MELBOURNE, VIC (CelebrityAccess) — Live Performance Australia (LPA), a trade group representing the nation’s live performance industry, announced the appointment of Eric Lassen as Chief Executive Officer.
Lassen will assume his new post in January 2025, succeeding Chief Executive Evelyn Richardson who is stepping down after 18 years in the leadership role.
A veteran of the live entertainment world, Lassen resume includes past roles as CEO of PayPal Australia and Senior Vice President and Deputy General Counsel for Live Nation Entertainment.
He has also served on the boards of multiple music-facing non-profits, including President of the Music Forward Foundation.
“While audiences have returned in strong numbers since COVID, our Members are rebuilding and adapting to the post-pandemic environment, and dealing with a challenging economic and business environment, as well as managing policy and regulatory change,” said LPA President Richard Evans AM.
“Eric’s demonstrated leadership experience and ability to successfully navigate complex business, policy and regulatory issues will ensure that LPA stays at the forefront in representing our Members’ best interests and supporting their growth and success,” Evans added.
LPA’s outgoing Chief Executive Evelyn Richardson said it had been a privilege to represent Australia’s live arts and entertainment during her tenure at LPA.
“The industry has grown strongly and evolved significantly over the past couple of decades, notwithstanding the disruption inflicted by the pandemic and other challenges along the way,” she said.
“It is driven by the passion and resilience of those who create, produce and present live performance. While the current economic and business climate continues to pose challenges, I have every confidence the industry has a bright future and that LPA will continue to play a leading role as its advocate and champion,” Ms. Richardson added.
