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The Next Stage is the podcast where we turn up the lights on the future of venue management. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just getting started, this is your go-to source for the latest trends, innovations and best practices in the venue and events management industry. The Next Stage is presented by the Venue Management Association - your backstage pass to the future of venue management.
VMA hosts The Next Stage: The Official VMA Podcast, a education show with 15 episodes published.
Todd Dyer is the Vice President and Head of Sports and Live Entertainment Sales at Cast and Crew Entertainment. His career has traversed pretty much every inch of the live entertainment industry. Joel and Todd discuss hi
In this episode, VMA CEO Joel Edmondson speaks with Houri Tapiki, General Manager of Theatre Royal Sydney and VMA’s Venue Professional of the Year, about her career journey and philosophy on leadership and customer exper
Sean Coyle is the Senior Manager, Premium Guest Experience at SoFi Stadium. He shares his experience delivering one of the world's busiest events programs at one of the world's most ambitious venues, including his journe
Terrence Trujillo is the Director of Commercial for Qudos Bank Arena and a superfan of all things live entertainment. He is deeply passionate about the role that venues can play in elevating the fan experience. Join Terr
Craig McMaster is the Director of Riverside Theatre, Western Sydney's premier performing arts facility. The theatre, based in Parramatta, is in the early stages of a $276m development. Craig and Joel discuss the power of
Adam Cheyne is the CEO of the Sports Environment Alliance (SEA). Adam and Joel wax lyrical on the power of sport to drive behaviour change, the potential of gamification and competition to inspire more sustainable busine
This week, Joel catches up with Michael Roberts, Associate (Resilience, Security and Risk) at Arup. Michael's decades working across the world in senior safety and security positions - including Head of Security for the
The Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre has just turned 30. Kym and Joel discuss her years at the venue, with a special focus on the changing nature of venue leadership.
Natalie O'Brien is the Chief Executive of the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC). She joins Joel for a discussion about the MCEC's accessibility journey, how an accessibility lens can improve the overall c
Kurt Schulte-Schrepping is a Palawa man from Lutruwita (Tasmania). He is also the Director of First Nations Strategy at Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC). Join Kurt and Joel for a wide-ranging conversation about h
This week, Joel catches up with Neil Wyatt, Manager Commercial Development at RAC Arena, to discuss the venue's development of their world-class corporate hospitality offering. They discuss the changing shape and role of
In the final episode of the Momentus Innovators series, Steve Mackenzie speaks with Adam Polish, Global Design Director at Populous, about the evolving landscape of venue design. Adam shares how the focus has shifted fro
Steve Mackenzie sits down with Russ Simons, Chief Listening Officer at Venue Solutions Group, to discuss the evolving landscape of venue management. With over 40 years of industry experience, Russ shares his insights on
Episode 2 sees Steve Mackenzie catch up with Jim Delaney, CEO of Activate Sports and Entertainment. Jim and Steve dive into the evolving landscape of venue experience, especially in terms of the way technology is driving
This first VMA podcast episode features a conversation between Steve Mackenzie, Momentus Chief Innovation Officer, and Chrissie Beck, founder of Worlds Better, a venue and event sustainability consultancy.
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