Ever wondered what it takes to bring a massive Sphere residency from blueprint to opening night? In this episode, Billboard On The Record our host Kristin Robinson pulls back the curtain with Head of Sphere Studios Carolyn Blackwood and Executive VP, Live Josephine Vaccarello to walk us through the high-stakes world of planning, engineering, and executing one of live music’s most ambitious venue experiences. Get insider access to the strategies, challenges and innovations that make Sphere residencies a game-changer.
00:00:00 Introduction
00:03:12 Welcome and Today’s Guests
00:07:30 Challenges of Residencies at Sphere
00:12:05 Sphere Experiences: Wizard of Oz and Others
00:16:50 Booking Artists for Residencies
00:21:10 Backstreet Boys Residency Insights
00:24:52 Sphere Operations and Scheduling Challenges
00:29:41 Sphere Content Creation Process
00:33:20 Unique Challenges of Sphere Technology
00:39:32 Expansion Plans: Abu Dhabi and Beyond
00:43:25 Playlist Picks: Favorites and Guilty Pleasures
00:46:18 Billboard Hot 100 Chart Rundown
00:48:00 Closing Remarks
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This is fantastic! Seems like super rare perspectives and info.
my hero !!! Kristin is a rockstar this rocks
Great podcast! New fan
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Super interesting, great Qs and insights.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Ayyy long form horizontal kristin content we about to get LEARNT
lovely discussion
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