Goldenvoice Announces Series of Talent Buyer Promotions

October 29, 2024 at 12:00 PM EDT

Becky Rosen-Checa, Montreh Nariman-Hassanabadi, Chevanté Flakes and Candace Mandracia Assume Elevated Roles at Several Key Southern California Venues and Festivals

Goldenvoice, the premiere California music promoter and subsidiary of AEG Presents, is thrilled to announce the promotions of several talent buyers within the company across southern California.

Commented Melissa Ormond, Chief Operating Officer at Goldenvoice: “It’s really gratifying to see someone grow and develop and to be able to recognize and reward that hard work. To be able to do that with four individuals at one time is truly extraordinary. Becky, Montreh, Chevanté, and Candace all are great examples of the spirit we try to foster across Goldenvoice, and I’m thrilled to see them take these next steps on their collective career paths.”

Becky Rosen-Checa, talent buyer for the historic Roxy Theatre and El Rey Theatre, will segue from those venues to oversee bookings for the Fox Theater Pomona in addition to one-off LA area shows for Goldenvoice. She will also be contributing to Goldenvoice’s catalogue of shows at Los Angeles State Historic Park and Brookside at the Rose Bowl, as well as festival properties Palm Springs Surf Club and Desert Air.

“After two very fulfilling years at the Roxy and El Rey, I’m excited to transition into my new role booking the Fox Theater in Pomona, festivals such as Desert Air & GV Surf Club, and other fun stuff around LA,” said Rosen-Checa, “Having started out at this company as the receptionist, I am grateful to those at Goldenvoice who believed in me and helped me get where I am today. I look forward to booking many cool shows and festivals for many years to come!”

Henry Huerta, Rosen-Checa’s booking-partner, will continue to handle booking duties at the Roxy and El Rey, alongside newly-promoted talent buyer Montreh Nariman-Hassanabadi. Nariman-Hassanbadi was most recently a Talent Buyer Assistant at Goldenvoice.

“I am beyond excited to book two of L.A.’s most legendary venues. I aim to break barriers in live music by amplifying the voices of international acts, particularly Middle Eastern artists,” commented Nariman-Hassanabadi, “Together, Henry and I will continue to create a vibrant cultural experience that resonates with all."

Chavanté Flakes, who joined AEG Presents in 2022 and segued into the role of Booking Manager at Goldenvoice this year, has been promoted to talent buyer at The Novo, the Downtown LA club that is a key hip-hop and R&B destination in the city. Flakes joins current Novo talent buyer Gaston Leone in this role.

“I’m thrilled to step into this new role at The Novo and team up with Gaston to bring a fresh, vibrant energy to this incredible venue,” said Flakes, “Being a Talent Buyer at Goldenvoice allows me to continue my passion for live entertainment—booking shows, supporting artists in their career journeys, and fostering continued collaboration with a diverse range of talent.”

In addition, Candace Mandracia has joined the company to help book shows in the San Diego area. Mandracia, who worked most recently at AEG Presents’ Las Vegas office and Live Nation San Diego before that, will now book shows at such venues as Rady Shell, Humphreys, and the venues at Pechanga Casino. She joins the booking team of John Wojas, Lea Swanson and Jenn Liebelt.

Remarked Mandracia, “I'm so excited to be back in San Diego, promoting concerts with John Wojas again. We have years of experience in the market together, and I look forward to being a part of the local Goldenvoice team!”

ABOUT GOLDENVOICE

Goldenvoice, creators of Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival and Stagecoach: California’s Country Music Festival, operates successful Los Angeles and Bay Area music venues including the Fonda Theatre, The Roxy Theatre, El Rey Theatre, The Novo, Shrine Auditorium & Expo Hall, The Regency Ballroom and The Warfield. Goldenvoice holds exclusive booking deals at Brookside at The Rose Bowl, Santa Barbara Bowl, Mountain Winery, Great American Music Hall and Frost Amphitheatre. They also have produced events such as Desert Trip, Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival, Day N Vegas, Porter Robinson’s Second Sky Festival, Just Like Heaven and many more. Beginning as an independent punk rock promoter in the early 1980s, Goldenvoice grew to be the preeminent alternative promoter in Southern California by forging strong relationships with both bands and music fans. Currently, Goldenvoice promotes over 1,600 concerts a year in California, Arizona, Nevada, Hawaii, Alaska and Canada plus recently adding North American tours to their growing list of accomplishments. For additional info, please visit www.Goldenvoice.com.