Ian Courtney, Author at CelebrityAccess

Episode 119: TourDesign’s CEO Debra “Fergy” Ferguson, UC Theatre’s Matthew “Smitty” Smith

Posted by Ian Courtney - January 24, 2019

This week’s Promoter 101 Podcast stars the CEO of TourDesign, Debra “Fergy” Ferguson. A Chat with the GM of the UC Theatre’s Matthew “Smitty” Smith. A War Story with City…

Manager Chris Zarou Launches Artist Development, Label Imprint JV With Sony

Posted by Ian Courtney - January 24, 2019

NEW YORK (CelebrityAccess) — Sony Music Entertainment announced they were partnering with veteran music entrepreneur Chris Zarou to launch a talent development venture along with a new label imprint, Visionary…

Red Hot Chili Peppers, Brandi Carlile, Miley Cyrus Join The Lineup For The 2019 Grammy Awards

Posted by Ian Courtney - January 24, 2019

LOS ANGELES (CelebrityAccess) — With the 2019 Grammy Awards less than three weeks away, organizers announced additional performers for the awards show, including Miley Cyrus and the Red Hot Chili…

Jeffrey Katzenberg To Keynote BANFF Summit Series

Posted by Ian Courtney - January 24, 2019

TORONTO, Ontario (CelebrityAccess) – As the Banff World Media Festival prepares to mark its 40th year, organizers for the annual conference announced the debut of the BANFF Summit Series which…

Hallie Yavitch Named VP Of Booking At The Staples Center And Microsoft Theater

Posted by Ian Courtney - January 24, 2019

LOS ANGELES, CA (CelebrityAccess) — On Thursday, AEG announced the hiring of Hallie Yavitch as the Vice President of Booking for the Staples Center and Microsoft Theater. In her new…

Security Director Jailed After Supplying Fake Security For UK Festivals

Posted by Ian Courtney - January 24, 2019

CARDIFF, Wales, (CelebrityAccess) — The director of a security vendor is facing a stint in prison after he was convicted of supplying security guards with falsified licenses to a number of…

PledgeMusic Issues A Statement On Late Payments

Posted by Ian Courtney - January 24, 2019

(CelebrityAccess) — In the wake of renewed and widespread reports that music crowdfunding service PledgeMusic had fallen behind on payments to multiple artists who had launched projects through the service,…

Rappers Jay-Z and Meek Mill Partner With Sports Execs To Launch Criminal Justice Reform Coalition

Posted by Ian Courtney - January 23, 2019

(CelebrityAccess) — Rappers Jay-Z and Meek Mill have partnered with some of the country’s most notable sports team owners to launch The Reform Alliance, a newly-established organization that is committed…

Comedian Kevin Barnett Dead At 32

Posted by Ian Courtney - January 23, 2019

LOS ANGELES (CelebrityAccess) — Comedian Kevin Barnett, who co-created the Fox situation comedy Rel, has reportedly died. He was 32. Barnett’s death was reported by Fox Entertainment, who released a…

Lightning In A Bottle Festival Postpones Ticket Presale, Announces Venue Change

Posted by Ian Courtney - January 23, 2019

CALIFORNIA (CelebrityAccess) — Organizers for the California-based Lightning In A Bottle festival announced that the festival was changing dates and was in the final stages of securing a new venue…

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