MOKB Presents

What MOKB Presents does

MOKB Presents is an Indianapolis-based independent live music promoter founded in 2008 and operated under parent company Houselight Ventures. The company produces concerts and events across three owned venues within the Murphy Arts Center in Fountain Square — HI-FI (indoor), HI-FI Annex (outdoor, April-October), and LO-FI Lounge — and manages programming at more than ten partner venues across Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky, including the 6,000-capacity Nickel Plate Amphitheater in Fishers, IN. Its core technology stack consists of multi-venue event management and ticketing integrations with Tixr (primary) and See Tickets (secondary), through which MOKB captures customer name, zip code, and email data for direct marketing and pre-sale access. The company is NIVA-certified and a member of the Indiana Independent Venue Alliance.

MOKB generates revenue through five streams: ticket sales (the majority, via Tixr and See Tickets plus in-person box offices at HI-FI and Virginia Avenue Mercantile), food and beverage at multiple venue bars and a Snack Shack, venue rental and private event packages (Sidestage Lounge VIP upgrades at $30/person and Vista Concert Deck corporate packages at $2,000 for 20 guests), branded merchandise sold online and on-site, and event sponsorships (Sun King Brewery, Kolman Dental, DO 317, HI-FI Indy). Pricing ranges from free shows supporting emerging local artists to higher-priced amphitheater concerts featuring national touring acts, with premium VIP tiers layered on top.

The company serves general music enthusiasts, families seeking all-ages entertainment (HI-FI Annex admits children 5 and under free), and corporate/private event bookers. Marketing is driven by the company website, an email newsletter for pre-sale access and promotions, and active social media presence across Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, and TikTok, supplemented by photo recaps and blog content. Operations are lean, with 1-10 employees, and are co-located with sister businesses Easy Rider Diner and Virginia Avenue Mercantile, creating a Fountain Square entertainment district ecosystem.

Name

MOKB Presents

Legal name

MOKB Presents

Website

https://mokbpresents.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

MOKB Presents is an Indianapolis-based independent live music promoter operating three owned venues (HI-FI, HI-FI Annex, LO-FI Lounge) and 10+ partner venues across Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky, generating revenue from ticket sales, food and beverage, venue rentals, merchandise, and sponsorships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Live Music Promotion & Concert Venue Operations

NAICS

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (711310), Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events (7113)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Music Venues & Venue Operators (Clubs, Theaters, Arenas) (MPAIAFAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Nightlife Venue Groups & Operators (Multi-Location) (MPAGAIAL), Event Operations & Venue Services (Box Office, FOH/BOH, Concessions) (MPAIAFAL), Live Music Clubs & Venues (MPAGAIAB)

Keywords

• Live music promotion
• Concert venue operations
• Event production services
• Ticket sales services
• Music entertainment venue

Headquarters

HQ city

Indianapolis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Primary revenue stream from ticket sales for concerts and events at owned and partner venues. Tickets sold online through Tixr and See Tickets platforms, as well as in-person at venue box offices.
2. Food and Beverage: Revenue from food and beverage sales at owned venues including HI-FI and HI-FI Annex. Venues feature multiple bars (Main Bar, Stage Bar, Sidestage Lounge Bar) and Snack Shack concession stand.
3. Venue Rental and Private Events: Corporate event bookings and venue rental packages including the Vista Concert Deck package ($2,000 for 20 tickets plus exclusive amenities) and Sidestage Lounge upgrades ($30 per person).
4. Merchandise: Sale of branded merchandise including t-shirts, hats, hoodies, stickers through online store and at venue Snack Shack locations.
5. Sponsorship: Partnership with sponsors including Sun King Brewery, Kolman Dental, HI-FI Indy, and DO 317 for event sponsorship.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

MOKB Presents produces, promotes, and operates live music concerts and events across a portfolio of owned venues (HI-FI, HI-FI Annex, LO-FI Lounge) and partner venues in Indiana and surrounding states. The company books artists, manages ticketing through Tixr and See Tickets, operates on-site food and beverage concessions, sells branded merchandise, and hosts corporate and private event rentals including VIP upgrades.

Product overview

MOKB Presents is a concert and event management company operating a portfolio of music venues and event spaces in Indiana and surrounding states. The core offering consists of venue operations (HI-FI indoor venue, HI-FI Annex open-air venue, LO-FI Lounge, and Nickel Plate Amphitheater) combined with event promotion and production services. The company manages concerts across multiple Indiana markets (Indianapolis, Fishers, Bloomington, Nashville, Evansville, Fort Wayne, Lafayette) as well as Cincinnati, OH and Louisville, KY. Premium experience add-ons include the Sidestage Lounge VIP upgrade ($30/person) at HI-FI Annex and the Vista Concert Deck corporate package ($2,000/show) for team building and private events. Ticketing is facilitated through integration with Tixr and See Tickets partners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• HI-FI Indoor music venue located in the historic Murphy Arts Center in Fountain Square, Indianapolis. Hosts shows virtually every night featuring rising and established artists, with premium acoustics considered among the best in the Midwest.
• HI-FI Annex Open-air outdoor concert venue behind the Murphy Arts Center in Fountain Square. Features all-ages shows with VIP Sidestage Lounge options, full bar, and Snack Shack concession. Season runs April 1 through October 31.

Quantifiable outcome

• Events nearly every night of the week
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TixrcoreTechnology or IntegrationPrimary ticketing platform partner providing online ticket sales infrastructure. Direct data sharing agreement allows MOKB Presents access to customer information including name, zip code, and email address from ticket purchases.
• See TicketscoreTechnology or IntegrationSecondary ticketing platform partner for event ticket sales. Integrated with MOKB systems for seamless ticket distribution.
• LAZ ParkingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerParking partner offering pre-paid parking options for HI-FI and HI-FI Annex events. Lot located directly next to HI-FI Annex in former PNC Bank parking lot.
• Sun King BreweryminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal brewery sponsor visible in Garfield Park venue sponsorship and event partnerships.
• Kolman DentalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor partner for MOKB Presents events and venues.
• DO 317minorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal partner sponsor supporting Garfield Park venue events and programming.
• HI-FI IndyminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-branding sponsor partner for venue and event marketing.
• Easy Rider DinercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFull-service restaurant within Murphy Arts Center providing food concessions at HI-FI Annex (Snack Shack) and pre-show dining. Features American diner fare with Southwestern twist, brunch, dinner, and bar service. Connected to HI-FI venue for seamless guest flow on show nights.
• Houselight VenturescoreOthersParent company and corporate ownership entity that owns and operates MOKB Presents along with HI-FI Indianapolis, Boiler Room Industries, Easy Rider Diner, and Virginia Avenue Mercantile.
• Nickel Plate District AmphitheatercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor partner venue (NPD AMP) in Fishers, IN. Premier outdoor music venue with 6,000-person capacity hosting national touring acts. MOKB Presents produces concerts at this venue as part of the Nickel Plate Concert Series.
• IndyMojo PresentsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCo-presenter for select events including Hyryder and Houseplant shows. Joint production partnership for specific event programming.
• Fishers Event CenterminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner venue in Fishers, IN for larger-scale events and concerts.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Nederlander: Long-established venue operator and concert promoter with theaters across the U.S. Comparable in operating mid-size music venues, including several on MOKB Presents' partner venue list (Clowes Memorial Hall, Victory Theatre, Brown County Playhouse).
• AEG Presents: Major global concert promoter and venue operator. Operates in many of the same Midwest markets as MOKB Presents but at vastly greater scale, competing for the same national touring acts and presenting a structural headwind for independents.
• Live Nation Entertainment: The dominant global concert promoter, venue operator, and ticketing provider. Overlaps with MOKB Presents in artist booking and ticketing infrastructure (Live Nation owns Ticketmaster, a competitor to Tixr/See Tickets).

Direct peers

• AC Entertainment: Tennessee-based independent concert promoter and festival producer (Bonnaroo co-founder). Direct comparable as a longstanding independent regional promoter producing both venue-based concerts and larger outdoor events.
• The Bowery Presents: Independent promoter/operator of small-to-mid sized venues across the Northeast (Bowery Ballroom, Music Hall of Williamsburg, Webster Hall). Direct comparable on independent-promoter-plus-venue-operator model with similar venue sizes to MOKB's HI-FI and LO-FI Lounge.
• I.M.P. (IMP Inc.): Independent concert promoter and venue operator based in Washington, D.C. (9:30 Club, The Anthem). Direct comparable on independent ownership, multi-venue operations, and genre-mixed concert programming.
• Frank Productions: Madison, WI-based independent promoter and venue operator (Orpheum, The Sylvee, The Majestic). Comparable independent-promoter business model with owned venues and partner-venue programming across the upper Midwest.
• PromoWest Productions: Columbus, OH-based independent concert promoter and venue operator. Comparable in that it owns and programs multiple venues (e.g., Newport Music Hall, KEMBA Live!) in a similar regional market structure and produces concerts in the broader Midwest.
• Another Planet Entertainment: Bay Area independent concert promoter and venue operator. Comparable independent-promoter model producing hundreds of shows annually across multiple owned and partner venues, with a similar mix of intimate clubs and outdoor amphitheaters.
• Jam Productions: Chicago-based independent concert promoter and venue operator. Closest direct comparable to MOKB Presents: similar independent-promoter ethos, similar Midwest footprint, and similar mix of owned venues plus third-party venue production across multiple markets.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/MOKBPresents
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/mokbpresents
• Facebookfacebook.com/MOKBPresents
• Instagraminstagram.com/MOKBPresents

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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