The International Entertainment Buyer’s Association (ieba) closed its 35th annual iebaLIVE! Conference with an awards banquet at downtown Nashville’s Hilton Suites October 4th.
William Morris Agency walked away with agency of the year while WMA’s Barry Jeffrey took talent agent honors.
Venue of the year went to Nashville’s Ryman Auditorium.
Nashville-based Outback Concerts won concert promoter of the year and the company’s Mike Smardak took the talent buyer award.
McGhee Entertainment CEO Doc McGhee was honored with the industry achievement award for his work managing artists including KISS, Bon Jovi, and Mötley Crüe.
Cheap Trick snagged the lifetime achievement award, The Oak Ridge Boys took living legend honors, and Vince Gill was given the humanitarian award.
The fair, festival or special event of the year trophy went to the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo, which hosts more than a million visitors each year.
The presidents award, presented by ieba President Ed Bazel, was bestowed upon Barbara Hubbard for her ongoing efforts to educate music biz up-and-comers. The founders award went to ieba board member Joe Guercio for his crucial role in the organization.
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