Sixthman
Tanner Smith has a diverse work experience in the music and entertainment industry. Tanner started their career in 2004 with Sixthman, LLC as a Stage Manager for Rock Boat Cruises. Tanner later joined Metro Talent Group as an Office Manager, Contract Administrator, and A&R, from 2004 to 2006. In the same year, they also worked as a Tour Manager for Corey Smith Touring Inc.
In 2006, Tanner joined the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (ASO) as a Program Director. Tanner also held the position of Program Director at the Woodruff Arts Center and Chastain Park Amphitheatre during the same period. Their role at the ASO and its affiliated organizations lasted until 2013.
In 2013, Tanner joined ASO Presents as the Director of Programming and Production for a year. Tanner then moved to Kennesaw State University in 2012, where they served as a Venue Booking & Promotion Instructor.
Tanner's most recent experience was with Sixthman, where they held the roles of Sr. Talent Buyer from 2014 to 2022 and Director of Talent Buying and Festival Development from 2014 onwards.
Overall, Tanner Smith has demonstrated expertise in talent buying, festival development, venue booking, promotion, programming, production, and tour management throughout their career.
Tanner Smith attended Georgia State University from 1999 to 2004, where they earned a Bachelor's degree in Sound Recording Technology & Engineering.
Sixthman
Sixthman, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, creates festivals at sea designed to set the stage for moments that make life rock! Since 2001, Sixthman has set the stage for moments that make life rock, serving over 300,000 guests unforgettable vacations on sand and at sea with their favorite artists, athletes, actors, comedians and brands. These carefully curated, intimate events bring non-stop performances, artist collaborations, in depth panels and Q&As, fan-artist activities, museums and overall truly immersive experiences that celebrate community and change expectations of what a vacation can be. Sixthman’s domestic home port of Miami will bring escapes for guests to dream destinations in the Virgin Islands, Belize, Honduras, Mexico, and The Bahamas. In 2019, Sixthman expanded their festivals at sea to Europe, sailing from Barcelona, Spain to exotic Mediterranean ports. 2021 will bring sailings through the Greek Isles. In addition to festivals at sea, in 2019 Sixthman brought their innovative vacation concept to world class, all-inclusive resorts in the Dominican Republic. In 2020, Sixthman Services was launched to support other event holders with a suite of on-site and virtual event management services. INC Magazine recognized us as America’s Fastest Growing Travel Company and the 87th fastest growing company across all segments on the INC 500 List. Sixthman is proud to have been named one of Atlanta’s Best Places to Work by the Atlanta Business Chronicle, and to be voted Cruise Critic's Editors' Pick for Best Cruises for Music Lovers. LIVE LOUD. with us at www.sixthman.net