The International Entertainment Buyers Association (IEBA) announced the winners of its 2018 Awards on Tuesday night at the close of its annual conference in Nashville. SMG, The Greek Theatre, New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, Jim Mallonee of House of Blues, Kell Houston of Houston Productions and Randy Wright of Integrity Events were among the big winners.
IEBA Live Music Industry Award Winners 2018
Club of the YearMarathon Music Works – Nashville, TNCasino of the YearTalking Stick Resort and Casino – Scottsdale, AZRyman Auditorium Theater of the YearDurham Performing Arts Center – Durham, NCArena of the YearBOK Center – Tulsa, OKAmphitheater of the YearThe Greek Theatre – Los Angeles, CAFair of the YearMinnesota State Fair – St. Paul, MNFestival of the YearNew Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival – New Orleans, LAClub Buyer of the YearJim Mallonee – House of BluesCasino Buyer of the Year- TIEKell Houston – Houston ProductionsRandy Wright – Integrity EventsCorporate Buyer of the YearMichael Boltzman – AEG PresentsInternational Buyer of the YearRon Sakamoto – Gold & Gold Productions (Canada)Fair Buyer of the YearR.J. Romeo – Romeo Entertainment GroupFestival Buyer of the YearRoger LeBlanc – Madison EntertainmentVenue Executive of the YearKim Bedier – Tacoma Dome, Cheney Stadium, Pantages and Rialto Theaters, & Theater on the SquareYoung Professional of the YearPaige Ryan – Paradigm Talent AgencyTalent Agent of the YearJay Williams – WMEPromoter of the YearAli Harnell – AEG Presentsh/t Amplify
