COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., October 16, 2025–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Venu Holding Corporation (“VENU” or the “Company”) (NYSE American: VENU), the disruptive live entertainment and hospitality company, is celebrating a standout summer season across its premier venues, Phil Long Music Hall, The Hall at Bourbon Brothers, and the Pollstar-nominated Best New Concert Venue of the Year, Ford Amphitheater.
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From chart-topping headliners to breakout talent, VENU’s summer lineup reflected the company’s ability to attract major artists while creating premium guest experiences that set a new benchmark for live entertainment. Each venue delivered its own distinctive environment, from the open-air grandeur of Ford Amphitheater to the elevated intimacy of Phil Long Music Hall and the high energy atmosphere of The Hall at Bourbon Brothers.
Highlights from VENU’s summer lineup included performances by The Black Keys, Chicago, Glass Animals, King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard, The Red Clay Strays, and Miranda Lambert at Ford Amphitheater. At VENU’s intimate concert halls in Colorado Springs, CO, and Gainesville, GA, the season featured standout shows from artists including Larry Fleet, The Marshall Tucker Band, Sara Evans, Three Dog Night, and Josh Turner, among others.
“This season was about delivering the kind of experiences that build loyalty, not just with fans and artists but with the communities in which we plant roots,” said Will Hodgson, President of Venues at VENU. “Our booking strategy continues to prioritize artists and performances that drive long term value for our venues and strengthen VENU’s reputation as a national leader in experiential entertainment.”
The Company recently announced the expansion of its live event programming team with the addition of industry veteran Tommy Ginoza. With nearly three decades of experience across the live entertainment and music industries, Ginoza brings a wealth of expertise in concert promotion, talent buying, and marketing that will help drive VENU into its next chapter of business growth.
“VENU’s growth is built on a proven foundation, delivering world class entertainment experiences to markets that have long been underserved,” said J.W. Roth, Founder, Chairman, and CEO. “The success we saw this summer highlights the power of our brand, the scalability of our model, and the growing demand for premium live entertainment nationwide. With an exceptional team in place and momentum behind us, we’re more excited than ever about the road ahead.”
Building on the success of its current portfolio, VENU is accelerating its national expansion strategy. The company plans to open new venues in Oklahoma and Texas, with a long-term goal of operating 40 destinations nationwide by 2030. Each new property will integrate VENU’s signature model of immersive entertainment, elevated hospitality, and community engagement, a formula that continues to attract both audiences and investment partners.
As VENU continues to scale, the company remains focused on expanding shareholder value through sustainable development, strong brand partnerships, and exceptional guest experiences, redefining how live entertainment is built, owned, and enjoyed nationwide.
About Venu Holding Corporation
Venu Holding Corporation (“VENU”) (NYSE American: VENU), is a premier owner, developer, and operator of luxury, experience-driven entertainment destinations. Founded by Colorado Springs entrepreneur J.W. Roth, VENU has a portfolio of premium brands that includes Ford Amphitheater, Sunset Amphitheaters, Phil Long Music Hall, The Hall at Bourbon Brothers, Bourbon Brothers Smokehouse and Tavern, Aikman Owners Clubs, and Roth’s Sea & Steak. With venues operating and in development across Colorado, Georgia, Oklahoma, and Texas and a nationwide expansion underway, VENU is setting a new standard for live entertainment.
VENU has been recognized nationally by The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Billboard, VenuesNow, and Variety for its innovative and disruptive approach to live entertainment. Through strategic partnerships with industry leaders such as AEG Presents, NFL Hall of Famer and Founder of EIGHT Elite Light Beer, Troy Aikman, Aramark Sports + Entertainment, and Tixr, VENU continues to shape the future of the entertainment landscape. For more information, visit VENU’s website, Instagram, LinkedIn, or X.
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