AEG Presents Names Chris Hammond Senior Vice President of the Pacific Northwest
AEG Presents Names Chris Hammond Senior Vice President of the Pacific Northwest
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 23, 2026--
AEG Presents, a global leader in live entertainment, announced today that Chris Hammond will take on the role of Senior Vice President of the Pacific Northwest. Hammond, most recently a VP of Talent at the promoter’s Las Vegas office, will now oversee booking and operational strategy for AEG Presents’ growing portfolio of Pacific Northwest venues. He will be based in Seattle and report to President of North American Regional Offices, Brent Fedrizzi.
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AEG Presents Names Chris Hammond Senior Vice President of the Pacific Northwest
AEG Presents Names Chris Hammond Senior Vice President of the Pacific Northwest
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LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct 23, 2026--
AEG Presents, a global leader in live entertainment, announced today that Chris Hammond will take on the role of Senior Vice President of the Pacific Northwest. Hammond, most recently a VP of Talent at the promoter’s Las Vegas office, will now oversee booking and operational strategy for AEG Presents’ growing portfolio of Pacific Northwest venues. He will be based in Seattle and report to President of North American Regional Offices, Brent Fedrizzi.
AEG Presents Names Chris Hammond Senior Vice President of the Pacific Northwest
“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 to that a new venue coming online in Portland next year and it’s shaping up to be quite an exciting time for us. I can’t wait to dig in with the team and get to work.”
“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. I look forward to seeing the impact he will make in this expanded role.”
Hammond began his professional career in Major League Baseball, serving as General Manager of the West Palm Beach Expos, the Class A affiliate of the Montreal Expos. At just 22 years old, he was the youngest active general manager in professional baseball.
In 2003, Hammond founded Rock ’n Roll Wine®, blending his passions for music and wine into one of the industry’s most innovative lifestyle brands. Over the next decade and a half, the company produced more than 600 wine and live music events across six states, helping pioneer a new experiential format for wine culture. In 2007, Hammond was recognized as one of Las Vegas’ “40 Under 40” business leaders by In Business Magazine.
Since joining AEG Presents’ Las Vegas team in 2018, Hammond has played a key role in elevating the Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas into one of the most successful boutique theaters in the world. He most recently led the AEG Presents Las Vegas booking team as the regional Vice President of Talent, helping shape the programming alongside managing the agent and artist relationships that drive one of the world’s most competitive entertainment destinations.
About AEG Presents
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, Electric Forest, Rock En Seine and All Points East — continue to set the bar for the live music experience. AEG Presents promotes global tours for artists such as ATEEZ, Justin Bieber, Zach Bryan, Sabrina Carpenter, Kenny Chesney, Luke Combs, Celine Dion, ENHYPEN, Elton John, Carin León, Paul McCartney, The Rolling Stones, Ed Sheeran, Taylor Swift, and Tyler, The Creator, in addition to — through its network of clubs, theatres, arenas, stadiums and renowned partner brands such as Auguri Productions, The Bowery Presents, Cárdenas Marketing Network, Concerts West, Creativeman Productions, Frontier Touring, Goldenvoice, Greenhouse Talent, Marshall Arts, MCT Agentur, Messina Touring Group, Outback Presents, 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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