20th Annual Pollstar Concert Industry Awards

The 20th annual Pollstar Concert Industry Awards took place on January 30 at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles.

Hosted by comedian Jeff Garcia, the event attracted major players of the live music industry throughout the world together for a night of humor, food, booze and, of course, networking.

Here is the complete list of winners.

Major Tour of the Year
AC/DC

Photo: Tony Nelson
Xcel Energy Center, Saint Paul, Minn.

Most Creative Tour Package
Robert Plant and Alison Krauss

Most Creative Stage Production
Walking With Dinosaurs

Best New Touring Artist
Jonas Brothers

Music Festival of the Year

Photo: AP Photo
Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, Indio, Calif.

International Music Festival of the Year

Nightclub of the Year

Theatre of the Year

Best New Major Concert Venue

Red Rocks Award for Small Outdoor Venue

Best Major Outdoor Concert Venue

Arena of the Year

International Theatre of the Year

International Arena of the Year

Photo: AP Photo
O2 Arena, London, England

Nightclub Talent Buyer of the Year
Donna Busch (AEG / Goldenvoice)

Independent Promoter of the Year
Bill Silva (Bill Silva Presents)

Talent Buyer of the Year
Donna DiBenedetto (AEG Live – Northeast)

Facility Executive of the Year
Lee Zeidman (Staples Center, Nokia Theatre L.A. Live)

Bill Graham Award for Promoter of the Year
Rick Mueller (Live Nation)

International Promoter of the Year
Michael Chugg (Chugg Entertainment)

Booking Agency of the Year
Creative Artists Agency

Boutique Booking Agency of the Year
High Road Touring

UK Booking Agent of the Year
Neil Warnock (The Agency Group)

Third Coast Booking Agent of the Year
Rod Essig (CAA)

Bobby Brooks Award for Agent of the Year
Steve Martin (The Agency Group)

Personal Manager of the Year
Irving Azoff

Road Warrior of the Year
Dale “Opie” Skjerseth

Lighting Company of the Year
Bandit Lites

Sound Company of the Year
Clair

Staging or Equipment Company of the Year
All Access Staging & Productions

Transportation Company of the Year
Rock-It Cargo

Video Company of the Year
ScreenWorks