Amy Dunn

Background

Job Description

I lead operations for Breakaway Music Festivals across 10+ cities nationally per year. I work closely with all departments to ensure that all elements of our festivals are planned effectively and exceed the expectations of our customers, staff, partners, and artists. Some of my responsibilities include budget creation and management, vendor deals and contracting, overseeing site layout and mapping for all events, risk management and mitigation including oversight of event safety and emergency action planning, permitting and leading conversations with venue and city officials, and directly managing the operations and site operations teams.

Company Description

Breakaway is a touring 2-day Electronic Dance Music festival featuring internationally recognized, regionally known, and local artists, with 3 stages, including 2 stages with amplified sound and 1 Silent Disco stage. Breakaway Festival is playing across 10 cities in 2024, and expanding to at least 12 cities in 2025.

Employment History

Freelance Festival Operations Management in Nashville, TN - 2022-2024; General Manager - AEG Presents in Seattle, WA - 2017-2022; Director of Production & Backstage - AC Entertainment in Knoxville and Nashville, TN - 2012-2017; Freelance Production Runner - AC Entertainment - 2008-2012; Promotions Coordinator - South Central Media in Knoxville, TN - 2008-2012

Education

Leadership Executive MBA - Seattle University - Graduated June 2022; Bachelor of Science, Music Business - Middle Tennessee State University - Graduated Dec. 2007

Mentoring Objectives & Scope

I would love to work with someone who is looking to work in the live concert and event industry so I can introduce them to different players in the industry, show them the power of networking, and the importance of adaptability and critical thinking to be successful in a fast-moving industry.

When and where do you hold meetings with your students?

100% virtual. I live in Nashville.