AEG Presents Appoints Chris Hammond as Senior Vice President

In his new role, Hammond will oversee booking and operations for AEG Presents’ growing Pacific Northwest venue network. He will be based in Seattle and report to Brent Fedrizzi, President of North American Regional Offices.

Hammond started his career in Major League Baseball as the General Manager of the West Palm Beach Expos, a Class A team affiliated with the Montreal Expos. At just 22, he was the youngest active general manager in professional baseball.

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Since joining AEG Presents’ Las Vegas team in 2018, Hammond has helped make Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas one of the world’s most successful boutique theaters. Most recently, he served as Regional Vice President of Talent, leading the booking team and managing relationships with agents and artists to bring shows to Las Vegas.

“I’m really excited for what lies ahead,” commented Hammond. “The Pacific Northwest’s music scene speaks for itself…it’s globally recognized. And the live business is a critical part of that ecosystem. Add a new venue coming online in Portland next year, and it’s shaping up to be quite an exciting time for us.

“Chris has demonstrated that he is ready to take this next step with the company,” said Fedrizzi. “Over the past eight years in Las Vegas, his results have consistently spoken for themselves, and he has shown an exceptional ability to cultivate strong artist relationships while helping to drive the business’s financial performance.

About AEG Presents

AEG Presents is a global leader in the music and live entertainment industry, with a strong focus on supporting artists and creating memorable live events. The company operates across five continents and is committed to creativity, music and local communities. Its major events include Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival, New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, British Summer Time at Hyde Park, Stagecoach, Electric Forest, Rock en Seine and All Points East.

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