J.W. Roth, CEO of VENU, Named to VenuesNow 2025 All-Stars List

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09/22/2025 - 08:00 AM

Recognized for Excellence and Impact in the Venue Industry

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Venu Holding Corporation (“VENU” or the “Company”) (NYSE American: VENU), a developer, owner, and operator of upscale live music venues and premium hospitality destinations, today announced that VenuesNow has named J.W. Roth, Founder and CEO of VENU, to its 2025 All-Stars list, recognizing top executives demonstrating excellence, leadership, innovation, strategic thinking, and measurable success while advancing the venue industry.

J.W. Roth - Founder, Chairman, and CEO of VENU

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 second time receiving the honor, following his recognition in 2022.

“I’m so grateful to be honored in this industry,” said Roth. “At VENU, we’re a movement built by fans and for fans, creating extraordinary experiences that resonate deeply with our communities. This recognition from VenuesNow reflects the dedication of our team and our mission to redefine the live entertainment experience.”

Founded in 2017 in Colorado Springs, VENU began with Bourbon Brothers Smokehouse & Tavern and The Hall at Bourbon Brothers, quickly expanding to Gainesville, Georgia. Today, VENU has established itself as a leader in entertainment and hospitality, offering venues that range from intimate spaces to the grand Ford Amphitheater in Colorado Springs.

VENU designs revolutionary entertainment and hospitality destinations that unite people through music, shared connection, and luxury. Its Luxe FireSuites, featured at every Sunset Amphitheater and the Ford Amphitheater, provide fans with a distinctive concert experience, combining world-class music, fine dining, and exceptional hospitality.

Over the next two years, VENU plans to expand into Texas and Oklahoma, continuing to build state-of-the-art destinations that redefine how people experience live entertainment while fostering a nationwide movement that brings music and communities together.

For more information, visit venu.live.

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, 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, 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, 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, and Tixr, VENU continues to shape the future of the entertainment landscape. For more information, visit VENU’s website, Instagram, LinkedIn, or X.

About VenuesNew All-Stars List

The annual VenuesNow All-Stars list continues to showcase success, innovation and leadership in the venue space, spotlighting executives who demonstrate excellence while helping take this ever-evolving business to new heights. In conjunction with the VenuesNow Conference taking place at Resorts World Las Vegas Sept. 9-11, the 2025 All-Stars package considers Pollstar’s industry-leading boxoffice data with best-in-class venue operations, programming, development, hospitality, design and more.