The Case for Hosting Events in Los Angeles Right Now Local event professionals share how the wildfires have impacted their events—and why bringing productions to Los Angeles right now is safe and more important than ever.
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INDUSTRY NEWS LAS VEGAS: The College Football Playoff (CFP) announced that Las Vegas will host the 2027 College Football Playoff National Championship at Allegiant Stadium on Jan. 25, 2027. Las Vegas will become the third city in the Pacific time zone to host the CFP title game, joining Santa Clara, Calif., (2019) and Los Angeles (2023). LEXINGTON, KY.: Jelly Roll and Lainey Wilson will headline the 2025 edition of Railbird Music Festival, taking place May 31 and June 1 at The Infield at Red Mile. The two-day festival will bring together over 30 artists across three stages including Riley Green, Bailey Zimmerman, The Red Clay Strays, Shaboozey, Cody Jinks, Ryan Bingham & The Texas Gentlemen, Sierra Ferrell, Treaty Oak Revival, Wyatt Flores, Blackberry Smoke, Luke Grimes, Gavin Adcock, and more to the grounds of the historic horse racing track for live performances and curated bourbon experiences. LOS ANGELES: AARP announced that the new date for the annual Movies for Grownups Awards is confirmed for Feb. 8 in Beverly Hills. The event had been originally scheduled for Jan. 11 but was postponed due to the devastating wildfires impacting Los Angeles. AARP also announced that AARP Foundation, a charitable affiliate of AARP, will donate proceeds raised from the Movies for Grownups Awards to local organizations to aid with Los Angeles’ wildfire recovery efforts for affected families and communities. SEATTLE: Hyatt Regency Lake Washington at Seattle’s Southport announced a special promotion for groups planning winter meetings. The “Winter at the Lake” program offers special event enhancements, including one complimentary 60-minute spa treatment; a 25% discount at the Spa at the Lake for the entire group; two chef’s choice VIP amenities; 10% off event food and beverage; and a $500 credit toward the total bill. Planners who book and hold their meeting by March 31 will receive four special enhancements, and planners who book and hold their event between April 1 and June 30 will receive two enhancements. SAN FRANCISCO: Entire Productions, a leading experiential corporate event and entertainment production agency in the San Francisco Bay Area, announced the launch of its new division, Entire Destination Management. Dedicated to redefining destination management services, Entire Destination Management will serve the Greater San Francisco Bay Area, the Monterey Peninsula, and California's renowned wine country in Napa and Sonoma. Unique offerings include direct access to a full-service entertainment production division, flexible pricing models, and proprietary strategy development tools.
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