High-margin premium experiences — from VIP access to food and beverage — are becoming increasingly common at music venues.
More than 53% of votes cast rejected 2022 compensation packages for Rapino and other top executives.
The Axios-sponsored event included a performance by Lainey Wilson as Rapino and his company push for ticketing legislation.
The pay bump, which includes a signing bonus and a performance bonus, comes amid a rocky time for the company.
The chief executive's second seven-figure acquisition in three years is meant to shore up confidence in the concert promotion giant.