Another Planet Entertainment

Another Planet Entertainment is an independent concert production and artist management company based in Berkeley, California. Founded in 2003 by former Bill Graham Presents executives Greg Perloff, Sherry Wasserman, and Steve Welkom,[1] the company is noted for "changing the landscape of live music in San Francisco and its neighboring hubs, while staying faithful to the area’s musical roots and following in the footsteps of industry icon Bill Graham."[2]

Another Planet Entertainment
Company typePrivate
IndustryEntertainment
Founded2003; 21 years ago (2003)
Headquarters,
U.S.
Services
  • Concert production
  • concert promotion
  • artist management
Websitewww.apeconcerts.com

In addition to promoting and producing concerts and events at historically significant Bay Area venues such as the Greek Theater, the Fox Oakland Theatre and The Castro Theater, Another Planet Entertainment co-founded and co-produces the Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival. The company also produces San Francisco's Breakaway Festival and co-produces the Life is Beautiful Festival. [3][4] In August 2024 Another Planet produced the first stand-alone after dark concert in Golden Gate Park.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "Bay Area remains focus of concert promoter's expanding business". East Bay Times. 2009-08-15. Retrieved 2023-05-28.
  2. ^ Ruskin, Zack (2018-08-09). "Another Planet Entertainment Marks 15 Years of Business in the San Francisco Bay". Variety. Retrieved 2023-05-11.
  3. ^ Brooks, Dave (2018-07-27). "Outside Lands Promoter Another Planet Entertainment Turns 15". Billboard. Retrieved 2023-05-11.
  4. ^ DiGiacomo, Frank (2023-02-02). "Billboard's2023 Power 100: Executives List Revealed". Billboard. Retrieved 2023-09-08.
  5. ^ Karp, Hannah (2024-10-24). "Billboard Touring Power Players: 2024 List Revealed". Billboard. Retrieved 2024-10-26.