The
Les Schwab Amphitheater, Central Oregon’s riverfront music venue in Bend’s Old
Mill District, and Live Nation Entertainment, the world’s leading live
entertainment company, have agreed on a historic partnership that will bring
more music and events to the High Desert than ever before.
Located along the Deschutes River, the partnership makes Les Schwab Amphitheater the first Live Nation venue in Oregon. As part of Live Nation, Les Schwab Amphitheater will tap into leading venue operations from Venue Nation, as well as tours and events from the world’s leading concert promoter.
“We’re
ecstatic,” said Marney Smith, General Manager of the Les Schwab Amphitheater. “The
depth of knowledge and expertise the Live Nation team has brought to the table
has been invaluable. We’ve had the opportunity to work with their experts in
every aspect of the live event industry. The end result will allow us to
provide an even better live experience at the venue, and ensures that the
Amphitheater remains a cultural and music hub connecting artists and fans for
years to come.”
The
Live Nation partnership began with venue renovations, including upgrading the
stage to accommodate larger productions and increasing accessibility throughout
the venue in Phase I, which will be complete before the concert season kicks
off in August 2021. Additional upcoming upgrades will include more
accessibility features, box seating, and improved lines of sight for guests, as
well as refreshed food and beverage options.
“From
our first visit, we could feel the heart of the venue and we knew we could help
bring even more shows to Bend,” said Sherri Sosa, President of Venue Nation U.S.
“More shows means more amazing memories for artists and fans along the river,
as well as more jobs and support going back into the local community. Live Nation is excited to add to an already
strong team and take the venue to the next level, without changing the spirit
of what makes the place great.”
Built
in 2001, the Les Schwab Amphitheater hosted its first ticketed shows in 2002,
and for the past decade has averaged more than a dozen concerts a year. In
2021, the Amphitheater’s 20th anniversary, the 8,000-person capacity
venue has already announced 14 shows, with more concert news coming soon.
In
addition to a more diverse and robust show lineup each year, Central Oregonians
will also see an expansion of the Amphitheater’s popular “Locals’ Deal.” Concert
tickets purchased in person at the Ticket Mill in the Old Mill District will
have a reduced service fee, similar to years past, but now there will no limit
on the number of Locals’ Deal tickets. Additionally, a variety of VIP seating
options including season tickets in private cabanas and small groups are
available. For more information, visit www.bendconcerts.com.
Concert
announcements and event news will continue to be promoted through BendConcerts.com.
Shows booked for the 2021 season include:
August
12 – Rebelution
August
13 – Mt. Joy/Trampled by Turtles
August
15 – Dierks Bentley
August
18 – Primus
August
21 – Old Dominion
August
26 – Dirty Heads/Sublime with Rome
September
6 – Death Cab for Cutie
September
8 – Dave Matthews Band
September
18 – NEEDTOBREATHE
September
26 – Lord Huron
September
30 & October 1 – Luke Bryan
October
3 – My Morning Jacket
October
7 – 311/Iration
Tickets
are on sale now. Continue to check in at BendConcerts.com or follow Les Schwab Amphitheater’s
various social media accounts for upcoming news and announcements.
About the
Les Schwab Amphitheater
The Les Schwab
Amphitheater is an independent, outdoor riverfront amphitheater built in Bend, Oregon’s historic Old Mill District in 2001. Since its
first season in 2002, the Amphitheater has hosted more than 1 million guests at the venue for ticketed and
free concerts, brew festivals and races. The venue currently
accommodates 8,000 patrons for concerts and other events, which includes some
of the biggest names in entertainment and the second-largest brewfest in the
Northwest. Learn more at www.bendconcerts.com.
About
Live Nation Entertainment
Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world’s leading live entertainment company
comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and
Live Nation Sponsorship. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com.
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