Pollstar Awards Announced
The Pollstar Awards were handed out at The Wiltern in LA last Friday night. Lewis Black was the host. I worked with him a couple of years ago and enjoy his appearances on HBO and Comedy Central’s The Daily Show with Jon Stewart.
The awards went to…
Major Tour of the Year:
Prince
Most Creative Tour Package:
Bob Dylan / Willie Nelson
Most Creative Stage Production:
Prince
Best New Touring Artist:
Josh Groban
Music Festival of the Year:
Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival
International Music Festival of the Year:
Glastonbury Festival
Nightclub of the Year:
House Of Blues, W. Hollywood
Theatre of the Year:
Ryman Auditorium
Best New Major Concert Venue:
Glendale Arena
Red Rocks Award / Best Small Outdoor Venue:
Greek Theatre, Los Angeles
Best Major Outdoor Concert Venue:
Hollywood Bowl
Arena of the Year:
Madison Square Garden
International Small Venue of the Year:
Royal Albert Hall
International Large Venue of the Year:
Wembley Arena
Nightclub Talent Buyer of the Year:
Sean Striegel, House of Blues Anaheim
Independent Promoter of the Year:
Another Planet Entertainment
Talent Buyer of the Year:
Jim Glancy, Ron Delsener Presents
Facility Executive of the Year:
Michael Marion, Alltel Arena
Bill Graham Award / Promoter of the Year:
Debra Rathwell, AEG Live New York
International Promoter of the Year:
Mojo Concerts
Booking Agency of the Year:
Creative Artists Agency
Boutique Booking Agency of the Year:
Little Big Man Booking
International Booking Agency of the Year:
Helter Skelter
Third Coast Agent of the Year:
John Huie, CAA
Bobby Brooks Award / Agent of the Year:
Chip Hooper, Monterey Peninsula Artists
Personal Manager of the Year:
Brian Avnet (Josh Groban)
Artist Development Executive of the Year:
Harvey Leeds, Epic Records
Road Warrior of the Year:
John “Bugzee” Hougdahl (Prince, Bon Jovi)
Lighting Company of the Year:
Bandit Lites
Sound Company of the Year:
Sound Image
Staging / Equipment Company of the Year:
All Access Staging & Productions
Transportation Company of the Year:
Rock-It Cargo
Video Company of the Year:
Screenworks