Founder And Co-CEO Of Outback Presents Mike Smardak Named Pollstar Impact 50 Honoree For Fourth Consecutive Year

Tuesday, June 24 - Mike Smardak (Founder & Co-CEO, Outback Presents) has been named one of Pollstar’s Impact 50 honorees for the 4th year in a row. The Pollstar Impact 50 is an annual list recognizing the top executives and best-in-class leaders in the live entertainment industry selected by Pollstar editors, the voice of live entertainment for over 40 years. Read his Impact 50 Honoree bio here.

Mike shared “This is something I’m deeply proud of. It’s a testament to the relentless hard work and unwavering dedication of everyone at Outback Presents. As a Nashville-based company, it reflects not only our growing influence across the industry, but also our commitment to consistency and excellence.”

Michael Smardak is the Founder and Co-CEO at Outback Presents, the leading independent, full service promoter of live entertainment in North America. Since 1996 Outback Presents has promoted and produced thousands of concerts, events, and festivals ranging from clubs and theaters to arenas and stadiums across the US and Canada. Smardak is co-creator of the Nashville Comedy Festival and 312 Comedy Festival in Chicago. Outback Presents promotes and produces several of the top grossing comedy tours in the world including Nate Bargatze, Nikki Glaser, Shane Gillis, Bert Kreischer, Taylor Tomlinson, Leanne Morgan, Druski, along with Country Music Hall of Famers, ALABAMA. Smardak has received numerous awards, including, NATD Honors Award, 7x IEBA Promoter of the Year, IEBA Festival Buyer of the Year, ACM Promoter of the Year, is a 2011 inductee to the IEBA Hall of Fame, TJ Martell Foundation’s Tony Martell Outstanding Achievement Award  and previously named 2024 Billboard Touring Power Player.

ABOUT OUTBACK PRESENTS

Outback Presents is the leading independent, full service promoter of live entertainment in North America. We specialize in producing comedy, festivals, and music, with an emphasis in providing award-winning best in class service to our diverse roster of clients. Since 1996 Outback Presents has promoted and produced thousands of concerts, events, and festivals ranging from clubs and theaters to arenas and stadiums. Founded in Nashville by Mike and Kathy Smardak, we are driven by a shared love of comedy, music, and the transformative power of live entertainment. Our mission is a dedication to excellence in service. Efficiency, adaptability, and collaboration are the keys to our success, and we work closely with artists, venues, sponsors, and partners to foster meaningful relationships to bring creative visions to life. For more information, visit www.outbackpresents.com. 

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