NASHVILLE, TN - 4Wall Entertainment is excited to welcome Michael Golden as its new Vice President of Live Events. With a career spanning over four decades, Golden brings a wealth of experience, notably working on large-scale productions for music legends like Alabama and Kenny Rogers. His expertise is set to bolster 4Wall's expanding footprint in the concert touring and live events markets.

From mopping floors to lighting up arenas, Golden spent four decades climbing the ranks to become one of the most respected names in concert touring. Golden's most recent work saw him managing productions and tours for a diverse roster of top artists, including Garth Brooks, Carrie Underwood, Alanis Morissette, Toby Keith, Alan Jackson, and Alice Cooper.

Explaining his move to 4Wall, Golden shared, "Nashville has many great production companies, but 4Wall's name kept coming up - specifically the quality of their gear and, more importantly, their people. I kept hearing positive feedback and seeing press that highlighted their outstanding service. Over time, it became undeniable that 4Wall has built an impeccable reputation in the production community."

Golden is widely recognized for pushing the boundaries of production standards in live entertainment, influencing the scale and complexity seen in today's touring shows. He sees immense potential in his new role at 4Wall. "Having 13 offices across the U.S. as well as offices overseas allows 4Wall to operate as one unified team, supporting global projects seamlessly," Golden noted. "What's also incredibly impressive is the company's commitment to staying current with technology and offering everything - lighting, video, rigging and more - under one roof. The internal network is fantastic; the whole company works together cohesively, which is a huge asset for clients."

Brian Luftig, General Manager of 4Wall's Southeast Region, expressed his enthusiasm: "The 4Wall Nashville team is thrilled to bring Mike Golden aboard. His deep industry knowledge and extensive experience are invaluable. As he starts this next chapter, we know his expertise, particularly in touring, will be crucial in strengthening our Nashville presence and enhancing our customer service."

Golden is already looking forward to upcoming projects and was impressed by recent 4Wall operations. "I was genuinely stunned by the scale of preparation for the recent NFL Draft right here at our Nashville facility," he said. "Seeing 32 trucks worth of gear delivered and executed flawlessly across multiple locations was remarkable. It showcased the team's incredible capabilities and attention to detail. Honestly, I'm not sure I've ever seen that volume of gear perform so perfectly from a single company in my entire career."

Brad Hafer, Sr. VP. of Global Live Events of 4Wall Entertainment, added, "Bringing Michael onto our team underscores our direction and ambition in continuing to add the best people to our team. Golden's stellar reputation and unmatched experience will significantly boost our capabilities in Nashville and around the country and will help drive our future growth in live events."

In closing, Golden reflected, "I'm genuinely proud to join 4Wall and work alongside some of the most talented people in the business. My goal is simply to uphold and build upon the high standards and stellar reputation this exceptional team has already established."

Michael Golden can be reached at [email protected].