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A mixed bag - Box Office Associate Live Nation Entertainment Employee Review

3.0
Aug 7, 2014
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Pros

You'll meet some great people here, many of whom have been at this location since its inception. There's comraderie here on the "grunt" level and everyone is usually really good at supporting one another to get the tasks at hand completed. Obviously getting to hear live music is a huge pro if you're a music fan.

Cons

The pay is very low, and no parking is offered for employees not in management so that can really take a chunk out of already meager earnings. Getting comped concert tickets (one of the few perks) is so difficult and arbitrary that it's really a con. A string of very poor GMs at this location caused many valued employees to leave. All of these GMs were fired for various reasons which leaves the venue and staff adrift and causes constant upheaval in policies and procedures.

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5.0
Jun 25, 2026
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Pros

Honestly great, no micro managing, laid back, straight to the point job. My managers trust their employees and I love that!

Cons

Sometimes there will be “bad apples” I’ve experienced that, but overall great place to work!

5.0
Jun 13, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

1. Genuinely fun environment. You're working live shows at a major 16,000-capacity venue, so no two events feel the same. 2. Strong sense of teamwork; the ops crew is small and coordinated, so you actually rely on and trust the people around you. 3. Real, transferable experience: crowd management, security screening, event setup/breakdown, and real-time coordination during incidents. 4. Good exposure to how a venue actually runs, including coordination with partner staff like Legends Global. 5. Flexible seasonal structure worked well for me (if you want event-industry experience without a year-round commitment) and you can talk to management about going to other venues during off-season.

Cons

1. Seasonal and event-driven, so hours are inconsistent and concentrated around the concert season. 2. Outdoor amphitheater work is weather-dependent; shifts happen rain or shine (at my venue: Mann Center), and conditions can sometimes be tough. 3. Physically demanding with long nights, late breakdowns, and a lot of time on your feet, you've gotta really enjoy and appreciate shows. 4. Limited long-term advancement within a seasonal role.

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