REIMAGINING
LIVE MUSIC
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We don’t follow trends. We create them.
VENU is reimagining how live entertainment is built and experienced—developing premium, artist-inspired venues with a fan-first mindset. Our destinations blend world-class production, elevated hospitality, and innovative ownership models, from multi-seasonal Sunset Amphitheaters to premium experiences like the Aikman Owners Club and Luxe FireSuites.
Billboard has long amplified what’s next in music. Together, VENU and Billboard share a commitment to innovation—celebrating industry leaders, bold ideas, and the future of live entertainment where fans and artists are at the center.
VENU Spotlight
The Biggest Week in Music.
PROUD PARTNER OF
As the biggest week in music takes over Los Angeles, VENU steps into the spotlight serving as a presenting partner across a select series of premier industry events alongside visionaries shaping the future of live entertainment.
VENU is proud to partner with Billboard and Primary Wave, two of the most respected forces in the music industry.
VENU served as Presenting Partner of the Billboard Finance 50 Music & Money Dinner, an exclusive gathering that convened the industry’s 50 leading financial leaders. The evening featured a Billboard curated panel and conversation between VENU President of Growth & Strategy, Terri Liebler, and Primary Wave Music Founder and CEO, Larry Mestel, sharing insights on the future of live entertainment and the experiential economy.
The Billboard Power 100 Presented by VENU honored the top 100 influential executives in the global music industry through a night of networking, celebration, and award recognition. VENU President of Growth & Strategy, Terri Liebler, presented the 2026 Billboard Power 100 Disruptor Award to PlaqueBoyMax.
Primary Wave Music celebrated its 20th Anniversary Pre-Grammy Party Presented by VENU, hosted at the iconic Waldorf Astoria in Beverly Hills. The evening welcomed guests ranging from music legends and artists to executives, industry partners, and investors, and was highlighted by unforgettable live performances.
Billboard Finance 50 & Power 100 Recap – PRESENTED BY VENU
January 27 – 28, 2026
Primary Wave Music 20th Anniversary, Pre-Grammy Party Recap – PRESENTED BY VENU
January 31, 2026
Event Highlights
The Disruptor Award
The Disruptor Award shines a spotlight on bold ideas, fearless creativity, and transformative leadership. Inspired by VENU’s Founder and CEO J.W. Roth’s fan-first vision, the award embodies our vision to challenge the status quo and reimagine what live entertainment can be.
Winners of the Billboard Disruptor Award Presented by VENU:
PlaqueBoyMax – Honored at Billboard’s 2026 Power 100. A creator pushing culture, creativity, and the industry forward. Together with Billboard, VENU is proud to celebrate those shaping the future.
Khalid – Honored at Billboard’s 2025 Live Music Summit. His fearless artistry, emotional honesty, and deep fan connection embody the disruptive spirit that drives both VENU and Billboard.
Partnership
VENU and Billboard have come together to reshape the future of live entertainment. Through a multi-year partnership, we are driving bold ideas, honoring industry disruptors, and creating experiences where fans and artists remain at the center of everything we do.
VENU proudly serves as presenting partner of the Billboard Live Music Summit and Billboard Power 100, two of Billboard’s most influential industry gatherings. These events convene the leaders through meaningful programming, panels, and industry recognition. At both the Live Music Summit and the Power 100, VENU presents the Disruptor Award, recognizing executives driving meaningful change and innovation across the industry.
Music & Money Series
Hosted by Billboard and presented by VENU, The Music & Money Dinners convene industry leaders at the intersection of music, business, and culture driving conversation and momentum across the industry
The series features panel discussions led by Billboard, including a recent conversation with VENU Founder and CEO, J.W. Roth, and Tommy Ginoza, exploring the forces shaping the future of live entertainment.
To watch previous Music & Money panel discussions, click here
LEARN MORE ABOUT VENU
PARTNERSHIPS
VENU is building a new era of live entertainment through bold partnerships. Together, we’re shaping destinations and experiences that put artists and fans at the center of every stage.
Innovative Venues
We build and operate premium, artist-inspired live entertainment destinations with a fan-first approach. Our Sunset Amphitheaters blend world-class venues, elevated hospitality, and innovative ownership models to create unforgettable fan experiences.
LUXE FIRESUITES
Experience your favorite artists from a Luxe FireSuite, where comfort meets elevated service. Premium seats and suite ownership options are now available in Sunset Amphitheaters nationwide.
