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Concert Industry Awards Winners
The annual Pollstar Concert Industry Awards took place February 6th at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, Calif.
The star-studded gala was hosted by acid-tongued comedian Lewis Black and was attended by concert industry professionals from around the world.
Each year, the Concert Industry Awards honor those whose contributions most enhance and enrich the live music experience. The nominees are chosen by their concert business peers and winners are determined by ballots cast by Pollstar subscribers.
And here are the winners:
Major Tour Of The Year:
Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band
Most Creative Stage Production:
Best New Artist Tour:
Most Creative Tour Package:
Independent Promoter Of The Year:
Jam Productions Ltd.
Third Coast Agent Of The Year:
Scott Clayton – CAA
Artist Development Executive Of The Year:
Harvey Leeds – Epic Records
Best Major Outdoor Concert Venue:
The Gorge
Red Rocks Awards – Best Small Outdoor Concert Venue:
Wolf Trap Filene Center
Theatre Of The Year:
Ryman Auditorium
Best New Major Concert Venue:
Home Depot Center
Arena Of The Year:
Madison Square Garden
Personal Manager Of The Year:
Coran Capshaw
Road Warrior Of The Year:
Jake Berry
Bill Graham Award – Promoter Of The Year:
Gregg Perloff – Another Planet Entertainment
Talent Buyer Of The Year:
Don Sullivan – Jam Productions
Nightclub Talent Buyer Of The Year:
Eric Herz – Clear Channel Entertainment
Booking Agency Of The Year:
Creative Artists Agency
Nightclub Venue Of The Year:
9:30 Club
Facility Executive Of The Year:
Brenda Tinnen – Staples Center
Boutique Booking Agency Of The Year:
Little Big Man Booking
International Venue Of The Year:
Royal Albert Hall
International Booking Agency Of The Year:
The Agency Group
International Promoter Of The Year:
Clear Channel Entertainment
Lighting Company Of The Year:
Upstaging
Sound Company Of The Year:
Clair Brothers Audio
Transportation Company Of The Year:
Rock-It Cargo
Staging / Equipment Company Of The Year:
Stageco
Bobby Brooks Award – Agent Of The Year:
Rob Light – CAA
Music Festival Of The Year: