L-Acoustics is to open a major operations and creative hub for the Americas at Nashville Yards, joining similar hubs in Paris, Los Angeles, London and Singapore. Expected to launch in the summer of 2025, the venture is being made in collaboration with sports and live entertainment company AEG Presents and real estate investment company Southwest Value Partners.
‘The opening of our Americas headquarters in Nashville, the Music City, marks a significant milestone for L-Acoustics globally and reinforces our commitment to serving our partners throughout North America from a central location, says L-Acoustics CEO, Laurent Vaissié.
‘Being part of this dynamic creative hub perfectly aligns with our ambition to connect people through the best-shared sound experience, building a vibrant community with the most creative artists and entertainment professionals alongside industry leaders like AEG Presents and CAA.’
L-Acoustics will be located in the development’s creative office building on the fourth level, along with AEG Presents. Adjacent to The Pinnacle, the indoor live music and event venue, the building rises eleven storeys above Church Street with three levels of curated retail, dining and entertainment, along with best-in-class private amenities including meeting hubs, entertainment spaces, and a large outdoor vegetated deck overlooking Nashville Yards.
L-Acoustics will maintain a presence on the US West Coast with global business, product management, communication, and application leadership functions based in Westlake Village, California. ‘L-Acoustics is the industry leader in premium sound technology, and their innovative equipment elevates the experience at venues across the globe,’ says Southwest Value Partners Managing Partner, Cary Mack. ‘They are the embodiment of our vision for Nashville Yards as a dynamic and unique environment where the entertainment, tech, finance and creative classes intersect.’
The Pinnacle music and event venue at Nashville Yards, will feature an L-Acoustics K2 professionals sound system installed by Clair Global, and is set to open in March 2025, and a list of already-announced shows. ‘We are thrilled that L-Acoustics has selected Nashville Yards as its Southeastern US home and showcase,’ says Ted Tanner, Executive Vice President of Real Estate Development for AEG. ‘Joining companies such as AEG Presents and CAA as anchors of our creative office building in the heart of our vibrant new entertainment district will further establish Nashville Yards as the City’s newest hub for innovative organisations.
‘L-Acoustics has been a valued partner of AEG Presents, providing sound equipment, technology, and consultation for numerous of their business units, including global touring, festivals, venues and The Pinnacle,’ he adds. ‘This new headquarters will enable further collaboration and innovation, benefiting the sound experience for our artists and fans worldwide.’
