New Production Live! Panelists Announced From SGPS ShowRig, 313 Presents, LoBo Productions & More

The schedule for Production Live! is continuing to be filled out with today’s announcement confirming speakers including John Lunio from SGPS ShowRig, Elmer Straub from 313 Presents, Loreen Bohannon from LoBo Productions and more.

Production Live! starts off the annual Pollstar Live! Conference Feb. 6-8 with one day of panels and keynote conversations dedicated to lighting, rigging, audio, tech, transportation, staging and other topics related to how production brings the magic of live shows to life, led by the industry pros who dominate the scene backstage.

Lunio will appear on the panel “Crisis Averted: The Art & Craft of Subverting Murphy’s Law,” Straub is speaking on the panel “Outdoor Operations: Stage Managing, Layout & Production” and Bohannon will share insight during the panel “The Next Generation of Road Warriors Lead The Way.”

Other panelists confirmed today include Lou Taylor of Tri Star Sports and Entertainment (“Just Call Me: Improving Comms Between Artist Teams and Road Crews”); Nick Whitehouse of Live Redesigned (“Multiple, Sitdown, Residency, Whatever: The Pros & Cons of a Semi-Permanent Production”); Meg Miller, the tour manager for Lainey Wilson (“The Next Generation of Road Warriors Lead The Way”) and Ken Helie, the tour manager for John Mayer / Dead and Company (“Just Call Me: Improving Comms Between Artist Teams and Road Crews”).

As previously announced, the keynote Q&A for Production Live!, “A Matter of Trust: The Artist/Crew Dynamic in Tedeschi Trucks Band,” will be moderated by Ray Waddell, Oak View Group’s president of media and conferences, and features Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi of the band, Tour Manager Skip Richman and Production Manager Brian Speiser.

Previously announced Pollstar Live! panels include “Golden Era 3.0: How Long Will This Boom Last (And What Can We Do to Sustain)?,” “The Role of Artists & The Live Thing in an Election Year,” “The Venue’s Role in Booking, Marketing & Maximizing Concerts,” “The Most Impactful Show Possible: Savannah Hosts Dave Matthews Band,” “Where To Go & When: Developing the Global Touring Strategy,” “How Will AI Change Live for Booking, Marketing, Operations & Risk Management” and “Sphere: Redefining the Future of Live Entertainment.”

Jon Bon Jovi will be a featured keynote speaker and will also be honored with the Milestone Award at the Pollstar Awards ceremony.

On Feb. 7, the Pollstar Awards will 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.

Registration for Pollstar Live! is now open. For more information about the conference, visit pollstar.live.