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Event Production & Stage Manager, Technical Director, Labor and Logistics Manager at Austin City Limits Music Festival (ACL)
Location: Chicago, Illinois, United States 16 work roles 1 school
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Simon Hess is listed as Event Production & Stage Manager, Technical Director, Labor and Logistics Manager at Austin City Limits Music Festival (ACL), a company with 3 employees, based in Chicago, Illinois, United States. AeroLeads shows a matched LinkedIn profile for Simon Hess.

Simon Hess previously worked as Stage Manager - Austin City Limits at Austin City Limits Music Festival (Acl) and Stage Manager - Lollapalooza at Lollapalooza. Simon Hess holds Associate'S Degree, Show Production from Full Sail University.

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2017 Projects:Dell Match Play PGA Tournament - AustinSonos 'Spirit House' with Gorillaz - Brooklyn, Berlin, Amsterdam, ShanghaiSunset Music Festival - TampaSpring Awakening - ChicagoMamby on the Beach - ChicagoGoose Island Urban Block Party - ChicagoLG Cinema House - New York, Hollywood, ChicagoDio Returns Hologram World Tour - Europe2016 Projects:Budweiser Boardwalk at Made in America Festival - Philadelphia2015 Projects:Bank of America Chicago Marathon Post Race Party - ChicagoWEFTEC Meeting Rooms with Freeman - McCormick Place - Chicago312 Urban Block Party by Goose Island - ChicagoChicago Food & Wine Festival - Grant Park - ChicagoRoger Federer Hologram by Mercedes Benz - U.S. Open - New YorkBoiler Room and Ray Ban Pitchfork After Party - Chop Shop - ChicagoDell Lounge - Lollapalooza After Party at Spertus Institute - ChicagoNFL Draft Eve - Park West - ChicagoShamrock Shuffle Post Race Party - ChicagoWXRT Presents The Jayhawks & Dawes at The Tivoli - Downers GroveCampari - American Honey Weekend of Awesomeness - Las Vegas2014 Projects:SKYY and Boiler Room nightclub promotions - Nationwide, USAChicago Innovation Awards - Harris Theatre - ChicagoCampari Internal National Brand Meeting - Aqua Blu - ChicagoFreeman Rigging Supervisor - McCormick Place - ChicagoNat Geo Mundo - Chicago Illuminating Co - ChicagoRay-Ban & Vice Pitchfork After Party - Ignite Glass Co - Chicago2013 Projects:Fat Tire 'Tour De Fat' - Palmer Square - ChicagoChicago Gourmet - Millenium Park - ChicagoJohnnie Walker 'House of Walker - Chicago2012 and Prior Projects:TNT - Memphis Beat Tour - Nationwide, USAGomez Tour - Nationwide, USAToyota Presents Alvin Ailey Dance Studio - Brooklyn Academy of Music - BrooklynEA Sports at Best Buy - Nationwide, USAChevron Rebranding Events - Seattle AreaU2 360 Tour Presented by Blackberry - USA & CanadaVan's Warped Tour - USA & CanadaCamel Presents Various Artists - Nationwide, USAStoli 'Hotel' - New York

Listed skills include Integrated Marketing, Lighting, Sound, Event Management, and 26 others.

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Austin City Limits Music Festival (ACL)
Austin City Limits Music Festival (Acl)
Event Production & Stage Manager, Technical Director, Labor and Logistics Manager
austin, texas, united states
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Stage Manager - Austin City Limits

Current

Austin, Texas, United States

Stage Manager for a B stage at Lollapalooza. Oversee and advance all elements of production advance including production vendor load in/out. Artist vehicle and production load in / out and on time schedule management of the entire show.

Oct 2019 - Present

Stage Manager - Lollapalooza

Current
Lollapalooza

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Stage Manager for a B stage at Lollapalooza. Oversee and advance all elements of production advance including production vendor load in/out. Artist vehicle and production load in / out and on time schedule management of the entire show.

Aug 2019 - Present

Production Manager - 312 Goose Island Block Party

Current

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Production Manager for 312 Goose Island Block Party - A multiple stage block party focusing on top musical entertainment and Goose Island Beer. Oversee all production and site logistics, vendor and artist management and more. Have worked with the Goose Island team to grow and expand on the 312 Block Party experience for guests greatly since 2014.

Sep 2014 - Present

Production Manager - Tech Director - Stage Manager

Current

International

I'm a Production Manager with experience in wide-ranging event types. I enjoy and specialize in experiential and branded events, with heavy experience in union labor and project coordination. Hard working teams with a culture of positivity are where I find myself most!My roles range from producing high impact, high profile experiential events to production.

Apr 2012 - Present

Past Events

2022 Projects:North Coast Festival - Sponsorship management with GroundswellNFL Draft - Overnight Stage ManagerGrainger meeting - Tech Director with PRG at Orange County Convention Center2017 Projects:Dell Match Play PGA Tournament - AustinSonos 'Spirit House' with Gorillaz - Brooklyn, Berlin, Amsterdam, ShanghaiSunset Music Festival - TampaSpring.

Jan 2012 - Dec 2022

Production Manager - Psycho Las Vegas

Psycho Unlimited

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Production Manager for Psycho Las Vegas festival at Resorts World in Las Vegas. Worked with festival producers to vet and on board all production vendors, festival production staff, managed venue production relationship oversaw all production and logistics of the four day festival with four stages and over 100 artists.

Feb 2022 - Sep 2022

Technical Director - Warpsound Rarity Room

New York, New York, United States

Worked with the Authentic Artists and Groundswell teams along with an exceptional cast of production partners to bring to life the physical, virtual and hybrid moments of this multi-faceted event highlighting Authentic Artists virtual platforms at the NYC NFT event.

Mar 2022 - Jun 2022

Production Manager & Technical Director

Chicago

Create solutions and manage logistics to bring small to large scaled experiential events to life. 2017 events include the Sonos Spirit House and multiple festival sponsorship activations and management.

Jan 2012 - Jan 2022

Technical Director - Red Bull 'Battle Of The Captains'

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Oversaw all technical, logistical and production aspects in coordination with Red Bull and Groundswell teams for the Battle of the Captains. This Red Bull experience hosted 7 boats of 200 guests with their own parties along the Chicago River culminating in a final party for all guests at an extra special venue along the river.

Jun 2021 - Aug 2021

Production Technician - Vntana Holograms

Worldwide

Provided on site technical support in production VNTANA holograms in a variety of high profile environments. Events include European 'Dio Return's tour, Roger Federer hologram at the US Open presented by Mercedes Benz, Vince Lombardi and George Halas hologram at the Pro Football of Fame and many more.

Jul 2015 - May 2021

Production And Tour Manager, Lighting Technician

United States

Toured nearly full time for years acting in various technical and leadership roles on branded tours for clients such as RJ Reynolds, TNT, SKYY Vodka, etc.

2006 - 2020 ~14 yrs

Tech Director - Lg Cinema House

Nationwide

Provided production and logistical support from creation through execution of the LG 'Cinema House', a fully immersive, mobile AV experience showcasing LG monitors brought together via multiple organizations and technologies.

Aug 2017 - Dec 2017

Production Manager - Park West Theatre

Chicago

Manage all things production at the theatre including maintaining and upgrading audio, lighting and video systems. Building concert and event flows with artists and clients. Oversee production crew scheduling and payroll.

Apr 2012 - Jan 2016

Crew Chief

Chicago Stagehand

Oversee local labor crews from 4 to 30+ stagehands for corporate events, meeting rooms, concerts, installations, etc...

2009 - 2016 ~7 yrs

Lighting Tech U2 360 Tour Presented By Blackberry

North America

Implemented lighting and promotional elements and managed logistics of setting up multiple activation spaces and VIP viewing areas in stadiums throughout North America.

Sep 2009 - Oct 2009

Stage Manager - Warped Tour 09'​

Warped Tour 2009

Jun 2009 - Aug 2009
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Simon Hess works for Austin City Limits Music Festival (ACL).

What is Simon Hess's role at Austin City Limits Music Festival (ACL)?

Simon Hess is listed as Event Production & Stage Manager, Technical Director, Labor and Logistics Manager at Austin City Limits Music Festival (ACL).

Where is Simon Hess based?

Simon Hess is based in Chicago, Illinois, United States while working with Austin City Limits Music Festival (ACL).

What companies has Simon Hess worked for?

Simon Hess has worked for Austin City Limits Music Festival (Acl), Lollapalooza, Goose Island Beer Company, Work Hard Productions, and Psycho Unlimited.

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Simon Hess holds Associate'S Degree, Show Production from Full Sail University.

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Simon Hess is listed with skills including Integrated Marketing, Lighting, Sound, Event Management, Entertainment, Live Events, Production Managment, and Social Media.

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