With just under two weeks until the International Live Music Conference (ILMC), we look forward to The Arthur Awards ceremony which sees the best in the industry recognised. The Arthurs are to be handed out during ILMC’s Gala Dinner, which will take place Thursday, 2 March 2023. We are delighted to have one of our own nominated for ‘The Golden Ticket Award’, Ticketmaster’s SVP of Field Operations, Doug Smith.
The nominees in each category are decided by a committee of 150 industry professionals, and the final winners are then decided by an open vote of all ILMC members, IQ Magazine readers, and a closed panel of judges made up of senior industry figures.
Doug Smith said:
“I’m absolutely thrilled to have been nominated for ‘The Golden Ticket Award’. It’s an honour to be recognised alongside so many talented and hardworking industry friends and familiar faces. I feel grateful to be a part of creating unforgettable experiences for music fans around the world. Wishing all the nominees the very best of luck and I look forward to seeing everyone at the ILMC soon.”
Other nominees from the Live Nation Entertainment family include:
- Kelly Chappel – EVP of Global Artist Development & Global Tour Promoter at Live Nation for ‘The Promoter’s Promoter Award’.
- Josephine Brindley – VP Pricing & Ticketing at Live Nation EMEA for ‘The Golden Ticket Award’.
- Katie Moore – VP Corporate Risk Management at Live Nation for ‘The Most Professional Professional Award’.
- Vegard Storaas – Promotor at Live Nation for ‘The Tomorrow’s New Boss Award’.
- Jonathan Hou – Senior Director of Talent and Touring at Live Nation for ‘The Tomorrow’s New Boss Award’.
- Steff James – International Tour Booker at Live Nation for ‘The Tomorrow’s New Boss Award’.
We are also delighted to see many of our clients and industry friends including OVO Hydro for ‘First Venue To Come Into Your Head Award’ and Reading & Leeds festivals for ‘Liggers’ Favourite Festival Award’.
For the full list of nominees click here.
Good luck to all the nominees from everyone at Ticketmaster.
