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Celebrating Sam Boyd Stadium Memories
Fans watch fireworks after UNLV’s final football game at Sam Boyd Stadium on Saturday. (Getty Images) Vegas college venue established itself as a concert destination Sam Boyd Stadium played host to its final University of Nevada-Las Vegas football game on Saturday, and Daren Libonati was among the 200 former Rebel players celebrating the history behind the 48-year-old facility. Next year, UNLV football moves to new Allegiant Stadium, just off the Vegas Strip, where the school will share the $2 billion venue with the NFL’s Raiders. At this point, Sam Boyd Stadium’s future is up in the air, according to local reports. Looking back on the building, Libonati, who serves as MGM Resorts International’s vice president and general manager of festivals and outdoor spaces, has a unique perspective. He was UNLV’s kicker for two seasons, 1986-87, before spending about 19 years running and booking events at both Sam Boyd Stadium and… Continue Reading Celebrating Sam Boyd Stadium Memories
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Southwest: The Hits Just Keep On Coming
McGregor vs. Khabib was among the many UFC events at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. (Getty Images) Vegas is the engine for the Southwest, but other big markets contribute strong results The Southwest is home to some of the country’s busiest venues, owing in large part to the presence of entertainment mecca Las Vegas. Arenas in that audience magnet were among the most prosperous in the region during the past year, attracting large crowds to see a steady parade of boldface names and major stage productions. However, venues in Las Vegas weren’t the only ones in the region generating robust ticket sales. The Pepsi Center in Denver, for instance, sold more than 476,000 tickets, grossing more than $41 million through 48 shows, and Talking Stick Resort Arena in Phoenix topped 300,000 tickets and $30 million for its 28 shows. The latter has improvements on tap: Planned $230 million renovations for… Continue Reading Southwest: The Hits Just Keep On Coming
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AEG Presents Will Manage The Joint
Imagine Dragons perform at The Joint at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas. (Erik Kabik) Expanded role comes as Vegas venue’s hotel home rebrands AEG Presents has expanded its role at The Joint, the 4,000-seat music venue inside Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Las Vegas, and will now manage it. AEG, which officially takes over operations in fall 2020, has booked concerts at The Joint since it opened in 2009. The timeline with developer and Hard Rock casino owner JC Hospitality Partners coincides with next year’s rebranding of the property as Virgin Hotels Las Vegas. As part of the agreement, The Joint will upgrade its second floor with improved suites and more premium seat options. AEG’s management deal makes sense because of the long relationship between the promoter and The Joint, said Gary Scott, chief operating officer for JC Hospitality Partners. Bobby Reynolds, senior vice president of AEG Presents… Continue Reading AEG Presents Will Manage The Joint
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