Pollstar Live! Panel Preview: Joey ‘Vendetta’ Scoleri, ‘So Much World, So Little Time’

– Joey “Vendetta” Scoleri

“So Much World, So Little Time”

Other Panelists: John Lickrish, Flash Entertainment (Abu Dhabi); Lanell Rumion, CAA; Neil Warnock, UTA; Jackie Wilgar, Live Nation.

Location: Wednesday, Feb. 5, Wilshire Ballroom

Scoleri creates marketing strategies that promote superstar artists along with newer talent to connect directly to fans through Live Nation’s vast array of direct and partner fan connection channels.

He’s working on tours with Coldplay, Jay Z, Aerosmith, The Weeknd, One Direct and more.

Prior to joining Live Nation, Scoleri spent 12 years at The Disney Music Group where he worked with Queen, Jonas Brothers, Miley Cyrus, Breaking Benjamil, Rascal Flatts and more as VP of promotion and sports marketing.

POLLSTAR: What key issues will be discussed at your panel?

JOEY SCOLERI: How to judge what areas of the world are fertile touring targets. What areas do you prioritize and why.

What new trends are you seeing in your corner of the industry either as it relates to your panel or otherwise?

Quicker ascension to headliner status. Multi genre adoption from fans.

If a kerfuffle were to break out between panelists and/or audience member what might the issue be over?

Money.

What are you looking most forward to at this year’s conference?

Seeing everyone and pretending to like them.