a contrast illustrated by Feigin and Nordness’ work with the areas surrounding Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee and Wrigley Field in Chicago, respectively. With Fiserv Forum, planners had 30 contiguous acres to work with; at Wrigley Field, Hickory Street Capital had only a small sliver of land next to the ballpark… Continue Reading VN Conference: Fiserv, Wrigley Provide Case Studies In Entertainment District Panel

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VN Conference: Jim Dolan Goes Deep on MSG Sphere With Irving Azoff

VN Conference: Jim Dolan Goes Deep on MSG Sphere With Irving Azoff

Posted by | Sep 10, 2019 | , , ,

James Dolan and Irving Azoff in the leadoff session at Tuesday’s VenuesNow Conference in New York City. James Dolan, executive chairman and CEO of The Madison Square Garden Co., and Irving Azoff, chairman and CEO of The Azoff Co., sat down for an illuminating conversation with broad implications for the live entertainment industry to begin the VenuesNow Conference at the Conrad New York Downtown on Tuesday morning. The conversation focused almost exclusively on MSG Sphere, the visionary new line of facilities by MSG Co. The first two Spheres are in the works in Las Vegas and London, and Dolan teased that MSG Co. has already started scouting locations throughout the world for future Spheres. Conference attendees were treated to a striking video detailing renderings of the Sphere facility and its associated technology, and Dolan elaborated upon the Sphere’s conception, planning and priorities moving forward. Though he has built an empire… Continue Reading VN Conference: Jim Dolan Goes Deep on MSG Sphere With Irving Azoff

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