AEG Presents and LIV Golf Announce Exclusive Multi-Year Partnership to Deliver World-Class Entertainment
Global Leader in Live Entertainment to Book Musical Acts and Produce Live Concerts for LIV Golf Events Around the World
LONDON & NEW YORK & WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. & LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- LIV Golf and AEG Presents, a global leader in live entertainment, today announced an exclusive multi-year partnership that will see AEG Presents and its subsidiary, Concerts West, book musical acts and produce live concerts for LIV Golf events around the world. The agreement further strengthens LIV Golf’s fan-first event experiences that feature live performances by some of the biggest names in music and deliver one-of-a-kind golf events for audiences of all ages.
AEG Presents and LIV Golf Announce Exclusive Multi-Year Partnership to Deliver World-Class Entertainment (Photo: Business Wire)
“We couldn’t be more thrilled to join forces with LIV Golf to bring world-class entertainment to this exciting new golf league,” commented Mark Norman, Senior Vice President of Global touring of Concerts West, the subsidiary of AEG Presents. “This felt like such a natural fit for us, and to sit right at the intersection of sports and music will enable us to super serve an audience that’s looking for an elevated experience at LIV Golf events and tournaments.”
“LIV Golf is proud to partner with AEG Presents, one of the biggest live entertainment companies in the world,” said LIV Golf Commissioner and CEO Greg Norman. “Global leaders in sports, entertainment and technology are embracing LIV Golf and recognizing how our game-changing league is connecting the sport with new audiences. Through this partnership, the league’s fan-friendly tournament experiences and ‘Golf, But Louder’ ethos will reach new levels of excitement as we deliver even more value for fans in 2024 and beyond.”
Since launching the LIV Golf Invitational Series in 2022 and continuing with last year’s official kickoff of the LIV Golf League, legendary entertainers and award-winning artists including Zac Brown Band, Tiësto, Nelly, Sebastián Yatra, Alesso and many more have performed for LIV Golf fans. Beginning this Spring, AEG Presents/Concerts West will book musical acts and execute concert production for LIV Golf tournaments around the globe, including talent booking, artist management, show and venue planning, creative development and technical production.
AEG Presents operates in North America, Europe, the United Kingdom, Australia, and Asia, and – along with its subsidiaries and partner brands – promotes global tours including Taylor Swift, The Rolling Stones, Elton John, Paul McCartney, BLACKPINK, Ed Sheeran, Justin Bieber, Luke Combs, and more. The company also produces more than 40 music festivals each year, including the renowned Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival, Stagecoach, Electric Forest and BST Hyde Park. Additionally, AEG owns, manages, and books more than 100 clubs and theaters, producing and promoting over 12,000 events annually.
LIV Golf kicked off its highly anticipated 2024 season February 2-4 with LIV Golf Mayakoba at El Camaleon Golf Course in Mexico, featuring a live performance by Grammy Award-winning The Chainsmokers. The season continued with LIV Golf Las Vegas, which boasted an energetic party hole featuring a one-of-a-kind mid-play performance by world-reknowned music act Gryffin, who also traveled with the league to the historic Hong Kong Golf Club to entertain fans in early March at LIV Golf Hong Kong. The season’s global schedule returns to the U.S. with LIV Golf Miami, April 5-7, which will feature a live concert by Grammy Award-winning superstar Akon. For more information on the League’s 2024 schedule, visit LIVGolf.com.
LIV Golf is owned and operated by LIV Golf Investments whose vision and mission are centered around making holistic and sustainable investments to enhance the global golf ecosystem and unlock the sport’s untapped worldwide potential.
About LIV Golf
LIV Golf is a global sports league featuring 13 teams, a 14-tournament schedule, and many of the world’s best golfers. Founded in 2022, LIV Golf was designed to expand the game on an international level and finally unlock the sport’s true and untapped economic and societal potential. Hall of Fame golfer and renowned businessman, Greg Norman, is the league’s first and founding CEO and Commissioner. Only two years into operations and with tournaments across North and Latin Americas, Asia, Australia, the Middle East and Europe, LIV Golf is proving that it’s possible to grow and improve the game for fans and golfers alike.
About AEG P resents
Combining the power of the live event with a focus on true artist development, AEG Presents is a world leader in the music and entertainment industries. Operating across five continents, the company has an unparalleled commitment to artistry, creativity, and community. Its tentpole festivals and multi-day music events — which include the iconic Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival and the legendary New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival alongside British Summer Time at Hyde Park, Stagecoach, Hangout Festival, Electric Forest, and Firefly — continue to set the bar for the live music experience. AEG Presents promotes global tours for artists such as The Rolling Stones, Ed Sheeran, Elton John, Taylor Swift, Celine Dion, Justin Bieber, Kenny Chesney, Paul McCartney, and Katy Perry, in addition to — through its network of clubs, theatres, arenas, stadiums and renowned partner brands such as The Bowery Presents, Concerts West, Frontier Touring, Goldenvoice, Madison House Presents, Marshall Arts, Messina Touring Group, PromoWest Productions, and Zero Mile Presents — creating and developing an unmatched infrastructure for artist development and audience reach. More information can be found at www.aegpresents.com.
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