- link Copy URL - [ Share on X ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=AEG and Goldenvoice Expand Career Pathways at Just Like Heaven and Head in the Clouds Festivals https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/1319281?absolute=1&via=3blnews "Share on X") - [ Share on linkedin ](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/1319281?absolute=1 "Share on Linkedin") - [ Share on facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/1319281?absolute=1 "Share on Facebook") - [ email Share via email ](mailto:?subject=AEG and Goldenvoice Expand Career Pathways at Just Like Heaven and Head in the Clouds Festivals &body=ESG News from AEG https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/1319281?absolute=1 "Share via email") [Education & Workforce Development](/categories/education-workforce-development) # AEG and Goldenvoice Expand Career Pathways at Just Like Heaven and Head in the Clouds Festivals Aug 21, 2026 10:00 AM ET Campaign: [AEG Celebrates Inclusion](/news/campaign/aeg-celebrates-inclusion) ![Students and event staff gather in front of the Head in the Clouds main stage during a behind-the-scenes venue tour.](https://3blcdn.com/styles/carousel_2x/s3/2026-08/IMG_0314_1787272547.JPG) For most young people, music festivals are places to experience their favorite artists and connect with culture. Increasingly, they are also providing valuable opportunities to explore potential careers behind the scenes of the live entertainment industry. This summer, more than 40 high school students participated in [AEG ](https://aegworldwide.com)career exploration events held alongside Goldenvoice's Head in the Clouds and Just Like Heaven festivals at Brookside at the Rose Bowl. The experiences provided students with a firsthand look at the wide range of professions that help bring major live events to life. Participants explored career opportunities across event production, marketing, operations, food and beverage, stage production and entertainment management while learning how these functions work together to create large scale festival experiences. Guided tours and conversations with industry professionals offered students an insider's perspective on the planning, coordination and execution required to deliver world class events. Beyond exposing students to career possibilities, the program focused on helping them build practical skills that support future academic and professional success. Through collaborative challenges, students worked in teams to develop original festival concepts and present their ideas to industry leaders, strengthening their communication, team building, critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. The events brought together students from schools and community organizations across the Los Angeles region, creating opportunities for young people to engage directly with professionals and gain insight into an industry that can often feel out of reach. For many participants, the experience provided a clearer understanding of both the educational pathways and professional experiences that can lead to careers in entertainment. Experiential learning programs like those offered through AEG are becoming increasingly important to Career Technical Education (CTE) programs in high schools. By connecting students with real world environments, professional mentors and hands-on learning opportunities, organizations can help young people make more informed decisions about their futures while building confidence in their ability to pursue ambitious career goals. As the entertainment industry continues to evolve, developing diverse talent pipelines remains essential to its future success. Through programs like this, AEG and Goldenvoice are helping prepare the next generation of professionals by providing meaningful exposure to the careers, skills and networks that power the live entertainment business. ### Additional Media #### Images [ ![Participants pose for a group photo outside of Brookside at the Rose Bowl Stadium during a career development program.](/sites/default/files/styles/carousel_thumbnail_x2/public/images/IMG_0294.JPG?h=10d202d3) ](/sites/default/files/images/IMG_0294.JPG "Participants pose for a group photo outside of Brookside at the Rose Bowl Stadium during a career development program.") [ ![Students work together on a "Create Your Own Festival" exercise, organizing ideas with sticky notes and shared worksheets.](/sites/default/files/styles/carousel_thumbnail_x2/public/images/Image%20%285%29.jpg?h=10d202d3) ](/sites/default/files/images/Image%20%285%29.jpg "Students work together on a "Create Your Own Festival" exercise, organizing ideas with sticky notes and shared worksheets.") [ ![Students and industry professionals participate in a roundtable networking discussion during a career development event.](/sites/default/files/styles/carousel_thumbnail_x2/public/images/Image%20%287%29.jpg?h=6eb229a4) ](/sites/default/files/images/Image%20%287%29.jpg "Students and industry professionals participate in a roundtable networking discussion during a career development event.") [ ![Students gather outdoors while a staff member leads a walking tour of the festival grounds, with trees and venue infrastructure visible in the background.](/sites/default/files/styles/carousel_thumbnail_x2/public/images/IMG_0298%20%281%29.JPG?h=10d202d3) ](/sites/default/files/images/IMG_0298%20%281%29.JPG "Students gather outdoors while a staff member leads a walking tour of the festival grounds, with trees and venue infrastructure visible in the background.") [ ![Participants collaborate at a table, writing ideas on a large poster board during an interactive workshop session.](/sites/default/files/styles/carousel_thumbnail_x2/public/images/IMG_0386%20%281%29.JPG?h=10d202d3) ](/sites/default/files/images/IMG_0386%20%281%29.JPG "Participants collaborate at a table, writing ideas on a large poster board during an interactive workshop session.") 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