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Friday, February 25, 2011

The Perils of Older Amphitheaters








Came across an article which details the struggles many older amphitheaters are facing during this current transition within the concert industry. In this instance, Mesa Amphitheater is not facing a challenge from the current economic climate (any more than anyone else, that is), but from its design limitations and competition. Having produced a number of shows at Alpine Valley Music Theatre in Wisconsin (which based on the article had many of loading and production issues as that of Mesa Amphitheaters), I have experienced first hand many of these challenges and can say they do prove detrimental to booking a number of production-heavy events.

However, there may be an upside for those looking to produce smaller or less intensive events - such older buildings offer professional-quality space at a great rate, and will likely bend over backwards for you if you can bring much needed exposure.

Mesa Amphitheatre struggling to make a comeback (azcentral.com)

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