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 serves as presenting partner of the Finance 50 Music & Money Dinner, an exclusive gathering that convenes the 50 leading financial executives across the music industry. The evening centers on conversation and connection around the evolving business of music and features a panel discussion curated by Billboard. VENU Founder and CEO, J.W. Roth, joins fellow industry leaders to discuss the financial and strategic landscape shaping the future of music.
The Billboard Power 100 Presented by VENU honors the top 100 executives shaping the global music industry through a night of networking, celebration, and award recognition. For the second time, J.W. Roth will present the Disruptor Award, recognizing an executive who is driving innovation and forward momentum across live music.
Primary Wave will celebrate its 20th Anniversary with an exclusive Pre-Grammy Party Presented by VENU, hosted at the iconic Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills. The event will welcome guests ranging from music legends and artists to executives, industry partners, and investors, for a celebration during the industry’s most significant week.
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.
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:
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.
Next Disruptor Award Honoree to be named at the Power 100 this month
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.
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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.
