THANK YOU!

A big LPS thank you to all of the panelists, breakout session hosts, conversation participants and online viewers who helped make this year’s virtually live conference a great success! And special thank you to all of our sponsors who helped us make this conference free for all who were able to attend. We hope to see you all again next year – both in person and online – to once again come together and discuss all things concert, film, television, virtual and live event production.

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The most pivotal time our industry has seen, to open the 2021 Live Production Summit we will bring together respected industry leaders from the touring, film/TV and live events industries. Together we will discuss the how we’ve done business in the past and what the future will bring and how we will work towards bridging the gaps between our disparate work forces and different types events, and how to make these pivots permanent and profitable.

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Join our education partner, Tour Management 101, for a discussion and live Q&A on levelling up in touring. This panel will focus on the challenges of growing a tour successfully, as well as how to manage taking a personal step up, big or small, within the industry. Additionally, TM 101 will be hosting two breakout sessions in a continuation of their popular In Conversation with… series, interviewing two giants of tour management – Angie Warner and Marty Hom.

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In this panel, we will take a detailed look at our communities’ approaches to safety and well being.

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From touring to corporate events to film and broadcast, in the end it is all production. In this panel, we will explore how to you can use your skills across all divisions, departments and disciplines, and in every market.

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This panel, hosted by Music Forward, is focused on diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives, challenges and opportunities in the live music industry. Attendees will gain a better understanding of partnerships and practices that promote diversity in career exploration and readiness, mentorship and work-based learning, hiring and talent development. Also included in the discussion is an exploration of the fundamental skill sets needed to successfully secure career opportunities within the ever-changing industry.

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From the effects of Brexit to COVID testing requirements from country to country, the live production industry will see many national and international challenges in 2021. Join us as we discuss the reality crews will be facing during this transitional period.

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We will delve into the delivery of entertainment and information in the future and discuss the the impact hybrid technology has had on live music, corporate meetings and personal entertainment over the past year. Additionally we will discuss the the types of hybrid events, including live events, VR, XR and the gaming world.

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Adriane Biondo

Touring & Entertainment Project Manager

Co-founder of Tour Management 101, Adriane will be speaking on the panel TM 101 Levelling Up on February 25th at 1:40pm EST and the TM 101 Education Forum breakouts both days at 3:30pm. She will also co-present the Ladies Lounge on February 25th at 7:00pm EST.

Armel Reyes

Director of Global Sales for the Entertainment, Luxury. Lifestyle and Leisure Division of Hyatt Hotels + Resorts

Armel will be speaking on the panel Travel & Logistics: National and International Challenges on February 26th at 1:40pm EST

David '5-1' Norman

Tour Director, Manager & Accountant

Co-founder of Tour Management 101, David will be speaking on the panel TM 101 Levelling Up on February 25th at 1:40pm EST and the TM 101 Education Forum breakouts both days at 3:30pm. He will also be on the panel A Look Ahead on February 25th at 12:10pm EST.

Chris Leonard

Director of Audio at IMS Technology Services

Chris will be hosting the Signal to Noise Podcast breakout sessions on February 25th & 26th at 3:30pm EST.

Brande Lindsey

President & Founder of Global Access Entertainment Worldwide, Inc.

Brande will be speaking on the panel Travel & Logistics: National and International Challenges on February 26th at 1:40pm EST

Doug Adams

President of IMAGESFX

Doug will be part of the Production Designers breakout session on February 25th at 3:30pm EST.

Dean Giasi

President of Apollo Jets

Dean will be speaking on the panel Travel & Logistics: National and International Challenges on February 26th at 1:40pm EST

Doug Wilson

Tour Manager

Co-founder of TM 101, Doug will be speaking on the panel TM 101 Levelling Up on February 25th at 1:40pm EST and the TM 101 Education Forum breakouts both days at 3:30pm.

Chris Musgrave

Director of the Live Production Summit

As Director of the Live Production Summit, Chris will be hosting the introduction and moderating several panel discussions.

Jennifer Hutcheon

Sales Account Executive for Delta Air Lines

Jennifer will be speaking on the panel Travel & Logistics: National and International Challenges on February 26th at 1:40pm EST

Henry Bordeaux

Tour & Production Manager

Co-founder of TM 101, Henry will be speaking on the panel TM 101 Levelling Up on February 25th at 1:40pm EST and the TM 101 Education Forum breakouts both days at 3:30pm.

John Brown

CEO & Founder of the Brown United Companies

John will be speaking on the panel A Look Ahead on February 25th at 12:10pm EST

Mario Educate

President & CEO of OSA

Mario will be speaking on the panel A Look Ahead on February 25th at 12:10pm EST

Mary Jo Kaczka

Tour & Event Manager

Co-founder of Tour Management 101, Mary Jo will be speaking on the panel TM 101 Levelling Up on February 25th at 1:40pm EST and the TM 101 Education Forum breakouts both days at 3:30pm. She will also co-present the Ladies Lounge on February 25th at 7:00pm EST.

John Petrocelli

CEO & Founder of Bulldog DM

John will be speaking on the panel Technology and (Virtually) Live on February 26th at 5pm EST.

Murielle Ferdinand

Director of Global Entertainment Accounts at Accor

Murielle will be speaking on the panel Travel & Logistics: National and International Challenges on February 26th at 1:40pm EST

Parker Genoway

Creative Director & Lighting Designer for Silent House Productions

Parker will be part of the Production Designers breakout session on February 25th at 3:30pm EST.

Tatum Allsep

Founder/CEO of Music Health Alliance

Tatum will be speaking on the panel for Health & Safety: There Is More Help out There than You Think on February 25th at 5:00pm EST

Mark Clark

Tour & Production Manager & Tour Accounting

Co-founder of TM 101, Mark will be speaking on the panel TM 101 Levelling Up on February 25th at 1:40pm EST and the TM 101 Education Forum breakouts both days at 3:30pm.

Tim Rozner

Tour & Production Manager

Tim will be speaking on the panel A Look Ahead on February 25th at 12:10pm EST

Jim Runge

Tour Manager

Co-founder of TM 101, Jim will be speaking on the panel TM 101 Levelling Up on February 25th at 1:40pm EST and the TM 101 Education Forum breakouts both days at 3:30pm.

Isabella Laforet

CEO of Quiet Fire Entertainment

Isabella will be speaking on the panel It’s All Production on February 25th at 12:10pm EST.

Patrick Whalen

CEO of Backstage Productions

Patrick will be speaking on the panel It’s All Production on February 25th at 5:00pm EST

Maddie Marrott

Sales Account Executive for Delta Air Lines

Maddie will be speaking on the panel Travel & Logistics: National and International Challenges on February 26th at 1:40pm EST

Jim Risgin

Vice President of OSA

Jim will be moderating the panels It’s All Production on February 25th at 5:00pm EST and Technology and (Virtually) Live on February 26th at 5:00pm EST

Kathy Leroy

VIP Charter Manager at Chapman Freeborn Air Charters

Kathy will be speaking on the panel Travel & Logistics: National and International Challenges on February 26th at 1:40pm EST

Lori Rubinstein

Executive Director of the Behind the Scenes Foundation

Lori will be speaking on the panel Health & Safety: There Is More Help out There than You Think on February 25th at 5:00pm EST

Tadia Taylor

Producer at NEXT Music

Tadia will be speaking on the panel Music Forward: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Workforce Development on February 26th at 12:10pm EST

Matt Yasecko

COO at Arrival Artists

Matt will be speaking on the panel Music Forward: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Workforce Development on February 26th at 12:10pm EST

Nurit Smith

Executive Director at Music Forward Foundation

Nurit will be speaking on the panel Music Forward: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Workforce Development on February 26th at 12:10pm EST