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Promoter 101 # 227 - Barclays Center's Laurie Jacoby

Jun 3, 2021
Laurie Jacoby, Executive Vice President and Chief Entertainment Officer of BSE Global, discusses the return of events in arenas, challenges of booking shows, and the importance of relationships in the music business. They also touch upon their experience working in the mailroom and share humorous tangents about beers and baseball adventures.
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  • The importance of building relationships and networking in the music industry, emphasizing face-to-face communication over emails and texts.
  • Creating a welcoming and hospitable environment for promoters, artists, and guests at Barclays Center.

Deep dives

Working in the Mailroom and Programming at Bumbershoot in Seattle

Lori Jacoby started her career in the music industry after working in the mailroom at Norby Walters in New York. She then moved to Seattle and worked as the Programming Director for One Reel, where she organized events like Bumbershoot and Summer Nights on the Pier. She booked artists like Frank Zappa and XTC, gaining experience in live event production.

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