Live Production Summit (LPS), formerly known as Tour Link, has welcomed touring and live entertainment production professionals at its annual conference for over 20 years.
This year's event, which encompassed all areas from production management, technology, event design, travel and hospitality, logistics, safety, finance, health, diversity and inclusion, took place in Palm Springs, CA, from January 18 to 20.
The networking, business, and educational summit featured panels on emerging technology, increasing diversity, mental health and the future of the industry, in addition to training opportunities from, among others, PK Sound, disguise, and Lightswitch.
The event culminated in an awards gala for the LPS 2024 Pinnacle Award Winners.
Ground Transportation: Beat the Street
Air Charter: Private Jet Services
Coach Company US: Beat the Street
Coach Company International: Beat the Street
Coach Driver US: Clarence Walters
Coach Driver International: Michael “FISH” McCartney
Trucking Company US: Upstaging
Trucking Company International: Fly by Nite UK
Lighting Company: Upstaging
Freight Forwarding: Rock It Cargo
Travel Agent: Debra Copeland
Entertainment Hotel East: Thompson – Nashville
Entertainment Hotel West: Sunset Marquis
Entertainment Rep East: William Bullens
Entertainment Rep West: Klaus Messner
Favorite Venue: Red Rocks Amphitheater
Case Company: R&R Cases
Catering: Eat Your Heart Out
Pyro-Special Effects Company: Pyrotek Special Effects
Radio & Communications Company: Road Radio
Regional Production Company West: 3G Productions
Regional Production Company East: Clearwing
Rehearsal Facility: Rock Lilitz
Rigging Company: SGPS
Staging Company: Tait Towers
Sound Company: Clair Global
Video Company: Gateway Studios & Production Services
Backline Tech: Darren Hurst
Front Of House Engineer: Chad Olech
Monitor Engineer: Travis White
System Tech of the Year: Randy Weinholz
Lighting Director: Cosmo Wilson
Lighting Designer: Cosmo Wilson
Production Designer: Sooner Routhier
Video Director: Mike Duque
Rigger: Clay Hutson
Stage Manager: Steve Roman
Tour Security: Rich Martish
Merchandiser: Cat Berling
Promoter Rep: Karen Schneider
Tour Accountant: Josh Gelfand
Wardrobe: Melissa Doss Diwa
Production Coordinator: Sinead Madden
VIP Rep: Marita Taglialatela
Tour Manager: Marty Hom
Tour Support Company: Master Tour
Production Manager: Phay MacMahon
Credentials: All Access Pass & Design