LOS ANGELES, CA – Bandit Lites is thrilled to share Bandit was named Concert Visuals Company of the Year at the 35th annual Pollstar Awards. This was Bandit’s 30th career win in 30 years as a lighting company across multiple honors.
Hosted by comedian, actor and author Tom Papa, the Pollstar Awards took place at the historic Wiltern in Los Angeles on Feb. 8 and honored the most successful artists, executives, tours, venues, companies and more from the live industry in more than 40 categories. The event was produced by Ray Waddell and OVG.
Bandit Lites Chair and founder Michael T. Strickland accepted the award in honor of his recently departed friend and client, Toby Keith.
“Toby was a great friend, a true American and one hell of a guy,” Strickland said. “We always talked football, he Oklahoma and I Tennessee. We are playing this fall, and I will miss him at the game. Toby was the strongest man I ever knew. He never wavered in his beliefs and principles. He told you how he felt and backed it up with his actions. The world needs more people like Toby!”
In addition to Bandit sponsoring Pollstar Live!, Strickland moderated a panel on Transportation, Labor And Gear where he emphasized the roll of selecting the right team of individuals, “People make a business and if you don’t choose the right people, you are doomed to fail.”
“Bandit is honored and humbled to be the Pollstar Award recipient,” finished Strickland. “Everyone at Bandit works tirelessly every day to ensure all of our clients Experience Excellence. We are further humbled as this award is chosen by the promoters, managers, agents, and facility people in this great industry. Every company is its people. If you have great people, you do great things, and Bandit has the cream of the crop. I wish to thank the amazing team members at Bandit as well as all of those that voted for us. Bandit promises to never let you down. Onward and Upward!”
About Bandit Lites, Inc.
Bandit Lites is a full-service design, management and producer of live events, theatrical productions, and live shows. Bandit Lites has a full staff of highly trained professionals to deal with all types of production needs. Bandit’s presence will ensure seamless transitions no matter where your next show takes you. More information available at www.BanditLites.com