Live Nation Entertainment has announced that it is investing $1 billion to build or overhaul 18 live music venues across the country. The company will either open or start construction on the locations in the next 18 months, and the venues will range in size from small clubs to outdoor amphitheaters.
The venues will be located in:
- Allentown, Pennsylvania
- Atlanta
- Birmingham, Alabama
- Denver
- Indianapolis
- Memphis, Tennessee
- Milwaukee
- Nashville, Tennessee
- Orlando, FL
- Portland, Maine
- Portland, Oregon
- Pittsburgh
- Raleigh, North Carolina
- Richmond, Virginia
- Riverside, Missouri
- Seattle
- Shakopee, Minnesota
- Virginia Beach, Virginia
Live nation officials said these investments, which include funding for engineering, development and construction, will generate a total economic impact of almost 1.4 billion annually once all venues are in operation.
Is live music making a comeback ?
I think he misspoke. Their mission is simple, it’s to make as much money as possible by monopolizing the market
Gimme some bread with my circuses
These developments will provide an excellent opportunity for different bands to organize a national tour...no need to negotiate everywhere, a "central" agreement will be enough. New / emerging bands can benefit the most from this, as the cost of the tour will be much more cost-effective.