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Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Pollstar Spotlights Venu Holding Corporation Founder J.W. Roth in Exclusive Cover Feature
"'Is It World Class?' (And Maybe a Little Crazy): VENU's J.W. Roth Looks to Reinvent the Amphitheater Model With $1.3B (and Counting)" – Written by Ryan Borba COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., May 27, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Venu Holding Corporation ("VENU" or "The Company") (NYSE American: VENU), a developer, owner, and operator of upscale live music venues and premium hospitality destinations, revealed today, VENU Founder, Chairman, and CEO J.W. Roth is featured as the cover story of Pollstar's 2025 annual Concert Venue Directory. Pollstar, the leading publication for the global live entertainment industry, recognized for Roth's visionary leadership in developing luxury entertainment campuses across the U.S., Roth shared his vision to redefine the industry and create a truly fan founded, and fan owned future. Click here to view feature: Pollstar Magazine has been dubbed 'The Voice of Live Entertainment' for the sports and live entertainment industry for over 40 years, delivering an unmatched archive of live entertainment data and industry news. About Venu Holding Corporation Venu Holding Corporation ("VENU") (NYSE American: VENU), founded by Colorado Springs entrepreneur J.W. Roth, is a premier hospitality and live music venue developer dedicated to building luxury, experience-driven entertainment destinations. VENU's campuses in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and Gainesville, Georgia, each feature Bourbon Brothers Smokehouse and Tavern, The Hall at Bourbon Brothers, and unique to Colorado Springs, Notes Eatery and the 8,000-seat Ford Amphitheater. Expanding with new Sunset Amphitheaters in Oklahoma and Texas, VENU's upcoming large-scale venues will host between 12,500 and 20,000 guests, continuing VENU's vision of redefining the live entertainment experience. Click here for company overview. VENU has been recognized nationally by The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Denver Post, Billboard, VenuesNow, and Variety for its innovative and disruptive approach to live entertainment. Through strategic partnerships with industry leaders such as AEG Presents and NFL Hall of Famer and Founder of EIGHT Elite Light Lager, Troy Aikman, VENU continues to shape the future of the entertainment landscape. For more information, visit Forward Looking Statements Certain statements in this press release constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Words such as "may," "might," "will," "should," "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "continue," "predict," "forecast," "project," "plan," "intend" or similar expressions, or statements regarding intent, belief, or current expectations, are forward-looking statements. While the Company believes these forward-looking statements are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on any such forward-looking statements, which are based on information available to us on the date of this release. These forward-looking statements are based upon current estimates and assumptions and are subject to various risks and uncertainties, including without limitation those set forth in the Company's filings with the SEC, not limited to Risk Factors relating to its business contained therein. Thus, actual results could be materially different. The Company expressly disclaims any obligation to update or alter statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. View source version on Contacts Media Relations Chloe HoeftVenu Holding Corporation ("VENU")719-895-5470choeft@ Sign in to access your portfolio
Business Wire
27-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Pollstar Spotlights Venu Holding Corporation Founder J.W. Roth in Exclusive Cover Feature
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Venu Holding Corporation ("VENU" or 'The Company') (NYSE American: VENU), a developer, owner, and operator of upscale live music venues and premium hospitality destinations, revealed today, VENU Founder, Chairman, and CEO J.W. Roth is featured as the cover story of Pollstar's 2025 annual Concert Venue Directory. Pollstar, the leading publication for the global live entertainment industry, recognized for Roth's visionary leadership in developing luxury entertainment campuses across the U.S., Roth shared his vision to redefine the industry and create a truly fan founded, and fan owned future. Click here to view feature: Pollstar Magazine has been dubbed 'The Voice of Live Entertainment' for the sports and live entertainment industry for over 40 years, delivering an unmatched archive of live entertainment data and industry news. About Venu Holding Corporation Venu Holding Corporation ("VENU") (NYSE American: VENU), founded by Colorado Springs entrepreneur J.W. Roth, is a premier hospitality and live music venue developer dedicated to building luxury, experience-driven entertainment destinations. VENU's campuses in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and Gainesville, Georgia, each feature Bourbon Brothers Smokehouse and Tavern, The Hall at Bourbon Brothers, and unique to Colorado Springs, Notes Eatery and the 8,000-seat Ford Amphitheater. Expanding with new Sunset Amphitheaters in Oklahoma and Texas, VENU's upcoming large-scale venues will host between 12,500 and 20,000 guests, continuing VENU's vision of redefining the live entertainment experience. Click here for company overview. VENU has been recognized nationally by The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Denver Post, Billboard, VenuesNow, and Variety for its innovative and disruptive approach to live entertainment. Through strategic partnerships with industry leaders such as AEG Presents and NFL Hall of Famer and Founder of EIGHT Elite Light Lager, Troy Aikman, VENU continues to shape the future of the entertainment landscape. For more information, visit Forward Looking Statements Certain statements in this press release constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Words such as "may," "might," "will," "should," "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "continue," "predict," "forecast," "project," "plan," "intend" or similar expressions, or statements regarding intent, belief, or current expectations, are forward-looking statements. While the Company believes these forward-looking statements are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on any such forward-looking statements, which are based on information available to us on the date of this release. These forward-looking statements are based upon current estimates and assumptions and are subject to various risks and uncertainties, including without limitation those set forth in the Company's filings with the SEC, not limited to Risk Factors relating to its business contained therein. Thus, actual results could be materially different. The Company expressly disclaims any obligation to update or alter statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
Associated Press
27-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Pollstar Spotlights Venu Holding Corporation Founder J.W. Roth in Exclusive Cover Feature
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 27, 2025-- Venu Holding Corporation ('VENU' or 'The Company') (NYSE American: VENU), a developer, owner, and operator of upscale live music venues and premium hospitality destinations, revealed today, VENU Founder, Chairman, and CEO J.W. Roth is featured as the cover story of Pollstar's 2025 annual Concert Venue Directory. Pollstar, the leading publication for the global live entertainment industry, recognized for Roth's visionary leadership in developing luxury entertainment campuses across the U.S., Roth shared his vision to redefine the industry and create a truly fan founded, and fan owned future. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: J.W. Roth, Founder, Chairman, and CEO - Cover of Pollstar Concert Venue Directory 2025 Click here to view feature: Pollstar Magazine has been dubbed 'The Voice of Live Entertainment' for the sports and live entertainment industry for over 40 years, delivering an unmatched archive of live entertainment data and industry news. About Venu Holding Corporation Venu Holding Corporation ('VENU') (NYSE American: VENU), founded by Colorado Springs entrepreneur J.W. Roth, is a premier hospitality and live music venue developer dedicated to building luxury, experience-driven entertainment destinations. VENU's campuses in Colorado Springs, Colorado, and Gainesville, Georgia, each feature Bourbon Brothers Smokehouse and Tavern, The Hall at Bourbon Brothers, and unique to Colorado Springs, Notes Eatery and the 8,000-seat Ford Amphitheater. Expanding with new Sunset Amphitheaters in Oklahoma and Texas, VENU's upcoming large-scale venues will host between 12,500 and 20,000 guests, continuing VENU's vision of redefining the live entertainment experience. Click here for company overview. VENU has been recognized nationally by The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Denver Post, Billboard, VenuesNow, and Variety for its innovative and disruptive approach to live entertainment. Through strategic partnerships with industry leaders such as AEG Presents and NFL Hall of Famer and Founder of EIGHT Elite Light Lager, Troy Aikman, VENU continues to shape the future of the entertainment landscape. For more information, visit Forward Looking Statements Certain statements in this press release constitute 'forward-looking statements' within the meaning of the federal securities laws. Words such as 'may,' 'might,' 'will,' 'should,' 'believe,' 'expect,' 'anticipate,' 'estimate,' 'continue,' 'predict,' 'forecast,' 'project,' 'plan,' 'intend' or similar expressions, or statements regarding intent, belief, or current expectations, are forward-looking statements. While the Company believes these forward-looking statements are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on any such forward-looking statements, which are based on information available to us on the date of this release. These forward-looking statements are based upon current estimates and assumptions and are subject to various risks and uncertainties, including without limitation those set forth in the Company's filings with the SEC, not limited to Risk Factors relating to its business contained therein. Thus, actual results could be materially different. The Company expressly disclaims any obligation to update or alter statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. View source version on CONTACT: Media Relations Chloe Hoeft Venu Holding Corporation ('VENU') 719-895-5470 [email protected] KEYWORD: COLORADO UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: ENTERTAINMENT THEATRE MUSIC EVENTS/CONCERTS TRAVEL TOURIST ATTRACTIONS SOURCE: Venu Holding Corporation Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 05/27/2025 08:47 AM/DISC: 05/27/2025 08:45 AM
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Manchester's Co-op Live becomes biggest-selling arena in Europe - overtaking London and Madrid
Manchester's Co-op Live arena is celebrating its first anniversary since opening - with news it has just become the top venue in UK and Europe with over 115 MILLION dollars worth of gross ticket sales. Opening officially in May 2024, Co-op Live has today been named the No.1 venue for gross ticket sales in the UK and Europe, according to newly-published data by music industry site Pollstar. The $115,557,164 made between May 2024 up to April 30, 2025 mean that in the first year of operation Co-op Live has become the number one in Europe - surpassing both The O2 in London and the Movie Star Arena in Madrid in terms of gross revenues generated from ticket sales. READ MORE: Man shows up as drummer for punk gig - then people realise who it is READ MORE: Gary Barlow celebrates Liverpool victory with scarf on stage on new solo tour The Manchester venue is the UK's biggest indoor arena with capacity for up to 23,500. And bosses have today confirmed that in the arena's first 12 months of operation, it sold over one million tickets after hosting 105 events. The opening year for the venue included 12 UK arena exclusives, including performances by global artists like the Eagles, Pearl Jam, Paul McCartney and Burna Boy. Bosses have announced a further 150 events including upcoming UK arena exclusive show runs from Chris Brown and Morrissey, and multi-night performances by Billie Eilish and Tyler The Creator. Co-op Live will celebrate its anniversary this month with another UK arena exclusive - with a run of shows by Bruce Springsteen across May 14 - 20. The arena, built next to Manchester City's Etihad Stadium, was designed with music in mind - and boasts an immersive bowl design with what are billed as "next generation acoustics". It has been praised on stage by a number of artists who have performed there, including Liam Gallagher, Take That's Gary Barlow and most recently Burna Boy who hailed its "big stadium energy." In its first year the arena also hosted the MTV EMAs for the first time ever in Manchester, which was watched by a global TV audience of millions. The Pollstar report, published to the American market on Wednesday, also highlighted the top grossing concerts in dollars during Co-op Live's first year. It said that Paul McCartney's two December shows grossed a whopping $5,496,485, while Pearl Jam's sold out show in June 2024 grossed $2,408,823. It added that Sabrina Carpenter's two March gigs made $3,530,377. Other highlights mentioned were the two sold out concerts from Manchester homecoming heroes Courteeners in November, and Charli XCX's sold out show the same month. Opening as Europe's first all-electric arena, Co-op Live has celebrated Net Zero building status since opening, and aims to become one of the first carbon neutral venue outside of the United States. Bosses have encouraged concert-goers to travel sustainably, and say over 40 per cent of visitors this year have arrived either by tram or by foot using the CityLink walking route. Tim Leiweke, Oak View Group CEO & Chairman, said: "Our ambition was to bring the world's best music arena to one of the world's greatest music cities and we are thrilled with the reaction from fans and artists alike over this past year. "Co-op Live's revolutionary acoustics investment has already attracted some of the world's biggest artists and events to Manchester, with many more to come. And our sustainability commitment will ensure we remain responsible contributors to Manchester and the planet for years to come. "We believe that amazing venues can transform cities for the better, and Co-op Live has done just that." Co-op Live's General Manager, Guy Dunstan, welcomed the report and told the M.E.N.: "Now a year in we're top of the Pollstar rankings, and we've demonstrated through the feedback from artists and audiences coming into the venue, that we're at the forefront of the marketplace. "We're seeing that recognition in the industry too - but anyone coming in to this venue can see what a great job we're doing. "We've got a venue here that not only the city of Manchester can be proud of, but that the UK can be proud of as well. Because the UK is competing with all the other international markets and the stronger arenas we have in the UK market means we can continue to bring these international acts into Co-op Live." Bev Craig, Leader of Manchester Council, also welcomed the news. She said: "We are delighted with the success of Co-op Live's first year, and to see it taking the top spot off London. "It shows Manchester is the home of live music in the UK, with Co-op Live bringing so many exclusives from artists like Bruce Springsteen to the city and with Oasis playing massive hometown shows this summer 2025 is going to be one of the biggest ever for our city's music scene.'
San Francisco Chronicle
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- San Francisco Chronicle
Stevie Nicks united with this Grateful Dead legend at the Pollstar Awards
Two of the Bay Area's biggest music stars converged last week, making for a rare appearance together. Former Fleetwood Mac singer Stevie Nicks and Grateful Dead co-founder Bob Weir posed for a photo with Weir's Dead & Company bandmate John Mayer while backstage during the 36th annual Pollstar Awards in Los Angeles on Wednesday, April 16. 'The 2025 Pollstar Awards brought legends together,' the post, shared by the concert and live music data company on Saturday, April 19, read. 'Moments like these are pure magic.' In the photo, Nicks, wearing a long simple black dress and a stack of necklaces, is standing between the two bandmates while leaning on Mayer's shoulder. The image, posted to Pollstar's official Instagram account over the weekend, has since garnered more than 1,500 likes and dozens of fan comments. During the ceremony at the Beverly Hilton, Nicks announced that she is working on her first new album in 14 years, which she's currently referring to as a 'ghost record.' 'I have seven songs, and they are autobiographical real stories,' she said during the ceremony. 'I'm not pulling any punches for probably the first time in my life. They are not airy-fairy songs. … They're real stories of memories of mine of fantastic men.' Nicks, who is scheduled to return to the Bay Area in October for a co-headlining concert with Billy Joel at Santa Clara's Levi's Stadium (not far from San Jose State University, which she briefly attended in the late 1960s), isn't the only musician that Weir has hung out with recently. In February, the San Francisco native posed for photos with pop star Taylor Swift at the Grammy Awards, putting their opposing football loyalties aside. Swift is a loyal fan of her boyfriend Travis Kelce's team, the Kansas City Chiefs, while Weir is a longtime fan of the San Francisco 49ers. Since 1989, a specially selected group of industry professionals consider nominations for the Pollstar Awards, which recognize trailblazers in the live music industry. This year, honorees included stars such as Swift, Bad Bunny and Bruce Springsteen. Weir and Mayer received the award for residency of the year for their recent shows with Dead & Company on Wednesday, while Nicks was inducted into Pollstar's Live Hall of Fame for her solo work and her Fleetwood Mac legacy.
