Oak View Group Taps Tyler Bates to Lead Programming at UBS Arena Home » Oak View Group Taps Tyler Bates to Lead Programming at UBS Arena By Olivia Perreault 13 days ago Tyler Bates | Photo via Oak View Group Oak View Group has named Tyler Bates Senior Vice President, Programming of UBS Arena, putting the veteran live entertainment executive in charge of the Belmont Park venue’s booking and programming strategy. Bates, whose appointment took effect Aug. 17, will oversee concerts, sporting events, comedy, family entertainment, special events and other live programming across UBS Arena and its ancillary spaces. He will report to Mark Shulman, Executive Vice President, Programming and Content, OVG East. “Tyler brings an exceptional combination of programming expertise, industry relationships and a deep understanding of the New York entertainment market,” Shulman said in a press release. “His track record of building programming strategies and developing meaningful partnerships across the industry makes him an outstanding addition to the UBS Arena team.” Bates arrives with nearly two decades of experience in live entertainment, including roles connected to Prudential Center, Northwest Stadium, Barclays Center and Kings Theatre. Advertisement Most recently, he served as Vice President of Entertainment Booking for Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, leading concert, comedy and family entertainment booking for Prudential Center, White Eagle Hall and Loew’s Jersey Theatre. He also supported booking efforts at Northwest Stadium. During his tenure, Bates worked with promoters, agencies, artists, managers and other industry partners to build a slate of major live events. His previous experience includes leadership positions with Ambassador Theatre Group, Communion Presents and Barclays Center, where his responsibilities ranged from programming and venue operations to business development. Bates also helped launch Barclays Center’s booking operations. He began his career at AEG Live, now AEG Presents, working across finance, touring and event operations before moving into booking and tour management. Advertisement “I’m thrilled to join UBS Arena and be given the opportunity to build on such a strong foundation,” Bates said. “The arena has established itself as one of the premier destinations for live entertainment, and I’m excited to work with the team, our partners and the broader entertainment community to grow that success and bring an even greater range of extraordinary live entertainment experiences to the region.” Bates takes over programming at a venue that has already attracted a significant roster of touring acts, including Harry Styles, Billy Joel, Billie Eilish, Bruce Springsteen, Drake, Eagles, Zach Bryan, John Mayer and SEVENTEEN. UBS Arena has also hosted the MTV Video Music Awards twice and is scheduled to host the 2027 NHL All-Star Game. Located at Belmont Park and home to the New York Islanders, UBS Arena is expected to host more than 150 major events annually. OVG said Bates will focus on expanding programming across music, sports, comedy, family entertainment and special events while strengthening the arena’s relationships throughout the live entertainment industry.
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