"When the lights go down and the first notes of a concert echo through Barclays Center, there's one person whose vision and passion have helped make that moment possible: Laurie Jacoby. As Chief Entertainment Officer for Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment, Jacoby oversees all programming and live events at the Barclays Center - a role that has not only elevated the arena's global profile but also redefined how Brooklyn experiences live entertainment."
"Building a stage that reflects Brooklyn Jaboby told Brooklyn Paper that the Barclays Center is more than an arena - but a cultural hub that reflects the borough's diversity. "I really wanted to increase the ability for us to present and make our venue a home away from home for performers and audiences," she said. Jacoby has helped hold shows from K-Pop, Mandopop, C-Pop, Caribbean and Haitian concerts to "celebrate Brooklyn's communities.""
Laurie Jacoby serves as Chief Entertainment Officer for Brooklyn Sports & Entertainment, overseeing programming and live events at Barclays Center. Barclays achieved its highest-grossing fiscal year under her leadership, and Jacoby received recognition on Billboard's 2025 Touring Power Players List and IEBA's Venue Executive of the Year award twice. Jacoby's long-standing passion for live music guided a career from working at a record store and a talent agency to managing national live productions. Jacoby prioritizes cultural representation by booking diverse acts, including K-Pop, Mandopop, C-Pop, Caribbean, and Haitian performances, and hosted a record seven Caribbean concerts this year to reflect Brooklyn communities.
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