who we
ARE
Best Live Shows is a music photography and media publication under Empact Media Team. We cover festivals, concerts, and live events across the nation — delivering high-impact visual content that captures the raw energy of live music.
With 11M+ monthly reach and a growing community of 350K+ followers, we partner with festivals, venues, and artists to create compelling visual stories that drive engagement and build audiences.
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TEAM
Maxwell Thomason
Photographer
Dallas-based concert photographer covering festivals and live events across Texas and Oklahoma.
Instagram →Photographer
Photographer
Position available — join the BLS team.
Photographer
Photographer
Position available — join the BLS team.
Shwan Ahmed
Editor / Director
Founder of Empact Media Team and editorial director of Best Live Shows.
Instagram →11M+
Monthly Reach
350K+
Followers
20+
Festivals
100+
Artists