DAVID - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Event Production Coordinator
Job Titles:
- Asia Production Manager
- Specialist
Alex Ng is a live event specialist based in Hong Kong, providing consultancy, production support, technical expertise and creative services. Alex has proven herself as a brand-builder, successfully facilitating several "home-grown" HK brands and continues to do so, empowering people's and company's ideas, to help turn those into live events.
With over 26 years in the business, Alex has worked with countless artists and events overseeing production and logistics. Alex primarily focusses on large, live music productions, however has also produced high-end fashion shows, sporting and corporate shows.
Alex's client list is a who's who of artists and events. To name a few - Live Nation Events, AEG, Kanye West, Ed Sheeran, Metallica, Coldplay, Cirque Du Soleil, Ultra Music Festival and much more.
Alex has worked across the globe, however specializes in Asian events, and works regularly in HK, Singapore, Thailand, China, Taiwan, Malaysia. She's also worked many times in the UK and Australia.
Alex speaks both English and Cantonese, and holds a EU and HK passport.
Job Titles:
- Founder
- Africa Production Coordinator / Associate Producer
Carestone "Stone" Louw, Founder and MD of Excellence Entertainment, born and raised in the Eastern Cape, Port Elizabeth started his company in 2014; He immediately became a relentless optimist who believes there is no failure, only feedback.
Job Titles:
- World - Class Production Manager
World-class production manager Christopher J. Reynolds passed away on December 23, 2020, after an extended battle with intrahepatic bile duct cancer. He was 64.
Growing up in Berkshire, U.K, Reynolds attended Wellington College, a high school in the small village of Crowthorne. He then moved on to the University of Southampton to study law and sociology, but eventually turned to his real life's focus in the live entertainment industry. His first gig in the concert touring industry was in audio as an FOH and monitor engineer, but found himself better suited to working as a production manager, stage manager or tour manager - all areas where he could put some of his studies in law and sociology to good use.
In the early 1980's, he was a production rep for London-based Alec Leslie Entertainment, working with many significant artists. After that, Reynolds spent a couple decades as a production manager (or occasionally stage manager) for heavy touring bands such as The Scorpions, Bon Jovi, Alice Cooper, Mötley Crüe, Skid Row and Pantera - to name just a few.
However, his talents went far beyond the hard rock and metal market. In the early 2000s, Reynolds began diversifying, and besides his work with Ronnie James Dio, he added clients such as Evanescence, Jennifer Lopez, Drake, Prince, 30 Seconds to Mars and the Brit punk/power pop band The Only Ones to his roster. Among his other projects of note included working on the opening/closing ceremonies for the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Italy; the horse show Apassionata; and a huge Chinese stadium opera production of Turandot.
With his passing, the industry has lost a true road warrior who was not only a skilled and efficient production manager, but a genuinely wonderful person who was well-liked by crews and artists alike. He will be missed and not forgotten.
Even in the throes of his batter with cancer, Reynolds expressed concern about how COVID-19 was affecting his colleagues in the touring world. "You are all in our thoughts and prayers," he wrote in an Internet posting. "We are a tribe, a micro-universe - the entertainment industry. In a world fraught with division and aggression, let's hold space for each other until we can reunite in our buses, planes, venues and hotels around the world. We will rise again."
Job Titles:
- Managing Director / Exec Producer
For 20 years, David has been involved in the touring and live entertainment industry. He's starred in many roles from the merch table, guitar tech, playing guitar, tour manager and manager. Experience is key.
In 2009, David launched The 709 Agency (now Towerhouse Experience Production), focusing on artist management, live events and touring. Since this time, he's managed several successful artists, designed tours and produced more than 100 live events in over 25 countries.
David is a now a seasoned global live-event producer, designing projects for clients and leading a team of highly skilled production experts. His breadth of experience in the industry allows for a strong understanding and creative perspective.
He is multi-lingual, speaking and/or understanding many languages including German, Russian and French.
David is a native of Alabama, but lives in Colorado with his wife and son. He is an avid skier, golfer, traveler, hunter and "wanna-be" Master Chef.
Frank Abromeit started his first engagement on tour 1985 and soon after worked for various well decorated artists and promoter in Germany, Switzerland, Italy and the UK.
Ian " Spider" Digance resume is one to be envious of. Spider, as he's lovingly called, has over 35 years of professional global experience in live music industry, including a diverse range of critically acclaimed productions, from stadium and arena spectaculars to intimate theatre productions. Specific expertise in the management and execution of live concert touring, with entertainment and event projects involving multiple stakeholders.
Spider's work includes Tour management for Bands such as Deep Purple, INXS, JWM, CMM. Production Management Joe Cocker, Micheal Coppel and many more. He's also a promoter rep for Live nation and TEG Live.
Ian currently resides in Melbourne Australia and enjoys time with his family when he's not on live event.
Job Titles:
- Event Production Assist / Coordinator
Jerald McBride is a Detroit native, and Founder of AdWater Media - a full-service, Detroit-based creative agency that specializes in promoting large-scale entertainment events and experiential marketing.
With nearly two decades of marketing and promotions experience, McBride has worked for and with some of the most prominent individuals and organizations in various industries. His client roster includes the likes of T.D. Jakes, Live Nation, FELA the Musical, Detroit Institute of Arts, Boston Public Schools, Consumers Energy, Sony Pictures, Toyota and more.
McBride's foundation in strategy paired with keen cultural awareness has guided concept development, marketing strategy, and creative direction for several highly successful campaigns.
Job Titles:
- Asia Coordinator / Associate Producer
Max Boontawee Jantasuwan is a dynamic young entrepreneur and progressive business thought leader whose passion for the business events industry fueled his success since embarking his events and hospitality career over
Monico, as he's lovingly called, has over 25 years of professional global experience in live music industry, including a diverse range of critically acclaimed productions, from stadium and arena spectaculars to intimate theatre productions. Specific expertise in the management and execution of live concert touring, with entertainment and event projects involving multiple stakeholders.
Job Titles:
- Expert
- Global Safety / Security Director
Smith is an expert in site surveys, security logistic planning and implementation for large scale events, conferences and personal protection movements. He has worked with an array of government organizations including local, federal and international agencies. While training at the prestigious "Blackwater" Academy, a private military company founded by former Navy Seal Erik Prince. Smith developed numerous contacts both in country and abroad.
Job Titles:
- Production Manager in Charge
Job Titles:
- Event Coordinator / Team Logistics
- Production and Logistics Coordinator
Tenia Padilla is a production and logistics coordinator. She has a very wide-ranging experience with many artists and organizations. Tenia is an expert in transportation, hotels, and logistical matters for global events.
Tenia has worked and continues to work with many clients including WWE, Double Tree Hotels, T Row Price, WorldVentures, Kanye West, Alice Cooper and many more.
Tenia helps clients stay extremely organized with their event logistics and hospitality. You can expect 100% transparency, a devoted work ethic and attention to detail.
Tenia is from the heartland in Omaha, NE, is a dog lover, avid concert goer. She's lived in 4 time zones in the US and travels around the globe with Towerhouse Experience Production.