JAC Management Group announced a new partnership between Live Nation and JAC Live to launch the new Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre in downtown Youngstown, Ohio. The partnership will book and promote national and international live concerts and entertainment at the new outdoor venue located within a sprawling riverfront park that will span 22 acres and includes the Covelli Centre. The Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre is slated to open early this summer and will quite literally
and figuratively change the landscape of downtown Youngstown by hosting an event capacity of up to 4,800.

“Over the last ten years we have we have proudly fostered and grown our relationship with Michael Belkin and the Live Nation Cleveland team here at the Covelli Centre,” said Eric Ryan, President of JAC Management Group & JAC Live. “The extension of this
relationship in the form of a strategic partnership will allow us to further strengthen our industry relationships that will ultimately yield marquee performers and entertainment in Youngstown.”

The venue will host many types of events that can be segmented into community and locally/regionally promoted events and nationally/internationally promoted events. “In the initial planning stages of the Youngstown Foundation Amphitheatre, we had two key objectives in mind; first, we wanted a space with the ability to host a variety of local and community events in the spring/fall/summer months. Next, we wanted to build a venue that could also house national and international touring artists and acts that had previously skipped the market. Through the tireless collaboration of many, we are happy to report that the city has accomplished all of these objectives and then some,” Ryan said.

“We are proud to be working with JAC Live and JAC Management Group – to bring extraordinary live events to the new venue,” said Barry Gabel, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Sponsorship for Live Nation Cleveland.

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Mayank Agrawal,  ZenSpace Inc,  CEO,  San Jose, CA
Stephanie Angstrom,  TaxSlayer Center,  Maintenance Supervisor,  Moline, IL
Ashley Aumen,  Raleigh Convention and Performing Arts Complex,  National Sales Manager,  Raleigh, NC
Andrew Barnhart,  Garrett Metal Detectors,  Application Engineer/Sales,  Garland, TX
Jeanette Becker,  The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts,  Coordinator, Volunteer Services,  Hartford, CT
Grace Benigni,  Charleston Gaillard Center,  Event Coordinator,  Charleston, SC
David Bergeson,  Garrett Metal Detectors,  Channel Sales Manager,  Garland, TX
Courtney Bisbe,  Raleigh Convention and Performing Arts Complex,  House Manager,  Raleigh, NC
Curt Boone,  Raleigh Convention and Performing Arts Complex,  Facility Operations Superintendent,  Raleigh, NC
Ann Boyd,  TaxSlayer Center,  Corporate Sales Executive,  Moline, IL
Michelle Bradley,  Raleigh Convention and Performing Arts Complex,  Director of Marketing,  Raleigh, NC
Catherine Brame,  Five Diamond Screening, LLC,  Chief Operating Officer,  Las Vegas, NV
Todd Brei,  Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center,  Graphic Design and Web Specialist,  Madison, WI
Crystal Brisson,  Vancouver Civic Theatres,  Event Manager,  Vancouver, BC, Canada
Lori Brock,  Churchill Downs Racetrack,  Senior Director, HR,  Louisville, KY
Jennifer Brown,  Wisconsin Union,  Campus Event Services Manager,  Madison, WI
Sam Burke,  The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts,  Production Coordinator,  Hartford, CT
Chris Cain,  Oklahoma State Fair Park,  Manager, Events & Facilities,  Oklahoma City, OK
ErinRose Carr,  Georgetown University,  Ms.,  Wayne, NJ
Sara Carrizal,  Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center,  Office Administrator,  Madison, WI
Brennan Carter,  University of South Florida St. Petersburg,  Conference & Event Planner,  Saint Petersburg, FL
Lindsay Clapp,  Raleigh Convention and Performing Arts Complex,  Events Coordinator,  Raleigh, NC
William Collins,  Western Kentucky University,  Student,  Hoover, AL
Trevor Cox,  UMBC Event Center,  Operations and Production Manager,  Baltimore, MD
Donald Cox,  Bob Carpenter Center,  Facility Manager,  Newark, DE
Mara Craft,  Raleigh Convention and Performing Arts Complex,  Director of Sales & Marketing,  Raleigh, NC
Brian Davern,  City of Tacoma, Venues & Events,  Management Analyst,  Tacoma, WA
Scott Deitrich,  BAE Systems,  Account Manager,  Haymarket, VA
Darnell Dennis,  Western Kentucky University,  Student,  Louisville, KY
Sally Dodd,  Curb Event Center at Belmont University,  Director of University Scheduling,  Nashville, TN
Patrick Drake,  Phoenix Convention Center & Venues,  Sales Manager,  Phoenix, AZ
Kristen Durst,  Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center,  Community and Public Relations Manager,  Madison, WI
Daniel Fenton,  Jones Lang LaSalle (JLL),  Executive Vice President,  Chicago, IL
Michael Ferrara,  Jaypro Sports,  President/Owner,  Waterford, CT
Taylor Franke,  Show Me Center,  Interim Event Supervisor,  Cape Girardeau, MO
Christina Frantom,  Birmingham Jefferson Convention Complex,  Director of Marketing and Communications,  Birmingham, AL
Eric Frazee,  The Robert and Judi Newman Center for the Performing Arts,  Event Coordinator,  Denver, CO
Patty Frazier,  Churchill Downs Racetrack,  Director, Executive Administration,  Louisville, KY
Brittany Gilbert,  State Farm Stadium,  Operations and Security Coordinator,  Glendale, AZ
Garret Glass,  The Robert and Judi Newman Center for the Performing Arts,  Assistant Director, Production Services,  Denver, CO
Timothy Gloeckler,  Wisconsin Union,  Assistant Director for Operations,  Madison, WI
Lilian Goh,  Las Vegas Convention Center,  Client Services Manager,  Las Vegas, NV
Marlon Gonzalez,  BBVA Compass Stadium,  Director, Security and Transportation,  Houston, TX
Tim Green,  Raleigh Convention and Performing Arts Complex,  Facility Manager,  Raleigh, NC
Jim Greene,  Raleigh Convention and Performing Arts Complex,  Assistant City Manager,  Raleigh, NC
Mike Habura,  The Walter Pyramid/California State University, Long Beach,  Assistant Athletics Director, Facilities, Operations, and Event Management,  Long Beach, CA
Kody Hamilton,  Charles W. Eisemann Center for Performing Arts & Corporate Presentations,  Technical Production Assistant,  Richardson, TX
Rachel Hargroder,  The Robert and Judi Newman Center for the Performing Arts,  Assistant Director, Patron Services,  Denver, CO
Benjamin Harris,  Indiana University,  Director of Ticketing and Sales,  Bloomington, IN
Brooke Hart,  University of Central Florida,  Student,  Tampa, FL
Mark Hastings,  Von Braun Center,  Manager of Public Safety,  Huntsville, AL
Richard Hazelwood,  Celebrity Theatre,  General Manager,  Phoenix, AZ
Ann Hebl,  Wisconsin Union,  Administrative Assistant,  Madison, WI
Jeremy Heinrichs,  Meydenbauer Center,  Security & Transportation Manager,  Bellevue, WA
Will Henly,  Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center,  Operations Lead Worker,  Madison, WI
Ed Hill,  Oklahoma State Fair Park,  Vice President, Security,  Oklahoma City, OK
Lucy Hoffman,  Red Iron Brand Solutions,  President,  Greenville, SC
Matt Holt,  Arena Americas,  VP of Commercial Operations,  Oak Creek, WI
Gary Howerton,  Charles W. Eisemann Center for Performing Arts & Corporate Presentations,  Custodial Supervisor,  Richardson, TX
John Hubert,  Western Kentucky University,  Student,  Grand Rivers, KY
James Hurst,  Garrett Metal Detectors,  Vice President, Domestic Sales & Marketing,  Garland, TX
Michael Hurt,  Miami Beach Convention Center,  Assistant General Manager,  Miami Beach, FL
Kendra Ingram,  The Robert and Judi Newman Center for the Performing Arts,  Executive Director,  Denver, CO
Nicole Jacobson,  AkitaBox,  Director of Marketing,  Madison, WI
Kate Jansen,  Raleigh Convention and Performing Arts Complex,  Corporate Sales Manager,  Raleigh, NC
Michael Jimenez,  Boise State University/Dept of Public Safety,  Event Security Coordinator,  Boise, ID
Zachary Jovanovich,  The Robert and Judi Newman Center for the Performing Arts,  Stage Operations Coordinator,  Denver, CO
Jared Kearns,  UCCU Center – Utah Valley University,  Director,  Orem, UT
Meagan Kilcoyne,  The Robert and Judi Newman Center for the Performing Arts,  Associate Director, Development,  Denver, CO
Miranda Lee,  Des Moines Performing Arts,  Assistant Guest Services Manager,  Des Moines, IA
Michael Leggitt,  Curb Event Center at Belmont University,  Event Operations Coordinator,  Nashville, TN
Jillian Leinweaver,  University of Arkansas,  Event Planner,  Carrollton, TX
David Lewis,  City Of Las Vegas,  Production Supervisor,  Las Vegas, NV
Misty Lohrentz,  Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center,  Community Events Manager,  Madison, WI
Arnie Lugo,  The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts,  Senior Coordinator, Programs,  Hartford, CT
Laura MacIsaac,  Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center,  Director of Sales,  Madison, WI
Max Manoles,  The Robert and Judi Newman Center for the Performing Arts,  Box Office Manager,  Denver, CO
Ashley McLeod,  Raleigh Convention and Performing Arts Complex,  Events Coordinator,  Raleigh, NC
Jannelle Medina,  The Robert and Judi Newman Center for the Performing Arts,  Administrative Assistant,  Denver, CO
Jonathan Meza,  City Of Las Vegas,  Cultural Specialist,  Las Vegas, NV
Richard Moraskie,  The Robert and Judi Newman Center for the Performing Arts,  Assistant Director, Ticketing Services,  Denver, CO
Russ Murdock,  ,  Convention Center Practice Director,  Lenexa, KS
Charles Myers,  The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts,  Director of Event and Patron Services,  Hartford, CT
Steve Novakovich,  Garrett Metal Detectors,  CEO,  Garland, TX
Matt Olson,  Wisconsin Union,  Assistant Director for Event Operations,  Madison, WI
Mary Parsons,  UWG Coliseum,  Event Coordinator,  Carrollton, GA
Connor Peterson,  Wisconsin Union,  Assistant Production Manager,  Madison, WI
Alexandra Philbrick,  Oklahoma State Fair Park,  Manager, Event Services,  Oklahoma City, OK
Amy Pickens,  Procial,  President,  Jonesboro, AR
Stephen Pizzoferrato,  The Bushnell Center for the Performing Arts,  Director of Building Operations,  Hartford, CT
Sarah Plombon,  Access Intelligence,  Marketing Manager,  Rockville, MD
Adam Pomerantz,  Charleston Gaillard Center,  Director of Finance,  Charleston, SC
Rachel Rice,  Raleigh Convention and Performing Arts Complex,  Outdoor Events Manager,  Raleigh, NC
Andrew Rosenfarb,  Flato Markham Theatre,  Production & Facility Manager,  Markham, ON, Canada
Walker Ross,  University of South Carolina,  Graduate Student,  Columbia, SC
Diane Roth,  The Robert and Judi Newman Center for the Performing Arts,  Assistant Director, Event Services,  Denver, CO
Teresa Sanchez,  Charles W. Eisemann Center for Performing Arts & Corporate Presentations,  Patron Services Representative,  Richardson, TX
Katrina Sanchez,  Pan American Center,  Guest Service Manager on Duty,  Las Cruces, NM
Catherine Sarrett,  Strategic Venue Studies,  President,  Glen Ellyn, IL
John Schwoerer,  Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center,  Audio Visual Manager,  Madison, WI
Ted Simon,  ZenSpace Inc,  CRO,  San Jose, CA
Robert Smith,  Globe Ticket Company,  General Manager,  Carol Stream, IL
Lisa Sparks,  Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center,  Gift Shop Manager,  Madison, WI
Anthony Spicer,  Western Kentucky University,  Student,  Louisville, KY
Alexa Starky,  Western Kentucky University,  Student,  Phoenix, AZ
Trudy Sweeten,  Destination El Paso,  AGM,  El Paso, TX
Katie Swindell,  Oklahoma State Fair Park,  Manager, Events & Operations,  Oklahoma City, OK
Henry Tellez,  Garrett Metal Detectors,  Vice President, International Sales & Marketing,  Garland, TX
Diana Thomas,  Las Vegas Convention Center,  Services Manager,  Las Vegas, NV
Chance Thompson,  Salt Palace Convention Center,  Senior Manager, Sustainability and Public Relations,  Salt Lake City, UT
Jeff Thompson,  AwareManager – a Building Engines Company,  General Manager,  Boston, MA
Pat Truschinski,  Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center,  Operations Lead Worker,  Madison, WI
Arielle Valene,  Northbrook Public Library,  Auditorium Coordinator,  Northbrook, IL
Connor Vanin,  Wells Fargo Center,  Event Manager,  Philadelphia, PA
Carrie Vogt,  Harlem Globetrotters,  Booking Manager,  Peachtree Corners, GA
Melissa Vuletich,  The Robert and Judi Newman Center for the Performing Arts,  Education and Community Engagement Manager,  Denver, CO
Shakeel Wahab,  The Robert and Judi Newman Center for the Performing Arts,  Stage Operations Coordinator,  Denver, CO
Ramsey Walker,  The Robert and Judi Newman Center for the Performing Arts,  Program Manager,  Denver, CO
Matt Weaver,  Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center,  Operations Lead Worker,  Madison, WI
Maryann Wegloski,  Charles W. Eisemann Center for Performing Arts & Corporate Presentations,  House Manager,  Richardson, TX
Zach Wetterling,  Edlen Electrical Exhibition Services,  Assistant General Manager,  Las Vegas, NV
Alyson Whitaker,  Western Kentucky University,  Student,  Brookshire, TX
Jessica Williams,  University of Kentucky,  Student,  Homer, AK
Claire Wisniewski,  University of Alabama,  Graduate Research Assistant,  Tuscaloosa, AL
Steve Zywicki,  Wisconsin Union,  Production Manager,  Madison, WI

The Coppell (TX) Arts Center announced its Spring 2020 grand opening date with video inspired by the HBO hit-series “Game of Thrones.”

The music video, which consisted of orchestra musicians and a choir, was shot entirely on the Center’s construction site located in Old Town Coppell. The entire cast was comprised of Coppell artists including members from the Coppell Community Orchestra, the Coppell Community Chorale, and the Coppell High School Band.

Important note: The IAVM staff five minutes down the road did not diminish the production as part of the cast!

The featured dancer was Old Town resident and business owner, Elizabeth de Moraes.

“We wanted an exciting way to capture your attention and announce the opening date for the Coppell Arts Center,” said Alex Hargis, managing director of the Coppell Arts Center. “I’m a big fan of ‘Game of Thrones,’ and we wanted to create a video that had the same epic spirit as the show.”

To produce the video, a significant amount of coordination and collaboration was required from local arts group and organizations.

“Alex came to us and said he had this crazy idea to shoot a music video on the construction site with the Chorale singing next to bulldozers and augers,” said Bethany Henze, president of the Coppell Community Chorale. “We said yes immediately. I mean, how many opportunities do you get to sing on top of a shipping container?”

The grand opening announcement video can be seen here,
or online at coppellartscenter.org.

Jeff Kossow, the executive director of the Sanford Center in Bemidji, MN, has resigned to take another job in Washington state.

According to a press release from VenuWorks, the Ames, Iowa-based management company running the facility, Kossow is leaving for an executive leadership position at a law firm and will be relocating to Kennewick, Wash. Kossow’s last day leading the Sanford Center is June 30.

“I am very thankful for Jeff’s leadership at VenuWorks. He will be greatly missed,” VenuWorks President Steve Peters, CVE, said. “However, I understand and support his decision to make this transition.”

The city of Bemidji, which owns the Sanford Center, contracts with VenuWorks to manage the facility. In the press release, Bemidji Mayor Rita Albrecht said Kossow made “significant contributions to the Sanford Center.”

“He has been a tremendous asset and we are grateful for everything he has accomplished,” Albrecht said. “I wish him and his family the very best.”

Kossow took on the role of executive director in September 2016, succeeding Mike Cronin, who held the role from April-August 2016. Cronin had replaced Curtis Webb, who helmed the event center from late 2012 through April 2016, before leaving to take a similar position at another VenuWorks facility in Bloomington, Ill.

The winners of TheTicketingBusiness Awards 2019 were announced on the evening of April 9 during a private ceremony at Emirates Old Trafford, Manchester.

Now in their fourth year, TheTicketingBusiness Awards (previously Ticketing Technology Awards) are the only awards to recognize a whole spectrum of achievements from across the global entertainment ticketing industry.

The awards ceremony took place during TheTicketingBusiness Forum, in front of an audience of senior industry figures.

“Congratulations to everyone who reached the podium,” said Ian Nuttall, founder of TheTicketingBusiness. “Winners included our industry’s leaders, achievers, and stand-out innovators, who should all be very proud of their achievements.”

Kim Bedier, CVE, director of Tacoma (WA) Venues & Events, happily shared the news that Michael Moravick, box officer manager, Ticketmaster for Tacoma Venues & Events, was the category winner for the Unsung Hero Award.