Ryan Borba

1 week ago | news.pollstar.com | Ryan Borba

Communication is key in most forms of business, the live business and even more specifically the concert production business. However, communication — or getting an answer — isn’t always simple. “The first thing I do is I ask either the artist or the manager is, ‘How much money do you want to spend?’” said Raphiki Rhodes, a production manager at HansTolo Enterprises.

1 week ago | news.pollstar.com | Ryan Borba

ModeratorChristian Printup | VP Of Ent’ment, Foxwoods Resort CasinoSpeakersDeana Baker | Senior Ent. Manager, Choctaw Casino & ResortDan Boyle | Talent Agent, WMEPaul Davis | SVP, Booking & Development, MGM Resorts Int’lKell Houston | Owner, Houston ProductionsJoe Moallempour | Senior National Casino Talent Buyer, DWPhe next era of casino entertainment is upon us, with casino developers, bookers and staff of all stripes stepping up to meet the needs of artists, tours and guests across the gamut.

1 week ago | news.pollstar.com | Ryan Borba

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2 weeks ago | news.pollstar.com | Ryan Borba

Danny Hayes has announced he’s parting ways with festival producer and talent buyer Danny Wimmer Presents, for which he’s served as CEO and run in partnership with Danny Wimmer for the last 10 years. “After 10 incredible years, Wimmer and I have made the difficult decision to part ways,” Hayes shared on LinkedIn and other social media platforms on Sunday. “This wasn’t easy but we both knew the time was right. Wimmer has bought out my shares and will continue leading DWP into the future.

3 weeks ago | news.pollstar.com | Ryan Borba

Veteran touring agent Joanna Scott has joined entertainment consulting company Venue Coalition as vice president of national booking, where she will focus on servicing the company’s 120-plus member venues across North America and assist them with national and regional bookings. “I’m beyond excited to be joining Venue Coalition and working with such a fantastic team,” Scott said in the announcement. She most recently served as a touring agent at UTA’s comedy department.