HARRINGTON, Del. — IEBA, the leading trade organization for live entertainment industry professionals, concluded its 49th Annual Conference Oct. 29 with its Honors & Awards Ceremony. The winners of seventeen (17) IEBA Industry Awards, which celebrate those who work tirelessly behind the scenes of the concert business, were announced during the event. A full list of winners is below.
The spectacular ceremony also included the induction of the following new IEBA Hall of Fame members: The Delaware State Fair on the occasion of its 100th anniversary, rock idol and pioneer Joan Jett alongside her longtime manager and producer Kenny Laguna, legendary promoter Larry Vallon, Warped Tour creator, educator, and philanthropist Kevin Lyman, co-head of CAA’s Nashville office Rod Essig, and beloved booking agent Steve Dahl (posthumously).
Ron Draper, President of the Delaware State Fair commented, “it was a true honor for the fair to be recognized by an organization that promotes Live Entertainment for all venues worldwide. We will continue to feature the best Live Entertainment right here in Harrington Delaware at the Delaware State Fair.”
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR 2019 IEBA INDUSTRY AWARD WINNERS!
Club of the Year – Troubadour – West Hollywood, CA
Casino of the Year – Choctaw Casino & Resort – Durant, OK
Ryman Auditorium Theater of the Year – The Fox Theatre – Atlanta, GA
Arena of the Year – Bridgestone Arena – Nashville, TN
Amphitheater of the Year – Red Rocks Amphitheatre – Morrison, CO
Fair of the Year – Ohio State Fair – Columbus, OH
Festival of the Year – Stagecoach – Indio, CA
Club Buyer of the Year – Josh Moore – The Bowery Presents
Casino Buyer of the Year – Lori Otelsberg – Signature Entertainment
Corporate Buyer of the Year – Rick Whetsel – G7 Entertainment Marketing
International Buyer of the Year – Jim Cressman – Invictus Entertainment
Fair Buyer of the Year – Todd Boltin – Variety Attractions
Festival Buyer of the Year – Stacy Vee – Messina Touring Group
Venue Executive of the Year – David Kells – Bridgestone Arena
Young Professional of the Year – Zach Hartley – Paradigm Talent Agency
Talent Agent of the Year – Adam Kornfeld – AGI
Promoter of the Year – Darin Lashinsky – NS2
–Delaware State Fair