DSP Shows
DSP Shows (Dan Smalls Presents, Inc.) is a privately held Ithaca, NY-based concert promotion company that books and produces live music events across 20+ partner venues in New York and New England, earning revenue through ticket sales commissions via the Tixr and Eventbrite platforms.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded-
- HeadquartersIthaca, New York, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingServices
What DSP Shows does
DSP Shows, operating under the legal entity Dan Smalls Presents, Inc., is a privately held live event promotion and concert booking company headquartered in Ithaca, New York. The company promotes and produces concerts and live performances across a network of more than 20 partner venues spanning Upstate New York (Ithaca, Buffalo, Albany, Cooperstown, Geneva, Lewiston, Kingston) and New England (Northampton, Amherst, Springfield, Deerfield, Turners Falls, Groton), including State Theatre, Academy of Music Theatre, Beak & Skiff Apple Orchards, Tree House Brewing Company, Pines Theater at Look Park, Brewery Ommegang, Asbury Hall at Babeville, The Drake, Iron Horse Music Hall, and BOMBYX Center for Arts & Equity.
The core offering consists of artist booking, event curation, venue partnership management, and ticketing services. DSP Shows relies on third-party ticketing platforms rather than proprietary technology: Tixr serves as the primary ticketing partner for most venues, with Eventbrite used for the Lark Hall venue and Lyte integrated for resale of select sold-out shows. The company runs a seasonal summer concert series featuring outdoor amphitheater and venue events (Beak & Skiff, Ommegang, Pines Theater) that incorporate premium parking passes and, at Ommegang, camping accommodations. Marketing is executed through email newsletters and organic social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram).
DSP Shows generates revenue primarily via ticket sales commissions on live music events (transaction-fee model) across its venue network, with ancillary revenue from premium parking and venue services such as F&B and parking coordination at Pines Theater. Pricing varies by artist, venue, and seating category, and tickets are sold online in advance with limited day-of availability at venue gates. The company is privately held with no disclosed institutional investors, funding rounds, or headcount; its ownership is independently operated with no parent company.
DSP Shows firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- DSP Shows
- Legal name
- Dan Smalls Presents, Inc.
- Website
- https://dspshows.com
- Company type
- Private
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- DSP Shows (Dan Smalls Presents, Inc.) is a privately held Ithaca, NY-based concert promotion company that books and produces live music events across 20+ partner venues in New York and New England, earning revenue through ticket sales commissions via the Tixr and Eventbrite platforms.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
DSP Shows industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Live Event Promotion
- NAICS
- Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131)
- SIC
- Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Event Operations & Venue Services (Box Office, FOH/BOH, Concessions) (MPAIAFAL)
Keywords
Where DSP Shows is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Ithaca, New York
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
DSP Shows business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D
Revenue model
- Ticket Sales & Event Promotion: DSP Shows generates revenue through ticket sales commissions from live music events at partner venues across New York and New England. They promote and produce concerts featuring various artists, with tickets sold online through Tixr and Eventbrite platforms, and at-the-door sales for unsold tickets.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Transaction based/ take rate | Pay-as-you-go | General admission and reserved seating tickets |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels3 records
DSP Shows product offering
Product offeringCore offering
DSP Shows promotes and books live music concerts and entertainment events across a network of 20+ venues in New York and New England. The company curates event lineups, coordinates artist bookings, and partners with venue operators to deliver live performance experiences ranging from intimate acoustic shows to large outdoor festivals. Tickets are sold primarily through the Tixr platform, with select venues using Eventbrite.
Product overview
DSP Shows is a live event promotion and ticketing company operating as a platform-plus-partner-network model. The core offering consists of live event promotion and booking services, supported by a comprehensive ticketing platform powered by Tixr. The company manages relationships with venue partners across New York and New England states, offering seasonal summer concert series at outdoor venues including Beak & Skiff, Ommegang, and Pines Theater at Look Park. Ticketing services include online sales, e-ticket delivery, ticket transfers, and partnership with Lyte for sold-out show resale. The company also coordinates venue facilities, parking, camping accommodations (at select venues), and food/beverage vendor partnerships.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Live Event Promotion & Booking
Companies that use DSP Shows
Customer profileSegments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
DSP Shows technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration3 records
DSP Shows partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- TixrcoreTixr is the primary ticketing platform partner for DSP Shows. Most venue tickets (State Theatre, Hangar Theatre, The Drake, Beak & Skiff, Ommegang, Pines Theater, Asbury Hall, Center for the Arts) are sold exclusively through Tixr. Customers can access tickets via Tixr website, account, or mobile app.
- Beak & Skiff Apple OrchardscoreMajor summer concert venue partner. Outdoor venue hosting The Head and The Heart, Lake Street Dive, Slightly Stoopid, Cole Swindell, Indigo Girls and other major acts. DSP Shows manages ticketing and event promotion at this venue.
- Tree House Brewing CompanycoreKey venue partner for summer outdoor concerts. Hosts shows at Summer Stage venue featuring acts like The Revivalists, Steel Pulse, Guster, Violent Femmes, Modest Mouse, and others.
- Asbury Hall at BabevillecoreMajor indoor concert venue in Buffalo, NY. Hosts diverse acts including BoDeans, Pat Metheny Side-Eye III, Graham Nash, American Football, and other artists.
- The DrakecoreConcert venue in Amherst, MA hosting Lady Lamb, Cloud Nothings, El Ten Eleven, Bailen, and other acts. DSP Shows co-presents events at this venue.
- State Theatre of IthacacoreHistoric theater venue in Ithaca, NY. Hosts Marcus King Band and other regional events.
- Academy of Music TheatrecoreHistoric theater venue in Northampton, MA hosting concerts including Mount Eerie with Mirah.
- Pines Theater at Look ParkcoreSummer outdoor concert venue in Northampton, MA. Hosts Indigo Girls (multiple nights), Sierra Ferrell and other acts.
- Brewery OmmegangcoreOutdoor venue in Cooperstown, NY. Summer concert series venue with camping options for attendees.
- Iron Horse Music HallcoreIntimate music venue in Northampton, MA hosting diverse artists including Tu-Ner featuring Trey Gunn, Pat Mastelotto and Markus Reuter.
- Hangar TheatreminorTheatre venue in Ithaca, NY hosting events including Garrison Keillor Tonight and Destroyer (Solo).
- Green River FestivalminorAnnual music festival held at Franklin County Fairgrounds in Greenfield, MA. DSP Shows lists festival events on their platform.
- The Shea TheaterminorConcert venue in Turners Falls, MA hosting acts like DakhaBrakha.
- BOMBYX Center for Arts & EquityminorArts venue in Greenfield, MA hosting Choir! Choir! Choir! Presents events and Suzanne Vega concerts.
- Center for the Arts of HomerminorVenue in Homer, NY hosting events including BoDeans.
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves2 records
Expansion highlights4 records
DSP Shows competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- AEG Presents: Global concert promotion division of AEG operating festivals, venues, and artist development. Broad incumbent in live music that competes with DSP Shows for touring artist dates at Northeast venues.
- Live Nation Entertainment: Global live entertainment conglomerate operating venues, festivals, and ticketing (Ticketmaster). Broad incumbent in concert promotion that competes with regional promoters for artist routing and venue partnerships across the same Northeast markets.
Direct peers
- The Bowery Presents: Northeast-focused independent concert promoter (acquired by AEG Presents) operating venues across NYC, Boston, and other Northeast markets. Closely comparable in geography, multi-venue model, and indie/legacy artist bookings to DSP Shows.
- Another Planet Entertainment: Independently-owned Bay Area concert promoter and producer (Outside Lands festival, Fox Theater Oakland). Comparable as an independent, founder-led promoter of concerts and live events at partner venues.
- MassConcerts: Massachusetts-based regional concert promoter producing shows at venues across New England. Directly comparable as a New England promoter competing for similar regional acts and venue partnerships as DSP Shows.
- I.M.P. Independently-owned concert promoter operating the 9:30 Club, The Anthem, and Lincoln Theatre in the Washington D.C. region. Directly comparable as a regional, multi-venue concert promoter with strong local artist relationships and similar booking/ticketing model.
- Paper Mill Presents: Independent concert promoter focused on the Northeast U.S. with multi-venue partnerships. Comparable regional booking/ticketing model to DSP Shows, particularly in Mid-Atlantic markets.
- Rams Head Presents: Maryland-based concert promoter and venue operator (Rams Head On Stage, Rams Head Center Stage). Comparable as a regional multi-venue concert promoter focused on Northeast U.S. mid-size venues.
Others
- Tixr: Primary ticketing technology partner for DSP Shows. Adjacent/ecosystem company that powers the company's ticket distribution, e-delivery, and customer support infrastructure.
Emerging players
- Brooklyn Bowl Presents: Multi-city music venue and concert promoter operating Brooklyn Bowl venues in NYC, Las Vegas, and Philadelphia. Partial overlap with DSP Shows as a venue-based concert promoter focused on Northeast markets with similar act profiles.
Market position
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat3 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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DSP Shows leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
DSP Shows funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
DSP Shows M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
Frequently asked questions about DSP Shows
What does DSP Shows do?
DSP Shows promotes and books live music concerts and entertainment events across a network of 20+ venues in New York and New England. The company curates event lineups, coordinates artist bookings, and partners with venue operators to deliver live performance experiences ranging from intimate acoustic shows to large outdoor festivals. Tickets are sold primarily through the Tixr platform, with select venues using Eventbrite.
Is DSP Shows a public or private company?
DSP Shows is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was DSP Shows founded?
DSP Shows was founded in -1. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is DSP Shows based?
DSP Shows is headquartered in Ithaca, New York, United States, in the North America region.
How does DSP Shows make money?
One revenue line is on record: ticket Sales & Event Promotion.
Who are DSP Shows's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are AEG Presents and Live Nation Entertainment. Direct peers are The Bowery Presents, Another Planet Entertainment, MassConcerts, I.M.P., Paper Mill Presents and Rams Head Presents. Tixr is listed as an others. Brooklyn Bowl Presents is listed as an emerging player.
Does DSP Shows have an API?
No public API is recorded for DSP Shows.
What industry is DSP Shows in?
DSP Shows's product category is Live Event Promotion. Its primary akta.pro industry code is MPAIAFAL, Event Operations & Venue Services (Box Office, FOH/BOH, Concessions). Its NAICS code is 71131 and its SIC code is 7900.