Page Bakunas
About Page Bakunas
Page Bakunas serves as the Public Relations Manager at Insomniac Events, where they oversee crisis communications and manage media relations for major festivals like Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas. With a background in public relations and communications, Bakunas has developed publicity strategies for numerous music festivals and leads the PR internship program.
Public Relations Manager Role
Page Bakunas serves as the Public Relations Manager at Insomniac Events, a position held since 2019. In this role, Bakunas is responsible for crisis communications planning and response for major festivals, including the Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas, which attracts approximately 500,000 attendees. Bakunas leads the media credential process and on-site press initiatives for events with attendance ranging from 1,000 to 5,000. Additionally, Bakunas develops publicity strategies for over 20 music festivals annually, which includes creating press releases and media alerts.
Experience at Insomniac Events
Bakunas has a comprehensive history with Insomniac Events, having worked in various roles since 2015. Initially, Bakunas served as Ground Control/Guest Services from 2015 to 2016, followed by positions as Customer Experience, Public Relations & Communications Intern, Artist Relations, and PR Coordinator. This extensive experience within the organization has contributed to Bakunas' current role as Public Relations Manager.
Previous Employment at Live Nation Entertainment
Prior to joining Insomniac Events, Bakunas worked at Live Nation Entertainment. The roles included Guest Experience Host at The Wiltern from 2017 to 2018 and Digital Marketing Intern in 2014. These positions provided Bakunas with valuable experience in guest relations and digital marketing within the live entertainment industry.
Educational Background
Bakunas holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and Management from California State University-Channel Islands, obtained from 2016 to 2017. Additionally, Bakunas studied at California State University-Northridge, earning a Bachelor's Degree in Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services from 2015 to 2016. Bakunas also completed an Associate's Degree in Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services at College of the Canyons from 2012 to 2015.
Achievements in Public Relations
In the role of Public Relations Manager, Bakunas drafts talking points and quotes for Insomniac Founder Pasquale Rotella and other executive team members. Bakunas also builds relationships with both domestic and international journalists to secure diverse editorial coverage. Furthermore, Bakunas manages the PR internship program each semester at Insomniac Events, contributing to the development of future public relations professionals.