Inaugural Live Nation Music Awards Announced
By Andy Kahn May 12, 2015 • 11:05 am PDT
Live Nation Entertainment and Turner Broadcasting System today announced the inaugural Live Nation Music Awards television show honoring the year’s best live music. The new awards program will make its debut on both TNT and TBS on October 1.
The ceremony will include “unique, never-before-seen collaborations and special appearances.” Among the categories selected to honor live music include “Live Performance of the Year,” “Best On-Stage Collaboration,” “Road Warrior of the Year” and “Best Special Effects in a Festival.” The ceremony is being produced by Live Nation Entertainment in collaboration with IMG and dick clark productions. Executive producers include Live Nation Entertainment President & CEO Michael Rapino, IMG Chief Content Officer Mark Shapiro, dick clark productions CEO Allen Shapiro and dick clark productions’ President Michael Mahan.
“With all the honors given to recorded music, it’s great to finally see awards created for live performances,” said David Eilenberg, senior vice president of unscripted series, specials and late night for TBS and TNT. “We’re proud to be joining forces with Live Nation, IMG, and dick clark productions to break new ground and honor the most exciting live musical performances of the year.”
“Live Nation is dedicated to bringing artists and fans together for life-long memories and we are honored to take part in recognizing the talent who bring those experiences to life,” said Michael Rapino.
“In the last few years, we’ve seen incredible innovation and investment in live music,” said Mark Shapiro. “Music permeates all aspects of entertainment, and fans are ready to celebrate all that the industry is doing around the world to push the envelope and create unique experiences. We’re excited to be teaming up with Live Nation and dick clark productions to honor artists in a fresh, new way.”
“Touring is by far one of the most powerful platforms for artists to connect with their fans,” said Allen Shapiro. “I’m excited to launch a new franchise with Live Nation and IMG.”
The ceremony will include “unique, never-before-seen collaborations and special appearances.” Among the categories selected to honor live music include “Live Performance of the Year,” “Best On-Stage Collaboration,” “Road Warrior of the Year” and “Best Special Effects in a Festival.” The ceremony is being produced by Live Nation Entertainment in collaboration with IMG and dick clark productions. Executive producers include Live Nation Entertainment President & CEO Michael Rapino, IMG Chief Content Officer Mark Shapiro, dick clark productions CEO Allen Shapiro and dick clark productions’ President Michael Mahan.
“With all the honors given to recorded music, it’s great to finally see awards created for live performances,” said David Eilenberg, senior vice president of unscripted series, specials and late night for TBS and TNT. “We’re proud to be joining forces with Live Nation, IMG, and dick clark productions to break new ground and honor the most exciting live musical performances of the year.”
“Live Nation is dedicated to bringing artists and fans together for life-long memories and we are honored to take part in recognizing the talent who bring those experiences to life,” said Michael Rapino.
“In the last few years, we’ve seen incredible innovation and investment in live music,” said Mark Shapiro. “Music permeates all aspects of entertainment, and fans are ready to celebrate all that the industry is doing around the world to push the envelope and create unique experiences. We’re excited to be teaming up with Live Nation and dick clark productions to honor artists in a fresh, new way.”
“Touring is by far one of the most powerful platforms for artists to connect with their fans,” said Allen Shapiro. “I’m excited to launch a new franchise with Live Nation and IMG.”
