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# IEBA Live Music Industry Award Winners 2018
- URL: https://www.hypebot.com/ieba-live-music-industry-award-winners-2018/
- Published: 2018-10-03T08:50:42.000Z
- Updated: 2018-10-03T08:50:42.000Z
- Description: 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. Continue reading [https://www.hypebot.com/hypebot/2018/10/ieba-live-music-industry-award-winner
- Author: Bruce Houghton
- Tags: Live & Ticketing, Music Business, IEBA, The Live Stage, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-01-21 10:00

[![image from www.ieba.org](http://hypebot.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451b36c69e2022ad36ff0d8200c-200wi "image from www.ieba.org")](http://hypebot.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451b36c69e2022ad36ff0d8200c-popup?ref=hypebot.com)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**](https://www.hypebot.com/ieba-live-music-industry-award-winners-2018/)

**Club of the Year**Marathon Music Works – Nashville, TN**Casino of the Year**Talking Stick Resort and Casino – Scottsdale, AZ**Ryman Auditorium Theater of the Year**Durham Performing Arts Center – Durham, NC**Arena of the Year**BOK Center – Tulsa, OK**Amphitheater of the Year**The Greek Theatre – Los Angeles, CA**Fair of the Year**Minnesota State Fair – St. Paul, MN**Festival of the Year**New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival – New Orleans, LA**Club Buyer of the Year**Jim Mallonee – House of Blues**Casino Buyer of the Year- TIE**Kell Houston – Houston ProductionsRandy Wright – Integrity Events**Corporate Buyer of the Year**Michael Boltzman – AEG Presents**International Buyer of the Year**Ron Sakamoto – Gold & Gold Productions (Canada)**Fair Buyer of the Year**R.J. Romeo – Romeo Entertainment Group**Festival Buyer of the Year**Roger LeBlanc – Madison Entertainment**Venue Executive of the Year**Kim Bedier – Tacoma Dome, Cheney Stadium, Pantages and Rialto Theaters, & Theater on the Square**Young Professional of the Year**Paige Ryan – Paradigm Talent Agency**Talent Agent of the Year**Jay Williams – WME**Promoter of the Year**Ali Harnell – AEG Presentsh/t [Amplify](http://www.ampthemag.com/the-real/aeg-smg-take-home-multiple-honors-at-ieba-awards-full-list-of-winners/?ref=hypebot.com)