Tim Hayes | President of Productions NYC
Producer, Activist, Angel Investor
Gotham Air
Founder & CEO
Gotham Air was founded in 2015. It was celebrated for revolutionizing metropolitan aviation by selling affordable single seats for 6-minute flights to JFK and 30 minute flights to East Hampton. The company was acquired by BLDE (NASDAQ) after rapid growth, profitability, and positive press in global media. Wall Street Journal, NY Post, CNBC, Business Insider, Forbes
Photo Credit: HAMPTONS MAGAZINE Cover by Rick Wenner
New York Stock Exchange
Giving Tuesday
Tim Hayes stands on the balcony overlooking the floor of the New York Stock Exchange as part of the delegation to ring the closing bell each year on Giving Tuesday in recognition of his dedication to helping those in need. Pictured with Tim Hayes is Major Marcus Jugenheimer, General Secretary of The Salvation Army.
Photo Credit: NYSE Press Office by Linda Alexander
Carnegie Hall
Music Producer
Tim Hayes produced his first concert at Carnegie Hall in 2009 with U2 for (RED) along with his partner Hal Willlner. More recently,Tim conceived of an all-star tribute concert to remember his longtime friends and collaborators; Sinéad O'Connor and Shane McGowan for a history making event in 2024. The show lead by Michael Dorf sold out instantly and received glowing reviews around the world (INDEPENDENT Irish Times). All net proceeds were donated to PEN America to support the rights of writers.
Amnesty International
Concert for Human Rights
Tim decided to bring back the famed concerts for Amnesty International in 2014 after working with the organization and traveling to Russia to negotiate the early release of political prisoners Pussy Riot. He organized, produced, and funded the sold out show at Barclays Center with an All-Star lineup including Imagine Dragons, Madonna, and many others.
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Pictured: Shahram Hashemi / Board Chair Amnesty International, Sir Bob Geldof, Tim Hayes
Nirvana & Krist Novoselic
Break the Mold
Tim and Krist began their close collaborations in 2012. The crossroads of electoral reform and music have brought the duo together at SXSW, Capital Hill, and countless locations around the country in an effort to inspire the world and make our systems of government a little better for all.
Photo Credit: Bob Rock
Good Morning America & Entertainment Tonight
with Host Lara Spencer
Tim Hayes founded Productions NYC Inc in 2006 with the support of his first client (and friend) Lara Spencer. Tim left ABC/ Disney to build his own broadcast studio in Times Square. The studio became the broadcast home of Entertainment Tonight, The Insider, ESPN's Shootaround, and other leading shows.
CBGB
OMFUG
Tim purchased the IP and physical assets of CBGB in 2011. Tim spent his early career touring with the Ramones, Blondie, and other artist from CBGB who shaped modern music. He consolidated rights around the world, put on a few shows, and ended anything that would tarnish the legacy of the hallowed institution. A feature film co-produced with Pete Davison and NETFLIX is currently in production.
Photo Credit: Wall Street Journal
Charity
Sandy Hook
Tim knew he had to do something after the events in Newtown, CT where 23 children and 3 school staff were killed. The families needed to take control of their narrative, have a distraction, and tell the country to take action to prevent gun violence. He assembled a group of 23 classmates to record a song. His friends from the Talking Heads, Chris & Tina, offered their home studio. Ingrid Michaelson lead with vocals and her ukulele. Over the Rainbow briefly reached #1. The students went on Good Morning Americ then to open Super Bowl XLVII before disbanding 30 days later to heal.
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Pictured: Chris Frantz & Tina Weymouth Talking Heads, Ingrid Michaelson, Children of
Sandy Hook, Tim Hayes
Photo Credit: Rolling Stone
30 Years
NBA Finals to the Academy Awards
Tim Hayes has been at this for a long time. He promoted and produced his first concert while a sophomore in college. That show was Voivod with Soundgarden and Faith No More as the openers at the 350 person capacity club . Tim had $1,000 in cash and a $2,000 limit on a credit card. He convinced the agent to take the $1,000 and the club to use his credit card as a guarantee that they would ring up a "bar charge" if the sales fell short. The room had 500+ people inside. He soon left for Milwaukee to be a full time promoter. From there he went on to be work for Frank Barcelona at premier Talent and then as network TV broadcast executive.
Trusted Expert
ABC, NBC, CNBC, Bloomberg, Wall Street Journal,and CNN
Tim Hayes can been seen regularly on major broadcast outlets and quoted in leading publications speaking to business & cultural tends.
Screen Shot from Wall Street Week on Bloomberg TV
Trusted Friend
Ad-Rock / Beastie Boys
Asking the paparazzi to grant privacy to friends such as Ad- Rock of Beastie Boys is a part of the job. Staying out of the news is often more work than making headlines.
Hands On
From Board Room to Rainy Winter Stage Production
As a founding Board Member of the Fifth Avenue Snowflake for Humanity, you can find me out in the elements to make sure the annual lighting ceremony moves forward as planned.
Pictured here from the 2024 lighting ceremony are (l to r)the stage manager, head electric, head carpenter, Tim Hayes, and our head of production. We are grateful for what we do. Below are photos from the legendary Snowflake Ball immediately after the lighting.
Trusted Partner
Flaming Lips / Wayne Conye
Relationships are like Oak trees. The best time to plant the seeds are 20 years ago. The next best time is today. I hope we can do something together soon.
Protocol
Military Engagement
From the Presentation of Colours to Fighter Fly-Overs; I have spent 20 years ensuring that all protocol is honored dutring live events in arenas & stadium and during live network TV broadcasts. Working with members of the armed services is always treated with the highest levels of attention and respect. This can not be handed off to a junior producer. I always make the time.
Public Speaker
SXSW, Tribeca Film Festival, and More
Tim Hayes has been a popular featured speaker and panelist at professional conferences including SXSW, the Tribeca Film Festival, the Toronto Film Festival, CES, NAB, Sundance, and at Universities including NYC, Yale, and CUNY. He speakers on a wide range of subjects with a focus on production, entertainment, and entrepreneurship.
Photo Credit: Tribeca Film Festival Archives
Live Event Producer
Bentley 100th Anniversary
Tim Hayes and Productions New York City LLC are involved in more than 125 special events, product launches, galas, and large scale media events each year. Every detail is treated with hands-on attention.
Photo Credit: Sunshine Sachs Morgan & Lylis for Rolls Royce
Values
Let's Work Together - Bring Your Family
I treat every project like my family is watching. Often times they are nearby. They hear me on the phone. They see me on-site and they watch the way I interact with staff, clients, vendors, and the public. Please say hello to anyone under the age of 15 who is wearing a Productions NY crew t-shirt at the event or in the hanger. They should be eager to help you (or at least use a radio to find someone who can.)
Photo Credit: New York Times