events to remember

live nation special events

legendary venues, epic events.

Our incredible spaces are the perfect location to host your corporate event, private concert, wedding, reception or business meeting. With access to the world’s greatest musical entertainment, full service event production, state-of-the-art lighting and sound, custom menus and mixology - our unique venues will exceed expectations. Our talented staff handles every detail, so you don’t have to. Make your next meeting or private event, one to remember!

National Sales Kit

deirdre mccready

Executive Vice President, Sales and Special Events

As Executive Vice President of Sales & Special Events at Live Nation, Deirdre McCready leads strategic planning, budget development, and the evolutions of business initiatives and programs for the National Special Events division. Deirdre is responsible for driving and managing the overall sales growth of the Special Events business at Live Nations’ 150+ venues, clubs and theatres. As one of the industry’s top talents for the last 20 years, she uses her creativity, expertise and finesse to ensure her team exceeds expectations.

nickole scott

Vice President, Sales and Special Events

As Vice President of Special Events at Live Nation, Nickole Scott, is responsible for developing, directing and identifying multiple channel selling strategies while achieving financial goals with sales teams across 60+ of Live Nations’ U.S. venues. Nickole’s brings 20+ years of event industry experience and was promoted to the Live Nation Special Events department in 2010 to assist with the vision and development of the division from its inception.

Suzie Koutsoulieris

Vice President, Sales and Special Events

Suzie Koutsoulieris is the Vice President of Sales at Live Nation, where she is responsible for business development strategies and financial optimizations for the sales teams at 60+ Live Nation venues. Her extensive background in hospitality and sales expanded in 2006 when she joined our team at House of Blues Orlando. With over 20 years of successful event experience and achievement of her CMP, Suzie was promoted to the Live Nation Special Events department in 2019 to assist with driving and managing nationwide revenue goals, successful operations and selling strategies.

Patty Leemhuis

Vice President, Sales and Special Events

With over 30 years in the events industry, Patty Leemhuis brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her role as Vice President of Sales at Live Nation Special Events. Patty is responsible for managing and developing successful sales teams for various venues within Live Nation’s portfolio. Her exceptional leadership and strategic vision is instrumental in enabling her teams to achieve outstanding results and exceed goals.

barbara bouman

Vice President of National Sales

Barbara Bouman brings to Live Nation 20+ years of creative selling, negotiating and implementation of special events. As Vice President of National Sales, Barbara works with closely with clients on multi-city programming, high profile VIP events, conference receptions, custom packaging, event logistics and much much more. She represents Live Nation Special Events at industry tradeshows increasing the profile and presence of Live Nation throughout the hospitality community.

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