José Dueño is known as the most important promoter in Puerto Rico. His contribution to the arts, music and entertainment is highly recognized.
Almost 40 years in this industry and more than 1,000 successful events are proof of the extraordinary career of this Titan of the Entertainment Industry.
The biggest stars have trusted their presentations in Puerto Rico to José Dueño including Jennifer López, Madonna, Rihanna, Lady Gaga, Celine Dion, Sting, Elton John, Billy Joel, Andrea Bocelli, Maroon 5, The Killers, Bon Jovi, Metallica, Guns N’ Roses, Aerosmith, AC/DC, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Phil Collins, Journey, The Police, Yanni, Usher, Chris Rock, Jerry Seinfeld, Def Leppard, Kiss, Franco De Vita, Juan Luis Guerra, Aventura, Romeo Santos, Luis Miguel, Gustavo Cerati, Los Fabulosos Cadillacs, among others.
Dueño has produced the most memorable Latin, Pop and Salsa Music events in Puerto Rico. Roberto Roena & His Apollo Sound 25th
Anniversary, El Gran Combo of Puerto Rico 50th Anniversary, FANIA ALL STARS Last Concert, Comedian Luis Raúl 360 Degree at the Coliseum, Eddie Santiago & Jerry Rivera Unforgettable Concert, Gilberto Santa Rosa, Sonora Ponceña, Raphy Leavitt, Tito Rojas, Roy Brown, Glenn Monroig, La Secta All Star, Richie Ray & Bobby Cruz among many other great artists.
Pepe, as most people call him by his nickname, fulfilled his dream of producing a once-in-a-lifetime live concert with world famous new age artist YANNI at the Iconic landmark of the Castillo San Felipe del Morro in San Juan, Puerto Rico. El Morro, was built in 1521 (16th century), and was Yanni’s sixth live album with more than 250 million viewers worldwide.
Arts exhibitions, wine and gastronomic events, rock festivals, family events and special concerts are part of his unstoppable trajectory. American Magician David Copperfield and Cirque Du Soleil were record breaking attendance events in Puerto Rico.
As manager, he continues to work with music stars creating opportunities around the world and developing their careers as is the case of the global phenomenon “Súbete a Mi Moto Tour”, the reunion of three members of the most successful boy band in the Latin market: MENUDO.
In Puerto Rico’s urban music scene, Jose Dueño has produced the most important reggaeton names in the industry such as Rauw Alejandro, Jay Wheeler, Zion & Lennox, Wisin & Yandel, Tito El Patrón, Arcángel, Farruko, Vico C, Daddy Yankee, and most recently Ozuna.
As the leading concert entrepreneur and a businessman, José Dueño keeps innovating and looking for alternatives for the development of this important industry that generates millions of dollars for the island.
Back in the 90’s, Pepe was instrumental in the implementation of the first digital ticketing service in the island.
In 2004, Pepe was co-founded of the Association of Promoters which today, continues servicing the industry with government relations and regulations. In 2002, Dueño founded what three years later became the number one outdoor media company in Puerto Rico. In 2013, Pepe and other investors bought “El Vocero”, the second largest newspaper in Puerto Rico at the time and today, it is the newspaper with the highest circulation in the island.
In 2019, Pepe contributed to the development of the first 4,000 indoor music halls in Puerto Rico.
Today, Mr. Dueño continues his lead of the Puerto Rican Entertainment Industry producing the Jay Wheeler’s World Tour 2023 and managing the career of two of the greatest Puerto Rico’s artists of all time; Ednita Nazario and Wilkins.
