Steve Ackles, Anna Plumley join Live Nation

Steve Ackles and Anna Plumley have joined Live Nation’s US touring team, as senior director of touring and senior director of marketing, respectively, from rival promoter AEG Presents.

In their new roles, Ackles (pictured) will help oversee national stadium and arena tours throughout North America and Plumley will market a range of artists, including tours with new Live Nation partner Frank Productions.

Both will be based in Los Angeles and will both report to Omar Al-Joulani and Ryan McElrath, senior vice-presidents of North American touring.

“With the expansion of our touring team, Live Nation is able to service an even wider breadth of artists and help them cultivate the best live experience for their fans,” says Bob Roux, president of US Concerts at Live Nation. “Steve and Anna have already hit the ground running and we’re thrilled to have them on our team.”

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