The leading independent, full service promoter of live entertainment in North America.

We've been all about bringing people together through unforgettable live entertainment since our founding in 1996.  We're not just in the business of events; we're in the business of creating connections and making memories that last a lifetime.

WITHIN THE PAST YEAR
1,600+
SHOWS
4.5M+
TICKETS SOLD
280+
CITIES

Leigh Feuerstein

Chairman of the Board
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Mike Smardak

Founder, Co-Chief Executive Officer
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Brian Dorfman

Owner, Co-Chief Executive Officer
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Eli Ullum

Chief Operating Officer
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Nashville Comedy Fest

312 Comedy Fest

Fully Loaded Fest

AWARDS & NOMINATIONS
Billboard
#6 Ranked Promoter in the World
2023
Independent Promoter of the Year
3x
Independent Promoter Of the Year
3x
Pollstar
#8 Ranked Promoter in the World
2023
Pollstar's Bill Graham Award for Promoter of the Year
,
6x
Impact 50 Honoree
,
Mike Smardak
2024
Impact 50 Honoree
,
Mike Smardak
2023
Impact 50 Honoree
,
Mike Smardak
2022
Tony Martell
Outstanding Achievement Award
,
Mike Smardak
2018
NATD
NATD Honors Award
,
Mike Smardak
2016
IEBA
Concert Promoter Of The Year
,
3x
Promoter of the Year
,
Mike Smardak
3x
Young Professional of the Year
,
Emily Scerri
2024
Concert Promoter Of The Year
,
2022
Young Professional of the Year
,
Louisa Leiser
2018
Promoter of the Year
,
Mike Smardak
2018
Promoter of the Year
,
Andrew Farwell
2016
Rookie of the Year
,
Andrew Farwell
2014
Festival Buyer of the Year
,
2012
Hall of Fame Inductee
,
2011
Promoter of the Year
,
Mike Smardak
2010
Entertainment Buyer of the Year
,
2006
Talent Buyer of the Year
,
2005
Promoter of the Year
,
Mike Smardak
2004
Nominated
Won
AWARDS & NOMINATIONS
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3x
IEBA
Concert Promoter Of The Year
,
Won
3x
IEBA
Promoter of the Year
,
Mike Smardak
Won
2024
Pollstar
Impact 50 Honoree
,
Mike Smardak
Won
2024
IEBA
Young Professional of the Year
,
Emily Scerri
Won
2023
Pollstar
Impact 50 Honoree
,
Mike Smardak
Won
2022
Pollstar
Impact 50 Honoree
,
Mike Smardak
Won
2018
T.J. Martell Foundation
Outstanding Achievement Award
,
Mike Smardak
Won
2016
NATD Honors
NATD Honors Award
,
Mike Smardak
Won
2014
IEBA
Rookie of the Year
,
Andrew Farwell
Won
2014
Pollstar
Poster of the Year, Lumineers at Koka Booth Cary, NC
,
Won
2012
IEBA
Festival Buyer of the Year
,
Won
2011
IEBA
Hall of Fame Inductee
,
Won
2010
IEBA
Promoter of the Year
,
Mike Smardak
Won
2007
Academy of Country Music Awards
Promoter of the Year
,
Won
2006
IEBA
Entertainment Buyer of the Year
,
Won
2005
IEBA
Talent Buyer of the Year
,
Won
2004
IEBA
Promoter of the Year
,
Mike Smardak
Won
6x
Pollstar's Bill Graham Award for Promoter of the Year
Pollstar's Bill Graham Award for Promoter of the Year
,
Nominated
3x
Independent Promoter of the Year
Independent Promoter of the Year
,
Nominated
3x
Billboard
Independent Promoter Of the Year
,
Nominated
2022
IEBA
Concert Promoter Of The Year
,
Nominated
2018
IEBA
Young Professional of the Year
,
Louisa Leiser
Nominated
2018
IEBA
Promoter of the Year
,
Mike Smardak
Nominated
2016
IEBA
Promoter of the Year
,
Andrew Farwell
Nominated
2005
Academy of Country Music Awards
Promoter of the Year
,
Nominated
AWARDS & NOMINATIONS
3x
IEBA
Concert Promoter Of The Year
,
Won
3x
IEBA
Promoter of the Year
,
Mike Smardak
Won
2024
Pollstar
Impact 50 Honoree
,
Mike Smardak
Won
2024
IEBA
Young Professional of the Year
,
Emily Scerri
Won
2023
Pollstar
Impact 50 Honoree
,
Mike Smardak
Won
2022
Pollstar
Impact 50 Honoree
,
Mike Smardak
Won
2018
T.J. Martell Foundation
Outstanding Achievement Award
,
Mike Smardak
Won
2016
NATD Honors
NATD Honors Award
,
Mike Smardak
Won
2014
IEBA
Rookie of the Year
,
Andrew Farwell
Won
2014
Pollstar
Poster of the Year, Lumineers at Koka Booth Cary, NC
,
Won
2012
IEBA
Festival Buyer of the Year
,
Won
2011
IEBA
Hall of Fame Inductee
,
Won
2010
IEBA
Promoter of the Year
,
Mike Smardak
Won
2007
Academy of Country Music Awards
Promoter of the Year
,
Won
2006
IEBA
Entertainment Buyer of the Year
,
Won
2005
IEBA
Talent Buyer of the Year
,
Won
2004
IEBA
Promoter of the Year
,
Mike Smardak
Won
6x
Pollstar's Bill Graham Award for Promoter of the Year
Pollstar's Bill Graham Award for Promoter of the Year
,
Nominated
3x
Independent Promoter of the Year
Independent Promoter of the Year
,
Nominated
3x
Billboard
Independent Promoter Of the Year
,
Nominated
2022
IEBA
Concert Promoter Of The Year
,
Nominated
2018
IEBA
Young Professional of the Year
,
Louisa Leiser
Nominated
2018
IEBA
Promoter of the Year
,
Mike Smardak
Nominated
2016
IEBA
Promoter of the Year
,
Andrew Farwell
Nominated
2005
Academy of Country Music Awards
Promoter of the Year
,
Nominated