TPR.
TPR. is a PE-backed, faith-based live events promoter formed in 2024 from the merger of three established Christian music promotion companies. It produces and promotes concerts, tours, and festivals for Christian/Gospel and family-entertainment artists across the U.S. and select international markets.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2024
- HeadquartersHouston, United States
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingServices
What TPR. does
TPR. is a privately held, PE-backed live events promotion company headquartered in Houston, Texas (4400 Post Oak Parkway, Suite 2280), with additional offices in Nashville and Costa Mesa. Formed in 2024 through the merger of three established faith-based promotion companies—Transparent Productions, Premier Productions, and Rush Concerts—TPR. consolidated roughly 75-80 years of combined industry experience and positions itself as the largest promoter in the Christian and Gospel music genre. The company produces and promotes concerts, tours, and festivals featuring a roster that includes Chris Tomlin, CeCe Winans, MercyMe, Forrest Frank, Elevation Rhythm, Brandon Lake, and the secular family-entertainment act Dude Perfect, with events staged across churches, theaters, arenas, amphitheaters, and stadiums in 17 to 40+ cities per tour and selective international dates in Canada, Europe, and Australia. The operating footprint is 52 employees across three U.S. offices.
The company's core technology stack is a Shopify-based e-commerce platform that powers direct ticket sales at tprlive.co, supplemented by distribution partnerships with Ticketmaster, Ticketweb, and AXS, a content property (The Backstage Beat), a volunteer coordination platform via Loop Events, and recruitment infrastructure via Teamtailor. The stack is intentionally lightweight and consumer-facing rather than proprietary or AI-driven; the only disclosed AI-adjacent capability is a third-party accessibility tool used for WCAG 2.1 AA compliance, and the company documents adherence to GDPR, CCPA, and the EU-US Data Privacy Framework.
TPR.'s revenue model is transaction-based: it generates income from ticket sales and promoter fees on the concerts and tours it produces, with pricing varying by event and tier (General Admission, VIP packages with meet-and-greet and exclusive merchandise, Early Entry, and group discounts of 4+ or 9+ persons). Winter Jam operates on a $15 donation-at-the-door model, while other tours use conventional ticketing. The company sells directly to consumers through its owned storefront while leveraging major ticketing platforms for distribution, and pursues corporate sponsorships and brand partnerships as a secondary revenue stream. Geographic footprint is predominantly U.S., with international forays into Canada, Europe, and Australia via the CMAA partnership.
TPR. firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- TPR.
- Legal name
- TPR.
- Website
- https://tprlive.co
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2024
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- TPR. is a PE-backed, faith-based live events promoter formed in 2024 from the merger of three established Christian music promotion companies. It produces and promotes concerts, tours, and festivals for Christian/Gospel and family-entertainment artists across the U.S. and select international markets.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
TPR. industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Live Event Promotion
- NAICS
- Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events (7113), Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries (711), Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71)
- SIC
- Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Music Festival Organizers & Promoters (MPAGAAAB)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Event Operations & Venue Services (Box Office, FOH/BOH, Concessions) (MPAIAFAL), Live Event Marketing, Sponsorship & Brand Partnerships (MPAIAFAI), VIP, Hospitality & Premium Experiences (Packages, Clubs, Suites) (MPAIAFAK), VIP, Hospitality & Premium Experiences (MPAGAAAK)
Keywords
Where TPR. is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Houston
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices3 records
Markets served
TPR. business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2C
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Event Promotion and Ticketing: TPR generates revenue by producing and promoting Christian music concerts, tours, and festivals. They promote first-class Christian and Gospel concerts across various venue types (churches, theaters, arenas, amphitheaters, stadiums). Revenue comes from ticket sales and promoter fees from the events they produce.
- Group Sales: Specialized group ticket sales for organizations, church groups, and large parties (9+ people) with dedicated support and potentially discounted rates.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Transaction based/ take rate | Pay-as-you-go | Winter Jam admission |
| Transaction based/ take rate | Pay-as-you-go | General Admission tickets |
| Transaction based/ take rate | Pay-as-you-go | VIP ticket packages |
| Transaction based/ take rate | Pay-as-you-go | Early Entry tickets |
| Transaction based/ take rate | Pay-as-you-go | Group 4+ discounted tickets |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels5 records
Marketing channels6 records
TPR. product offering
Product offeringCore offering
TPR. produces and promotes world-class Christian and Gospel concerts, tours, and festivals across U.S. venues ranging from churches and theaters to arenas, amphitheaters, and stadiums. The company sells tickets directly to consumers through its Shopify-based storefront and partner ticketing platforms (Ticketmaster, Ticketweb, AXS), and offers group sales, VIP packages, early entry tiers, and donation-based admission for select events such as Winter Jam.
Product overview
TPR. is a faith-based live events promotion company formed in 2024 from the merger of Transparent Productions, Premier Productions, and Rush Concerts. It operates as a single unified service offering concert and tour promotion, with additional products including an online ticket sales platform, group sales services, volunteer coordination, VIP experiences, a content blog (The Backstage Beat), and partnerships with ticketing platforms (Ticketmaster, Ticketweb). The company promotes Christian and Gospel concerts, tours, and festivals across the U.S. in venues ranging from churches to arenas and stadiums, featuring an artist roster of major Christian music acts.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Concert and Tour Promotion Services TPR. produces and promotes world-class Christian and Gospel concerts, tours, and festivals across U.S. venues ranging from churches and theaters to arenas, amphitheaters, and stadiums. Services include tour logistics, venue booking, marketing, and ticketing operations for major Christian music artists and family entertainment properties.
- Ticket Sales Online ticketing sold directly to consumers through tprlive.co (Shopify-based storefront) and via partner platforms Ticketmaster, Ticketweb, and AXS. Offers multiple ticket tiers including General Admission, Early Entry, and VIP packages for individual events.
- Group Sales Specialized group ticketing service for churches, ministry groups, and organizations of 9 or more attendees, with a dedicated ticketing team handling inquiries via a group-sales form. Discounted rates available for groups of 4 or more.
- VIP Experiences Premium ticket packages offered on a per-event basis, typically including exclusive merchandise, pre-show lounge access, meet-and-greet opportunities, early entry, and priority seating. Specific perks vary by artist and event.
Quantifiable outcome
- 200,000+ fans attending single tour (Dude Perfect 2025)
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use TPR.
Customer profileNamed customers19 records
Segments4 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
TPR. technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Integration3 records
TPR. partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Two partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.
- CMAA (Country Music Association of Australia)minorTPR partnered with CMAA for the We Are Messengers Australia tour, marking continued global expansion. CMAA serves as local partner for the Australian market.
- NewsongcoreWinter Jam is founded and produced by Newsong and promoted in partnership with TPR. This is a major annual arena tour considered 'Christian music's biggest tour' that has ranked among Pollstar's top tours for decades. TPR serves as the promotion partner for this landmark event.
Scale indicators10 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights6 records
TPR. competitors and assessment
Company assessmentEmerging players
- Elevation Worship: Worship music collective from Elevation Church with a #1 Christian radio single in 2024; operates its own tours and events alongside TPR-promoted runs, representing an integrated artist/label/event competitor in the worship space.
- Bethel Music: Worship collective and label that produces tours, conferences, and worship nights; an emerging player in the same live faith-music ecosystem that TPR serves, with overlapping artist talent and audience.
Broad incumbents
- Live Nation Entertainment: World's largest live entertainment company; operates a global concert promotion, ticketing (Ticketmaster), and venue business that competes with TPR for arena-level artist bookings and tours across all genres including Christian music.
- Ryman Hospitality Properties: Operates the Grand Ole Opry, Ryman Auditorium, and owns Opry Entertainment Group; a venue-and-promotion incumbent that hosts and promotes concerts across genres and competes for Christian/faith-booked dates at flagship venues.
- AEG Presents: Major live entertainment promoter (Goldenvoice, The Messina Group) operating globally; competes with TPR for arena touring business and represents overlapping Christian/faith-adjacent artists at large venues.
Others
- Relevant Media Group: Faith-based media brand reaching TPR's core audience; an adjacent ecosystem player covering Christian music and culture that influences audience demand and competes for Christian audience attention.
- Curb Records: Major Christian/Gospel label (owns Word Records catalog); controls artist rights and tour activity for several Christian artists, making it an upstream supplier and competitor for exclusive touring partnerships.
- Ticketmaster: Primary ticketing distribution partner for TPR events; a key ecosystem dependency rather than direct promoter, but a powerful channel that shapes consumer discovery, fees, and ticket economics for TPR tours.
Direct peers
- Outback Concerts: Independent concert and festival promoter focused on country and faith-based touring; directly competes with TPR in the same venue tiers and artist roster overlap for arena and amphitheater Christian events.
- NewSong: Founder and producer of the Winter Jam tour, which TPR promotes as the lead promotion partner. A direct co-promoter on TPR's largest annual arena tour and a key Christian-music-event peer.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
TPR. social profiles
Digital presenceTPR. compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance4 records
TPR. financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
TPR. leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
TPR. funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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TPR. M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about TPR.
What does TPR. do?
TPR. produces and promotes world-class Christian and Gospel concerts, tours, and festivals across U.S. venues ranging from churches and theaters to arenas, amphitheaters, and stadiums. The company sells tickets directly to consumers through its Shopify-based storefront and partner ticketing platforms (Ticketmaster, Ticketweb, AXS), and offers group sales, VIP packages, early entry tiers, and donation-based admission for select events such as Winter Jam.
Is TPR. a public or private company?
TPR. is a private company. It is classified as private equity controlled and is currently operating.
When was TPR. founded?
TPR. was founded in 2024. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is TPR. based?
TPR. is headquartered in Houston, United States, in the North America region.
How does TPR. make money?
Two revenue lines are on record. Event Promotion and Ticketing is the primary driver. The others are group Sales.
Who are TPR.'s main competitors?
Emerging players on record are Elevation Worship and Bethel Music. Broad incumbents are Live Nation Entertainment, Ryman Hospitality Properties and AEG Presents. Others are Relevant Media Group, Curb Records and Ticketmaster. Direct peers are Outback Concerts and NewSong.
Does TPR. have an API?
No public API is recorded for TPR..
What industry is TPR. in?
TPR.'s product category is Live Event Promotion. Its primary akta.pro industry code is MPAGAAAB, Music Festival Organizers & Promoters, with a secondary code of MPAIAFAL, Event Operations & Venue Services (Box Office, FOH/BOH, Concessions). Its NAICS code is 7113 and its SIC code is 7990.