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When students get access to mentors, doors open—and careers begin. 🌟 In 2025, our AEG Presents + Goldenvoice College Connection program supported 500+ students with an inside look at career pathways across the live entertainment industry. Participants gained meaningful one‑on‑one and small‑group mentorship, plus direct networking with industry professionals. We’re proud to share that 60+ students were hired to work at our U.S. festivals in areas including ticketing, marketing, and operations—and several participants accepted full‑time or part‑time roles with AEG. This is the impact of intentional mentorship and early‑career development. Mentoring Month is the perfect time to explore how you can grow your career with us: https://lnkd.in/gPcW7MGD A special thank‑you to Twana Simmons for founding the College Connection program, and to the entire team for continuing to inspire the next generation of live entertainment professionals. #LifeAtAEG #WeAreAEG #Mentorship #CareerDevelopment #LiveEntertainment

Last month, AEG Presents, in partnership with the Save The Music Foundation and the Black Music Action Coalition (BMAC), hosted the 3rd Annual Remix The Industry event that took place October 16th & 17th in NYC. The two-day event took place at Bowery Presents venue The Racket NYC and Power Station at Berklee NYC, which brought together leading music organizations, executives, artists, and educators to connect with more than 70 middle and high school students from Save The Music’s J Dilla Music Technology programs. The goal: to inspire and empower the next generation of creators by opening pathways into music, live entertainment, and creative industries. Highlights included: Backstage Tour: Led by Bridget Pilipe, General Manager at Racket NYC, offering an inside look at venue operations, lighting, and audio. Industry Panel: Moderated by Willie “Prophet” Stiggers and featuring Twana Simmons (AEG Presents), Dante Dipasquale (Vice President Talent, AEG Presents/The Bowery Presents), TT Torrez, Swaggy Sie (Sirius XM), Chanel Rae Pettaway (The Legion Media Group), and artist DJ Drewski. Panelists shared career insights and answered student questions. Live Performance: Belongó – The Afro Latin Jazz Ensemble energized the room with a performance celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. Beat-Making Workshop: Facilitated by We Make Noise, students created original Latin-inspired tracks. Promise Academy earned BOSE headphones for the top beat. Festival Design Challenge: Students teamed up to design and pitch their dream music festival to an AEG Presents panel, leaving with AEG swag bags and real-world feedback. Working Lunch: Courtesy of Shake Shack.   Day Two: Power Station at Berklee NYC - Day two took place at Power Station at Berklee NYC, where Betsie Becker (Executive Director, Berklee NYC) and Henry Donahue (Executive Director, Save The Music) welcomed industry leaders from Splice, Warner Chappell, AEG Presents, and the NYC Department of Education. Highlights included: Industry Panel: Featuring Annemarie Andrucyk (Director Human Resources, AEG Presents/The Bowery Presents), Willie “Prophet” Stiggers (BMAC), Paul Thompson (NYCDOE Arts Office), and Ebony Howard (ELMA Philanthropies), moderated by Paulina Vo (The Digilogue). Breakout Discussions: Students, educators, and industry professionals collaborated on strategies to fund and implement student-led creative projects, facilitated by Ebony Howard (ELMA Philanthropies), Twana Simmons (DEI Business Partner, AEG Presents), and Leilani Alvarez (Human Resource Specialist, AEG Presents).   AEG Presents continues to expand career pathways through initiatives like Backstage Pass and the College Connection Program, launched in 2022. Collectively, these programs have impacted over 500 students nationwide, including 150+ Save The Music participants.  AEG Presents and Save the Music - 3rd Annual 'Remix the Industry' Twana Simmons Annemarie Andrucyk, SHRM-SCP

Last week, the Goldenvoice team, in partnership with the College Connection Program, welcomed students from The FAM Music Group to the Rose Bowl for a behind-the-scenes experience ahead of the Chappell Roan festival. Students gained firsthand insight into the planning, production, and collaboration required to produce a major live event. The day included guided tours, breakout sessions with Goldenvoice and Rose Bowl team members, and discussions highlighting career pathways in live entertainment. We’re proud to support initiatives that provide students with meaningful learning experiences and inspire the next generation of live music professionals. 🎶

AEG Presents Brings College Connection Program to Portola Music Festival AEG Presents, in collaboration with the City of San Francisco and Non Plus Ultra, hosted a select group of students and young professionals for its College Connection Program at the Portola Music Festival this past weekend for a hands-on, day-long experience designed to inspire and empower the next generation of live entertainment professionals. Participants were given an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at one of San Francisco’s most dynamic festival site as well as a tour of The Midway venue. The day began with welcoming remarks from Erin Biblo, Sr. Director of Regional Operations, Goldenvoice, followed by a guided tour of the festival grounds led by Tim Le, Director of Festival Operations, Goldenvoice. Students then engaged in an industry panel featuring executives from AEG, Goldenvoice, and the San Francisco Entertainment Commission, and participated in speed mentoring sessions with professionals from across GV Black and the Goldenvoice Festival team. The program closed with inspiring remarks from Rhea Roberts Johnson, VP of Goldenvoice Operations & Community Engagement. Panelists included: -Lara Fox, VP Global Partnerships -Christina Azada, Sr. Director Merch -Jordan Ramos, Manager Partner Activation – Global Partnerships -Dre Hanna, VP Production – Goldenvoice Festivals -Becky Ogden, Director Festival – Goldenvoice Festivals -Maggie Weiland, Executive Director – San Francisco Entertainment Commission (Moderated by Tae Flakes, Goldenvoice Talent Buyer) Students also participated in one-on-one résumé reviews with AEG Presents’ HR team and received valuable guidance from mentors across guest services, marketing, production, partner activations, HR, and more. “The College Connection Program at Portola is about opening doors and showing students that there’s a place for them in live music not just as fans, but as contributors and future leaders,” said Twana Simmons, DE&I Business Partner, AEG Presents. “By connecting students with mentors, reviewing résumés, and even hiring participants, we’re helping them see what’s possible and giving them the tools to step into this industry with confidence.” Prior to the event, 13 students from the program were hired to join the Portola Festival team in roles spanning box office, marketing, and guest services giving them the opportunity to immediately apply what they learned through real, hands-on festival experience. The College Connection Program reflects AEG Presents’ commitment to education, workforce development, and inclusive access in live entertainment. By providing real-world experience, mentorship, and direct pathways to employment, the initiative is helping shape the future of music and live events one student at a time. Special Shoutout to our Presents HR/DEI Team for putting together another a great program! Twana Simmons Leilani Alvarez

As part of their journey working across our Atlanta venues, participants in our Summer Venue College Connection program had the opportunity to meet Grammy Award-winning artist, songwriter, and entrepreneur Q Parker of the legendary R&B group 112. Q generously spent the day mentoring the group, sharing valuable insights on career longevity in the music industry, entrepreneurship, and staying true to your craft. It was an inspiring and memorable experience complete with meaningful conversation, real-world advice, and of course, some great photos to capture it all.

🎶 Calling all aspiring creatives and future industry leaders! 🎶 Do you or someone you know dream of a career in music, live entertainment, or the creative industries? Goldenvoice and AEG Presents are proud to host a free, one-day career exposure event at the Portola Music Festival in San Francisco! As part of our College Connection Program, this immersive experience will give participants a behind-the-scenes look at how a major music festival comes together. 📍 Portola Music Festival | San Francisco 📅 Thursday, September 18, 2025 🕘 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM 🌟 Highlights include: ✔️ Backstage access + networking with industry professionals ✔️ Résumé-building workshop ✔️ A chance to be selected for a paid, entry-level role during the festival weekend! 💼 Apply now: https://lnkd.in/en3Fvju6 🕛 Deadline: Thursday, September 5 at 11:59 PM PT ⚠️ Must be 21 years of age or older and local to the Bay Area to apply. 👉 Know someone perfect for this? Tag them below! #AEGPresents #Goldenvoice #PortolaFestival #MusicCareers #CreativeIndustry #CollegeConnection #LiveEntertainment #CareerExposure