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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the

TEAM

Maxwell Thomason

Photographer

Dallas-based concert photographer covering festivals and live events across Texas and Oklahoma.

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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.

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11M+
Monthly Reach
350K+
Followers
20+
Festivals
100+
Artists

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Press passes, partnerships, and media coverage.

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