Marathon Live
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Marathon Live is a Nashville, Tennessee–based promoter and operator of mid‑size music venues in the United States.[1] The company was founded in 2011 by Josh Billue and in July 2025 it was announced that it had been acquired by Mark Dinerstein Consulting and JPB Partners; Dinerstein became Chief Executive Officer while Billue remained Chief Development Officer.[1][2][3] Along with its 6 facilities spread across the Southeast and Midwest, Marathon Live also operates a facility‑management division which provides talent buying, operations, ticketing, marketing and production services for third‑party venues.[3]
History
Early years and Marathon Music Works
The company began by rehabilitating industrial buildings for live entertainment. In 2011 it opened Marathon Music Works in Nashville, converting part of a former automobile manufacturing plant into a standing‑room concert and private‑event facility with a capacity of about 1,800.[4][5]
Expansion to other cities
In September 2017, Marathon Live opened The Truman in Kansas City, Missouri, repurposing a former auto‑parts shop.[4] Company representatives said the venue’s design and color scheme were selected with input from local residents.[4] The inaugural concert featured Kansas City rapper Tech N9ne.[4]
Marathon Live later added The Signal in Chattanooga, Tennessee; The Hall in Little Rock, Arkansas; and The Hawthorn in St. Louis, Missouri. These venues, typically with capacities between about 1,300 and 1,800 seats, are operated under the Marathon Live umbrella.[6][7][8]
Development of FIVE (Jacksonville)
The Sun‑Ray Cinema in Jacksonville’s Five Points neighborhood, originally opened as the Riverside Theatre in 1927, closed in July 2024.[9] Marathon Live subsequently renovated the historic building and rebranded it as FIVE, a 1,250‑capacity venue that preserves the façade, marquee and interior details while adding modern lighting, sound and seating.[10][11] The renovation included an expanded balcony, upgraded restrooms and a VIP loft in the original projection booth.[11] Five opened on May 13 2025 with a concert by BoyWithUke; subsequent performances included Kameron Marlowe, Turnover, Aly & AJ, Bowling for Soup, Descendents and Alkaline Trio.[10][11][12][13]
Acquisition and expansion plans
On July 14 2025, Mark Dinerstein Consulting and JPB Partners announced their purchase of Marathon Live. Dinerstein said the company would expand through acquisition of existing buildings, renovation of non‑traditional spaces and construction of new venues, focusing on facilities with capacities between 1,000 and 2,500.[1] The facility‑management division launched as part of the deal offers talent buying (risk‑based and non‑risk), consultation, operations, sponsorship, marketing, ticketing, production design, food and beverage operations, and facility renovation and preservation services.[1] MusicRow reported that the acquisition also formalized an executive team with roles in operations, accounting, facilities, talent buying, communications, marketing and production.[2]
Venues
- **Marathon Music Works** – Nashville, Tennessee. Opened 2011 in a renovated auto‑manufacturing plant.[4] It is a 1,800‑capacity hall used for concerts and events.[5]
- **The Truman** – Kansas City, Missouri. Opened September 2017 in a former auto‑parts shop.[4] The design and branding incorporated local input; the first show headlined by Tech N9ne.[4]
- **The Signal** – Chattanooga, Tennessee. Mid‑sized music venue operated by Marathon Live.[1] Its concert hall has a standing capacity of 1,500 and the ballroom adds 500 more, for a combined capacity of 2,000.[6]
- **The Hall** – Mid‑sized music hall operated by Marathon Live. Arkansas Business reports the venue has a capacity of about 1,300.[7]
- **The Hawthorn** – St. Louis, Missouri. Music venue owned by Marathon Live with a standing capacity around 1,300.[8]
- **Five (FIVE)** – Jacksonville, Florida. Historic theatre built in 1927; reopened May 13 2025 after renovation by Marathon Live.[10][11] It is a 1,250‑capacity venue; original exterior and interior elements were preserved, with modern upgrades such as an expanded balcony and VIP loft.[11]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Areliz, Oscar (14 July 2025). "Marathon Live Acquired by Mark Dinerstein Consulting & JPB Partners". Pollstar. Retrieved 26 August 2025.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Hahnen, Madison (14 July 2025). "Mark Dinerstein Consulting & JPB Partners Acquires Marathon Live". MusicRow. Retrieved 26 August 2025.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Smith, Dylan (15 July 2025). "Mark Dinerstein Consulting and JPB Partners Acquire Marathon Live, Outline Aggressive Expansion Plans". Digital Music News. Retrieved 26 August 2025.
Established in 2011, Marathon Live runs six venues: Nashville’s Marathon Music Works, Kansas City’s The Truman, Chattanooga’s The Signal, Little Rock’s The Hall, St. Louis’ The Hawthorn, and Jacksonville’s recently opened Five.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 4.6 Krisman, Lucie (27 August 2022). "The Truman celebrates five years of bringing music, community to Kansas City". Kansas Reflector. Retrieved 26 August 2025.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Marathon Music Works". Visit Music City. Retrieved 26 August 2025.
With a standing room capacity of 1,800 and over 14,000 sq. ft., Marathon can entertain parties of up to 600 in formal banquet seating, 750 in a theater arrangement and 900 in cocktail configurations.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Amenities – The Signal". The Signal. Retrieved 26 August 2025.
The 1,500 capacity Concert Hall includes a stunning mezzanine… The 500 capacity Ballroom can be used individually or in conjunction with the Concert Hall for a combined capacity of 2,000.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 "The Hall in Little Rock is Nominated for Venue of the Year". Arkansas Business. 25 March 2022. Retrieved 26 August 2025.
The Hall is mid‑sized, with a capacity of about 1,300.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 "The Hawthorn, New Event Space & Concert Hall, Unveils Grand Opening & First Concert Coming to St. Louis". RiverBender.com. 22 August 2022. Retrieved 26 August 2025.
The Hawthorn comfortably accommodates parties from 50 to 1,300 and features a standing capacity around 1,300.
- ↑ Mason, Joshua (6 November 2024). ""So Long, Sunshine!"". The Talon Times. Retrieved 26 August 2025.
- ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 King, Ariel (15 May 2025). "Marathon Live Adds Jacksonville Venue To Portfolio". Pollstar. Retrieved 26 August 2025.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 11.3 11.4 "Jacksonville's newest live music venue set to open doors Tuesday". Dion Marketing Company. 22 August 2025. Retrieved 26 August 2025.
- ↑ Hatfield, Amanda (6 May 2025). "Descendents announce summer tour with MattstaGraham, Liquid Mike". BrooklynVegan. Retrieved 26 August 2025.
- ↑ Jones, Rich (25 August 2025). "Spotlight: Labor Day weekend features music, arts, baseball, more". 104.5 WOKV. Retrieved 26 August 2025.
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