Barrett Wissman created the 'slow entertainment' movement which focuses on cultural appreciation and community engagement through music, art, and food festivals. He believes these types of events will foster broader cultural understanding between people. As a concert pianist himself, Wissman's mission is to have more people enjoy and love the arts. He has organized several unique festivals around the world that offer stellar entertainment alongside local cuisine and history.

2. • First came the 'slow food' movement in
Italy and France. Then, 'slow fashion'
became a thing. And now, one LA based
man has singlehandedly created the 'slow
entertainment' movement.
• Barrett Wissman believes the growth of
his ‘slow entertainment’ approach will
result in nothing less than a ‘broader
cultural understanding between people
and contribute to the appreciation of what
makes us human beings again'--which is
something often all too easily forgotten in
our fast-paced digital age.

3. • Barrett’s mission in his life to have more
and more people enjoy and love the arts.
He organized festivals to engage local
communities and have music, literature,
art, film, cuisine, wine etc.
• Wissman is uniquely positioned to "get
everybody involved." No matter how far-
flung the festivals and events, Wissman
stays near his roots. "I'm a pianist," he
says, "a concert pianist. I still play, I play
from time to time in the festivals. So I'm
a musician, I come from the arts."

4. • Barrett Wissman, Principal and
Co-Chairman of IMG Artists,
said, “We are deeply honored to
receive official recognition from
the hard-working and
spirited team at Guinness World
Records. IMG Artists was
honored to work with
the Government of Dubai and
our production partner
Fireworks by Grucci to
achieve this spectacular World
Record and commemorate
Dubai’s memorable year.”

5. • Mr Wissman believes in scouting for new talent. He picked up early on
the current classical music fave, piano prodigy Lang Lang, who will
perform at the Singapore Arts Festival . His approach is enlightened.
• He still has diverse business interests, is a principal in several financial
management and investment advisory companies, and is on the boards
of several for-profit and non-profit enterprises. His asset management
business, Arbitex, is largely handled now by efficient staff; he just
overseas operations, but says: ‘We have products doing well.’
• While Mr. Wissman has translated his desire to do many things
simultaneously into practical reality, he also enjoys the dividends of his
primary investment and hard work: to keep music an active part of his
life.

6. The Forbes columnist, financier and Co-Chairman of IMG Artists (one
of the largest performing arts management groups in the world) has
been key in organizing unique festivals such as the Festival Del Sole,
the Abu Dhabi Festival, the Placido Dominigo Festival and Tribeca
Firenze, all of which not only offer a stellar lineup of performing
artists and entertainment, but give guests the opportunity to enjoy
exquisite food, wine and historical exhibitions in a culturally rich
environment.

7. http://barrettwissman.com/
http://about.me/barrettwissman/
https://twitter.com/barrettwissman