{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/668da8182387098e04c5301e/6887bfba2a38d6f5cb8ba040?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Nick Farkas","description":"<p>Hi everyone!</p><p><br></p><p>I’m really excited to share the latest episode of <em>The Talk Music&nbsp;Podcast </em>featuring one of the top concert promoters in the world —&nbsp;<strong>Nick Farkas</strong>.</p><p><br></p><p>Nick is the Senior VP of Booking, Concerts &amp; Events at Montreal-based&nbsp;<strong>Evenko</strong>, where he oversees an incredible 1,600+ shows a year — from intimate club gigs and major sporting events to large-scale concerts and seven flagship festivals, including the iconic&nbsp;<strong>OSHEAGA</strong>. Widely considered one of North America’s premier festivals, the 18th edition of OSHEAGA is happening&nbsp;August 1–3&nbsp;with an absolutely stacked lineup:&nbsp;<strong>The Killers, Tyler, The Creator, Olivia Rodrigo</strong>,&nbsp;<strong>Glass Animals, DOECHII, Gracie Abrams, The Chainsmokers, Cage the Elephant</strong>, and many more. There’s also a standout Canadian lineup this year, including&nbsp;<strong>The Beaches, bbno$, EKKSTACY, Aqyila, Rau_Ze, Hologramme, </strong>and<strong> Ruby Waters</strong>, to name a few. It’s truly a must-see event — a full-on celebration of music in every way.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, Nick and I dive into his journey through the music industry — from his early days with Donald K. Donald, founding the Greenland booking agency (which brought in major international acts), and the evolution of&nbsp;<strong>Evenko</strong>&nbsp;into a powerhouse that’s respected by artists, labels, and managers around the globe.</p><p><br></p><p>Enjoy this behind-the-scenes look into the world of booking and live music!</p>","author_name":"Tom (Toomas) Treumuth"}