For more than four decades, Tom Ingram has been one of the most respected and recognizable figures in the international entertainment industry, building a career defined by visionary leadership, operational excellence, and an unwavering passion for live music and cultural events. Best known as the founder and longtime promoter of the internationally acclaimed Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend, Ingram transformed what began as a niche music festival into one of the world’s premier rockabilly and vintage lifestyle events, attracting thousands of attendees from across the globe. Following the successful sale of the event after nearly three decades of stewardship, Tom now seeks to leverage his extensive experience by serving on corporate boards where strategic thinking, operational leadership, and entertainment expertise can help organizations grow and thrive.
Tom’s career has been built upon an exceptional ability to recognize opportunities, build enduring brands, and execute large-scale productions with remarkable consistency. Since launching Viva Las Vegas in 1997, he developed every aspect of the festival—from artist relations and sponsorship acquisition to operations, marketing, security, logistics, licensing, merchandising, and financial oversight. Under his leadership, Viva Las Vegas became the longest-running music festival in Las Vegas dedicated to the rockabilly lifestyle, earning an international reputation for quality, authenticity, and exceptional event execution. His success was never accidental; it was the result of disciplined planning, meticulous organization, and a relentless commitment to delivering memorable customer experiences.
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Throughout his career, Tom has demonstrated that successful entertainment ventures require far more than creative vision. They demand exceptional operational management, sound financial decision-making, and the ability to lead diverse teams under challenging conditions. Managing large-scale events required coordinating performers, vendors, sponsors, venue operators, security personnel, government agencies, volunteers, and thousands of attendees simultaneously. His ability to oversee every operational detail while maintaining a customer-first mindset became one of the defining characteristics of his leadership style and contributed significantly to the long-term success and longevity of the Viva Las Vegas brand.
Beyond live entertainment, Tom has consistently demonstrated entrepreneurial versatility. As the owner of Chelsea Rose Properties LLC, he successfully owned and managed a portfolio of 51 apartment units throughout Southern California for more than two decades. This experience strengthened his expertise in property management, budgeting, accounting, construction oversight, project planning, investment management, tenant relations, and long-term asset appreciation. Managing real estate investments alongside a globally recognized entertainment business reflects Tom’s disciplined business acumen and ability to operate successfully across multiple industries.
Continuing his entrepreneurial journey, Tom currently serves as Co-Owner and Shareholder of IVOX+, an innovative streaming television platform that combines live television, music programming, and radio services into a modern digital entertainment experience. His involvement with IVOX+ reflects his ability to recognize evolving consumer trends and adapt to rapidly changing media landscapes. Having built his reputation through live events, Tom now contributes his knowledge to digital entertainment, helping bridge traditional entertainment with emerging streaming technologies.
Tom’s reputation extends well beyond event production. He has become a respected authority within the music industry as a promoter, radio personality, DJ, and media contributor. His articles have appeared in Vintage Rock Magazine and the Las Vegas Review-Journal, where he has shared insights into music culture, entertainment, and event promotion. As a public speaker and live DJ, he has entertained audiences internationally while helping preserve and promote one of America’s most iconic musical genres. His broad industry relationships, earned over decades of collaboration, have established him as one of the entertainment industry’s most trusted professionals.
Internationally, Tom has built an extensive network throughout Britain, Canada, and Europe, giving him valuable cross-cultural business experience and a global perspective on entertainment markets. His ability to communicate in French, German, and Korean, combined with decades of international business relationships, has allowed him to successfully collaborate with artists, promoters, sponsors, vendors, and organizations from around the world. His understanding of international audiences and multicultural business environments makes him a valuable strategic advisor for companies seeking global expansion.
In addition to his professional accomplishments, Tom is deeply passionate about photography, video production, cycling, fitness, and martial arts, particularly Tai Quan Do (Taekwondo – 3rd Degree Black Belt). These personal interests reflect the same discipline, creativity, and commitment to continuous improvement that have defined his professional career. Whether producing world-class entertainment experiences or managing complex business operations, Tom approaches every endeavor with enthusiasm, integrity, and a solutions-oriented mindset that inspires confidence among colleagues and partners alike.
Today, following the successful transition and sale of the Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend, Tom is uniquely positioned to contribute at the board level. His combination of entrepreneurial success, operational leadership, entertainment expertise, marketing knowledge, financial management, and strategic decision-making provides organizations with a seasoned executive capable of offering practical guidance during periods of growth, transformation, or innovation. He believes effective governance is rooted in objective analysis, sound judgment, and making decisions based on practical outcomes rather than popular opinion. With over forty years of experience building successful businesses and internationally recognized brands, Tom offers boards a rare blend of creative vision, operational discipline, and proven executive leadership.
Character:
Tom is recognized as a principled leader who values integrity, accountability, and delivering on every commitment he makes. His decades of sustained success reflect a reputation built on trust, professionalism, and genuine respect for the people he works with.
Knowledge:
With more than forty years of experience spanning entertainment, event production, digital media, real estate, and business ownership, Tom brings an exceptionally broad business perspective. His understanding of operations, marketing, sponsorships, finance, and customer experience enables him to provide practical insights across multiple industries.
Strategic:
Tom has repeatedly demonstrated his ability to build enduring brands by combining long-term strategic planning with disciplined operational execution. His experience successfully growing and ultimately selling a globally recognized entertainment property illustrates his ability to create lasting enterprise value.
Communication:
As an accomplished promoter, DJ, media contributor, and public speaker, Tom excels at connecting with diverse audiences and building meaningful relationships. His collaborative communication style allows him to unite stakeholders, inspire teams, and foster productive partnerships both domestically and internationally.
