IEBA Celebrates Winners At 2024 Honors & Awards Ceremony
Pictured (L-R): David Kells, Keith Levy, Stacy Vee, Sonia Grover, Kiely Mosiman, Lacy Hayes and Chuck Morris. Photo: Ed Rode
IEBA honored the best in live entertainment at its Honors & Awards Ceremony on Tuesday night (Oct. 8), capping off its annual conference in Nashville.
Eric Church and Louis Messina. Photo: Ed Rode
The IEBA Industry Awards, which were emceed this year by comedian Dusty Slay, celebrate those who work tirelessly behind the scenes of the concert business. Categories are voted on by IEBA members.
“The 2024 award winners represent the very best in live entertainment, showcasing an unwavering commitment to excellence and innovation,” says IEBA’s Executive Director Pam Matthews. “Their remarkable achievements have set the standard for our industry, and we are honored to celebrate their contributions.”
The event also commemorated the induction of two new IEBA Hall of Fame members: Red Rocks Amphitheatre and pioneering concert promoter Louis Messina. Messina was interviewed by his friend and client, Eric Church, for the conference keynote earlier in the day.
IEBA 2024 Awards Winners:
Club of the Year: Troubadour
Casino of the Year: Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino (Hollywood, Florida)
Theater of the Year: (tie) Ruth Eckerd Hall and Orpheum Theatre Rick Hansen (Minneapolis)
Arena of the Year: Barclays Center – Corey Humpage
Amphitheater of the Year: Hollywood Bowl
Fair/Expo of the Year: Minnesota State Fair – Nate Dungan and Theresa Weinfurtner
Festival of the Year: Bourbon & Beyond Del Williams
Club Buyer of the Year: Sonia Grover, First Avenue
Casino Buyer of the Year: Andrew Saunders, Hard Rock/Seminole Gaming
Special Events/Corporate Buyer of the Year: EastCoast Entertainment (ECE) Mark Letson and Brad Strouse
International Buyer of the Year: Jim Cressman, Invictus Entertainment
Fair/Expo Buyer of the Year: Lacey Hayes, Romeo Entertainment Group
Festival Buyer of the Year: Stacy Vee, Goldenvoice
Venue Executive of the Year: David Kells, Bridgestone Arena
Music & Entertainment Industry Educator of the Year: Chuck Morris, Colorado State University
Agent of the Year: Keith Levy, Wasserman Music
Promoter of the Year: Rich Shaefer, AEG Presents
Young Professional of the Year: Kiely Mosiman, Wasserman
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