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NextGen

Jamie Fadden

Lighting Designer and Director Jamie Fadden is forging a career in the concert touring industry, working with legends like Sammy Hagar and Joe Satriani, and she now has a Parnelli Award nomination to her name.

Kat Cody, Production Coordinator

Kat Cody is a freelance Production Coordinator/Event Manager for AEG Presents, Live Nation, and Goldenvoice, and she keeps busy with a variety of projects from Orville Peck’s Rodeo and Ohana Festival to Her Universe Fashion Show.

Sarah Kufel, Tour Manager

Kevin M. Mitchell chats with Sarah Kufel, who got her foot in the live event industry’s door in 2015 with a learn-on-the-job opportunity as a Merchandise Manager. Fast-forward to 2024, and she’s garnered enough experience to be a sought-after Tour Manager.

Jonathan D. Martin

Kevin Mitchell spotlights Parnelli NextGen Lighting Designer/Director/Programmer Jonathan D. Martin, whose resume is shaping up nicely. Before his 19th birthday he had already worked with the Jonas Brothers, Carrie Underwood, Cardi B, and Lady A, plus the Super Bowl Halftime Show starring Rihanna.

Nina Agelvis, Lighting Designer/Programmer

Nina Agelvis, lighting designer and programmer is this month’s NextGen making a path for herself in the industry. She has already had a rich and varied career though she is only in her twenties. Her resume includes being an electrician, a stagehand, a drafter, teacher, programmer, and a lighting designer. She’s worked in repertory theaters, live music clubs, the corporate world, and on a cruise ship.

Chelsea Hartley, Production Coordinator

Chelsea Hartley, who just finished the recent South American leg of Bad Bunny’s “World’s Hottest Tour,” took some time to speak with PLSN about her current work as a Production Coordinator. She has also worked on Gwen Stefani’s “Just a Girl” concert residency in Las Vegas as well as toured with Karol G in 2021 and the New Kids on the Block.

Parnelli NextGen: Hailey Featherstone

Since graduating from Arizona State University, Hailey Featherstone is quickly adding titles to her multi-hyphenate credits as Lighting Designer, Lighting Director, and Programmer. She has toured with Hans Zimmer Live, Eddie Izzard, and Paul McCartney.

Amanda Facemire, Media Server Programmer

Amanda Facemire, a standout media server programmer for live events, including virtual productions, has put in the hours and taught herself the technology to excel in her field. Having caught the attention of many in the industry, Facemire is this month’s nominee for the NextGen of the Year Parnelli honor, which will be announced at the 21st Parnelli Awards ceremony in April 2023.

Lighting Director/Programmer Vanessa Arciga

This month’s NextGen nominee is Lighting Director/Programmer Vanessa Arciga, who already has an impressive list of credits, working with a number of industry leading designers and companies. She most recently was out on Olivia Rodrigo’s Sour Tour with Paul “Arlo” Guthrie’s design.