Current Projects
Driving the future of live entertainment and media through strategic leadership and visionary production.
Director of Entertainment
Warehouse Live Midtown
Leading the creative vision and artist development for Houston's premier Independently owned live music destination, ensuring high-impact entertainment experiences for a diverse global audience.
DJ Riddler Music
Independent Artist & Producer
Riddler & Madalina Cretu
"I Surrender" comes out on all streaming platforms August 7.
Pre-save https://paradise.ffm.to/ptl008
AI + Entertainment
Strategic Consultant
Media & Content
Exploring the intersection of artificial intelligence and live performance, focusing on data-driven marketing and immersive audience engagement.
Creator & Executive Producer
Developing high-profile podcast episodes and commentary series that dissect the evolution of music, marketing, and the nightlife industry.
30+ YEARS EXPERIENCE • RADIO • MUSIC PRODUCTION • NIGHTLIFE • VENUE MANAGEMENT
The Visionary Behind the Beat
Rich Pangilinan started behind the turntables in Chicago and ended up on the biggest radio stations in New York — becoming the first Filipino-American mixshow DJ on commercial radio in New York, Austin, and San Antonio.
Over 35 years his career has taken him from Z100 and KTU in New York to Tommy Boy, MCA, and Ultra Records, to Billboard's Top 10 Selling Artists of All Time on the Dance/Electronic chart — alongside Armin Van Buuren, Tiesto, and Moby.
Today he serves as Director of Entertainment at Warehouse Live Midtown in Houston, where he oversees talent buying, marketing strategy, and live event production. He's now focused on the intersection of live entertainment and AI — exploring how technology is reshaping how venues, artists, and promoters connect with audiences.
This site is where he shares what he's learned — and what he's still figuring out.
Insights & Media
The Stage & The Backstage
A visual chronicle of industry events, live performances, and the creative energy that defines the music landscape.
