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20th Annual Pollstar Concert Industry Awards
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
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
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
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