VA3 Media / Varun Arkalgud / Prod. va

Operated 42 Tours for live nation | Worked with 100+ artists | Operated events for Remilia corp. | 3 million + spotify streams
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At Live Nation, I supported venue operations across 42 tours and live productions, working alongside production teams, ticketing, vendors, venue staff and artist teams to keep events running smoothly. My responsibilities included backstage and front-of-house operations, production support, safety compliance, artist support and real-time problem solving during high-pressure shows for major artists & entertainers. I was recognized for my performance with Employee of the Month in May of 2024 and multiple venue awards. Below are some of the artists I've operated shows for:
*Left to right - Laufey, 21 Savage & Metro Boomin, Kevin Hart, Benson Boone, Akon & Gucci Mane

At Bravo Ocean Studios, I supported recording sessions for major artists by preparing rooms, running cabling, setting up equipment and assisting with tracking. I also handled artist hospitality and made sure each client had what they needed for a smooth, professional studio experience. Beyond music sessions, I helped construct and prepare sets for podcasts, commercials and branded productions involving companies such as BET, Uber and Tubi. Below are artists I've had the pleasure of running sessions for.
*Left to right - John Legend, T.I., CeeLo Green, Uber Logo

Operations Coordinator For Remilia Corporation
(Global Events, Digital Art & Culture )

At Remilia Corporation, I led global event, communications and cultural operations across the United States, Europe and Asia. I booked artists, negotiated performance fees and coordinated travel, production and event logistics for crypto-conference events in Denver, an inauguration ball with Passage Press in Washington, D.C., and raves in Warsaw, Seoul and Tokyo. I also supported projects involving net-artist Jon Rafman, secured coverage for the brand in The Spectator and Decrypt, and placed Remilia’s book CHINA! in the Parsons School of Design and Harvard Fine Arts libraries, as well as with prominent art critics and reviewers.

Co-Founder of The Red Room

At The Red Room, I founded and operated a recording studio that generated more than $250,000 in sales and served over 100 artists. I recorded, produced, mixed and mastered music, managed client acquisition and bookings, and oversaw the full studio experience from session setup through final delivery. I also completed ADR work for multiple independent films in India, produced jingles for local businesses, and contributed to projects involving FIFA, Yung Bans, ShowJoe (Molly Santana's manager) and nearly every local DMV artist.

Artist Developer & Manager for VA3 Media

At VA3 Media, I lead artist development, management and creative strategy for independent artists and DJs, generating more than $25,000 in profit through bookings, residencies, partnerships and growth campaigns. I secured multiple New York City DJ residencies for DJ Nava, generated 2M+ views for new artist Jaziah while growing her from zero to thousands of monthly Spotify listeners and nearly 2,500 Instagram followers, and placed upcoming Punjabi artists on a Spotify India's editorial playlist. I also increased Khi Lo’s Instagram following by more than 50%, drove thousands of additional streams and views, secured a producer partnership for T-Reign with prod.GK, and supported playlisting and content strategy for Static Res and other independent artists.