On April 16, Pollstar, the leading voice in live entertainment, brought together the industry’s top talent for an unforgettable evening. As the only peer-voted honors in the business, the Pollstar Awards hold a unique and respected place in the industry. This year’s ceremony honored the most innovative and successful artists, tours, companies, venues, and executives, with award winners including Bad Bunny, Billie Eilish, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band, Jelly Roll, Missy Elliott, Taylor Swift, who notably won “Major Tour of the Year” for the second consecutive year for her ongoing "Eras Tour" (having also won at the previous 35th Annual Pollstar Awards), Usher, and more.

 

Major highlights include Dead & Company's Residency of the Year award, accepted by John Mayer and Bob Weir. Eddie Vedder spoke for The Music Festival of the Year award win for the Ohana Festival. Jelly Roll personally accepted his Country Tour of the Year award, and Missy Elliott took the stage to receive her Hip-Hop Tour of the Year award.

 

 

The evening celebrated industry icons with Pollstar Live! Hall of Fame inductions and prestigious award recognitions, honoring those who have made a lasting impact on live entertainment. Stevie Nicks was inducted by presenter Jimmy Iovine, with fellow inductees including Louis Messina, Barrie Marshall (introduced by Brian Ray and Rusty Anderson of Paul McCartney’s band), and the Ryman Auditorium (presented by Bob Weir) were also honored.

 

 

The Personal Manager of the Year award was a tie between Irving Azoff (presented by his first client, Kevin Cronin of REO Speedwagon/the Kevin Cronin Band) and Coran Capshaw (presented by The Strokes’ Albert Hammond, Jr.). The Lifetime Achievement award was presented posthumously to Gary Kurfirst by Jerry Harrison of Talking Heads.

 

 

In addition, the first-ever Billie Eilish Award for Sustainability was awarded to Mike Sciortino, GM of UBS Arena, as Sustainability Champion. The award also recognized Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, WA, as Sustainable Venue.

 

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