IEBA

10/06/2026

A massive thank you you to all our volunteers who year over year help make our annual IEBA conference a huge success!

📸: Danielle Del Valle

10/06/2026

⚡️ THIS IS AGENT'S ALLEY ⚡️⁠
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Four hours. 85+ booths. Hundreds of agents. ⁠
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Agents Alley is a trade show like no other, bringing buyers face-to-face with agents representing virtually every artist touring nationally in the upcoming season.⁠
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It’s where entertainment professionals come to discover talent, build relationships, and make deals.

10/06/2026

What’s changed in live touring post-COVID? During our Agents Talk Touring panel, industry leaders go on the record to unpack smarter tour planning, venue holds, data-driven routing, and the shift toward more intentional touring.

From 18–24 month planning windows to capacity, amenities, fan data, and artist longevity, the right strategy goes beyond the numbers. As one panelist put it, “The hold is only as valuable as the relationship behind it.”

🔊 Ray Waddell, Pollstar
🔊 Michael Coughlin, William Morris Endeavor
🔊 Megan Glendinning, Creative Artists Agency
🔊 Taylor Krebs, United Talent Agency
🔊 Yitzi Peetluk, The.Team

Sponsored by SeatGeek

📸: Ed Rode, Danielle Del Valle

10/06/2026

The Young Professionals Mentor Roundtables bring emerging talent together with industry veterans for candid conversations on booking, production, management, contracts, and more.

Through real-world experiences, practical insights, and lessons learned, mentors help the next generation navigate the industry and manage expectations.

🤝 Deana Baker, Choctaw Casinos & Resorts
🤝 Sara Winter Banks, Messina Touring Group
🤝 ArinMichelle Casey, SeatGeek
🤝 Gil Cunningham, Neste Live
🤝 Paul Fleming, Romeo Entertainment Group
🤝 Joe Giordano, Oak View Group
🤝 Gary Guidry, Black Promoters Collective
🤝 Jackie Morse, Legends Global
🤝 Elisa Vazzana, United Talent Agency
🤝 Sarah Vetting, axs

📸: Ed Rode

10/06/2026

What does it really cost to take a show from a club to an arena?

Jeff Jones and Brad Painter break down the real economics of touring during today's first panel, from artist and venue expenses to promoter risk and what’s actually left at the end of the night.

As Brad put it: “Between the two of us, we can make a sold-out show sound very expensive.”

💸 Jeff Jones, Flood, Bumstead, McCready & McCarthy, Inc
💸 Brad Painter, Oak View Group

📸: Ed Rode, Danielle Del Valle

10/06/2026

10/06/2026

Tonight's agency parties LIVE from the AXS stage at The Pinnacle ⚡⁠
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🎸 Mike Super Magic & Illusion featuring Mike Super ⁠
🎸 CAA Party featuring Joey Fatone, The Mavericks & Friends⁠
🎸 UTA Party featuring Jamie MacDonald, LAKEVIEW, and B.o.B⁠
🎸 Paradise Artists Party featuring Steven Adler of Guns N’ Roses⁠
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📸: Ed Rode

10/06/2026

Great festivals aren’t just booked, they’re curated 🎪

“Sometimes what makes a show a great show is curation and not just booking."

Industry leaders explored how data, thoughtful artist curation, and managing expectations can turn every interaction, even negative feedback, into momentum for long-term success.

🎟 Milly Olykan, Live Nation Concerts
🎟 Carly Dibble, Romeo Entertainment Group
🎟 Amy Bryan Fosgate, Activated Events
🎟 Susan Heymann, Frontier Touring
🎟 Mark Monohan, Ottawa Bluesfest

Sponsored by Variety Attractions

📸: Ed Rode, Danielle Del Valle

10/06/2026

You asked, and we delivered ‼️ For the first time ever, IEBA members had the opportunity to connect one-on-one with agents and promoters for personalized conversations, insights, and advice on marketing and promoting across some of today’s most exciting genres: Christian, K-Pop, comedy, and podcasts!

🎤 Andrew Farwell, Outback Presents
🎤 COMEDY: Heidi Feigin, United Talent Agency
🎤 CHRISTIAN: Tom DeKorn, Jeff Roberts Agency
🎤 K-POP: Tara Klee, AEG Presents
🎤 PODCASTS: Matt Schultz, Creative Artists Agency

📸: Ed Rode, Danielle Del Valle

10/05/2026

Our afternoon roundtables were heating up 🔥 All your burning questions answered!

Moderated by Annie Eifler, panelists Channing Moreland, Kevin Underwood, Lauren Spahn, and Robert Norman break down the “101” of navigating talent offers, helping buyers advocate for their clients while also considering the artist to create the right match and build lasting relationships.

💭 Annie Eifler, Gulf Coast Entertainment & Productions.LLC
💭 Robert Norman, Creative Artists Agency
💭 Channing Moreland, Book with Eva
💭 Kevin Underwood, Leo Events
💭 Lauren Spahn, Buchalter

📸: Ed Rode, Danielle Del Valle