With about six months to go, the 22nd Annual Parnelli Awards are on track to break several records – first and foremost, the number of companies stepping up to make the evening of the live event industry’s award show a success. “I’m humbled by not only the number of progressive companies sponsoring our industry award show this year, but who is stepping up,” says Parnelli Awards Co-Founder and Executive Producer Terry Lowe. “Not only is it wonderful to see so many who have supported continuously from the first shows like All Access Staging and Productions, Harman Professional, and Sound Image, but also great to welcome first-time sponsors joining us this year.” First time supporters of this year’s gala include Eagle Production Co., Eventric/Master Tour, and Spider Ranch Productions.
The gala is also already on track to sell out earlier than usual as both the live event industry continues to recover from the pandemic and “Winter NAMM” goes back to its traditional calendar slot for the first time since January 2020. Plus, there is a lot of support and enthusiasm for the three much-admired professionals receiving honors for career achievements: Jim Brammer (Lifetime Achievement Award); Buford Jones (Audio Innovator Award); and Carol Dodds (Visionary Award).
Lowe notes that while there are already more than 40 Parnelli sponsors on board, the list is still growing. Contact Greg Gallardo (gregg@timelesscom.com) or Matt Huber (mh@timelesscom.com) to secure your sponsorship today.
Here’s the full list of Parnelli Awards participants so far:
Platinum Sponsor: DiGiCo.
Gold Sponsors: 4Wall Entertainment, ACT Entertainment, All Access Staging and Productions, Bandit Lites, Blizzard Lighting, Concert Stuff Group/CSG, d&b audiotechnik, Egotrips, Elation Professional, Gallagher Staging & Productions, Gateway Studios & Production Services, Global Trend Productions, Harman Professional/JBL Professional/Martin Lighting, Image SFX, Meyer Sound, Mountain Productions, NAMM, On Tour Logistics, Production Technology Partners [PTP Live], Pyrotek Special Effects, ROBE Lighting, Rock-it Global, ROE Visual, Screenworks NEP, Sound Image, Special Event Services, Spider Ranch Productions, Stageline Mobile Stage, Strictly FX, and Yamaha.
Silver Sponsors: Brown Note Productions, Eventric/Master Tour, Harlequin Floors, Hemphill Brothers Coach Company, Hirschbach, Moo TV, See Factor, Shockwave Cargo, Solotech and Spectrum Sound.
Cocktail Party Sponsors: Allen & Heath, Calzone Case Co., CHAUVET Professional, Eagle Production Company, Music Matters Productions, and Tyler Truss Systems.
Production Sponsors: Access Event Solutions, Atomic, Elation Professional, and TPI.
“It’s true we’re all especially excited about putting this gala on in the manner that we did prior to the pandemic and shine that light and give that microphone to those professionals who toil behind the scenes making live events happen,” says Parnelli Producer Kevin Mitchell, crediting the sponsors for their Parnelli support. “It would not happen without the backing of these forward-thinking industry leaders.” The event will return to the Anaheim Convention Center on Jan. 26, 2024.
Further information from the Parnelli Awards: www.parnelliawards.com
