That's where our offices are now located right next to the SST offices and studios.ĭPS is a full-service production company. When we did decide to branch out from Live Nation and go on our own with DPS, we took up stakes in Weehawken and started working closely with John Hanti. We've known each other quite well over the years. I met the SST guys way back in my early days with Metropolitan.
During these 30 years, I did a lot of touring and a lot of big events in New York City and all over the world. About eight years ago, we left and went on our own, out from under the Live Nation umbrella. We started a special events division within Live Nation, which was Diversified Production Services.
When SFX obtained promoters, I became part of SFX and SFX became Live Nation. How did you get started?ĭP: I started my career with Metropolitan Entertainment in New York City. SST: You’ve been in this industry for 30 years. He recently talked with us about his career, the state-of-the-industry, and some of his career high points. Parise is a 30-year entertainment industry veteran, the recipient of numerous accolades and awards (including nominations for a Grammy Award and two Emmy Awards), and a long-time friend of SST Studios and Rentals. Dan Parise is the founder, CEO, and President of Diversified Production Services.ĭPS is an industry leader in the development and execution of worldwide event productions.