Raising a Glass to Sports and Live Entertainment at Pollstar Live

Keep your venues thriving, your crews compliant, and your shows running smoothly.

 

Join your industry peers, leaders, and colleagues at the Cast & Crew Sports and Live Entertainment-hosted NIVA Happy Hour at The Troubadour. During Pollstar Live, venue operators, promoters, and independent venue leaders will come together for an evening of connection, conversation, and community support in one of LA’s most iconic rooms.

 

RSVP here to secure your spot at the happy hour

 

As proud sponsors of this year’s event, Cast & Crew will raise a glass to the people behind live music and live events. Whether you run a single venue, manage multiple rooms, or support tours nationwide, this is a chance to connect with peers who understand the business.

 

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Todd Dyer

Vice President & Head, Sports and Live Entertainment

Keith Gibson

Senior Director, Sports and Live Entertainment Sales

Lizette Gomez

Senior Director, Sports and Live Entertainment Sales

 

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Sam Lankie

Sales Representative, Sports and Live Entertainment

Dina E Meyers

Vice President, Sports and Live Entertainment

T.J. Sagen

Director, Sports and Live Entertainment Sales

Event Details

April 15 - 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

 

The Troubadour

9081 N Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069

 

RSVP here to secure your spot at the happy hour.

 

Meet our team to learn how Cast & Crew helps independent venues and promoters simplify payroll, stay compliant, and protect their workforce, so you can focus on delivering great live experiences.

 

Stop by to grab some free swag and learn how we support the venues that power live entertainment.

Employer of Record (EOR) for live events and tours

 

Keep your focus on the action. We’ll handle the rest. Cast & Crew’s Sports and Live Entertainment division serves as your Employer of Record (EOR) for live events, tours, and sports productions across the United States. We manage payroll, workers’ compensation, and employment compliance while your organization remains the Common Law Employer (CLE). 

 

Work with dedicated payroll experts who know the industry
Every production is supported by a dedicated payroll professional with deep experience in live events, touring, and large-scale productions. You get real people who understand your timelines, workforce complexity, and compliance risks.
Protect every crew member with workers’ compensation coverage
Every worker paid through Cast & Crew is fully covered. Claims are handled quickly by in-house experts who understand the realities of live production environments and high-risk event settings.
Work smarter with digital onboarding and timecard management tools 
Save hours with seamless online onboarding, timecard management, and payroll access—all included at no extra cost. Use them when you need them without rigid requirements or added fees.
Simplify compliance for unemployment claims and employment law
Avoid costly missteps with proactive compliance support. We manage unemployment claims, monitor changing laws, and guide your team through complex regulations so you can stay focused on your event, not the fine print. That means fewer surprises and more confidence on every production.

FAQ 

  • What is Cast & Crew Sports and Live Entertainment? 
    Cast & Crew Sports and Live Entertainment is an employer of record specializing in payroll, workers’ compensation, and employment compliance for live events, tours, venues, and sports organizations nationwide.
  • Who should work with Cast & Crew for live event payroll?
    Our services are designed for tour managers, venue operators, production companies, promoters, and sports organizations managing large or temporary workforces.
  • Why meet Cast & Crew at NIVA Happy Hour?
    We will show you how to simplify payroll, reduce compliance risk, and save time on live productions while supporting a meaningful industry cause.