COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sep 29, 2026--
Venu Holding Corporation (“VENU” or the “Company”) (NYSE AMERICAN: VENU), an owner, operator, and developer of premium live entertainment destinations, today announced that VenuesNow has named J.W. Roth, Founder, Chairman, and CEO of VENU, to its 2026 All-Stars list, recognizing top executives demonstrating excellence, leadership, innovation, and measurable success while advancing the venue industry.
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The annual All-Stars list spotlights leaders whose accomplishments and vision are driving the future of venue development, operations, programming, hospitality, and design. This marks Roth's third time receiving the honor, following his recognition in 2022 and 2025.
"Being named as an All-Star again is humbling, and it really belongs to our team," said Roth. "Everything we build at VENU starts with the fan and the community we're in. We have covered a lot of ground this year. I'm grateful to VenuesNow for the recognition, and I'm even more excited about what's ahead."
Founded in 2017 in Colorado Springs, VENU builds premium entertainment destinations designed around the fan experience, from fine dining and intimate club spaces to award-winning amphitheaters. Its growth continues in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, set to open December 4, 2026, and McKinney, Texas, with additional developments in Chattanooga, Tennessee; Webster, Frisco, and El Paso, Texas; and Centennial, Colorado.
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About Venu Holding Corporation
Venu Holding Corporation ("VENU") (NYSE American: VENU) is a premier owner, developer, and operator of luxury, experience-driven entertainment destinations. Founded by Colorado Springs entrepreneur J.W. Roth, VENU ® has a portfolio of premium brands that includes Ford Amphitheater, Regent Bank Amphitheater, Sunset Amphitheaters, Phil Long Music Hall, The Hall at Bourbon Brothers, Bourbon Brothers Smokehouse and Tavern, Aikman Owners Clubs, and Roth’s Sea & Steak. With venues operating and in development across Colorado, Georgia, Oklahoma, Tennessee, and Texas and a nationwide expansion underway, VENU is setting a new standard for live entertainment.
VENU has been recognized nationally by The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, The New York Times, Billboard, VenuesNow, and Variety for its innovative and disruptive approach to live entertainment. Through strategic partnerships with industry leaders such as AEG Presents, NFL Hall of Famer and Founder of EIGHT Elite Light Beer, Troy Aikman, Aramark Sports + Entertainment, Tixr, Niall Horan, and Dierks Bentley, VENU continues to shape the future of the entertainment landscape. For more information, visit VENU’s website, Instagram, LinkedIn, or X.
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J.W. Roth, CEO of VENU, Named to VenuesNow 2026 All-Stars List
