VENU's Terri Liebler, President of Growth and Strategy, and Joanna Brown, Vice President and Executive Creative Director, Named Executive Honorees on Billboard's 2026 Women in Music List

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VENU's brand architects earn their place among the music industry's most influential women.

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Venu Holding Corporation ("VENU" or the "Company") (NYSE American: VENU), owner, operator, and developer of premium live entertainment destinations, today announced that VENU™ executives Terri Liebler, President of Growth and Strategy, and Joanna Brown, Vice President and Executive Creative Director, have been named Executive Honorees on Billboard's 2026 Women in Music list. The ceremony recognizing the honorees will be held on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles, hosted by Keke Palmer.

VENU's Terri Liebler, President of Growth and Strategy, and Joanna Brown, Vice President and Executive Creative Director, Named Executive Honorees on Billboard's 2026 Women in Music List

Billboard's Women in Music is one of the most prestigious recognitions in the music industry, celebrating the executives and artists who are driving the roaring music business forward. Being named an Executive Honoree places Liebler and Brown among an elite group of women who are not only shaping their companies but defining the direction of the industry itself.

Over the past year, Terri Liebler has transformed the VENU brand into a leading platform, positioning the company to attract top partners, artists, and market opportunities. She has generated nearly $30 million in investments and sponsorship revenue to date and leads a team focused on strategic partnerships and innovative revenue streams. Liebler has secured partnerships with Aramark Sports + Entertainment, PepsiCo, Tixr, and Boston Common Golf, a TGL team led by Rory McIlroy. She also played a key role in bringing Dierks Bentley and Niall Horan on as VENU shareholders. Her contributions have been transformational.

Joanna Brown has shaped VENU's brand identity during a pivotal period, guiding the company from pre-IPO through its NYSE American debut and beyond. As Vice President and Executive Creative Director, she established VENU’s fan-founded, fan-owned, and artist-inspired brand and oversees creative strategy across VENU’s portfolio. Brown leads integrated marketing campaigns and directs a multidisciplinary creative team in design, development, animation, video, and advanced AI initiatives. Her work defines the premium live experience at the intersection of entertainment, hospitality, and fandom.

"I have spent a long time in this industry, and this is one of those acknowledgements and moments that make it all worthwhile," said Terri Liebler, President of Growth and Strategy, VENU. "To stand alongside the trailblazers who made space for the rest of us is something I will always be grateful for. Thank you to Billboard and to the entire VENU team."

"Building this brand alongside such a talented team has been one of the greatest achievements of my career," said Joanna Brown, Vice President and Executive Creative Director, VENU. "To have that work recognized by Billboard is something I will never forget. Congratulations to all the honorees."

"Terri and Joanna have been instrumental in building what VENU is today," said J.W. Roth, Founder, Chairman, and CEO of VENU. "To see them recognized by Billboard alongside the most influential women in the music industry is a proud moment for our entire company. Congratulations!"

Billboard's Women in Music 2026 will be held at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, hosted by Emmy-winning entertainer Keke Palmer. The event recognizes artists and executives whose contributions are transforming the music industry.

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, 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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Source: Venu Holding Corporation