IEBA 2020 Virtual Conference
Opening Remarks
A brief address from IEBA President John Bolton, IEBA Chairperson Renee Alexander, and IEBA Executive Director Pam Matthews.
Award Winners Power Panel
Our yearly superpanel of IEBA Industry Award winners reflects on how an unprecedented year impacted each of their businesses – and their lives.
Panelists:
Darin Lashinsky, NS2 (Promoter of the Year)
Amy Madrigali, Troubadour (Club of the Year)
Josh Moore, The Bowery Presents (Club Buyer of the Year)
Stacy Vee, Goldenvoice / MTG (Festival Buyer of the Year)
Moderated by David Kells, Bridgestone Arena (Venue Executive of the Year)
Sponsored by Prism
Reopening: A Case Study from Etix
IEBA partner Etix discusses how one of their valued clients adapted their venue and procedures to allow them to reopen for business.
New Terms & Conditions In Response to the Pandemic
In this fifth annual session with our team of experts, we take on today’s most urgent legal issues including COVID cancellation, weather payment, and indemnity and liability limitations. Communication and compromise will be key as we return to live events but, now more than ever, we must master a true understanding of our contracts, know for certain what we are responsible for, and accept what is insurable & what is not.
Panelists:
Jason Bernstein, AEG Presents
Brent Daughrity, Anderson Benson
Tim Epstein, Duggan Bertsch, LLC
Berkeley Reinhold, Business & Law Office of Berkeley Reinhold
Moderated by Pam Matthews, IEBA
Event Intel from Across the Globe
Panelists:
Michael Brill, D.Live (Germany)
Emma Bownes, O2 Arena (UK)
Venancio Castro, ASM Global (Latin America)
Zane Collings, ASM Global (US)
Marie Lindqvist, Stockholm Globe Arenas (Europe)
Tim Worton, ASM Global (Asia/Pacific)
Moderated by Dana DuFine, ASM Global
Fairs and Expos
Panelists:
Danny Aguilar, Delaware State Fair
Renee Alexander, Minnesota State Fair
Dr. Chris Boleman, Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo
Jason Kane, Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo
Moderated by Mallory Hines, San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo
Some Things Never Change: Living Your Core Values in a Crisis
Panelists:
Colleen Jennings-Roggensack, Arizona State University
Joan Squires, Omaha Performing Arts
Jerry Yoshitomi, Meaning Matters
New Protocols & Technology for the COVID Era
For centuries, venue operators have been charged with maintaining safe and secure buildings for public assembly. As we prioritize venue preparations for a safe return, we are also evolving technology to engage fans, identify demand scenarios, and respond with flexible pricing and nuanced incentives.
Panelists:
Don Graham, Oak View Group & Climate Pledge Arena
Angela Miles-Powell, Ticketmaster
Mike Plutino, Food Service Matters
Mel Raines, Bankers Life Fieldhouse
Kim Stone, Chase Center
Hosted by Eric Bresler, Oak View Group and Nick Vaerewyck, Climate Pledge Arena
Sponsored by CAPS Payroll, a Cast & Crew Company
An Uncomfortable Conversation about Equality in the Entertainment Business
It’s time to tackle our own house – where we work – to create a dynamic industry that reflects the public we serve. If our industry – one that promotes and celebrates culture – is hobbled by deep, structural systemic prejudice, we will have a bigoted society.
And so we ask ourselves: what is my role in maintaining a system that drives inequality? What am I prepared to do to achieve change? Will we summon the courage to answer with one clear voice and eradicate injustice from the entertainment business, and from society at large?
Panelists:
David Carrigan, Live Nation
Becky Gardenhire, WME
Donna Julian, Hornets Sports & Entertainment
Binta Niambi Brown, Black Music Action Coalition
Noelle Scaggs, Diversify the Stage
Moderated by Ali Harnell, Live Nation / Women Nation
Festivals Search for a 2021 Roadmap
Panelists:
Lzzy Hale, Artist
Danny Hayes, Danny Wimmer Presents
Jared Martin, CAA
Danny Wimmer, Danny Wimmer Presents
Moderated by Lou Brutus, National Syndicated Radio Host
All Bets Are Off: Casino Entertainment in 2020 & Beyond
Panelists:
Deana Baker, Choctaw Casino & Resort Durant
Gary Olsen, Kevin Stewart Productions
Seth Shomes, UTA
Frank Wing, APA
Moderated by Kell Houston, Houston Productions and Charlie Davis, Paradise Artists
Young Professionals: Preparing for the Comeback
Panelists:
Amy Davidman, TBA Agency
Annie Flook, Elektra Music Group
Eric Milhouse, Nederlander
Sam Schaumberg, Platform Artists
Moderated by Joe Giordano, BOK Center
Closing Remarks
We close our conference with our In Memoriam segment to honor those in our industry we’ve lost in 2020, a message from IEBA Executive Director Pam Matthews, our Educational Outreach report, and thank you messages from students who have received IEBA scholarships.