Billboard and VENU Honor PlaqueBoyMax with ‘Disruptor Award’ at Billboard Power 100 in Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Venu Holding Corporation ("VENU" or the "Company") (NYSE American: VENU), an owner, operator, and developer of premium live entertainment venues and hospitality destinations, and Billboard, the global authority in music, announced that creator and artist PlaqueBoyMax has been awarded Billboard’s ‘Disruptor Award’ presented by VENU. Widely known for building one of the most influential creator platforms in music today, PlaqueBoyMax was presented the award at Billboard’s Power 100 event by VENU’s President of Growth and Strategy, Terri Liebler.

The Billboard Disruptor Award, which is inspired by VENU’s Founder, J.W. Roth, for his bold vision of transforming the live entertainment sector, celebrates artists and visionaries who are reshaping the future of music. As VENU reimagines the live entertainment experience through premium, fan-focused destinations, this award reflects those who defy expectations and fuel originality. It recognizes those who take bold risks, challenge conventions, and push creative boundaries to drive the music industry forward.

“PlaqueBoyMax has a way of pulling people into the story and challenging the status quo,” said Terri Liebler, President of Growth & Strategy at VENU. “He’s rewriting the playbook in real time, and it’s exciting to watch. That kind of creativity is changing what live entertainment can be, and we’re proud to honor him through our partnership with Billboard. That’s exactly the kind of rule-breaking spirit we celebrate at VENU. It’s creative, it’s bold and it respects the fans who’ve been there building it with him.”

At the event, PlaqueBoyMax delivered an acceptance speech saying, “I would like to say a special thanks to Skepta and Fred again.. for making this possible. I am just extremely blessed to have the ability bind these worlds together and do something new.”

The 2026 honoree, PlaqueBoyMax, was recognized for reshaping what it looks like to build as an artist today, making the leap from streamer to recording artist while artifully engaging fans in real time. The creation of the breakout track, “Victory Lap,” with Fred again.. and Skepta was a moment that captured the kind of collaboration and storytelling shaping today’s music culture. The track peaked at No. 4 on Billboard’s Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart and earned both artists a nomination at the 2026 Grammy Awards.

The Billboard Disruptor Award builds on a series of strategic collaborations with major brands that share VENU’s fan-founded, fan-owned, and artist-inspired vision. Among these are partnerships with AEG Presents, NFL Hall of Famer and Founder of EIGHT Elite Light Beer, Troy Aikman, Billboard, Aramark Sports + Entertainment, Tixr, Boston Common Golf, and VENU shareholders, Dierks Bentley and Niall Horan.

About Venu Holding Corporation

Venu Holding Corporation ("VENU") (NYSE American: VENU) is a premier owner, developer, and operator of luxury, experience-driven entertainment destinations. Founded by Colorado Springs entrepreneur J.W. Roth, VENU has a portfolio of premium brands that includes Ford Amphitheater, Sunset Amphitheaters, Phil Long Music Hall, The Hall at Bourbon Brothers, Bourbon Brothers Smokehouse and Tavern, Aikman Owners Clubs, and Roth’s Sea & Steak. With venues operating and in development across Colorado, Georgia, Oklahoma, and Texas and a nationwide expansion underway, VENU is setting a new standard for live entertainment.

VENU has been recognized nationally by The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Billboard, VenuesNow, and Variety for its innovative and disruptive approach to live entertainment. Through strategic partnerships with industry leaders such as AEG Presents, NFL Hall of Famer and Founder of EIGHT Elite Light Beer, Troy Aikman, Billboard, Aramark Sports + Entertainment, Tixr, Boston Common Golf, Niall Horan, and Dierks Bentley, VENU continues to shape the future of the entertainment landscape. For more information, visit VENU’s website, Instagram, LinkedIn, or X.

About Billboard

Billboard is the ultimate barometer of success in music. Through its iconic charts, breaking news, multi-platform storytelling and world class events, Billboard tracks the world’s top musicians and the business that powers them. Since its origin in 1894, music leaders and fans across the world look to Billboard as the most trusted source for music information, spanning more than a dozen countries and published in over 10 languages. The Billboard Music Awards and Billboard Latin Music Awards are the only awards ceremonies that recognizes musicians for their undeniable achievements on the Billboard charts, using pure data to determine finalists and winners, rather than relying on opaque committees or anonymous voters. Billboard’s other premium experiences range from the Billboard Power 100 to Billboard Women in Music, Billboard Latin Music Week, and Billboard Live, which connects the most impactful artists and industry leaders with fans from all corners of the globe.

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