Coran Capshaw Honored for Music Industry Impact

Coran Capshaw, the founder of Red Light Management, is set to receive the Lifetime Music Industry Award at the T.J. Martell Foundation's 51st annual New York Honors Gala. This event, scheduled for Tuesday, September 15, at Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City, serves as the foundation's primary annual fundraiser.

Capshaw has established Red Light Management as the world's largest independent artist management company. He personally manages several prominent artists, including the Dave Matthews Band, Phish, Chris Stapleton, and The Strokes. His influence extends beyond management to shaping acclaimed music festivals and venues across the United States.

He is consistently recognized for his industry contributions, including appearing on the Billboard Power 100 List and receiving the Pollstar Awards' personal manager of the year honor. Capshaw also received the City of Hope's Spirit of Life Award in 2017 and was the first artist manager to receive the Humanitarian Award at the Billboard Touring Awards in 2011. His dedication to philanthropy is a key aspect of his career.

Expressing his gratitude, Capshaw stated his honor in supporting the T.J. Martell Foundation's life-saving work and his commitment to engaging the music community for charitable causes. The gala will feature special performances and celebrity presenters, with the red carpet sponsored by Live Nation. Details on tickets and sponsorships are available.