As CEO of Backstage Productions, Inc., Patrick Whalen draws on more than 30 years of experience in concert touring, lighting, sound and production management. Throughout his career, Patrick has cultivated long-standing relationships with global entertainment companies including MTV, The International Olympic Committee, BBC, and VHI. His well-versed background has secured him the trust of industry pioneers such as Prince, Linkin Park, DEVO, Stone Temple Pilots, Promise Keepers for stadium and arena-level productions and over 100 worldwide tours.