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We round up the latest movements from the ticketing sector and associated industries\u2026<\/p>\n
Steve Tadlock<\/strong> has been named senior vice-president of venue relations by LiveCo, the private equity-backed entertainment company led by Brian Becker.<\/p>\n Tadlock joins LiveCo from ASM Global, where he was most recently General Manager of Pechanga Arena in San Diego. In his new position, Tadlock will manage facility relationships, content backed-booking deals, and drive LiveCo\u2019s growth in the industry.<\/p>\n \u201cSteve is the embodiment of what we stand for at LiveCo: he is fiercely hardworking, result-driven, and a natural leader,\u201d said Brian Becker, chief executive of LiveCo. \u201cWith him at the helm of venue relations, LiveCo is poised for continued success in the live entertainment industry, and we are confident he will help us continue our strong momentum.\u201d<\/p>\n Meanwhile, Mark Dinerstein<\/strong> has been promoted from executive vice-president (operations & strategy) to president of LiveCo\u2019s newly formed corporate development group. Dinerstein is an original member of the LiveCo team, playing an instrumental role in the company\u2019s inception in 2021 and official launch in early 2023.<\/p>\n Aberdeen Performing Arts\u2019 Board has appointed Sharon Burgess<\/strong> as its new chief executive.<\/p>\n Burgess was most recently chief executive of ARTRAGE, a non-for-profit cultural organisation based in Perth, Western Australia. She was previously managing director of Assembly, one of the largest and oldest multi-venue producers at Edinburgh Festival Fringe, and was a board member of the Edinburgh Fringe Society.<\/p>\n Burgess said: \u201cIt is an incredible opportunity to work with such a talented and passionate team, and to continue the outstanding work they do in enriching the cultural landscape of Aberdeen and the North East. I look forward to working with the team to build on the legacy of Aberdeen Performing Arts, and continue to create unforgettable experiences, while fostering a culture of sustainability, resilience, and inclusivity.\u201d<\/p>\n Jessica Hird<\/strong> has become the new marketing director at Los Angeles-headquartered SEE Global Entertainment.<\/p>\n Hird\u2019s previous roles include director of marketing at The Shakespeare Center of Los Angeles and marketing manager at Ticketmaster Entertainment.<\/p>\n The themed entertainment production group\u2019s current touring exhibitions include Michelangelo\u2019s Sistine Chapel, Louvre Fantastique and Museum of Failure \u2013 www.museumoffailure.com.<\/p>\n Shay Given<\/strong>, the former Newcastle United and Ireland international goalkeeper, has become Champions Travel\u2019s first-ever brand ambassador.<\/p>\n Given will help promote Ireland-based Champions Travel globally, with the company now an official hospitality agent for Newcastle as well as clubs such as Manchester City, Liverpool, Barcelona and Atletico Madrid.<\/p>\n Champions Travel owner Kevin Ward said: \u201cWe are delighted to have Shay Given join Champions Travel as our first ever brand ambassador.\u201d<\/p>\n Do you have news of an appointment that we should know about? Get in touch by emailing\u00a0<\/i>news.editor@theticketingbusiness.com<\/i><\/a>\u00a0and we\u2019ll include it in our next round-up.<\/i><\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p><\/div>\n