Live Nation Makes Two Leadership Appointments To Bolster Growth in Western Canada

Live Nation Canada is boosting its Western Canadian footprint with two new leadership team members.

Patti-Anne Tarlton, a live music veteran, is the company's new Vice-Chair. She comes from 12 years at Ticketmaster, where she liaised with Live Nation as EVP, Live Nation Global Lead — a role that saw her named to Billboard Canada's inaugural Power Players list in 2024 for her work in expanding Ticketmaster's international markets.

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Based in Vancouver, Tarlton will take a major role in growing the company's western Canadian business.

"My live industry road trip began at Perryscope Concerts in Vancouver, and after many memorable tour stops, I am thrilled to return home and join the expanding team at Live Nation Canada," says Tarlton. "The company’s impressive growth in recent years inspires me, and I am eager to contribute to the next chapter of Live Nation’s growth and opportunities in the Canadian market."

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The western Canada team is also getting a new leader in Ryan Balaski as Senior Vice President — Music (Canada). Also based in Vancouver, Balaski moves up within the company, transitioning from the festivals team to a more general position crafting Canadian concerts strategy. Balaski helped launch Coast City Country this year, bringing the first large-scale country festival to Vancouver.

"The live music industry is thriving," says Balaski. "I’m excited to contribute to its growth by bringing new content to fans and creating opportunities for both developing and established artists."

Balaski's statement echoes a recent sentiment from Tim Leiweke of Oak View Group, who is working with Live Nation on the planned Hamilton arena. "It’s a healthy industry," Leiweke said. "It's what people have been talking about forever in our industry, which the transfer of power from recording to touring – because that's where the money is."

With Western Canadian expansion as well as a new stadium set for Toronto and the Hamilton arena, Live Nation Canada is only growing its impact.