J.W. Roth Recognized on Billboard’s 2025 Touring Power Players List
Venu Holding Corporation (NYSE American: VENU), the fan-founded, fan-owned, and artist-inspired company dedicated to redefining the modern live entertainment and hospitality experience, announced today that its Founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer, J.W. Roth, has been named to Billboard’s 2025 Touring Power Players list. This annual recognition celebrates leaders who are shaping the future of the global touring ecosystem, honoring innovators across promotion, booking, venue development, operations, and ticketing. The individuals selected each year are recognized for their influence, strategic vision, and measurable impact on the live-events marketplace.
Billboard’s Touring Power Players list continues to be one of the most respected benchmarks in the live entertainment field. The leaders spotlighted are those who are advancing the industry beyond tradition, implementing new business models, elevating audience experience, and expanding artist empowerment. Roth joins an elite group of executives credited with steering the touring sector into a new era defined by experiential design, hospitality integration, and fan-first philosophy.
Speaking on the recognition, J.W. Roth said, “We are honored to be included among such an influential group of industry leaders. From the beginning, VENU has been guided by a simple belief: if you build with fans and artists at the center of every decision, you create experiences that last. Our mission has always been to elevate the cultural and emotional connection that happens when artists perform and audiences gather. This recognition reflects the dedication of our team, our partners, and every person committed to raising the standard of what live entertainment can be. Thank you to Billboard for this incredible honor, and for shining a light on the work we are doing at VENU.”
Since founding the company in 2017, Roth has positioned VENU as one of the most progressive and imaginative organizations in the live events and entertainment venue landscape. Rooted in a philosophy of immersive hospitality and architectural innovation, VENU is reimagining the role of live-music venues—not just as performance spaces, but as high-design cultural destinations where environment, food, service, and performance merge to create memorable shared experiences.
The company’s portfolio includes a diverse but cohesive range of luxury performance venues, intimate concert halls, and large-scale outdoor destination venues with capacities ranging from 9,000 to 20,000. Many of these spaces are designed to operate year-round, with multi-seasonal adaptability and modular configuration capabilities. This enables each venue to support a variety of event formats while maintaining exceptional acoustics, stage visibility, and guest comfort. The goal is not merely to host performances but to elevate the emotional and communal impact of live music.
In addition to music venues, VENU has built a hospitality network featuring Southern, American, and fine dining restaurant concepts that complement the performance experience. These culinary destinations reflect the company’s commitment to delivering elevated, memorable experiences that extend far beyond the performance itself. By integrating dining, entertainment, and architectural expression, VENU is fostering environments that encourage audiences to not just attend events—but linger, engage, and return.
One of the company’s most distinctive innovations is the introduction of its signature Luxe FireSuites. These premium, private guest suites incorporate luxurious comfort and exclusive amenities, including in-suite natural gas fire features, direct service to seat, and curated food and beverage offerings. The FireSuites concept has become a defining hallmark of VENU’s approach to rethinking private viewing spaces. Instead of isolating premium guests, these suites are designed to maintain a sense of proximity and connection to the live performance environment, offering intimacy without sacrificing energy.
Another key element of the VENU experience is the development of the ‘Aikman Clubs,’ created in collaboration with NFL Hall of Famer Troy Aikman. These clubs combine elevated hospitality, unique interior design, and premium guest service to deliver distinctive social and entertainment spaces within VENU’s properties. The Aikman partnership further underscores the company’s commitment to collaborating with influential cultural figures to shape experiences that resonate authentically with fans.
Under Roth’s leadership, VENU has established a growth strategy focused on expanding its geographic footprint across key markets where culture, tourism, sports, and live entertainment intersect. With projects currently active in Colorado, Georgia, and Texas, the company is targeting a total of 40 locations by 2030. This expansion is supported by a scalable operational model designed to replicate excellence in venue design while tailoring each property to its local community and artistic ecosystem.
Roth’s recognition by Billboard builds on a track record of industry acknowledgment. He has previously been honored by VenuesNow in both 2022 and 2025 for his contributions to venue development and innovation. Additionally, his membership in the Forbes Business Council highlights his broader leadership influence in entrepreneurship, strategic growth, and experience-driven brand development.
Taken together, these honors reinforce Roth’s role not only as an executive but as a cultural developer committed to shaping the next generation of live music destinations. His work with VENU challenges conventional venue models and demonstrates the transformative potential of combining architectural sophistication, fan-first principles, and artist-centric collaboration.
As the live entertainment industry continues to evolve, J.W. Roth and VENU stand at the forefront of a new era—one defined by experience, connection, and the belief that music, when paired with thoughtful environment and genuine hospitality, has the power to create lasting impact.
