Arthur Fogel
President - Global Touring and Chairman - Concerts at Live Nation
Over a storied, 40+ year career, Fogel has earned his reputation as a fierce ally to some of the biggest names in music, working behind the scenes to build worldwide tours that are among the most memorable and highest-grossing in history.
Fogel personally oversees many of Live Nation's largest tours, connecting artists with millions of fans around the globe. Current tours include Oasis’ highly anticipated 2025 stadium tour which has sold out all dates across Europe and North America and just announced Australia and New Zealand shows, Justin Timberlake’s The Forget Tomorrow World Tour, Sting’s 3.0 Tour, and more. Recent notable tours include the launch of ‘U2 Achtung Baby Live at Sphere’ in Las Vegas, the first residency at the cutting-edge venue, Madonna’s 78-date ‘The Celebration Tour,’ which concluded with a record-breaking 1.6 million people at Copacabana Beach in Brazil, becoming the largest concert in history from a solo artist, and Beyoncé’s massive ‘Renaissance World Tour,’ which grossed nearly $580 million.
He is also the promoter for Lady Gaga, Peter Gabriel, and Neil Young.
His achievements have been recognized throughout the music industry with honors and awards including: awarded the Order of Canada (2018), induction to the Canadian Music Hall of Fame (2017), inclusion on Billboard Power 100 list for the last decade, the TJ Martell Entertainment Visionary Award (2014), and Pollstar Promoter of the Year (2007). In 2024, he was listed as #1 on Billboard Canada’s Power Player list. He was also the subject of the acclaimed documentary, Who The F**k Is Arthur Fogel – a backstage view into his career in which U2 front man, Bono, calls him “clearly the most important person in live music in the world.”
Fogel began his promoting career in 1981 with Toronto-based Concert Productions International (CPI), where he promoted artists and tours across Canada. In 1986, he was appointed President of the Concert Division at CPI, a position he held until 1995. He subsequently became President of The Next Adventure (TNA), a global touring company formed by the principals of CPI. In 1998, following the acquisition of the company by SFX, he oversaw the global touring division. In 2002, SFX was acquired by Clear Channel Communications, where Fogel ran the Global Touring division. In 2005, the live entertainment division was spun off as Live Nation where he continues as President of Global Touring and Chairman of Concerts.