Former Live Nation Promoter Rob Waller Joins DHP Family

Former Live Nation executive Rob Waller has joined DHP Family, the UK’s largest independent promoter, responsible for more than 1,000 shows per year.

The new role:

• At DHP, Waller will continue developing his roster of established touring artists while working on new events and concepts as part of the company’s senior team.

Backstory:

• Waller spent eight years with Live Nation, before stepping down in 2025.

• While there he conceived, launched and programmed a series of outdoor concert brands across the UK, including Margate Summer Series at Dreamland, South Facing Festival Series at Crystal Palace Bowl, and the Colchester Castle Summer Series, the latter selling roughly 70,000 tickets in its inaugural year.

• Prior to Live Nation he founded independent UK promoter Soundcrash Music, presenting more than 300 shows annually and working with artists such as Bonobo, MF DOOM, Jon Hopkins, George Clinton, and more.

• Soundcrash was acquired by Live Nation in 2018.

• The 20-year industry veteran has also owned and operated venues in East London, and he co-founded and programmed international festivals such as Soundwave Croatia and Paradise Island Festival in Thailand.

What they said:

• Rob Waller: “Spending eight years at Live Nation was an incredible journey.  However, my heart has always belonged to the independent music world, where creativity, innovation and entrepreneurial spirit can thrive. I’m excited to be returning to those roots working with DHP Family. We’ll be developing unique new live experiences and fresh ideas that bring artists and audiences together in memorable ways. There are some very exciting announcements on the horizon.”