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Join hosts Dave Redelberger and Paul Hooper as they talk with guests who work in live entertainment about what they are currently doing, their history in the industry, and the challenges they faced along the way to lead them to where they are today. Adventures In Venueland is a side project of the Event & Venue Marketing Conference, a non-profit conference that brings together diversified events a

nd venue professionals to cultivate inspiration, collaboration, and innovation for the growing entertainment industry. The AIV theme is comprised of elements from the Nine Inch Nails track 16 Ghosts II off the Ghosts I-IV album, and is licensed under a Creative Commons license (BY-NC-SA).

04/12/2024

JUST ANNOUNCED: Live from backstage at The Fox Theatre in Atlanta, Georgia, we chat with Rachel Bomeli, Vice President of Facility Operations for the facility. We talk about the design of the theatre, their early plans as the venue approaches its centennial in five years, and how theatres often provide interesting perspective in venue stewardship and preservation. bit.ly/Venueland

Please Note – Stick around to the end of the episode to hear some audio of Rachel touring us around the venue as we discuss: different rooms, the recent Andre 3000 show, beautiful plaster molding, a hidden porch overlooking Ponce De Leon Ave, and lastly a visit to their VERY impressive climate-controlled archive room.

03/12/2024

Episode 9️⃣7️⃣: Meet Brittany Herndon, Director of Sales & Marketing for and & Regional Marketing Director for ASM Global’s theatrical venues. We dig into tips for working with and building trust with promoters - how to challenge and suggest alternatives to requests, fleshing out plans to make them more valuable, and knowing when the juice is worth the squeeze.

20/11/2024

JUST ANNOUNCED: Join us on the east coast as we head to Richmond, Virginia to chat with Brittany Herndon, Director of Sales & Marketing for Altria Theater and Dominion Energy Center for the Performing Arts, as well as Regional Marketing Director for ASM Global's theatrical venues. Learn what it is like working for the number one theater in Virginia, what a typical theater season looks like, and how marketing for a theater varies from marketing at larger venues. bit.ly/Venueland

19/11/2024

Episode 9️⃣6️⃣ took us to Denver to chat with Omar Gates, Marketing & Advertising Coordinator for the Denver Nuggets and Colorado Avalanche at Kroenke Sports & Entertainment. Enjoy this great perspective of someone earlier in their industry career who talks about the importance of mentorship, embracing challenges, and looking for ways to grow.

07/11/2024

JUST ANNOUNCED: From the 313 to the 303, we’re chatting with Omar Gates, Marketing & Advertising Coordinator for the Denver Nuggets and Colorado Avalanche at Kroenke Sports & Entertainment in Denver. We talk shop and strategies about email marketing best practices, how to use data and analytics, SMS marketing, AI applications, and the importance of looking beyond traditional ROI. bit.ly/Venueland

31/10/2024

BONUS EPISODE: HAPPY HALLOWEEN! 🎃

What does a UFO, bloody hatchet woman, haunted miners, and a ghost rattler snake have in common? They’re all regulars at one of the world’s (and universe’s?) most iconic venues - Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre! For our third annual Halloween episode we chat with our friend Brian Kitts, Chief Marketing & Business Development Officer for Red Rocks Amphitheatre and Denver Performing Arts Complex, who is our guide through the various spooky and mysterious tales echoing off the red sandstone of this iconic venue. bit.ly/Venueland

23/10/2024

JUST ANNOUNCED: Tuck your drafting pencil behind your ear and unfurl those blueprints because we’re talking venue design with this episode, where we chat with Geoff Cheong, Senior Principal and Senior Architect at Populous. ✏ 🏛 With a focus of drawing people together around the things they love and amplifying the atmosphere of excitement and joy, Populous has designed some of the world’s most renowned venues. bit.ly/Venueland

09/10/2024

JUST ANNOUNCED: Come along as we visit the Bay Area and chat with Sam Hunt, Executive Vice President and Managing Executive at Wasserman. One of the youngest to ever win Pollstar’s Agent of the Year in 2016, Sam oversees a powerhouse roster of electronica, indie, pop, and hip-hop artists including names like Diplo, Major Lazer, Flying Lotus, Jamie xx, Animal Collective, Run The Jewels, Big Boi, 100 gecs, Still Woozy, and Caroline Polachek. We learn what his day to day is like as an agent, where essentially his role is to do everything he can to improve and guide artist careers and provide opportunities and guidance - largely involving live performances and touring, but also brand deals, bigger picture projects, and concepts. bit.ly/Venueland

08/10/2024

EPISODE 9️⃣3️⃣ took us to Nashville to chat with Brian Bauer, President of Bauer Entertainment Marketing (BEM), where you’ll hear all about live events and what it is like leading the client voted “top-rated entertainment marketing agency.” Thinking about starting your own business and wondering what that is like and what challenges you might face? You’ll enjoy this episode of

01/10/2024

Happy , Venuelanders! Thank you to our listeners for joining us on this adventure. We’ve got more exciting episodes planned for the future that we can’t wait to share with you. 🚀

Also, an exciting announcement – you can now listen to Adventures In Venueland on YouTube! Subscribe to get notifications for when new episodes drop and enjoy fun playlists of episodes we’ve curated for you. 🎙️

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25/09/2024

JUST ANNOUNCED: For this episode we head back to the hustle and bustle of Music City and catch up with former pro-drummer turned entertainment marketer, Brian Bauer, President of Bauer Entertainment Marketing (BEM). We immediately jump into learning what BEM does as well as interesting discussions on trends in live events and some of the most important things for venues and events to establish. bit.ly/Venueland

24/09/2024

ICYMI: We dropped a special bonus episode to highlight Riyadh Season Noche UFC, that honored Mexico’s rich history and vibrant culture which also happened to be the FIRST sporting event to ever be hosted at the Sphere. We chat with Heidi Noland, Sr. VP of Global Brand & Creative with UFC, who pulls back the curtain and gives us an inside look at what goes into preparing for this incredible event at such a unique venue.

📸: Courtesy of UFC

20/09/2024

Episode 9️⃣2️⃣ is full of great perspective and fun stories as we chat with , Vice President of Entertainment for ArenaNetwork, Venue Coalition & Theater Network. With an interesting path that includes publicity at Atlantic Records, being Assistant Tour Manager for Tori Amos, and the Director of Artist Relations and Events at The Greek Theatre for Nederlander Concerts, she has seen numerous sides of the industry which provided valuable perspective as she pursued new roles. We discuss trends and challenges facing venues and tours in 2024 and tips for navigating what the new “normal” is for the industry.

13/09/2024

BONUS EPISODE: For the start of Mexican Independence Day weekend, UFC is gearing up to host Riyadh Season Noche UFC, which will honor Mexico's rich history and vibrant culture. Oh... and did we mention... it's the first sporting event to be hosted at Sphere in Las Vegas? On this special episode we chat with Heidi Noland, Sr. VP of Global Brand & Creative with UFC, who pulls back the curtain and gives us an inside look at what goes into preparing for this incredible event at such a unique venue. bit.ly/Venueland

11/09/2024

JUST ANNOUNCED: Peel back the wrapper of some English chocolate and put on your favorite Tori Amos album – we’re headed to Los Angeles to chat with Natalie Caplan, Vice President of Entertainment for ArenaNetwork, Venue Coalition & Theater Network. Natalie tells us about her job and how they empower and assist independent venues – providing important resources and driving content to them. With more than 140 venues across North America, hear how they leverage their staff experience and collective knowledge among venues to provide curated support and industry advocacy for a wide mix of venues in different market sizes. bit.ly/Venueland

28/08/2024

JUST ANNOUNCED: Spread love, it’s the Brooklyn way! We chat with Adina Erwin, Executive Vice President of Business Operations and General Manager of Barclays Center and learn all about this one-of-kind arena nestled in the middle of NYC. Home to the Brooklyn Nets (NBA), New York Liberty (WNBA), and many other concerts, comedy shows, and family events – Adina tells us all about her role at the venue and its place in the neighborhood. bit.ly/Venueland

14/08/2024

JUST ANNOUNCED: Grab your laptop and throw those rock hands in the air because we’re chatting with Fabrice Sergent, Leader & Co-Founder of Bandsintown. Fabrice takes us through the history of the company, which is the largest concert discovery platform in the world. He explains how Bandsintown alerts fans when their favorite artists come to town and helps them discover new artists, helps artists to promote their tour dates and reach new fans, and helps venues populate dates on different platforms and reach new buyers. bit.ly/Venueland

31/07/2024

JUST ANNOUNCED: New England here we come! Join us in Somers, Connecticut, as we talk with Marissa Dionne, VP of Marketing for Oak View Group. Marissa gives us an overview of OVG, where she is primarily focused on marketing for venue management, hospitality, parking, and arena and theatre alliances, for the company. She oversees marketing and provides support for 400+ venues through venue management, booking and hospitality. bit.ly/Venueland

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Episode 9️⃣7️⃣: Meet Brittany Herndon, Director of Sales & Marketing for @altriatheaterva and @dominionenergycenter & Regional Marketing Director for ASM Global’s theatrical venues. We dig into tips for working with and building trust with promoters - how to challenge and suggest alternatives to requests, fleshing out plans to make them more valuable, and knowing when the juice is worth the squeeze. #Venueland

Brian Bauer

Episode 92

Episode 9️⃣2️⃣ is full of great perspective and fun stories as we chat with @natalielcaplan, Vice President of Entertainment for ArenaNetwork, Venue Coalition & Theater Network. With an interesting path that includes publicity at Atlantic Records, being Assistant Tour Manager for Tori Amos, and the Director of Artist Relations and Events at The Greek Theatre for Nederlander Concerts, she has seen numerous sides of the industry which provided valuable perspective as she pursued new roles. We discuss trends and challenges facing venues and tours in 2024 and tips for navigating what the new “normal” is for the industry. #Venueland

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