[1] The publication was purchased by Oak View Group, a venue consultancy founded by Tim Leiweke and Irving Azoff, in July 2017.

[3][4][5] Founded in 1981 in Fresno, California, Pollstar is a trade publication that covers the concert industry in the United States and internationally.

[6] They supply information to professional concert promoters, booking agents, artist managers, facility executives and other entities involved in the live entertainment business.

[13] Conference speakers have included Garth Brooks, Jon Bon Jovi, Eddy Cue, Michael Rapino, and Nicki Minaj.

[14][15] Since 1990, the publication has given annual Pollstar Awards to companies, venues, artists, tours, and executives in the live entertainment business.