The SECC, Glasgow has announced the appointment of John Langford as Director, Concerts, Events & Ticketing.
John was previously Chief Operating Officer of Big Concerts, listed as South Africa’s top international concert promoter, and brings with him a wealth of experience in attracting and negotiating contracts with artists as well as a sound knowledge of the ticketing market.
In the newly created role, John will be responsible for overseeing and developing the sales activity within the concerts, events & ticketing sector and to position The Hydro (and wider SECC campus) alongside the best premier live entertainment venues internationally.
Announcing the appointment, John Sharkey, Chief Executive, SECC said: “John brings particular expertise in the areas in which we perform and has a proven international track record of building successful relationships in the concert and ticketing business. He will play a major part in our commitment to make The Hydro a top 5 world arena and we are delighted John has agreed to join us at such an exciting time.”
John Langford also commented on his announcement: “It’s a privilege to be joining the SECC team at this time. The City of Glasgow, the SECC complex and of course the iconic and soon to be completed Hydro present so many exciting opportunities in the live entertainment and event space. I am looking forward to the manner in which the skyline and the face of events in the city are about to change”.
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