AEG Presents Names Nick Spampanato Chief Operating Officer, Venues
16 Mayo 2024 - 11:03AM
Business Wire
Veteran Venue Manager and Senior Vice
President of Venue Operations Elevated to Executive Role
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AEG Presents, a global leader in live music and events,
announced today that Nick Spampanato, having most recently served
as Senior Vice President of Venue Operations, has been named Chief
Operating Officer, Venues.
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“Nick is the best in the business,” commented Brent Fedrizzi,
AEG Presents President, North American Regional Offices, to whom
Spampanato will report. “His track record speaks for itself. He’s
got an institutional knowledge of venue management at every level,
from clubs and theatres all the way up to arenas. Nick has a clear
vision on how to effectively manage our critical portfolio of owned
and operated venues, and how to propel the business forward. I’m
delighted to see him step into this elevated role.”
Added Spampanato: “It goes without saying that our venues are a
vital part of the live event ecosystem; getting my hands in there
and making a difference in how they run has always been what drew
me to this business. I look forward to working more closely with
Brent and everyone at our venues to ensure we continue to bring a
best-in-class experience to everyone who walks through our
doors.”
Spampanato brings over 25 years of industry experience in music
venue management. Prior to joining AEG Presents, he spent 10 years
at MSG Entertainment, first at the legendary Beacon Theatre in 2009
and then the famed Forum in 2012. He was named SVP and General
Manager of the Forum in 2013, and for five years oversaw building
operations, event production, food and merchandise, parking,
ticketing, and all third-party service providers at the arena.
Spampanato, who will be based out of Los Angeles, will oversee
the business and operations for AEG Presents’ 50 owned and operated
clubs and theatres – ranging in capacity from 250 to 18,000 – with
more currently under construction.
Previous roles include General Manager at the Hollywood
Palladium (2008) and The Wiltern (2009). Spampanato began his
career at Universal Amphitheatre in 1992.
Throughout his career, Spampanato has also been instrumental in
executing production requirements for high-profile special events
including the Billboard Music Awards, Academy of Country Music
Awards, NAACP Image Awards, Tony Awards, and various MTV and VH1
award shows.
About AEG Presents
Combining the power of the live event with a focus on true
artist development, AEG Presents is a world leader in the music and
entertainment industries. Operating across five continents, the
company has an unparalleled commitment to artistry, creativity, and
community. Its tentpole festivals and multi-day music events —
which include the iconic Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival
and the legendary New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
alongside British Summer Time at Hyde Park, Stagecoach, Hangout
Festival, Electric Forest, Rock En Seine and All Points East —
continue to set the bar for the live music experience. AEG Presents
promotes global tours for artists such as Justin Bieber, Blackpink,
Kenny Chesney, Celine Dion, Elton John, Carin León, Paul McCartney,
Katy Perry, The Rolling Stones, Ed Sheeran, Taylor Swift, and
Tyler, The Creator, in addition to — through its network of clubs,
theatres, arenas, stadiums and renowned partner brands such as The
Bowery Presents, Cárdenas Marketing Network, Concerts West,
Frontier Touring, Goldenvoice, Marshall Arts, Messina Touring
Group, PromoWest Productions, and Zero Mile Presents — creating and
developing an unmatched infrastructure for artist development and
audience reach. More information can be found at
www.aegpresents.com.
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