Bandit Lites was awarded Best Concert Visuals at the 33rd annual Pollstar Awards. Hosted by Steve Treviño and held once again at Los Angeles’ Beverly Hilton, the Pollstar Awards honor artists, tours, festivals, promoters, venues, agents, managers, talent buyers and production companies who have achieved excellence in live events from the past year. This is Bandit Lites’ 27th win related to the Lighting Company of the Year title.
“This year’s Pollstar Awards is a celebration of live entertainment, and we salute the winners, nominees and all who participate in the greatest business there is,” said Ray Waddell, president of media and conferences for Oak View Group, Pollstar’s parent company.
Michael T. Strickland, Bandit Lites chair and founder, accepted the award, saying, “Bandit is again humbled and flattered by this recognition from our peers. As The Pollstar Awards emanate from the artists, managers, agents, facilities, and promoters, we are extremely honored to be recognized by this esteemed group.”
Strickland also took time to praise the live events industry’s commitment to relief, noting that it was united effort to pass relief bills such as Save Our Stages, and such a united effort is once again needed to pass The MUSIC ACT and help those who were left behind.
“Bandit being named the industry’s’ top provider of visual services is an accomplish the team works tireless toward every day,” said Strickland. “Making our clients look good is job one. I want to thank Pollstar, everyone in the industry and the great team members at Bandit for this amazing recognition. 2022 will be the biggest year ever in entertainment, and Bandit Lites will be there every step of the way allowing our friends and clients to experience excellence!”
