LOS ANGELES (CelebrityAccess) – The Wiltern in Los Angeles set the stage as comedian, actor, host, and author Tom Papa took the reins to host the 35th Annual Pollstar Awards. The event celebrated several entertainment industry A-listers across various categories, with notable winners including Taylor Swift, Metallica, Post Malone, Beyoncé, P!nk, Morgan Wallen, Karol G, Dave Chappelle, Brandi Carlile, U2, Jelly Roll, and more.
Metallica’s Lars Ulrich, honored for Rock Tour of the Year, and Dave Chappelle, recipient of Comedy Tour of the Year, were in attendance. Via video, other notable figures such as Jelly Roll and P!nk expressed their gratitude for their recognition.
The inaugural Pollstar Lifetime Achievement Award found a deserving recipient in agent Howard Rose, recognized for his longstanding contributions to the industry. A heartfelt video message from Elton John was played. James L. Dolan, the executive chairman and CEO of Sphere Entertainment Co., received the first-ever Visionary Award, celebrating his contributions that promise a lasting impact on the live entertainment industry.
Other winners for the night included global talent agency Wasserman Music, which was named Booking Agency of the Year for 2024.
The day started with a “Fireside Chat” featuring Dolan and Tim Leiweke, providing insights into the industry’s future. Grammy-winner Jon Bon Jovi attended the conference as a featured Keynote speaker, receiving the Milestone Award in honor of his band’s 40th anniversary.
The winners of the 35th Annual Pollstar Awards:
Artist Awards:
- Major Tour of the Year: Taylor Swift, The Eras Tour
- Rock Tour of the Year: Metallica, M72 World Tour
- Hip-Hop Tour of the Year: Post Malone, If Y’all Weren’t Here, I’d Be Crying Tour
- R&B Tour of the Year: Beyoncé, Renaissance World Tour
- Pop Tour of the Year: P!nk, Summer Carnival Tour
- Country Tour of the Year: Morgan Wallen, One Night At A Time Tour
- Latin Tour of the Year: Karol G, Mañana Será Bonito Tour
- Comedy Tour of the Year: Dave Chappelle, It’s a Celebration Tour
- Support/Special Guest of the Year: Brandi Carlile, P!nk
- Residency of the Year: U2, Sphere
- Family, Event or Non-Music Tour of the Year: Cirque du Soleil – Corteo
- New Headliner of the Year: Jelly Roll
Festival Awards:
- Music Festival of The Year (Global; over 30K attendance): Austin City Limits Music Festival, Austin, TX
- Music Festival of The Year (Global; under 30K attendance): The Ohana Festival, Dana Point, CA
- International Music Festival of The Year: Glastonbury Music Festival, Somerset, UK
Venue Awards:
- Nightclub of the Year: 9:30 Club, Washington, DC
- Theatre of the Year: Ryman Auditorium, Nashville, TN
- Arena of the Year: Moody Center, Austin, TX
- Red Rocks Award – Outdoor Concert Venue of the Year: Hollywood Bowl, Hollywood, CA
- Stadium of the Year: SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, CA
- Casino/Resort Venue of the Year: Mohegan Sun Arena, Uncasville, CT
- New Concert Venue of the Year (Over 5,000 Capacity): Sphere, Las Vegas, NV
- New Concert Venue of the Year (Under 5,000 Capacity): The Salt Shed, Chicago, IL
- International Venue of the Year: The O2 Arena, London, UK
Individual Awards:
- Venue Executive of the Year: Jeff Nickler, Moody Center, Austin, TX
- Talent Buyer of the Year: Amy Corbin, C3 Presents
- Small Venue Talent Buyer of the Year (Under 10,000 Capacity): Donna Busch, Goldenvoice
- Bill Graham Award / Promoter of the Year: Louis Messina, Messina Touring Group
- International Promoter of the Year: Arthur Fogel, Live Nation Global Touring
- Bobby Brooks Award – Agent of the Year: Adam Kornfeld, Independent Artist Group
- International Booking Agent of the Year: Emma Banks, Creative Artists Agency
- Booking Agency of the Year: Wasserman Music
- Independent Booking Agency of the Year (Global): High Road Touring
Emerging Professional Awards:
- Rising Star Award: Molly Warren, Live Nation
- Personal Manager of the Year: John Silva, Silva Artist Management
- Road Warrior of the Year: Jerome Crooks, Tool, Duran Duran, Billie Eilish
- Transportation Company of the Year: Rock-It Cargo
- Concert Visuals Company of the Year: Bandit Lites
- Concert Sound Company of the Year: Clair Global
- Tour Services Company of the Year: Dega Catering
Special Recognitions:
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- Brand Partnership/Live Campaign of the Year: AMC, Taylor Swift Eras Tour Theatrical Exhibition
- Marketing/PR Executive of the Year: Allison McGregor, Creative Artists Agency
