Proposed merger partners Live Nation Inc., seen here Monday, Nov. 9, 2009, at their Beverly Hills, Calif., headquarters, and Ticketmaster Entertainment Inc. both say costs related to the deal cut into their earnings. Live Nation said Monday, Nov. 9, 2009, that its net income fell by half to 69 million. That happened even as better sales of concert tickets sent revenue up 14 percent. (AP Photo/Nick Ut)
Proposed merger partners Live Nation Inc., seen here Monday, Nov. 9, 2009, at their Beverly Hills, Calif., headquarters, and Ticketmaster Entertainment Inc. both say costs related to the deal cut into their earnings. Live Nation said Monday, Nov. 9, 2009, that its net income fell by half to 69 million. That happened even as better sales of concert tickets sent revenue up 14 percent. (AP Photo/Nick Ut) Credit: Nick Ut

GilfordLive Nation won’t change operating team at Pavilion

Live Nation Entertainment said it will keep the Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion’s current operating team.

Pavilion managing partners R.J. and Bridget Harding told WMUR the day-to-day operating team will be kept intact. Bridget Harding said the Gilford entertainment venue employs more than 600 New Hampshire residents.

Live Nation acquired a 51 percent stake in the amphitheater last week. R.J. Harding said Live Nation doesn’t want the Pavilion to change anything.

Originally known as Meadowbrook, the pavilion held its first concert – Johnny Cash – in 1997. Don Law, president of Live Nation New England, said the Pavilion is a very unique and special venue and that the entertainment company looks forward to helping it grow.

Associated Press